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Nick Smith
Nick Smith Congressional Service
Nick Smith is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Michigan. NICK served as a House Representative for the state of Michigan and served a total of 6 terms in congress.
Nick Smith participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 200 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 757 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeNick Smith has generally supported policies that favor tax cuts and reducing government regulation to encourage economic growth. He emphasizes a free market approach and believes in promoting business and entrepreneurship.
Agriculture
ConservativeNick Smith advocates for policies that support farmers, including subsidies and protection against international competition. He emphasizes the importance of agriculture for local economies and national food security.
Immigration
ConservativeNick Smith supports stricter immigration policies, focusing on enhanced border security and enforcement. He favors measures to prevent illegal immigration and believes in a more regulated legal immigration process.
Education
ConservativeNick Smith advocates for increased local control over education and supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, to provide parents more options in their children's education.
Energy
CentristSmith supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes traditional energy sources like oil and gas, while also investing in renewable energy. He argues for energy independence as a national security priority.
Climate change
ConservativeNick Smith acknowledges climate change as a concern but prioritizes economic growth. He supports investing in technological innovations to address environmental challenges without imposing strict regulatory measures.
Healthcare
ConservativeSmith favors a reduction in government involvement in healthcare, advocating for a market-based approach. He supports policies that promote competition and consumer choice to lower costs.
Housing
ConservativeSmith supports policies aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for housing development to increase supply and affordability. He favors market-driven solutions to address housing shortages.
Transportation
CentristSmith supports investments in infrastructure, with a focus on maintaining and improving roads and bridges. He emphasizes cost-effective spending and public-private partnerships to fund projects.
Veterans affairs
CentristSmith advocates for improving healthcare services and benefits for veterans, emphasizing stronger support systems and reducing bureaucratic hurdles for accessing services.
Voting rights
ConservativeNick Smith supports measures to enhance voting security, including voter ID laws. He emphasizes the integrity of the electoral process while maintaining access to voting.