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John S. Tanner

John S. Tanner

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

John S. Tanner Congressional Service

John S. Tanner is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 11 terms in congress.

John S. Tanner participated in over 67 voting sessions, sponsored over 72 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1682 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

John Tanner generally supported fiscally conservative measures but often advocated for bipartisan agreements to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

He frequently backed measures to support local farmers and was in favor of subsidies and policies that benefit rural communities.


Immigration

Centrist

John Tanner supported comprehensive immigration reform, balancing border security with pathways to citizenship.


Education

Liberal

He advocated for increased funding for public education and supported measures to improve educational standards and accessibility.


Energy

Centrist

Tanner supported a balanced approach to energy policy, including both traditional energy sources and investments in renewable energy.


Climate change

Liberal

He recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported measures to reduce carbon emissions through various legislative efforts.


Healthcare

Centrist

John Tanner favored reforms to expand healthcare access while maintaining fiscal responsibility, supporting both public and private initiatives.


Housing

Liberal

He often advocated for policies designed to make housing more affordable, particularly for low- and middle-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

Tanner supported infrastructure improvements and investments in public transportation to enhance connectivity and economic growth.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

He prioritized improving veterans' healthcare services and increasing support for veterans' benefits and rehabilitation programs.


Voting rights

Liberal

John Tanner championed efforts to protect and expand voting rights, supporting measures to make voting more accessible and secure.

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Latest Bills

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act
Bill S 675June 23, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 23, 2026
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Bill HR 6644June 23, 2026
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
Bill HR 9237June 23, 2026
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill HR 1744June 23, 2026
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4784June 23, 2026
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill S 4109June 23, 2026
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill S 3799June 23, 2026
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
Bill S 1782June 23, 2026
A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025.
Bill SRES 768June 23, 2026
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002
Bill HR 5326January 16, 2023
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
Bill HR 510January 16, 2023
Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act of 2002
Bill HR 4066January 16, 2023