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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

Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Bill HR 1295February 14, 2026
ELO Realignment and Strategic Engagement Reform Act of 2026
Bill HR 7574February 14, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Bill HR 7567February 14, 2026
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.
Bill HRES 1066February 14, 2026
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.
Bill HRES 1065February 14, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude automobiles from being treated as collectibles for purposes of capital gains tax, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7582February 14, 2026
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
Bill HR 7531February 14, 2026
To address the needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies.
Bill HR 7585February 14, 2026
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7571February 14, 2026
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill HRES 1063February 14, 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