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"As a conservative, I strongly believe in a fiscal policy consisting of low taxes and restrained federal spending. Keeping taxes low will allow for the increased growth of our economy, while granting individuals more freedom to choose how to invest or spend their money."

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Key Votes

  • Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, PL 108-27 (H.R. 2)
  • Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, PL 108-159 (H.R. 2622)
  • Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, PL 108-100 (H.R. 1474)
  • Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act, PL 108-44 (H.R. 658)
  • American Dream Downpayment Act, PL 108-186 (S. 811)
  • Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, PL 107-147 (H.R. 3090)
  • Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, PL 107-16 (H.R. 1836)

Of note: Law includes major provisions from H.R. 3, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act; from H.R. 6, the Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act; from H.R. 8, the Death Tax Elimination Act; from H.R. 10 as passed in the House, the Comprehensive Retirement Security and Pension Reform Act; from H.R. 622, the Adoption Tax Credits bill; and from S. 896, the Senate budget reconciliation bill.

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Corporate Reform Act of 2002, PL 107-204 (H.R. 3763)

Of note: Law includes the following titles: Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002; Corporate Fraud Accountability Act of 2002; and White-Collar Crime Penalty Enhancement Act of 2002.

  • S. AMDT. 216 to H.CON.RES 86 (Concurrent resolution passed) - 107th Congress
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, PL 106-102 (S.900)

Of note: Law includes the following titles: ATM Fee Reform Act of 1999; Federal Home Loan Bank System Modernization Act of 1999; and Prime Act Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999.

  • Tax Relief for Middle-Class, R&D, and Welfare Employment, PL 106-170 (H.R. 1180)
  • Worker Economic Opportunity Act, PL 106-202 (S. 2323)

Details on the above legislation may be found on THOMAS, a service of the Library of Congress website.

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