Peter King generally supports free-market policies, advocating for lower taxes and reduced government spending. He has often backed legislation aimed at stimulating economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation.
Agriculture
Conservative
King has traditionally supported agricultural interests that align with larger business ventures and has voted in favor of farm bills that include subsidies for farmers.
Immigration
Conservative
Peter King has taken a hardline stance on immigration, supporting stronger border security and opposing measures that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
Conservative
King has supported increased funding for local schools but generally opposes federal overreach in education, favoring local control over educational policy.
Energy
Conservative
He has supported expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and has generally favored policies that reduce regulatory restrictions on the energy sector.
Climate change
Conservative
King has been skeptical of extensive regulatory approaches to combat climate change and has opposed measures he perceives as economically detrimental.
Healthcare
Conservative
King has consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and supports market-based health reforms. He advocates for reduced government involvement in healthcare.
Housing
Conservative
He has supported policies to address housing affordability but is cautious about heavy federal involvement, promoting state and local solutions instead.
Transportation
Conservative
King has supported infrastructure investments and initiatives to improve transportation systems but generally favors state-level management over federal mandates.
Veterans affairs
Centrist
King has been an advocate for veterans, supporting increased funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, and reforming the Veterans Affairs administration for efficiency.
Voting rights
Conservative
King has supported measures aimed at preventing voter fraud and has favored legislation that requires voter identification, which he believes strengthens election integrity.