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Mark Sanford
Mark Sanford Congressional Service
Mark Sanford is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. Mark served as a House Representative for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 6 terms in congress.
Mark Sanford participated in over 299 voting sessions, sponsored over 98 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 605 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeMark Sanford has generally supported policies focused on reducing government spending and lowering taxes. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility, advocating for a balanced budget and reducing the national debt.
Agriculture
ConservativeSanford has supported agricultural policies that promote free markets and reduce government intervention. He generally favors deregulation to encourage economic growth in the agricultural sector.
Immigration
CentristSanford has taken a stance supporting stronger border security while also expressing the need for a legal immigration system. He has shown some openness to pathways for undocumented immigrants under specific conditions.
Education
ConservativeSanford supports school choice initiatives, such as charter schools and vouchers, to increase competition and improve educational outcomes. He often advocates for reducing federal involvement in education.
Energy
ConservativeSanford promotes an all-of-the-above energy strategy, encouraging the development of both traditional and renewable energy sources. He supports reducing federal regulations to boost energy production.
Climate change
CentristMark Sanford acknowledges climate change and has proposed solutions centered on free-market principles. He emphasizes reducing carbon emissions without heavy government intervention.
Healthcare
ConservativeSanford advocates for market-based healthcare reforms, including increasing competition and reducing federal government involvement, aiming to lower costs and increase accessibility.
Housing
ConservativeSanford has not prominently focused on housing policy but generally favors reducing government involvement in housing markets, supporting market-driven solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeSanford supports improving infrastructure through fiscal responsibility, advocating for limited federal involvement and prioritizing state and local decision-making over transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeSanford emphasizes the importance of fulfilling commitments to veterans, supporting reforms that improve efficiency and access to healthcare services for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
ConservativeSanford has supported measures to ensure the integrity of elections, favoring voter ID laws and reforms that safeguard the electoral process while balancing accessibility.