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Philip R. Sharp

Philip R. Sharp

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Philip R. Sharp Congressional Service

Philip R. Sharp is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Indiana. PHILIP served as a House Representative for the state of Indiana and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Philip R. Sharp participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 115 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1065 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Philip Sharp supported measures for economic growth through investment in infrastructure and technology, while advocating for balanced fiscal policies.


Agriculture

Centrist

Philip Sharp worked on policies that supported farm sustainability and innovation in agricultural practices.


Immigration

Centrist

Philip Sharp took a pragmatic approach to immigration, supporting comprehensive reform while emphasizing border security.


Education

Centrist

Philip Sharp supported federal education initiatives aimed at improving access and quality, with a focus on science and technology.


Energy

Centrist

Philip Sharp was a proponent of energy diversification, advocating for both fossil fuel and renewable energy development.


Climate change

Liberal

Philip Sharp recognized climate change as a critical issue and supported measures to address greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency.


Healthcare

Centrist

Philip Sharp favored healthcare reforms aimed at expanding access while maintaining cost controls, supporting improvements in Medicare.


Housing

Centrist

Philip Sharp supported policies to increase affordable housing availability and improve home ownership rates through federal incentives.


Transportation

Centrist

Philip Sharp backed investment in transportation infrastructure, including highways, rail, and urban transit systems.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Philip Sharp prioritized veterans' healthcare and education benefits, supporting improved VA services.


Voting rights

Liberal

Philip Sharp advocated for protecting and expanding voting rights, supporting measures to increase accessibility and participation.

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Latest Bills

Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469May 16, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8845May 16, 2026
LIFT Act
Bill HR 8864May 16, 2026
Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act
Bill HR 8859May 16, 2026
To amend title 5, United States Code, to add certain employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to the definition of employees in fire protection activities for the purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities.
Bill HR 8863May 16, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.
Bill HRES 1295May 16, 2026
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8843May 16, 2026
CRUISE Act
Bill HR 7083May 16, 2026
To allow Americans to sue federal officials for constitutional violations of voting rights and election law.
Bill HR 8858May 16, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Charter Schools Week", to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026.
Bill HRES 1298May 16, 2026
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1985 to carry out the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968 and the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 5313July 3, 2024
A bill to amend the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to further the objectives of national energy policy of conserving oil and natural resources through removing excessive burdens on production of coal.
Bill HR 6625July 3, 2024