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Tom DeLay

Tom DeLay

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Tom DeLay Congressional Service

Tom DeLay is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. TOM served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 11 terms in congress.

Tom DeLay participated in over 33 voting sessions, sponsored over 159 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1971 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay advocated for lower taxes and reduced government spending, aligning with supply-side economic principles. He supported tax cuts and deregulatory measures to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

Tom DeLay supported policies favoring free-market agriculture with limited government intervention, backing subsidies and support for Texas farmers.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay took a strong stance on immigration, supporting strict border enforcement and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Tom DeLay supported school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs, advocating for limited federal involvement in education.


Energy

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay was a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas drilling, and opposed stringent environmental regulations.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay was skeptical of climate change science and opposed regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay opposed government-run healthcare programs and supported market-driven solutions, critiquing the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid.


Housing

Conservative

Tom DeLay supported policies that favored the private housing market and homeownership, advocating for reduced federal intervention.


Transportation

Conservative

Tom DeLay favored infrastructure development primarily relying on private funding and state control, with limited federal expenditure.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Tom DeLay supported funding for veterans' benefits but generally favored privatization and efficiency measures within the Veterans Affairs system.


Voting rights

Extremely conservative

Tom DeLay supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, which often included stricter identification requirements, aligning with conservative efforts to reform voting processes.

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Latest Bills

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 2026
Taiwan Security Enhancement Act
Bill HR 1838October 3, 2024
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 3January 17, 2023
National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001
Bill HR 1718January 16, 2023
Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 10January 17, 2023