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Lynn A. Westmoreland
Lynn A. Westmoreland Congressional Service
Lynn A. Westmoreland is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Georgia. Lynn served as a House Representative for the state of Georgia and served a total of 6 terms in congress.
Lynn A. Westmoreland participated in over 482 voting sessions, sponsored over 38 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1873 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeLynn Westmoreland generally supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government spending, advocating for free-market solutions and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.
Agriculture
ConservativeWestmoreland backed legislation favoring agricultural subsidies and policies beneficial to farmers, especially those from rural areas in Georgia.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeHe supported strong border enforcement and measures to control illegal immigration, including opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeWestmoreland advocated for reducing federal involvement in education policy, supporting school choice initiatives such as charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeHe favored increasing domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposed excessive environmental regulations on energy producers.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeWestmoreland was skeptical of policies that he believed could harm the economy, often opposing regulatory measures addressing climate change.
Healthcare
Extremely conservativeHe supported repealing the Affordable Care Act and advocated for market-based solutions to healthcare, emphasizing personal responsibility.
Housing
ConservativeHis stance on housing focused on reducing government intervention in the housing market and emphasizing private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeWestmoreland often supported infrastructure spending but emphasized efficiency and budget restraints in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe backed efforts to improve veterans services, advocating for reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance care.
Voting rights
Extremely conservativeWestmoreland supported measures such as voter ID laws aimed at ensuring election integrity, which he argued protected against potential voter fraud.