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Richard H. Baker
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
ConservativeRichard Baker has historically supported tax cuts aimed at stimulating economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.
Agriculture
ConservativeRichard Baker has advocated for policies that support agricultural subsidies and promote free-market principles to benefit farmers.
Immigration
ConservativeRichard Baker favors stricter immigration controls, including enhanced border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeRichard Baker supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, to increase competition and improve education quality.
Energy
ConservativeRichard Baker promotes energy independence through increased domestic production and supports traditional energy sources like oil and gas.
Climate change
ConservativeRichard Baker has expressed skepticism about urgent climate change mitigation policies and advocates for balanced approaches that consider economic impacts.
Healthcare
ConservativeRichard Baker supports market-driven healthcare reforms to increase competition and reduce costs, opposing large-scale government-run healthcare expansions.
Housing
ConservativeRichard Baker advocates for reducing regulatory barriers to increase housing supply and supports tax incentives for homeownership.
Transportation
ConservativeRichard Baker supports investment in infrastructure improvements while encouraging private sector involvement in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeRichard Baker prioritizes improving veterans' access to quality healthcare and benefits through VA reform and expanded services.
Voting rights
ConservativeRichard Baker advocates for measures to ensure election integrity, such as voter ID requirements and updated voter registration systems.