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Tom Latham
Tom Latham Congressional Service
Tom Latham is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Iowa. TOM served as a House Representative for the state of Iowa and served a total of 10 terms in congress.
Tom Latham participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 103 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1924 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeTom Latham generally supported fiscal policies focused on reducing taxes, decreasing government spending, and fostering a business-friendly environment. He advocated for tax cuts and was critical of government overreach in economic affairs.
Agriculture
ConservativeLatham, representing a state with significant agricultural interests, prioritized support for farmers, advocated for agricultural subsidies, and supported free trade agreements beneficial to U.S. agriculture.
Immigration
ConservativeLatham's stance on immigration included securing borders and enforcing existing immigration laws. He supported measures to enhance border security and was opposed to providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeLatham favored local control over education policy and supported measures that increased accountability for schools. He was cautious about federal involvement in education and advocated for policies that encourage parental choice.
Energy
ConservativeLatham supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy, promoting the development of renewable energy sources while also advocating for traditional fossil fuel industries. He prioritized energy independence for the U.S.
Climate change
ConservativeLatham had a cautious approach to climate change regulation, often skeptical of policies he believed could harm economic growth. He generally opposed aggressive regulatory measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeLatham opposed the Affordable Care Act and advocated for its repeal and replacement with a system that increased patient choice and reduced government involvement in healthcare.
Housing
ConservativeLatham supported homeownership incentives and policies that favored free-market solutions to housing issues. He was cautious about federal intervention in the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeHe promoted infrastructure development that supported economic growth, often emphasizing the need for efficient use of federal funds in transportation projects. He supported investments in highway infrastructure.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeLatham supported policies that aimed to improve healthcare services for veterans, ensuring timely access to benefits, and increasing funding for veterans' programs.
Voting rights
ConservativeLatham generally supported measures aimed at enhancing the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID requirements, while maintaining a focus on preventing voter fraud.