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Pete V. Domenici
Pete V. Domenici Congressional Service
Pete V. Domenici is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Mexico. PETE served as a Senator for the state of New Mexico and served a total of 18 terms in congress.
Pete V. Domenici participated in over 43 voting sessions, sponsored over 1726 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4349 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativePete Domenici generally supported free-market policies, focused on reducing federal deficits and implementing fiscal discipline. He advocated for tax cuts, particularly for businesses, aiming to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeDomenici supported agricultural policies that included subsidies and assistance programs for farmers, especially focusing on those in his home state of New Mexico.
Immigration
ConservativeHe endorsed enhanced border security measures and was part of legislative efforts to regulate immigration while also supporting some pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants under certain conditions.
Education
ConservativeDomenici favored initiatives that increased accountability in education and supported state control over educational standards, alongside federal funding for specific programs.
Energy
ConservativeHe championed nuclear energy development and supported initiatives to expand national energy supply, including oil and gas exploration.
Climate change
CentristDomenici acknowledged climate change and advocated for market-based approaches to address environmental issues, including cap-and-trade systems.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe supported policies aimed at privatizing aspects of healthcare and increasing competition within the industry, while being cautious about expanding government-run programs.
Housing
CentristDomenici often backed measures to provide housing assistance to low-income families and supported federal housing programs that offered subsidies or tax incentives.
Transportation
CentristHe advocated for infrastructure improvement, emphasizing the need for federal funding in transportation projects, including highways and public transit.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeDomenici supported increased funding and resources for veterans' healthcare and benefits, consistently advocating for the welfare of veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeWhile he supported traditional voter registration methods, Domenici also endorsed measures aimed at ensuring electoral integrity.