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Mac Thornberry
Mac Thornberry Congressional Service
Mac Thornberry is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. WILLIAM served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 13 terms in congress.
Mac Thornberry participated in over 585 voting sessions, sponsored over 198 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1590 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeWilliam Thornberry consistently supported tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He emphasized reducing government spending and opposed federal intervention in the market.
Agriculture
ConservativeThornberry advocated for policies benefiting rural and agricultural communities, supporting subsidies and programs that aid farmers and agricultural development.
Immigration
ConservativeThornberry favored strict immigration controls, including measures to enhance border security and enforce existing laws while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeHe supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, favoring reduced federal involvement in education policy.
Energy
ConservativeThornberry backed the expansion of domestic energy production, including oil, gas, and coal, while opposing regulations that limit the development of these industries.
Climate change
ConservativeHe was skeptical of extensive federal regulations aimed at addressing climate change, often questioning the impact of proposed measures on the economy.
Healthcare
ConservativeThornberry opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported its repeal, advocating for market-based solutions to reduce healthcare costs.
Housing
ConservativeHe generally favored reducing federal regulations on housing markets, supporting measures that encourage private sector solutions to housing issues.
Transportation
ConservativeThornberry supported infrastructure development but prioritized limiting federal spending and involvement in transportation projects.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe advocated for increasing funding and reforming systems to improve healthcare and support services for veterans.
Voting rights
ConservativeThornberry backed measures to ensure election integrity, supporting voter ID laws and opposing federal overreach in state election processes.