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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 amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 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