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Lamar Alexander

Lamar Alexander

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Lamar Alexander Congressional Service

Lamar Alexander is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. Lamar served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Lamar Alexander participated in over 146 voting sessions, sponsored over 438 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1759 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Lamar Alexander generally supports conservative economic policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, to encourage business growth and investment.


Agriculture

Conservative

He has supported agricultural subsidies and policies that benefit farmers in Tennessee, favoring traditional approaches that support rural economies.


Immigration

Conservative

Alexander has supported measures for stronger border security and has opposed more liberal immigration reforms, favoring a more controlled immigration policy.


Education

He has advocated for local control over education and has been a strong supporter of charter schools and school choice, aligning with conservative educational reform.


Energy

Conservative

Alexander has promoted nuclear energy and supported an all-of-the-above energy approach, emphasizing energy independence and innovation.


Climate change

Conservative

While not denying climate change, Alexander has focused on market-based solutions and technological innovation rather than regulatory approaches.


Healthcare

Conservative

He has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported Republican-led healthcare reforms aimed at reducing federal involvement.


Housing

Conservative

Alexander has supported traditional Republican stances on housing, typically focusing on tax incentives and deregulation to encourage homeownership.


Transportation

Centrist

He has supported infrastructure investments and enhancements, such as improving roads and public transport, and has backed public-private partnerships.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Alexander has consistently supported measures to improve veterans' healthcare and benefits, advocating for efficient and accessible services.


Voting rights

Conservative

He has generally supported measures requiring voter ID and has opposed expansive federal voting rights legislation, favoring state control.

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Latest Bills

Alaska Native Landless Equity Act
Bill S 2554February 18, 2026
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Bill S 3705February 18, 2026
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Bill HR 1355February 18, 2026
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Bill HJRES 142February 18, 2026
A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.
Bill S 2245February 18, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2026, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".
Bill HRES 1064February 18, 2026
School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act
Bill HR 7204February 18, 2026
Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act
Bill S 3694February 18, 2026
Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act
Bill HR 7501February 18, 2026
VERIFY CDL Act
Bill HR 7200February 18, 2026
A resolution designating October 30, 2020, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Bill SRES 741February 2, 2022
Advancing Precision Medicine Act of 2016
Bill S 2713January 11, 2023
FDA and NIH Workforce Authorities Modernization Act
Bill S 2700January 11, 2023
Every Student Succeeds Act
Bill S 1177April 24, 2023
PREEMIE Reauthorization Act
Bill S 252March 14, 2024
A resolution honoring and commemorating the life and legacy of Representative John Lewis.
Bill SRES 660February 2, 2022
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of former United States Senator Thomas Allen Coburn and expressing condolences to the family of Thomas Allen Coburn on his passing.
Bill SRES 583February 2, 2022
A resolution designating Michael P. DiSilvestro as Director Emeritus of Senate Security of the United States Senate.
Bill SRES 582February 2, 2022
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2020, as "National Police Week".
Bill SRES 577February 2, 2022
A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Bill SRES 509February 8, 2022