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Lawrence Smith
Lawrence Smith Congressional Service
Lawrence Smith is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Florida. LAWRENCE served as a House Representative for the state of Florida and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Lawrence Smith participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 105 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3572 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeLawrence Smith advocates for reduced government regulation to stimulate economic growth and supports tax cuts for businesses to encourage investment.
Agriculture
CentristSmith supports subsidies for farmers and policies aimed at opening new markets abroad for agricultural products.
Immigration
ConservativeSmith favors strict immigration controls and supports measures to enhance border security, while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeLawrence Smith supports school choice initiatives and increased funding for charter schools, advocating for local control over education standards.
Energy
ConservativeSmith promotes the expansion of fossil fuel production and opposes regulatory barriers to energy development, while backing some investment in renewable energy.
Climate change
ConservativeSmith is skeptical of extensive climate change regulations and calls for a balanced approach that considers economic impacts.
Healthcare
ConservativeSmith supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and favors a market-based approach to healthcare reform, advocating for increased competition to reduce costs.
Housing
ConservativeSmith prioritizes reducing regulatory constraints to increase housing supply and supports tax incentives to encourage home ownership.
Transportation
ConservativeSmith advocates for infrastructure investment through public-private partnerships and supports reducing federal involvement in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristLawrence Smith supports increased funding for veterans' healthcare and job training programs, focusing on improving efficiency within the Veterans Affairs system.
Voting rights
ConservativeSmith advocates for voter ID laws and efforts to maintain the integrity of the electoral process, opposing federal intervention in state election laws.