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Patrick J. Toomey
Patrick J. Toomey Congressional Service
Patrick J. Toomey is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Pennsylvania. Patrick served as a Senator for the state of Pennsylvania and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
Patrick J. Toomey participated in over 201 voting sessions, sponsored over 541 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1533 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativePatrick Toomey is known for supporting tax cuts and deregulation as methods to spur economic growth. He has opposed increasing taxes on businesses and individuals, advocating for reduced government spending to manage the national deficit.
Agriculture
ConservativeToomey generally supports policies that favor free trade agreements, beneficial to agricultural exports. He tends to oppose extensive subsidies for agricultural commodities, advocating for a market-oriented approach.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeToomey supports stricter immigration controls and enhanced border security. He has opposed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, favoring policies that prevent illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeToomey has supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and voucher programs. He often opposes federal overreach in local education systems, advocating for more state and local control.
Energy
ConservativeToomey supports the expansion of domestic energy production, including natural gas and coal. He has generally opposed regulations that could impede energy production, emphasizing energy independence.
Climate change
ConservativeToomey has expressed skepticism about policies that impose extensive regulations on emissions and has opposed joining international climate agreements. He often supports market-driven solutions to energy and environmental issues.
Healthcare
ConservativeToomey has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and has supported efforts to repeal and replace it. He advocates for a healthcare system that increases competition and reduces federal involvement.
Housing
ConservativeToomey generally opposes extensive federal intervention in the housing market. He supports measures to reduce federal housing assistance and believes in market-driven solutions to housing issues.
Transportation
ConservativeToomey has supported infrastructure development but often emphasizes fiscal responsibility and opposes extensive federal spending without offsets. He advocates for private sector involvement in funding transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeToomey supports measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including reforming veterans' healthcare through increased access to private sector care.
Voting rights
ConservativeToomey has supported measures that tighten voting regulations, such as voter ID laws, claiming they protect against voter fraud. He tends to oppose federal oversight over state voting processes.