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Jason Chaffetz
Jason Chaffetz Congressional Service
Jason Chaffetz is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Utah. Jason served as a House Representative for the state of Utah and served a total of 5 terms in congress.
Jason Chaffetz participated in over 440 voting sessions, sponsored over 153 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 982 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeJason Chaffetz has generally supported conservative economic policies, including tax cuts and reducing government spending. He has endorsed free-market principles and opposed increasing the federal deficit.
Agriculture
ConservativeChaffetz has supported legislation that favors deregulation in agriculture and reducing federal oversight, often advocating for states' rights in managing agricultural policies.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeChaffetz has taken a strict stance on immigration, advocating for stronger border security and enforcement of existing immigration laws. He has opposed pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
ConservativeChaffetz has supported school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers, and has advocated for reducing federal involvement in education.
Energy
ConservativeChaffetz has generally favored fossil fuel development and supported reducing regulatory barriers to increase energy production. He has been skeptical of federal subsidies for renewable energy.
Climate change
Extremely conservativeChaffetz has often expressed skepticism about government intervention to address climate change and has opposed policies that impose strict regulations on carbon emissions.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported efforts to repeal it. Chaffetz has advocated for a more market-driven approach to healthcare reform.
Housing
ConservativeChaffetz has not focused extensively on housing policy but has generally supported reducing the role of federal government in housing markets and deregulation.
Transportation
ConservativeChaffetz has typically supported infrastructure development but has emphasized the importance of reducing federal spending and increasing private sector involvement.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeChaffetz has advocated for reforms in the Department of Veterans Affairs, emphasizing accountability and efficiency, while maintaining support for veterans' benefits.
Voting rights
ConservativeHe has generally supported measures that advocate for stricter voting regulations, including voter ID laws, to ensure election integrity.