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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

State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill HR 7956March 18, 2026
Impeaching Pamela Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Bill HRES 1119March 18, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March as "National CACFP Week".
Bill HRES 1118March 18, 2026
Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Bill HRES 1120March 18, 2026
Honoring the extraordinary contributions of Irish Americans to the American War for Independence on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Bill HRES 1121March 18, 2026
Afghanistan Vetting and Accountability Act of 2026
Bill HR 7759March 18, 2026
First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Act of 2026
Bill HR 7756March 18, 2026
Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act
Bill HR 7761March 18, 2026
Protect Future Dividends Act
Bill HR 7760March 18, 2026
The Dalilah Law
Bill HR 7758March 18, 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