Troy Nehls' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Office:
- U.S. House (TX) - District 22, Republican
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Issue Positions
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- Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
- "Americans prefer choices and that's why in Congress, I will work to increase healthcare offerings while protecting those with preexisting conditions, protecting Medicare and Social Security, protecting Medicaid, and protecting private insurance. We need more healthcare options, not less and that's what I'll work to build bipartisan support for." (nehlsforcongress.com)
- Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
- Rated 79% by National Taxpayers Union (None)
- "We need to get back to deregulation, lower taxes, and greater economic freedom." (twitter.com)
- Rated 94% by Freedom Works (None)
- Rated 79% by National Taxpayers Union (None)
- "We need to get back to deregulation, lower taxes, and greater economic freedom." (twitter.com)
- Rated 94% by Freedom Works (None)
- Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
- Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
- "Anti-law enforcement zealots on the left are pushing to abolish the police but we BACK THE BLUE in this country." (x.com)
- "Democrats are defunding the police and emptying out prisons. As a result, crime is skyrocketing in cities throughout the country. Our brave officers need our support more than ever. #BackTheBlue" (x.com)
- Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
- Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
- "I am proud to vote in favor of the NDAA, and in turn, vote in favor of a strong national defense," said Congressman Nehls. "This bill provides a 2.7% pay increase for our servicemembers, reverses President Biden's reckless cuts to military readiness, and restores critical funding for shipbuilding, procurement, and missile defense. I am pleased that this bill will NOT include harmful provisions such as requiring women to register for the Selective Service, "Red Flag" laws that prohibit firearm possession, requiring DOD contractors to pay a $15 per hour minimum wage, and removing the President as the Commander in Chief of the D.C. National Guard--all provisions that woke Leftists in Congress tried and FAILED to put in this bill." (None)
- "The Pentagon is asking U.S. forces in South Korea to give military equipment to Ukraine. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since 1984. Our ammunition reserves are significantly depleted. What the hell are we doing?" (x.com)
- "The federal government has spent more than $6 Trillion on COVID response, w/ the Biden admin proposing trillions more in additional spending. This liberal tax and spend agenda is clearly failing. We need to get back to deregulation, lower taxes, and greater economic freedom." (x.com)
- "Inflation has increased every month since Bidenâs inauguration in January. His liberal tax and spend model is hurting everyday Americans." (x.com)
- "Inflation is higher than it's ever been in over a decade. It's up 5.4%. This is a tax on EVERY American. You are paying more for goods and services every time you check out and it's directly due to Democrat's liberal, wasteful spending." (x.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Inflation has increased every month since Bidenâs inauguration in January. His liberal tax and spend model is hurting everyday Americans." (x.com)
- "Inflation has increased every month of Joe Bidenâs presidency and Democrats are STILL trying to spend more of your money. Americans cannot afford their reckless tax and spending spree!" (x.com)
- "Inflation is higher than it's ever been in over a decade. It's up 5.4%. This is a tax on EVERY American. You are paying more for goods and services every time you check out and it's directly due to Democrat's liberal, wasteful spending." (x.com)
- "I canât believe this has to be said, but transferring billions of dollars in student loan debt to taxpayers in the middle of a recession is a terrible idea" (x.com)
- "Joe Biden's illegal student loan bailout will cost taxpayers $400 billion and adds $1 trillion to the national debt. This is officially the most expensive executive order in American history. What a deal!" (x.com)
- "SCOTUS has struck down Joe Bidenâs $400 billion student loan handout. Want to take out a loan? Pay it back." (x.com)
- Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
- Voted against H.R. 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
- Voted against H.R. 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
- Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
- "Energy independence does not come from closing down pipelines." (twitter.com)
- "Green" and socialist policies were fueling this inflation long before Russia invaded Ukraine." (x.com)
- "Hundreds of thousands of Texas jobs rely either directly or indirectly on the energy industry. Some in Congress are pushing for a complete ban on fossil fuels. This would be a travesty not only to Texas' economy but the entire country. We can be good stewards of our environment, ensure clean air and water, and protect energy jobs. In Congress, I will stand strong to protect our Texas energy industry and jobs." (nehlsforcongress.com)
- "Our oil and gas workers are under attack from an administration that's putting politics before hardworking Americans. I was proud to join @GOPLeader and several of my GOP colleagues today to fight for the millions of hardworking Americans whose livelihoods depend on oil and gas." (twitter.com)
- "Energy independence does not come from closing down pipelines." (twitter.com)
- "Hundreds of thousands of Texas jobs rely either directly or indirectly on the energy industry. Some in Congress are pushing for a complete ban on fossil fuels. This would be a travesty not only to Texas' economy but the entire country. We can be good stewards of our environment, ensure clean air and water, and protect energy jobs. In Congress, I will stand strong to protect our Texas energy industry and jobs." (nehlsforcongress.com)
- Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
- Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
- "As a former county sheriff, I know firsthand how important gun ownership is. When someone lives in a remote part of the country, they can't afford to wait for a 20-minute law enforcement response time in the event of a home invasion. That person needs quick access to a firearm to defend themselves and their loved ones. And that is exactly what legal gun ownership is about, defending one's liberty from would- be attackers." (None)
- Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (None)
- "Americans prefer choices and that's why in Congress, I will work to increase healthcare offerings while protecting those with preexisting conditions, protecting Medicare and Social Security, protecting Medicaid, and protecting private insurance. We need more healthcare options, not less and that's what I'll work to build bipartisan support for." (nehlsforcongress.com)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Voted against H.R. 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
- "This week, House Republicans will pass the strongest border legislation in American history. How many Democrats will vote against it?" (x.com)
- "President Biden didnât have to do anything to secure our border when he took office. He just had to keep his mouth shut and leave President Trumpâs policies in place. Over 5 million illegal aliens have invaded our country since Biden took office, and itâs only getting worse. House Republicans are fighting like hell to secure the border, and the Democrats are nowhere to be found." (x.com)
- "The Biden Administration has FAILED to secure our southern border for the past 3 years, and itâs all by design. Itâs simple: the Senate needs to pass, and Joe Biden needs to sign H.R. 2 into law." (x.com)
- Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)
- Rated 91% by NumbersUSA (None)
- "I'll fight to secure the border, finish President Trump's wall, deport criminal aliens, and end sanctuary cities." (votesmart.org)
- "President Biden didnât have to do anything to secure our border when he took office. He just had to keep his mouth shut and leave President Trumpâs policies in place. Over 5 million illegal aliens have invaded our country since Biden took office, and itâs only getting worse. House Republicans are fighting like hell to secure the border, and the Democrats are nowhere to be found." (x.com)
- Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
- Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
- "Joe Biden eases sanctions on Venezuela, but wonât ease his sanctions on our oil and gas industry." (x.com)
- Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
- "If this Ukraine funding bill passes, we will be spending 8 times the annual budget of the U.S. Border Patrol on a foreign country." (x.com)
- "Democrats would rather give billions to Ukraine than clean up their streets." (x.com)
- "You can support Ukraine without adding another $40 BILLION to our National Debt in the middle of multiple crises at home." (x.com)
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