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Thelma D. Drake
Thelma D. Drake Congressional Service
Thelma D. Drake is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Virginia. Thelma served as a House Representative for the state of Virginia and served a total of 2 terms in congress.
Thelma D. Drake participated in over 43 voting sessions, sponsored over 29 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 666 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeThelma Drake supported pro-business policies, including tax cuts and regulatory reductions to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeShe backed policies favoring the agricultural sector, emphasizing the importance of trade and reducing government intervention.
Immigration
ConservativeDrake supported increased border security measures and emphasized the enforcement of existing immigration laws.
Education
ConservativeDrake favored local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers.
Energy
ConservativeShe advocated for increased domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, while expressing skepticism towards heavy regulation on fossil fuels.
Climate change
ConservativeDrake did not prioritize climate change measures and focused more on economic implications of environmental regulations.
Healthcare
ConservativeShe supported market-based solutions for healthcare reform and opposed large-scale government-run healthcare systems.
Housing
ConservativeDrake's stance focused on reducing regulations to encourage development and homeownership.
Transportation
ConservativeShe supported infrastructure development and favored public-private partnerships to fund transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeDrake advocated for improving services for veterans, including healthcare access and support programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeShe supported measures for ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, including voter ID laws.