Legislative Information
Legislative Priorities
When examining legislation, Congressman Tom Feeney likes to evaluate bills to determine if they will promote individual freedoms, limit the size and scope of government, or provide taxpayers with relief from burdensome taxes.
Freedom, Responsibility, and Opportunity
- Less Government
Does the bill tend to reduce government regulations, size of government, or eliminate entitlements or unnecessary programs? - Lower Taxes
Does the bill promote individual responsibility in spending, or reduce taxes or fees? - Personal Responsibility
Does the bill encourage responsible behavior by individuals and families and encourage them to provide for their own health, safety, education, moral fortitude, or general welfare? - Individual Freedom
Does the bill increase opportunities for individuals or families to decide, without hindrance or coercion from the government, how to conduct their lives and make personal choices? - Stronger Families
Does the bill enhance the traditional American family and its power to rear children without excessive interference from the government?
Committee Assignments
House Committee on Financial Services
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Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
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Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
House Committee on the Judiciary
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Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
What's in your Wallet?
Congressman Tom Feeney carries a plastic wallet sized card. Printed on it are the six legislative principles he uses when evaluating legislation. Read More
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Founder of Washington Waste Watchers
Congressman Tom Feeney Co-founded the Washington Waste Watchers, a Congressional working group to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
The Waste Watchers are committed to finding and eliminating government waste, and fighting for responsible spending of your tax dollars. The group has introduced legislation to control waste and publicized egregious examples fraud and abuse federal funds.
Member of the Republican Study Committee
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) is a group of over 100 House Republicans organized for the purpose of advancing a conservative social and economic agenda in the House of Representatives. The Republican Study Committee is dedicated to:
- a limited and Constitutional role for the federal government,
- a strong national defense,
- the protection of individual and property rights; and
- the preservation of traditional family values.
The group has played a major role in key policy areas including budget, appropriations, taxes, education, Social Security reform, defense, deregulation, and general government reform. The Republican Study Committee is an independent research armfor Republicans.
