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Spencer Bachus
Spencer Bachus Congressional Service
Spencer Bachus is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Alabama. SPENCER served as a House Representative for the state of Alabama and served a total of 11 terms in congress.
Spencer Bachus participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 124 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2896 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has generally supported tax cuts, deregulation, and policies promoting free market principles. He has consistently backed initiatives aimed at reducing government spending and promoting fiscal conservatism.
Agriculture
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has often advocated for policies that support family farms and reduce regulatory burdens on agricultural producers. He supports subsidies for specific crops to stabilize farmers' income.
Immigration
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has supported stricter immigration controls and enhanced border security measures. He opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants without first securing the border.
Education
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has generally favored policies that allow for local control of schools and support school choice through vouchers and charter schools. He has opposed significant increases in federal education funding.
Energy
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has supported increasing domestic energy production, including oil drilling and coal mining. He has advocated for reducing dependence on foreign oil through the use of fossil fuels.
Climate change
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has expressed skepticism about regulatory approaches to climate change, often emphasizing the economic impact of such policies on businesses and energy producers.
Healthcare
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating for a market-based approach to healthcare reform and emphasizing the importance of private sector solutions.
Housing
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has supported measures to increase home ownership through tax incentives and deregulation, emphasizing the role of the private market in providing housing solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has generally supported infrastructure investments that prioritize roads and highways. He has emphasized efficiency and cost-effectiveness in transportation spending.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has supported increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and services, and has emphasized the importance of honoring commitments to military personnel.
Voting rights
ConservativeSpencer Bachus has supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of elections, including voter ID laws. He has opposed federal interventions that he perceives as overreach into state-controlled voting processes.