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Joe Skeen

Joe Skeen

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Joe Skeen Congressional Service

Joe Skeen is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Mexico. JOSEPH served as a House Representative for the state of New Mexico and served a total of 10 terms in congress.

Joe Skeen participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 90 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2562 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Joseph Skeen advocated for reduced government spending and lower taxes, supporting free-market principles to drive economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

Skeen focused on promoting policies beneficial to farmers and ranchers, often supporting subsidies and incentives for agricultural development.


Immigration

Conservative

He supported stricter immigration controls, emphasizing the need for secure borders and enforcement of immigration laws.


Education

Conservative

Skeen favored local control over education, advocating for reduced federal influence and more parental choice in schooling options.


Energy

Conservative

He was a proponent of increasing domestic energy production, supporting oil and gas development along with other traditional energy sources.


Climate change

Conservative

Skeen was skeptical about extensive governmental regulations aimed at addressing climate change, focusing instead on economic impacts.


Healthcare

Conservative

He opposed federal control over healthcare, advocating for market-based solutions and increased competition in the healthcare industry.


Housing

Conservative

Skeen supported reducing federal regulations on housing markets, believing in private sector-led initiatives to address housing needs.


Transportation

Conservative

He supported infrastructure development, particularly in rural areas, often backing federal investment in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Skeen was an advocate for veterans, supporting increased funding and resources for veteran healthcare and benefits programs.


Voting rights

Conservative

He supported measures aimed at ensuring election integrity, such as voter ID laws and restricting practices like mail-in voting.

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Latest Bills

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Bill SRES 726May 13, 2026
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the eighth national title in program history.
Bill SRES 725May 13, 2026
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Bill HCONRES 73May 13, 2026
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Bill HRES 1251May 13, 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of April 27 through May 1, 2026, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".
Bill HRES 1221May 13, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Bill HRES 1259May 13, 2026
Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Bill HR 7258May 13, 2026
Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2026
Bill S 4309May 13, 2026
MISSION Rx Act
Bill HR 8667May 13, 2026
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to transmit a veteran's history of opioid prescriptions to a Community Care health care provider.
Bill HR 8679May 13, 2026
To amend the Zuni Land Conservation Act of 1990 to provide for the expenditure of Zuni funds by that tribe.
Bill HR 4725October 3, 2024
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001
Bill HR 4461October 3, 2024
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2000
Bill HR 1906October 3, 2024
Carlsbad Irrigation Project Acquired Land Conveyance Act
Bill HR 1019October 3, 2024
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
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023