Jim Talent

Jim Talent

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Jim Talent Congressional Service

Jim Talent is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Missouri. JIM served as a Senator for the state of Missouri and served a total of 7 terms in congress.Jim Talent participated in over 13 voting sessions, sponsored over 219 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1371 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Jim Talent generally supports policies aimed at reducing taxes and regulations to stimulate economic growth. He has been an advocate for free market principles and believes in reducing government intervention in the economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Talent has supported policies that aid farmers and the agricultural industry, including subsidies and measures to protect American farm products. He generally favors reducing regulatory burdens on the agricultural sector.

Immigration

Conservative
Jim Talent has historically taken a stance in favor of stricter immigration controls, including enhancing border security and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Talent has supported education reform initiatives that emphasize school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs, aiming to improve educational outcomes through competition.

Energy

Conservative
He has favored expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, while supporting efforts to reduce reliance on foreign oil through increased domestic output.

Climate change

Conservative
Jim Talent has expressed skepticism about regulatory approaches to address climate change, often prioritizing economic considerations and energy independence over environmental regulations.

Healthcare

Conservative
Talent has opposed government-run healthcare systems and generally supports market-based solutions to healthcare, including competition to lower costs and improve access.

Housing

Conservative
His housing policy positions have typically involved supporting market-based approaches and reducing government intervention to address housing issues.

Transportation

Conservative
Jim Talent has supported transportation infrastructure improvements but emphasizes the importance of cost-effective investments and involving private sector solutions.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Talent has advocated for improving veterans' access to quality healthcare and benefits, often emphasizing efficiency and reform within the Veterans Affairs system.

Voting rights

Conservative
His stance has generally focused on ensuring election integrity through measures such as voter ID laws, reflecting concerns about preventing fraud while securing voting processes.
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Jim Talent's Latest Votes

Congress 109 Vote 77 - To establish the Senate Office of Public Integrity.
Amendment Rejected (30-67)March 28, 2006
Congress 109 Vote 302 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide the authority for negotiating fair prices for medicare prescription drugs.
Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)November 3, 2005
Congress 109 Vote 293 - To move forward the date on which the transition to digital television is to occur.
Amendment Rejected (30-69)November 3, 2005
Congress 108 Vote 45 - To improve the availability of contraceptives for women.
Motion Rejected (49-47, 3/5 majority required)March 11, 2003
Congress 108 Vote 417 - To enact the Firefighters Medical Monitoring Act.
Amendment Agreed to (94-3)January 8, 2010

Latest Bills

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Bill S 315April 12, 2025
Recovery of Stolen Checks Act
Bill HR 1155April 12, 2025
Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act
Bill S 99April 12, 2025
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
Bill S 195April 12, 2025
National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025
Bill HR 997April 12, 2025
OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act
Bill HR 1450April 12, 2025
Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act
Bill HR 1152April 12, 2025
Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
Bill HR 998April 12, 2025
Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act
Bill HR 517April 12, 2025
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Bill HCONRES 9April 12, 2025
Small Business Investment Corrections Act of 2000
Bill HR 3845October 3, 2024
Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000
Bill HR 3843October 3, 2024
To amend the Small Business Act to make improvements to the general business loan program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2615October 3, 2024
Certified Development Company Program Improvements Act of 2000
Bill HR 2614October 3, 2024
Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000
Bill HR 2392October 3, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023