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Kent Conrad
Kent Conrad Congressional Service
Kent Conrad is a retired United States Congressman for the state of North Dakota. KENT served as a Senator for the state of North Dakota and served a total of 13 terms in congress.
Kent Conrad participated in over 77 voting sessions, sponsored over 609 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3325 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
CentristKent Conrad, as a former U.S. Senator, emphasized fiscal responsibility and reducing the national deficit. He supported measures to control government spending and advocated for a balanced approach combining spending cuts and revenue increases.
Agriculture
CentristConrad, representing North Dakota, focused on supporting farmers and rural communities. He was instrumental in crafting farm bills that provided subsidies and support mechanisms for agricultural stability.
Immigration
CentristConrad supported comprehensive immigration reform, which included strengthening border security while providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants under certain conditions.
Education
LiberalConrad advocated for increased funding for education, including support for programs that improved access to higher education and focused on affordability.
Energy
CentristConrad pushed for a balanced energy policy, supporting the development of renewable energy while also backing traditional energy sources, such as oil and coal, important to his state.
Climate change
CentristConrad recognized the importance of addressing climate change and supported measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but maintained a pragmatic approach that considered economic impacts.
Healthcare
LiberalConrad supported the Affordable Care Act, advocating for reforms to expand healthcare access while controlling costs. He focused on ensuring financial sustainability of healthcare programs.
Housing
LiberalConrad backed policies aimed at making housing more affordable and accessible, supporting federal housing assistance programs to help low-income families.
Transportation
CentristConrad supported infrastructure investments to enhance the nation’s transportation network, seeing it as a key driver for economic growth and job creation.
Veterans affairs
LiberalConrad consistently supported veterans, advocating for improved healthcare services and benefits as well as employment assistance for military veterans.
Voting rights
LiberalConrad advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, supporting legislation aimed at making voting more accessible to all eligible citizens.