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Douglas (Pete) Peterson
Douglas (Pete) Peterson Congressional Service
Douglas (Pete) Peterson is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Florida. PETE served as a House Representative for the state of Florida and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Douglas (Pete) Peterson participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 27 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 594 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativePete Peterson supports a range of policies aimed at fostering economic growth, including tax incentives for businesses, reduction of regulatory burdens, and supporting free trade agreements.
Agriculture
ConservativePete Peterson advocates for policies that support farmers through subsidies and deregulation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining America’s agricultural competitiveness.
Immigration
ConservativePete Peterson supports stricter immigration controls and believes in prioritizing border security while reforming the legal immigration process for efficiency.
Education
ConservativePete Peterson promotes school choice and voucher programs, with a focus on decentralizing education policy to allow more local control over school systems.
Energy
ConservativePete Peterson is a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including both fossil fuels and renewable resources, while emphasizing energy independence.
Climate change
CentristPete Peterson acknowledges climate change and supports market-driven solutions for reducing carbon emissions, encouraging innovation in clean technology.
Healthcare
ConservativePete Peterson advocates for a free-market approach to healthcare, promoting competition to reduce costs and increasing transparency within the healthcare system.
Housing
ConservativePete Peterson focuses on reducing regulatory barriers to increase housing supply and supports providing tax credits for affordable housing development.
Transportation
CentristPete Peterson supports infrastructure investment with an emphasis on partnerships between the government and private sector to improve and expand transportation networks.
Veterans affairs
ConservativePete Peterson is committed to reforming veterans' healthcare, ensuring timely access to services and improving the efficiency of the Veterans Affairs system.
Voting rights
ConservativePete Peterson supports measures to improve election integrity, such as voter ID laws, while ensuring that voting processes are secure and accessible.