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Mark R. Kennedy
Mark R. Kennedy Congressional Service
Mark R. Kennedy is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Minnesota. MARK served as a House Representative for the state of Minnesota and served a total of 3 terms in congress.
Mark R. Kennedy participated in over 36 voting sessions, sponsored over 67 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 678 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
ConservativeMark Kennedy generally supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government regulation, prioritizing economic growth through free market principles.
Agriculture
ConservativeKennedy supported agricultural policy that favored subsidies and trade policies beneficial to American farmers, often aligning with industry interests.
Immigration
ConservativeHe advocated for stricter immigration controls, including stronger border security, while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants without conditions.
Education
ConservativeKennedy favored policies promoting school choice and accountability, supporting charter schools and vouchers while advocating for local control over education.
Energy
ConservativeKennedy supported expanding domestic energy production, including oil and gas, and was generally resistant to extensive regulation of these industries.
Climate change
ConservativeHe was skeptical of comprehensive regulatory approaches to address climate change, favoring market-based solutions and technological innovation.
Healthcare
ConservativeKennedy opposed government-run healthcare systems and supported market-based reforms aimed at reducing costs and increasing competition.
Housing
ConservativeHe was inclined towards reducing government intervention in the housing market, promoting policies that supported private sector solutions.
Transportation
ConservativeKennedy favored infrastructure investments but was cautious about federal spending, supporting private-public partnerships to improve transportation systems.
Veterans affairs
ConservativeHe advocated for improving veterans' access to quality healthcare and benefits, emphasizing bureaucratic efficiency and accountability in the VA system.
Voting rights
ConservativeKennedy supported measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of the voting process, including voter ID laws, while being cautious about expansive voting rights reforms.