Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM
Status
Active
State
Tennessee
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$396,294.58
Date of Birth
1964-02-21
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2304 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-6831
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Scott DesJarlais supports tax cuts and reducing government regulations to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for policies that promote small businesses and job creation.

Agriculture

Conservative
DesJarlais is a supporter of policies that protect the interests of farmers and the agricultural industry. He emphasizes reducing regulatory burdens and supports agricultural subsidies.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
DesJarlais holds a strict stance on immigration, advocating for stronger border security and enforcement of current immigration laws. He opposes policies that would grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
He supports local control over education and opposes federal intervention. DesJarlais is in favor of school choice and voucher programs.

Energy

Conservative
DesJarlais advocates for the expansion of domestic energy production, including oil, gas, and coal, and is generally opposed to restrictive environmental regulations.

Climate change

Extremely conservative
He is skeptical of climate change policies that impose heavy regulations on businesses and supports a balanced approach that considers economic impacts.

Healthcare

Conservative
DesJarlais is a critic of the Affordable Care Act and supports its repeal. He advocates for free-market solutions and healthcare reforms that decrease government involvement.

Housing

Conservative
DesJarlais focuses on reducing regulatory barriers to encourage housing development and supports policies that aim to make housing more affordable through market-based solutions.

Transportation

Conservative
He supports infrastructure development and modernization, focusing on policies that prioritize efficient use of resources and private investment in transportation projects.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
DesJarlais advocates for improving veterans' healthcare and benefits, emphasizing the need for efficient service delivery and reducing backlogs in claims processing.

Voting rights

Conservative
DesJarlais supports measures to ensure voting integrity, including voter ID laws. He opposes federal overreach in state election processes.

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