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Thomas J. Rooney
Thomas J. Rooney Congressional Service
Thomas J. Rooney is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Florida. Thomas served as a House Representative for the state of Florida and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Thomas J. Rooney participated in over 444 voting sessions, sponsored over 78 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1264 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeThomas Rooney generally supported policies that promote free market principles, including tax cuts and reducing government regulation to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeRooney backed initiatives to support farmers, including subsidies and programs that assist rural communities, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to the national economy.
Immigration
ConservativeRooney favored strengthening border security and implementing stricter immigration controls but supported legal immigration pathways.
Education
ConservativeRooney advocated for local control of schools and supported school choice initiatives, such as charter schools and voucher programs.
Energy
ConservativeRooney supported an all-of-the-above energy policy, including the development of fossil fuels as well as renewable energy sources.
Climate change
ConservativeRooney acknowledged climate change but prioritized economic considerations, often supporting market-driven solutions rather than regulatory mandates.
Healthcare
ConservativeRooney opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based healthcare reforms to increase competition and lower costs.
Housing
ConservativeRooney generally supported policies to reduce federal involvement in the housing market, advocating for private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeRooney favored infrastructure investment but emphasized the importance of efficient spending and private sector involvement.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeRooney consistently supported improving services for veterans, including better healthcare access and benefits.
Voting rights
ConservativeRooney generally supported measures aimed at securing the integrity of the electoral process, such as voter ID laws.