Chet Edwards

Chet Edwards

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM
Status
Inactive
State
Texas
Last Reported Cash on Hand
0
Date of Birth
1951-11-24
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist
Chet Edwards supported fiscally responsible policies, emphasizing balanced budgets and economic growth through both public and private investment.

Agriculture

Centrist
He advocated for supporting family farms and rural economies through subsidies and fair trade practices.

Immigration

Centrist
Edwards favored comprehensive immigration reform, which included pathways to citizenship and border security enhancements.

Education

Centrist
He supported increased funding for public education and higher education access, including Pell Grants.

Energy

Centrist
Chet Edwards pushed for energy independence by increasing the use of renewable energy sources alongside traditional energy production.

Climate change

Centrist
He recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported policies for reducing emissions while balancing economic impacts.

Healthcare

Centrist
Edwards supported expanding access to healthcare and protecting Medicare and Medicaid while being cautious about cost increases.

Housing

Centrist
He focused on providing affordable housing solutions and foreclosure prevention programs.

Transportation

Centrist
Chet Edwards backed investment in transportation infrastructure to promote economic development and efficiency.

Veterans affairs

Centrist
He was a strong advocate for veterans, focusing on improving healthcare and benefits for military personnel and their families.

Voting rights

Centrist
Edwards supported efforts to ensure accessible voting and opposed measures seen as restrictive to voter participation.

Comments

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109 hamdt 864 - An amendment to reduce the taxcut for taxpayers earning in excess of $1 million by 1.78 percent, beginning in calendar year 2007.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001
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Veterans Health Programs Extension Act of 1994
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National AMBER Alert Network Act of 2002
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Syria Accountability Act of 2002
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Middle East Peace Commitments Act of 2001
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Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
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Military Survivor Benefits Improvement Act of 2001
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American Hospital Preservation Act of 2001
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National Aviation Capacity Expansion Act of 2002
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Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2001
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108 hamdt 349 - An amendment to increase funding for Medical Services for Veterans by $1.8 billion and to add a new section at the end of the bill reducing tax reduction resulting from enactment of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 by 12.5%.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Act
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Estate Tax Relief Act of 2001
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Committee:  
Appropriations
Committee:  
Budget