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Jim Bunning

Jim Bunning

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jim Bunning Congressional Service

Jim Bunning is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Kentucky. JIM served as a Senator for the state of Kentucky and served a total of 12 terms in congress.

Jim Bunning participated in over 50 voting sessions, sponsored over 323 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2471 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Jim Bunning supported tax cuts and was a proponent of reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth. He often advocated for limited government intervention in the market.


Agriculture

Conservative

Jim Bunning backed policies that supported the agricultural sector, including measures that favored farm subsidies and rural development programs.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Jim Bunning took a tough stance on immigration, supporting stricter border controls and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

Jim Bunning advocated for local control over education and supported school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools.


Energy

Conservative

Bunning favored increasing domestic energy production, supporting coal and fossil fuel industries while opposing restrictive environmental regulations.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Jim Bunning was skeptical of human-driven climate change and opposed legislation aimed at reducing carbon emissions, citing economic concerns.


Healthcare

Conservative

Bunning opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based healthcare solutions, advocating for competition to drive down costs.


Housing

Conservative

Bunning focused on reducing government involvement in the housing market and was critical of federal housing programs that he viewed as excessive.


Transportation

Conservative

Jim Bunning supported infrastructure development but often voted against large-scale federal spending bills, advocating for prioritization and efficient use of funds.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Bunning was committed to improving services for veterans, focusing on healthcare access and support programs for returning service members.


Voting rights

Conservative

Bunning often supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, including ID requirements, while opposing federal oversight policies he viewed as overreaching.

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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
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution designating October 18, 2002, as "National Mammography Day".
Bill SRES 326January 16, 2023
Resolution designating the month of September 2002 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 325January 16, 2023
A resolution designating the week of November 10 through November 16, 2002, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
Bill SRES 293January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill SRES 292January 16, 2023