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Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Strom Thurmond Congressional Service

Strom Thurmond is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. JAMES served as a Senator for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 26 terms in congress.

Strom Thurmond participated in over 24 voting sessions, sponsored over 1560 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4472 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for reducing taxes on businesses and cutting government spending to stimulate economic growth. He supports deregulation to enhance business opportunities.


Agriculture

Conservative

James Thurmond supports policies that benefit large agricultural businesses, including subsidies and tax breaks. He emphasizes the importance of trade deals that favor U.S. agricultural exports.


Immigration

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for stricter border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws. He supports reducing legal immigration levels.


Education

Conservative

James Thurmond supports school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools. He prefers local control over education rather than federal mandates.


Energy

Conservative

James Thurmond favors expanding traditional energy sources such as oil and gas. He is less supportive of government intervention in the energy market.


Climate change

Conservative

James Thurmond is skeptical of climate change regulatory policies, favoring market-based solutions and prioritizing economic growth over environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

James Thurmond supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and promoting free-market health solutions, like health savings accounts and state-based reforms.


Housing

Conservative

James Thurmond emphasizes reducing government involvement in the housing market and believes in private sector solutions to address housing issues.


Transportation

Conservative

James Thurmond supports infrastructure investment with a focus on public-private partnerships. He opposes increasing federal fuel taxes.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

James Thurmond advocates for increased funding for veterans' healthcare and streamlined services. He emphasizes reducing bureaucracy within the VA.


Voting rights

Conservative

James Thurmond supports voter ID laws and measures to ensure election integrity. He calls for maintaining strict voting regulations to prevent fraud.

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Latest Bills

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
SBP Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill S 145January 16, 2023
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of documentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel YESTERDAYS DREAM.
Bill S 2139October 3, 2024
A Bill to authorize the conveyance to the Columbia Hospital for Women of certain parcels of land in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Bill S 91January 20, 2023
A resolution to designate the week begining june 3, 2001, as "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week".
Bill SRES 92January 16, 2023
A resolution designating June 3, 2001, as "National Child's Day".
Bill SRES 90January 16, 2023
A resolution honoring the "Whidbey 24" for their professionalism, bravery, and courage.
Bill SRES 80January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the release of twenty-four United States military personnel currently being detained by the People's Republic of China.
Bill SRES 66January 16, 2023
A resolution designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023