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Philip M. Crane

Philip M. Crane

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Philip M. Crane Congressional Service

Philip M. Crane is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. PHILIP served as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and served a total of 11 terms in congress.

Philip M. Crane participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 797 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2761 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative

Philip Crane was known for his support of supply-side economics, advocating for tax cuts as a means to stimulate economic growth. He favored reduced government intervention in the economy.


Agriculture

Conservative

Crane generally supported reducing federal subsidies in agriculture and promoted free-market policies that aimed to benefit agricultural producers through market competition.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Philip Crane took a conservative stance on immigration, advocating for stricter immigration enforcement and opposed amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

He favored reducing federal involvement in education, advocating for increased state and local control and the promotion of school choice.


Energy

Extremely conservative

Crane supported policies that favored fossil fuel development, including oil and coal, and opposed regulations that he believed hindered energy production.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Crane was skeptical about climate change policies and opposed regulatory measures that aimed to limit carbon emissions, prioritizing economic concerns over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Extremely conservative

He was a staunch opponent of government-run healthcare systems and opposed efforts to expand federal healthcare programs, advocating for free-market solutions.


Housing

Conservative

Crane supported reducing federal involvement in the housing market and emphasized private sector solutions to housing issues.


Transportation

Conservative

He advocated for privatization and reduced federal spending on transportation infrastructure, favoring local control and private investment.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Crane supported measures to improve veterans' services but generally opposed significant increases in federal spending, favoring efficiency improvements.


Voting rights

Conservative

He favored implementing measures that ensure voter integrity, such as voter ID laws, which align with a more conservative approach to voting regulations.

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Latest Bills

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
Bill HR 3925August 25, 2026
To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2827August 25, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276August 25, 2026
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Bill HR 8476August 25, 2026
National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Bill HR 309August 25, 2026
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act
Bill S 388August 25, 2026
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Bill S 4784August 24, 2026
A bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill S 2677August 24, 2026
READ Act
Bill S 4689August 24, 2026
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Bill HR 2406August 21, 2026
Hidden Rate Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 874January 17, 2023
AMT Rate Reduction Act of 2001
Bill HR 873January 17, 2023
Customs Border Security Act of 2002
Bill HR 3129January 16, 2023
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to extend the Generalized System of Preferences until December 31, 2002.
Bill HR 3010January 16, 2023
Trade Act of 2002
Bill HR 3009January 16, 2023
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Dylan Lee James Act
Bill HR 600January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023