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GT Thompson, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (PA) - District 15

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  • "My position on life has always been clear. You can't be a champion for the future of this great country if you are going to limit its potential. It is my belief that every child, every human life, is sacred and has a purpose in this world. Today's Supreme Court decision returns the authority to regulate abortion to the states, through the people and their elected officials." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "Democrats control the House, Senate, and White House. They had full control of three branches of government for more than half of the last 50 years and failed to codify Roe v. Wade. This has always been viewed as a step too far. The same goes for attempts to remove prohibitions on using taxpayer funds to subsidize abortions." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "Honored to receive an A+ rating from @SBAList. Last week marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a dark reminder of the millions of lives lost to abortion. This week, the 48th Annual #MarchForLife will serve as a hopeful reminder that life is always worth fighting for. #WhyWeMarch" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4712 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "On the Floor to urge my colleagues to support the HEALTH Act a bipartisan effort I introduced to help increase access to local #telehealth The bill will codify #Medicare reimbursement for community health centers & rural health clinics for #telemedicine" (x.com)
  • "During the 115th Congress, I introduced several pieces of legislation that offered real reform to key areas of healthcare and care delivery. I formally introduced H.R. 1041, the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act, deficit neutral legislation to fix the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program. Created under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, the DMEPOS program's goal is to create cost savings. However, both provider and consumer groups have illustrated problems with the program, which will force smaller suppliers from the market, threaten Medicare beneficiaries' quality of care and ultimately drive up costs. We must allow for a marketplace where seniors have quality and choice and smaller, local providers are competing to deliver these supplies." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "On Floor speaking in support of HR 5262, the #Medicare #Orthotics & #Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act I have cosponsored with my colleague @RepThompson Mike Thompson of California assuring greater access to quality & affordable orthotics / prosthetics" (x.com)
  • "Access to skilled rehabilitation therapies for Medicare patients would be expanded under a bipartisan bill introduced on Oct. 26 by U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA). "I am pleased to reintroduce bipartisan legislation that will ensure Medicare empowers physicians to fully exercise their medical judgment and therapy professionals to deliver the best possible care for patients recovering from accidents or illness," Rep. Thompson said." (riponadvance.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6760 - Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018 (votesmart.org)
  • "On the Floor to discuss my GROCER Act & AG CHAIN Act. According to Morning Consult, 90% of voters consider #agricultural & #food production workers essential. 93% consider grocery store workers essential. My legislation provides tax relief to these workers as a simple thank you" (x.com)
  • "The proposed taxes would increase taxes on farmers and ranchers. We should be focused on protecting farm families and building out the farm workforce." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The murder of George Floyd was a senseless and brutal action that will be answered with justice. While we have made great strides to correct the wrongs of the past, these few days have felt like a step backward." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • "This defense authorization ensures that our service members will be put first, by providing a much-needed pay raise, while also prioritizing American jobs with historic investments in our defense base," said Rep. Thompson. We have put forth critical investments to ensure that America remains a global leader in technology and innovation, which will keep us safe at home and ahead of our adversaries across the globe." (None)
  • "Throughout my service in Congress I have always supported legislation that ensures our active duty service members have the tools they need to successfully defend our country. The Obama Administration reduced the size of our military and cut funding for key programs, which has left our military underfunded, undersized and underpaid." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7900 - "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Thank you to @aemadvisor for the great piece in @centredaily highlighting my support of strengthening our workforce & infrastructure to compete in the global economy." (x.com)
  • "Equipment manufacturers contribute nearly $10 BILLION dollars to the Pennsylvania economy every year. Thank you to @AEMAdvocacy for fighting for long-term investment in rural America's infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "Infrastructure isn't just roads and bridges. We need reliable broadband infrastructure to bolster connectivity everywhere—especially in rural America." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Voted against HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5735 "THRIVE Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act (Inflation Reduction Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 347 "Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act" (None)
  • "Americans are coping with soaring inflation, out-of-control food prices, and skyrocketing energy costs. President Biden needs to stop his crusade on domestic energy production." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Hardworking taxpayers should not bear the cost of Democrats' debt-driving spending spree." (x.com)
  • "Since President Biden took office, more than $200 billion in student debt relief has been provided without Congressional approval. Today's move sets yet another bad precedent. It discounts those who paid their loans, as well as the majority of Americans who do not have student loan debt. Hardworking taxpayers should not bear the cost of Democrats' debt-driving spending spree. Washington liberals are trying to spend their way out of a recession and, in reality, are only fanning the flames of inflation." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Rated 25% by National Education Association (NEA) (None)
  • Voted against H.R. 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Public Citizen (None)
  • Voted against H.R. 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (None)
  • "Congress has an obligation to assist in bringing renewable sources of fuel to fruition. Alternatives such as wind, solar and hydropower have great potential, but unfortunately they currently only make up a fraction of our overall energy usage. Congress has been doing much to accelerate these sources, and I will support appropriate legislation that will continue to responsibly expand all alternative and renewable forms of energy." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "Increases in Domestic Production of Fossil Fuels: Lands onshore and offshore contain significant amounts of natural gas, petroleum, and coal that can fuel our energy needs for centuries. Approximately 85% of our energy usage comes from fossil fuels, whereas renewables currently comprise about 6%. Even with continued heavy government funding for renewables, fossil fuels will have to play a significant role in our energy use in the coming years. I believe that it is essential that we utilize more of our own domestic supplies of traditional energy sources while we continue to develop alternative sources and a bridge toward the future." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Voted against H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Lands onshore and offshore contain significant amounts of natural gas, petroleum, and coal that can fuel our energy needs for centuries." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "Increases in Domestic Production of Fossil Fuels: Lands onshore and offshore contain significant amounts of natural gas, petroleum, and coal that can fuel our energy needs for centuries. Approximately 85% of our energy usage comes from fossil fuels, whereas renewables currently comprise about 6%. Even with continued heavy government funding for renewables, fossil fuels will have to play a significant role in our energy use in the coming years. I believe that it is essential that we utilize more of our own domestic supplies of traditional energy sources while we continue to develop alternative sources and a bridge toward the future." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • "The ATF’s continued assault of the Second Amendment threatens millions of law- abiding American firearm owners. The ATF has overstepped its authority by changing the definition of what constitutes a silencer from the definition as passed by Congress." (biggs.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (GOA) (None)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "In times of uncertainty, concern, and crisis, the American public deserves leadership that transcends partisanship in the pursuit of clarity, pragmatism, and solutions. I'm pleased that Congress worked to come to a bipartisan agreement that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of those who call the United States home. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, coupled with previous emergency supplemental funding, and the additional $50 billion that will be made available through President Trump's national emergency declaration will help us take the necessary steps towards addressing the Coronavirus." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • "Mr. Thompson said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have said changes in immigration policy under President Joe Biden have led to a surge of migrants." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of H Res 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety cr ..." (None)
  • "To date, the Biden Administration has not meaningfully complied with congressional oversight of the 2021 border crisis. This lack of information hinders Congress’ ability to effectively legislate solutions to both fix the immediate crisis and to ensure that political considerations do not outweigh national security in the future." (None)
  • "However, I am concerned an unintended consequence negatively impacted lawful residents, such as green card holders, and firmly believe they should be allowed to enter and exit the country under the law. If anything, we learned under the Obama Administration that the executive alone cannot run the country, the legislative branch must be involved in providing an adequate solution that respects the rule of law and our American ideals." (None)
  • "DACA is an important issue in all of our states. And, as we know, the program's original intent was to protect from deportation eligible children and young adults who were brought to this country through no fault of their own. We have learned through multiple reports that U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has moved to deport many who have been here for years, including some who are now married with children. Many have paid their taxes and have no serious criminal record. Many know no other way of life."" (None)
  • Voted in favor of H Res 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety cr ..." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "North Korea, and Iran continue to pose threats to the safety of Americans, while Russia continues aggressions in eastern Ukraine and continues to posture after attempts to utilize cyber threats to undermine American democracy and our election processes. This overwhelmingly bipartisan agreement will levy new sanctions upon Iran and North Korea, aiming to prevent the two countries from furthering their nuclear weapons programs. The further sanctions against Russia will target the government and individuals in an effort to ensure that Moscow does not replicate its campaign aimed at the U.S. Presidential election to future attempts to influence worldwide, including against U.S. allies and their elections. I am hopeful the Senate will continue to work in a bipartisan manner to advance this thoughtful and even-keeled legislation to the President's desk in a timely manner." (None)
  • "Vladimir Putin has begun an unprompted and unwarranted invasion of Ukraine, which is the most significant infringement in Europe since World War II. This attack calls for a strong response from the U.S. and our allies, including significant economic sanctions." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126 "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "Vladimir Putin is responsible for an unwarranted and unprompted unilateral attack upon Ukraine, which is the most significant infringement between two states since World War II. Unanswered, these actions will only further embolden dictators like Putin and other regimes around the world. America and our allies in Europe must stand strong against forces that look to destabilize long-standing peace and respond with swift economic sanctions." (thompson.house.gov)
  • "Last night, I voted in favor of supporting critical emergency aid to Ukraine, banning the import of Russian oil, and funding for our national defense. While I continue to advocate for programs and projects that are of benefit to the district, I could not support the entire 2,741-page bill that spends $1.5 trillion and was released at 3:30 a.m. that morning." (thompson.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
While it is my belief that government cannot create sustainable private sector jobs, it can create an environment where job creation and economic growth will flourish.
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
The federal government should use a �light touch� when it comes to regulating the states, which should be the laboratories of innovation.
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
There are existing standards that have improved air quality. These standards should be upheld, but not expanded.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I support the enforcement of our existing gun laws.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Yes Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
The case should always be made to Congress for a prolonged military intervention, which will require a clear set of achievable goals in order to gain my vote.
Modernizing career and technical education, providing pathways to opportunity and greater success for all individuals. Incorporating comprehensive regulatory reforms to ensure that regulations make sense and are attainable for those industries, sectors and individuals that are being governed. This can go along way to improve the quality of life for everyone in the country, from schools, to hospitals, to roads & bridges and the way the federal government operates.

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