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Michele Bachmann
Michele Bachmann Congressional Service
Michele Bachmann is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Minnesota. Michele served as a House Representative for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 4 terms in congress.
Michele Bachmann participated in over 419 voting sessions, sponsored over 67 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1127 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
Extremely conservativeMichele Bachmann advocates for lower taxes, reduced government spending, and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. She supports the free market and opposes economic stimulus measures that increase government intervention.
Agriculture
ConservativeMichele Bachmann, representing a state with significant agricultural interests, has supported farm subsidies and policies that benefit farmers, though she emphasizes reducing government size and spending overall.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeBachmann takes a hardline stance on immigration, advocating for strict border enforcement and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants. She supports measures to curb illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeShe supports school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools, while opposing federal control over education policy. Bachmann advocates for parental rights in educational decision-making.
Energy
Extremely conservativeBachmann supports increasing domestic energy production, including drilling and exploration for oil and gas, while opposing regulations she views as limiting energy development. She emphasizes energy independence.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeMichele Bachmann has expressed skepticism about climate change science and opposes regulatory measures aimed at addressing climate change, arguing they harm economic growth.
Healthcare
Extremely conservativeBachmann is a strong opponent of the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal. She supports market-based reforms to increase competition and reduce healthcare costs.
Housing
ConservativeShe supports reducing government involvement in the housing market and opposed federal bailouts during the housing crisis, advocating for market-driven solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeBachmann generally favors reducing federal spending on transportation projects and supports privatization efforts, advocating for states to take a larger role in funding and implementing transportation initiatives.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeBachmann supports funding for veteran services and benefits, emphasizing the importance of honoring commitments to those who served in the military while promoting efficiency in veteran affairs programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeShe advocates for measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, arguing these measures prevent fraud and maintain fairness in the electoral process.