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William H. Frist

William H. Frist

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

William H. Frist Congressional Service

William H. Frist is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Tennessee. WILLIAM served as a Senator for the state of Tennessee and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

William H. Frist participated in over 32 voting sessions, sponsored over 548 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 959 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

William Frist advocated for tax cuts, fiscal responsibility, and reducing government spending to stimulate economic growth.


Agriculture

Conservative

Frist supported subsidies for farmers and advocated for policies beneficial to rural America, reflecting traditional GOP support for agricultural interests.


Immigration

Conservative

William Frist supported stronger border enforcement and measures to curb illegal immigration, including enhancing border security.


Education

Conservative

Frist emphasized accountability and performance standards in education, supporting measures like school choice and standardized testing.


Energy

Conservative

Frist supported increased domestic energy production, including oil and gas drilling, while promoting alternative energy research.


Climate change

Conservative

Frist acknowledged climate change but prioritized energy independence and economic factors over strict environmental regulations.


Healthcare

Conservative

As a physician, Frist supported market-based health care reforms, including health savings accounts and Medicare prescription drug coverage.


Housing

Conservative

Frist generally supported policies aimed at promoting homeownership and opposed excessive regulations on housing markets.


Transportation

Conservative

Frist supported investment in infrastructure, with a focus on modernizing roads and highways to support economic growth.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Frist advocated for improving veterans' access to healthcare and benefits, emphasizing accountability in VA services.


Voting rights

Conservative

Frist supported measures that prioritized election integrity, such as requiring identification for voters, reflecting concerns about voter fraud.

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Latest Bills

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Bill HR 6893September 10, 2026
To make technical amendments to update statutory references to certain provisions which were formerly classified to chapters 14 and 19 of title 25, United States Code, and to correct related technical errors.
Bill HR 4584September 10, 2026
LACA of 2026
Bill HR 625September 10, 2026
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026
Bill HR 3276September 10, 2026
Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
Bill HR 1501September 10, 2026
Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act
Bill HR 7972September 10, 2026
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Bill HR 7502September 10, 2026
Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development.
Bill HRES 179September 10, 2026
Common Sense 250 Act of 2026
Bill HR 9600September 10, 2026
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Bill HR 9497September 10, 2026
Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2001
Bill S 1765August 15, 2021
Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2001
Bill S 1715January 16, 2023
Youth Drug and Mental Health Services Act
Bill S 976October 3, 2024
Federal Research Investment Act
Bill S 296October 3, 2024
Public Health Threats and Emergencies Act
Bill S 2731October 3, 2024
Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
Bill S 2370December 15, 2023
A resolution designating the week beginning May 13, 2001, as "National Biotechnology Week".
Bill SRES 75January 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 expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Bill SRES 292January 16, 2023
A resolution expressing solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism.
Bill SRES 247January 16, 2023