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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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