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Walter B. Jones

Walter B. Jones

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Walter B. Jones Congressional Service

Walter B. Jones is a retired United States Congressman for the state of North Carolina. WALTER served as a Senator for the state of North Carolina and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Walter B. Jones participated in over 509 voting sessions, sponsored over 288 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5018 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Walter Jones was known for opposing free trade agreements like NAFTA, citing concerns about their impact on American jobs. He supported measures to reduce the national debt and government spending, advocating for fiscal responsibility.


Agriculture

Conservative

Jones often supported policies benefiting local farmers and agriculture, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to the economy in his district.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

Jones advocated for strict immigration controls, including enhanced border security and opposition to amnesty for undocumented immigrants.


Education

Conservative

He favored local control over education policies and was generally critical of federal government overreach in education systems.


Energy

Conservative

Jones supported expanding domestic energy production, including offshore drilling and fossil fuel development, to reduce dependence on foreign oil.


Climate change

Conservative

There is limited public information on Jones's stance on climate change, but he largely focused on energy independence rather than climate policy challenges.


Healthcare

Conservative

Jones was critical of the Affordable Care Act, advocating for its repeal and replacement with market-based solutions.


Housing

Conservative

He generally supported policies that encouraged home ownership and opposed excessive federal regulation of the housing market.


Transportation

Conservative

Jones backed infrastructure improvements but was cautious about federal spending on transportation projects, preferring state and local oversight.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Jones was a strong advocate for veterans, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare services and benefits for military veterans.


Voting rights

Conservative

Jones supported measures aimed at maintaining the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID laws.

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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 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 bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act
Bill HR 147January 11, 2023
To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Bill HR 124January 11, 2023
Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act
Bill HR 126March 14, 2024
To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Bill HR 124March 14, 2024
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the tax exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed services.
Bill HR 3973January 16, 2023
Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019
Bill HR 886November 1, 2022
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019
Bill HR 712November 1, 2022
Department of Energy Veterans’ Health Initiative Act
Bill HR 617November 1, 2022
No War Against Iran Act
Bill HR 550November 1, 2022
BRAVE Act of 2019
Bill HR 497November 1, 2022