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Peter J. Roskam

Peter J. Roskam

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Peter J. Roskam Congressional Service

Peter J. Roskam is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. Peter served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Peter J. Roskam participated in over 473 voting sessions, sponsored over 120 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1347 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Peter Roskam has generally supported tax cuts as a means to stimulate economic growth and has backed initiatives to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses.


Agriculture

Conservative

Roskam has supported policies that aim to reduce regulations on agricultural businesses and promote free trade to benefit U.S. farmers.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Roskam has favored stricter immigration controls, including stronger border security measures and opposed policies that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Roskam has supported school choice initiatives, such as vouchers and charter schools, to increase competition and improve educational outcomes.


Energy

Conservative

Roskam has generally supported the expansion of domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and has opposed policies he views as overly restrictive to energy development.


Climate change

Conservative

Roskam has been skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to address climate change, often expressing concerns about economic impacts.


Healthcare

Conservative

Roskam has advocated for the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act and supports healthcare reforms that emphasize market-based solutions.


Housing

Conservative

Roskam has generally supported reducing federal involvement in the housing market, advocating for privatization aspects and less regulation.


Transportation

Conservative

Roskam has supported infrastructure investment but often with an emphasis on efficient spending and public-private partnerships.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Roskam has supported increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and improving the efficiency of the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Voting rights

Conservative

Roskam has supported measures aimed at enhancing election security, including voter ID laws, which he argues protect the integrity of elections.

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Latest Bills

National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Bill HR 309August 21, 2026
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Bill HR 2406August 21, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8476August 21, 2026
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Bill HR 6893August 21, 2026
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2827August 21, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276August 21, 2026
To reauthorize the Young Women’s Breast Health Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009.
Bill HR 4541August 20, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
Bill HR 7008August 20, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill HR 8800August 20, 2026
Main Street Capital Access Act
Bill HR 6955August 20, 2026
United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act
Bill HR 825January 11, 2023
To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran.
Bill HR 3460January 11, 2023
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015
Bill HR 1058January 11, 2023
Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
Bill HR 980January 11, 2023
Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2015
Bill HR 836January 11, 2023
Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act
Bill HR 709January 11, 2023
21st Century Cures Act
Bill HR 6January 11, 2023
Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act
Bill HR 598January 11, 2023