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Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

9/24/2025, 7:40 AM

Scott DesJarlais Congressional Service

Scott DesJarlais is a United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. Scott currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Tennessee and has served a total of 7 terms in congress.

Scott DesJarlais has participated in over 1480 voting sessions, sponsored over 52 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1461 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Scott DesJarlais supports tax cuts and reducing government regulations to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for policies that promote small businesses and job creation.


Agriculture

Conservative

DesJarlais is a supporter of policies that protect the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry. He emphasizes reducing regulatory burdens and supports agricultural subsidies.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

DesJarlais holds a strict stance on immigration, advocating for stronger border security and enforcement of current immigration laws. He opposes policies that would grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

He supports local control over education and opposes federal intervention. DesJarlais is in favor of school choice and voucher programs.


Energy

Conservative

DesJarlais advocates for the expansion of domestic energy production, including oil, gas, and coal, and is generally opposed to restrictive environmental regulations.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

He is skeptical of climate change policies that impose heavy regulations on businesses and supports a balanced approach that considers economic impacts.


Healthcare

Conservative

DesJarlais is a critic of the Affordable Care Act and supports its repeal. He advocates for free-market solutions and healthcare reforms that decrease government involvement.


Housing

Conservative

DesJarlais focuses on reducing regulatory barriers to encourage housing development and supports policies that aim to make housing more affordable through market-based solutions.


Transportation

Conservative

He supports infrastructure development and modernization, focusing on policies that prioritize efficient use of resources and private investment in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

DesJarlais advocates for improving veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need for efficient service delivery and reducing backlogs in claims processing.


Voting rights

Conservative

DesJarlais supports measures to ensure voting integrity, including voter ID laws. He opposes federal overreach in state election processes.

Contact Scott DesJarlais

Phone Number

(202) 225-6831


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2304 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Reliable Power Act
Bill HR 3616December 3, 2025
HUD Transparency Act of 2025
Bill HR 225December 2, 2025
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Bill S 2392December 2, 2025
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Bill HR 4323December 2, 2025
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Bill S 1318December 2, 2025
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Bill HR 3174December 2, 2025
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Bill HR 2066December 2, 2025
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2483December 2, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
Bill SJRES 76December 2, 2025
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Bill S 1872December 2, 2025
To amend the Horse Protection Act to provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 1675February 28, 2025
Protecting Horses from Soring Act of 2023
Bill HR 2648December 15, 2023
Student Loan Accountability Act
Bill HR 1211December 15, 2023
Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act
Bill HR 1210December 15, 2023
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.
Bill HJRES 35December 15, 2023
Honoring Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah.
Bill HRES 695September 24, 2025
Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Frederick W. Smith.
Bill HRES 557July 11, 2025
Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Bill HRES 254April 9, 2025
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 166March 26, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States' "One China Policy".
Bill HRES 148March 15, 2025