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Tom DeLay
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 conservativeTom 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
ConservativeTom DeLay supported policies favoring free-market agriculture with limited government intervention, backing subsidies and support for Texas farmers.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeTom DeLay took a strong stance on immigration, supporting strict border enforcement and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeTom DeLay supported school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs, advocating for limited federal involvement in education.
Energy
Extremely conservativeTom DeLay was a proponent of expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas drilling, and opposed stringent environmental regulations.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeTom DeLay was skeptical of climate change science and opposed regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Healthcare
Extremely conservativeTom DeLay opposed government-run healthcare programs and supported market-driven solutions, critiquing the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid.
Housing
ConservativeTom DeLay supported policies that favored the private housing market and homeownership, advocating for reduced federal intervention.
Transportation
ConservativeTom DeLay favored infrastructure development primarily relying on private funding and state control, with limited federal expenditure.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeTom DeLay supported funding for veterans' benefits but generally favored privatization and efficiency measures within the Veterans Affairs system.
Voting rights
Extremely conservativeTom DeLay supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, which often included stricter identification requirements, aligning with conservative efforts to reform voting processes.