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Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Lamar Alexander Congressional Service

Lamar Alexander is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. Lamar served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Lamar Alexander participated in over 146 voting sessions, sponsored over 438 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1759 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Lamar Alexander generally supports conservative economic policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, to encourage business growth and investment.


Agriculture

Conservative

He has supported agricultural subsidies and policies that benefit farmers in Tennessee, favoring traditional approaches that support rural economies.


Immigration

Conservative

Alexander has supported measures for stronger border security and has opposed more liberal immigration reforms, favoring a more controlled immigration policy.


Education

He has advocated for local control over education and has been a strong supporter of charter schools and school choice, aligning with conservative educational reform.


Energy

Conservative

Alexander has promoted nuclear energy and supported an all-of-the-above energy approach, emphasizing energy independence and innovation.


Climate change

Conservative

While not denying climate change, Alexander has focused on market-based solutions and technological innovation rather than regulatory approaches.


Healthcare

Conservative

He has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported Republican-led healthcare reforms aimed at reducing federal involvement.


Housing

Conservative

Alexander has supported traditional Republican stances on housing, typically focusing on tax incentives and deregulation to encourage homeownership.


Transportation

Centrist

He has supported infrastructure investments and enhancements, such as improving roads and public transport, and has backed public-private partnerships.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Alexander has consistently supported measures to improve veterans' healthcare and benefits, advocating for efficient and accessible services.


Voting rights

Conservative

He has generally supported measures requiring voter ID and has opposed expansive federal voting rights legislation, favoring state control.

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Latest Bills

Pecos Watershed Protection Act
Bill S 1319December 4, 2025
Lumbee Fairness Act
Bill S 107December 4, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Bill SRES 124December 4, 2025
Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
Bill HR 2870December 4, 2025
To require public elementary and secondary schools to disclose certain funds received from, or contracts with, a foreign source, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 1005December 4, 2025
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
Bill HR 1049December 4, 2025
Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act
Bill HR 2289December 4, 2025
Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
Bill HR 143December 4, 2025
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Bill HR 1355December 4, 2025
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act
Bill HR 5235December 4, 2025
A resolution designating October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Bill SRES 741February 2, 2022
Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016
Bill S 2713January 11, 2023
FDA and NIH Workforce Authorities Modernization Act
Bill S 2700January 11, 2023
Every Student Succeeds Act
Bill S 1177April 24, 2023
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act
Bill S 252March 14, 2024
A resolution honoring and commemorating the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis.
Bill SRES 660February 2, 2022
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of former United States Senator Thomas Allen Coburn and expressing condolences to the family of Thomas Allen Coburn on his passing.
Bill SRES 583February 2, 2022
A resolution designating Michael P. DiSilvestro as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate.
Bill SRES 582February 2, 2022
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2020, as "National Police Week".
Bill SRES 577February 2, 2022
A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Bill SRES 509February 8, 2022