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Virgil H. Goode Jr.

Virgil H. Goode Jr.

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Virgil H. Goode Jr. Congressional Service

Virgil H. Goode Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Virginia. VIRGIL served as a House Representative for the state of Virginia and served a total of 8 terms in congress.

Virgil H. Goode Jr. participated in over 65 voting sessions, sponsored over 84 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2227 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative

Virgil Goode has consistently supported policies aimed at reducing government spending and lowering taxes, advocating for a balanced federal budget.


Agriculture

Conservative

Goode has favored policies supporting traditional agriculture, with an emphasis on reducing regulatory burdens on farmers.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

He has advocated for strict immigration controls, including opposition to amnesty and increased border security measures.


Education

Conservative

Goode has supported local control of education and expressed opposition to federal mandates such as Common Core.


Energy

Conservative

He has favored increasing domestic energy production, including oil and coal, and has opposed regulations that limit energy exploration.


Climate change

Extremely conservative

Goode has expressed skepticism about man-made climate change and opposed federal regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions.


Healthcare

Extremely conservative

He has opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported market-based healthcare reforms to reduce costs.


Housing

Conservative

Goode has not prominently focused on housing policy, but has generally supported measures to reduce federal government involvement in housing markets.


Transportation

Conservative

He has focused on infrastructure improvements but emphasized reducing federal spending in transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Goode has prioritized enhancing veterans' benefits and improving healthcare services for veterans.


Voting rights

Conservative

He has supported measures such as voter ID laws to ensure election integrity, viewing them as necessary to prevent fraud.

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Latest Bills

A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day".
Bill SCONRES 28March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.
Bill SRES 637March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 635March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 634March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 633March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 632March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 631March 11, 2026
A resolution honoring the lives of fallen Missouri police officers and expressing condolences to their families.
Bill SRES 630March 11, 2026
Respect for Local Communities Act
Bill HR 7652March 11, 2026
To designate the Federal facility located at 1301 Emmet Street in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the "Pamela B. Gwin Hall".
Bill HR 1729October 3, 2024
Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2001
Bill HR 951January 17, 2023
Death Tax Elimination Act of 2001
Bill HR 8January 17, 2023
Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act of 2002
Bill HR 622January 16, 2023
Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act of 2001
Bill HR 6January 17, 2023
Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
Bill HR 548January 16, 2023