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Lynn A. Westmoreland

Lynn A. Westmoreland

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

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

Conservative

Lynn Westmoreland generally supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government spending, advocating for free-market solutions and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.


Agriculture

Conservative

Westmoreland backed legislation favoring agricultural subsidies and policies beneficial to farmers, especially those from rural areas in Georgia.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

He supported strong border enforcement and measures to control illegal immigration, including opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Westmoreland advocated for reducing federal involvement in education policy, supporting school choice initiatives such as charter schools and vouchers.


Energy

Conservative

He favored increasing domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposed excessive environmental regulations on energy producers.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Westmoreland was skeptical of policies that he believed could harm the economy, often opposing regulatory measures addressing climate change.


Healthcare

Extremely conservative

He supported repealing the Affordable Care Act and advocated for market-based solutions to healthcare, emphasizing personal responsibility.


Housing

Conservative

His stance on housing focused on reducing government intervention in the housing market and emphasizing private sector solutions.


Transportation

Conservative

Westmoreland often supported infrastructure spending but emphasized efficiency and budget restraints in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

He backed efforts to improve veterans services, advocating for reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance care.


Voting rights

Extremely conservative

Westmoreland supported measures such as voter ID laws aimed at ensuring election integrity, which he argued protected against potential voter fraud.

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Latest Bills

To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Bill HR 7008August 20, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 20, 2026
Main Street Capital Access Act
Bill HR 6955August 20, 2026
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill HR 8205August 20, 2026
Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8595August 20, 2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Bill HR 8884August 20, 2026
Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act of 2026
Bill S 4890August 20, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Bill HR 5334August 20, 2026
Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act
Bill S 4965August 20, 2026
Protecting Consumer Financial Information Act
Bill HR 5455January 11, 2023
To repeal title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
Bill HR 4894January 11, 2023
Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act
Bill HR 1941January 11, 2023
To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide consumers with a free annual disclosure of information the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection maintains on them, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 3183March 14, 2024
Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015
Bill HR 721January 11, 2023
Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act
Bill HR 601January 11, 2023
Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016
Bill HR 5292January 11, 2023
PADME Act
Bill HR 5210January 11, 2023
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015
Bill HR 427January 11, 2023