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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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