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W. J. (Billy) Tauzin
W. J. (Billy) Tauzin Congressional Service
W. J. (Billy) Tauzin is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Louisiana. W. served as a House Representative for the state of Louisiana and served a total of 12 terms in congress.
W. J. (Billy) Tauzin participated in over 22 voting sessions, sponsored over 271 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2472 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeW. Tauzin supported tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate economic growth, aligning with policies that encourage free market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeTauzin favored policies that benefited agricultural producers, focusing on subsidies and support for farmers to enhance productivity.
Immigration
ConservativeTauzin generally supported measures to strengthen border security and opposed policies that he viewed as lenient on immigration enforcement.
Education
ConservativeHe supported reforms aimed at increasing standardization and accountability in education, advocating for local control over curricula.
Energy
ConservativeTauzin promoted expansion of domestic energy production, supporting oil and gas development while opposing extensive regulatory measures.
Climate change
ConservativeTauzin expressed skepticism about extensive regulatory approaches to climate change, preferring market-driven solutions over government intervention.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe backed market-oriented healthcare reforms and opposed extensive government-controlled healthcare programs.
Housing
ConservativeTauzin supported policies favoring homeownership and deregulation to reduce costs associated with housing development.
Transportation
ConservativeTauzin advocated for infrastructure development focused on road and freeway expansion, emphasizing private sector involvement.
Veterans affairs
CentristHe supported increased funding for veterans' healthcare and welfare programs, focusing on improving services for veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeTauzin backed measures to ensure electoral integrity, including voter ID laws and efforts to prevent voter fraud.