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Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan Congressional Service
Jon Runyan is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. Jon served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 2 terms in congress.
Jon Runyan participated in over 388 voting sessions, sponsored over 42 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 357 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJon Runyan generally supported policies that aim to reduce government spending and regulation, advocating for tax cuts that he believes would spur economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeRunyan backed measures to support agricultural businesses, including subsidies and policies intended to protect domestic farming interests.
Immigration
ConservativeRunyan supported stricter immigration controls and policies aimed at securing borders while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeRunyan favored increasing state and local control over education, supporting policies that promote school choice and charter schools.
Energy
ConservativeHe supported expanding domestic energy production, including traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas, and reducing regulation on energy companies.
Climate change
ConservativeRunyan tended to downplay the urgency of climate change, prioritizing economic interests over environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeRunyan opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating instead for market-based healthcare reforms and reducing federal involvement in healthcare.
Housing
ConservativeRunyan supported policies aimed at reducing regulation in the housing market, believing it would encourage growth in the sector.
Transportation
ConservativeHe advocated for infrastructure improvements but emphasized budgetary constraints and the need for cost-effective solutions.
Veterans affairs
CentristRunyan supported measures to improve veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, often backing bipartisan legislation in support of veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeRunyan generally supported stricter voting regulations, including Voter ID laws, citing the need to prevent voter fraud.