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Trey Gowdy
Trey Gowdy Congressional Service
Trey Gowdy is a retired United States Congressman for the state of South Carolina. Trey served as a House Representative for the state of South Carolina and served a total of 4 terms in congress.
Trey Gowdy participated in over 442 voting sessions, sponsored over 18 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 550 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeTrey Gowdy has consistently supported conservative economic policies, emphasizing tax reduction, deregulation, and a free-market approach to stimulate economic growth.
Agriculture
ConservativeGowdy has advocated for policies that support farmers, stressing the importance of reducing regulations and offering flexibility in agricultural practices to boost productivity.
Immigration
Extremely conservativeGowdy has taken a strong stance on immigration, advocating for strict border security measures and enforcement of immigration laws to prevent illegal immigration.
Education
ConservativeGowdy has supported local control over education and advocated for school choice to increase competition and improve educational outcomes.
Energy
ConservativeGowdy has backed expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas exploration, while being critical of regulations he views as restrictive to energy development.
Climate change
ConservativeGowdy has expressed skepticism about climate change policies that impose heavy regulations, often focusing on the economic impacts rather than environmental considerations.
Healthcare
ConservativeGowdy has been a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act and has advocated for a market-based approach to healthcare reform to increase competition and lower costs.
Housing
ConservativeWhile not a primary focus of his legislative work, Gowdy generally supports market-driven solutions to housing issues and reducing federal intervention in the housing market.
Transportation
ConservativeGowdy has supported infrastructure investment but emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility and efficient use of federal funds.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeGowdy has advocated for improved services and benefits for veterans, emphasizing accountability and efficiency within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voting rights
ConservativeGowdy has supported measures aimed at ensuring election integrity, including voter ID laws, which he argues are necessary to prevent fraud.