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Richard H. Baker

Richard H. Baker

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Richard H. Baker Congressional Service

Richard H. Baker is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. RICHARD served as a House Representative for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 11 terms in congress.

Richard H. Baker participated in over 62 voting sessions, sponsored over 180 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2670 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Richard Baker has historically supported tax cuts aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.


Agriculture

Conservative

Richard Baker has advocated for policies that support agricultural subsidies and promote free-market principles to benefit farmers.


Immigration

Conservative

Richard Baker favors stricter immigration controls, including enhanced border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws.


Education

Conservative

Richard Baker supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, to increase competition and improve education quality.


Energy

Conservative

Richard Baker promotes energy independence through increased domestic production and supports traditional energy sources like oil and gas.


Climate change

Conservative

Richard Baker has expressed skepticism about urgent climate change mitigation policies and advocates for balanced approaches that consider economic impacts.


Healthcare

Conservative

Richard Baker supports market-driven healthcare reforms to increase competition and reduce costs, opposing large-scale government-run healthcare expansions.


Housing

Conservative

Richard Baker advocates for reducing regulatory barriers to increase housing supply and supports tax incentives for homeownership.


Transportation

Conservative

Richard Baker supports investment in infrastructure improvements while encouraging private sector involvement in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Richard Baker prioritizes improving veterans' access to quality healthcare and benefits through VA reform and expanded services.


Voting rights

Conservative

Richard Baker advocates for measures to ensure election integrity, such as voter ID requirements and updated voter registration systems.

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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
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge Establishment Act
Bill HR 3292October 3, 2024
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
Education IRA Plus Act of 2001
Bill HR 676January 16, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023