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Paul D. Laxalt
Paul D. Laxalt Congressional Service
Paul D. Laxalt is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Nevada. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Nevada and served a total of 7 terms in congress.
Paul D. Laxalt participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 144 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1133 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativePaul Laxalt was known for promoting free-market policies, reducing government intervention in the economy, and supporting tax cuts to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeLaxalt often advocated for policies that benefited agricultural producers, including support for subsidies and reducing regulations that could impact farming operations.
Immigration
ConservativeLaxalt supported stricter immigration controls and policies aimed at reducing illegal immigration, reflecting a preference for stronger border security measures.
Education
ConservativeLaxalt generally favored localized control over education, advocating for reduced federal intervention and increased state and local decision-making power.
Energy
ConservativeHe supported policies aimed at increasing domestic energy production, including the use of fossil fuels, while minimizing regulatory burdens on the energy sector.
Climate change
ConservativeDuring his political career, Laxalt focused less on environmental regulations, prioritizing economic growth and energy development over strict climate change measures.
Healthcare
ConservativeLaxalt's stance on healthcare included opposing expansive federal healthcare programs, favoring private sector solutions and limited government involvement.
Housing
ConservativeHe generally supported policies that promoted private homeownership and reduced federal involvement in housing markets.
Transportation
ConservativeLaxalt backed investments in infrastructure improvements while advocating for efficient use of federal funds with a focus on state and local project management.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe consistently supported policies that aimed to provide robust benefits and services to veterans, advocating for their healthcare and welfare.
Voting rights
ConservativeLaxalt upheld the importance of maintaining integrity in the electoral process, supporting measures designed to prevent voter fraud while ensuring fair elections.