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Richard L. Hanna
Richard L. Hanna Congressional Service
Richard L. Hanna is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. Richard served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Richard L. Hanna participated in over 437 voting sessions, sponsored over 46 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 961 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeRichard Hanna generally supported pro-business policies, advocating for tax cuts and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
CentristHanna supported policies that favored local farmers, including subsidies and measures to open new markets for agricultural products.
Immigration
CentristHanna favored comprehensive immigration reform, supporting both increased border security and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already residing in the U.S.
Education
CentristHanna supported policies that prioritized educational funding and reforms aimed at improving public schools and supporting STEM education.
Energy
CentristHanna backed an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including the use of renewable sources while also supporting fossil fuel development.
Climate change
CentristHanna recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported measures to address environmental challenges and reduce carbon emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeHanna was critical of the Affordable Care Act but supported efforts to improve healthcare access and affordability through market-based solutions.
Housing
CentristHanna supported efforts to make housing more affordable, including measures that encourage homeownership and support for low-income housing assistance programs.
Transportation
CentristHanna advocated for infrastructure investments to improve transportation systems, including roads, bridges, and public transit.
Veterans affairs
CentristHanna championed policies to improve veterans' health care services, streamline benefits, and expand job training programs for veterans.
Voting rights
CentristHanna supported measures aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights, including opposition to strict voter ID laws.