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J. Bennett Johnston
J. Bennett Johnston Congressional Service
J. Bennett Johnston is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. JOHN served as a Senator for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 13 terms in congress.
J. Bennett Johnston participated in over 5 voting sessions, sponsored over 756 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2310 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJohn Johnston supports tax cuts for businesses and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for reducing government spending and lowering the national debt.
Agriculture
ConservativeJohn Johnston prioritizes policies that support large-scale farming and agribusiness. He advocates for reduced regulations on agricultural operations and increased access to international markets.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeJohn Johnston supports strict immigration policies, including enhanced border security and limited pathways to citizenship. He opposes sanctuary cities and advocates for merit-based immigration.
Education
ConservativeJohn Johnston favors school choice initiatives, including vouchers and charter schools. He supports reducing federal involvement in education, emphasizing local and state control.
Energy
ConservativeJohn Johnston advocates for expanding fossil fuel production, including oil and natural gas, to achieve energy independence. He supports reducing regulations on the energy sector.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeJohn Johnston is skeptical of climate change regulations, emphasizing economic impacts over environmental concerns. He supports voluntary industry measures over federal mandates.
Healthcare
ConservativeJohn Johnston supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-based solutions. He advocates for increased competition among insurers and health savings accounts.
Housing
ConservativeJohn Johnston supports eliminating federal regulations that he views as obstructing housing development. He advocates for local solutions to address housing shortages.
Transportation
ConservativeJohn Johnston supports increased investment in infrastructure through public-private partnerships. He advocates for reducing federal oversight in transportation planning.
Veterans affairs
CentristJohn Johnston advocates for reforms to improve the efficiency and accountability of the Department of Veterans Affairs. He supports increased funding for veterans' services and healthcare.
Voting rights
Extremely conservativeJohn Johnston supports measures such as voter ID laws to enhance election security. He is cautious about expanding voting methods, emphasizing the integrity of the election process.