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Andy Biggs' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (AZ) - District 5

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Issue Positions

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  • "I am a fierce defender of human life. My record shows I have fought to defund Planned Parenthood, ban late term abortion (when a child can feel pain), and make sure individuals in the healthcare system will never be forced to take an innocent life." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee. (votesmart.org)
  • "This week, I introduced the 'Abortion Is Not Health Care Act,' which was drafted after I received feedback from my constituents who no longer wanted their tax dollars to support the abortion industry. #AZ05 #prolife." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 36 "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "I met w/ Jessica from the AZ Association of Health Underwriters to discuss surprise billing reforms, the Cadillac Tax repeal, & disastrous 'Medicare for All' proposals. I'm working on legislative solutions that will make our health care more affordable & accessible. #AZ05." (twitter.com)
  • "Americans - especially those dependent on Social Security and Medicare - are going to wake up one day to find our systems completely bankrupt and insolvent. We must cut spending, and we need to do it yesterday." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 17% by Alliance for Retired Americans (2019 Lifetime). (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "The "Democrat Politician Protection Act' transforms our election systems by centralizing most decisions in the Washington, D.C. bureaucracy. It shatters the authority of states recognized in the 10th Amendment, and it opens up our election systems to more corruption, chaos, and incompetence. This bill represents one of the most egregious federal government power grabs in American history." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "If Democrats & anarchists have their way, Americans will be left w/ no rights. The Left’s persistent, virulent attacks on police officers & police departments are undermining the police power of government, which is designed to protect the rights of all." (twitter.com)
  • "If local police departments need reforms, communities should make tweaks as needed. Congress has no constitutional authority to interfere with the mechanisms of state and local police agencies. If this bill were to become law, Americans would see fewer officers on the streets, less enforcement of laws, and more anarchy from emboldened criminals. If this bill were to become law, more Americans would enjoy less freedom and security. We must not allow the radical left to undermine, dismantle, and defund our police agencies. All Americans should stand for the rule of law and for all of the members of law enforcement who faithfully uphold their oaths." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I introduced an amendment to the #NDAA to #AuditThePentagon. Every department must be good stewards of taxpayers $." (twitter.com)
  • "I have supported every National Defense Authorization Act since coming to Congress because we must give our troops what they need to keep America safe. I will combat our military readiness challenges and find ways to cut waste and efficiency within our existing programs. I supported pay raises for our troops and wholeheartedly fight to ensure their dedication and sacrifices are properly honored." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • "The future of the @DeptofDefense rests on Arizona, to develop, test, build & train for our world-class military. We will continue to fight to keep AZ at the forefront of our national security infrastructure." (twitter.com)
  • "This President has done a remarkable job in spite of three years of constant harassment by the Democrats in this body and the media on the left of this country. We have a great economy. He's trying to bring order to the border. He's restored the military. And so much more!" (twitter.com)
  • "Congress must enact a structurally balanced budget, cut spending, dramatically reduce our national debt, reform our regulatory system, and cut taxes. These steps will put America on a fiscally responsible path that we can be glad to leave to future generations." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • "National debt over $25 trillion and counting. Congress needs to own up to its responsibilities and bring our spending well under control." (twitter.com)
  • "The @freedomcaucus has proven highly effective throughout its tenure, and I have every expectation that we will continue our mission to advance an agenda of limited, constitutional government in Congress." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "The President is highly concerned about whether our economic cure may be worse than the sickness. I suggest that the temporary gains this bill provides are outweighed by the acceleration of our already unimaginable national debt, which even before the spending package exceeded $23 trillion." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act does not reduce inflation—it enhances it." (twitter.com)
  • "If we want to reduce inflation, we have to stop excessive spending" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "You're right. I voted against this massive spending bill that doesn't reduce inflation and includes a wish list of radical priorities from the Democrats. Hiring 87,000 armed IRS agents does nothing to reduce your historic inflation." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden's $300 billion plan to forgive student loan debt is just another midterm election gimmick. Americans know that this proposal is totally insane." (twitter.com)
  • "President Biden is considering extending his student loan moratorium (again). These extensions are costing taxpayers billions per month, exacerbating inflation, and adding to our national debt. This plan is short-sighted." (twitter.com)
  • "The Biden Administration's student debt bailout is even more expensive than we initially thought. The current bailout will cost Americans $420 BILLION, according to the CBO. This is likely the most expensive executive action in American history." (twitter.com)
  • "The Biden White House has absolutely no idea who will pay for Biden’s $300 billion student debt bailout." (twitter.com)
  • "H.R. 1 allows political campaigns to be funded by federal money, undermines state voter ID laws, and enables ballot harvesting. This is a bad bill, and I oppose it." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation just hit 7%, the highest rate since 1982. But don't worry, Biden's hard at work calling Americans racist for wanting voter ID." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The biofuels subsidies in the farm bill don't benefit the market; instead, they pervert it. If biofuels succeed, it should be based on their benefit to our nation's energy economy, not because they have received taxpayer-funded handouts. I've introduced this bill to end this wasteful D.C. giveaway once and for all." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1119 - SENSE Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "We must unleash the full potential of United States energy production and be sure the Federal Government does not hinder this development through unnecessary regulation, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • "By withdrawing from the agreement, President Trump has signaled to foreign powers and bureaucrats that the United States will not be subject to unattainable and unproductive environmental standards that will have a detrimental effect on hard-working Americans and do not come with a guarantee of compliance from other nations. I applaud President Trump for his forward thinking, commitment to his promises, and protection of American sovereignty." (votesmart.org)
  • "In 2017, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump announced that the U.S. would cease all participation in the Paris Agreement. I applauded that decision then & now. The Paris Agreement - or the Green New Deal - won't save the world; these plans are nothing more than cynical partisan messaging." (twitter.com)
  • "The first full day I was sworn in office, I kept my campaign pledge to cosponsor a bill to reduce burdensome federal regulations (The REINS Act). I have and will continue to fight onerous regulations that hamper the American entrepreneurial spirit and economy." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • "We must unleash the full potential of the United States energy production and be sure the Federal Government does not hinder this development through unncessary regulation, ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017." (votesmart.org)
  • "I will always protect your constitutional right to keep and bear arms and to protect yourself and your family. I will continue to fight to ensure that responsible, gun owning Americans are not penalized for the actions of criminals." (biggsforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2192 “McSally Amendment” (votesmart.org)
  • "My Veteran Healthcare Freedom Act would remove barriers to free-market healthcare by allowing veterans to access primary, specialty, and mental care at non-VA facilities. This is important since the VA only covers 38% of procedures our veterans need." (twitter.com)
  • "President Obama promised that you could keep your health care. That wasn't the case for countless Americans. People lost their health care plans and access to long-time doctors. The quality of their care went down. Health care costs increased. We must repeal #Obamacare." (twitter.com)
  • "Democrats say that the nation's health system is 'broken.' They're right. It is. But this is the system they designed! The Affordable Care Act/Obamacare doesn't work." (twitter.com)
  • "I introduced the Freedom for Families Act, a free-market alternative to federally-mandated paid family leave, which would make funds in a health savings account available for expenses during period of leave for a birth or adoption, or for a family illness" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Biden needs to stay away from prescription drug prices. Everything he touches gets more expensive." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "At least 65 other countries have border walls. Why can’t the USA?" (twitter.com)
  • "Joe Biden must step down from his ivory tower and address the nation's record inflation and porous border. Americans are fed up with this presidency." (twitter.com)
  • "States must declare an invasion at the southern border. The federal government has failed Americans." (twitter.com)
  • "The Biden Administration has deliberately created a border crisis with catastrophic consequences. They are perfectly happy putting America last to promote their open border agenda." (twitter.com)
  • "Congress should also act by enacting laws to codify the administration's efforts into law, including ending "catch and release' of criminally violent illegal aliens (by passing Grant's Law) and removing incentives for aliens who illegally enter the U.S. I hope that Attorney General Sessions continues his mission to end illegal immigration, and I will support him with his worthy endeavors to this end." (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud @POTUS @realDonaldTrump for repealing DACA and appropriately returning the debate to Congress." (twitter.com)
  • "NO DACA amnesty. As I write for @thehill , by granting DACA amnesty & setting aside our laws, we demonstrate that we no longer value the rule of law--& equality for all--& lay the foundation for further abrogation of our American heritage." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud @POTUS @realDonaldTrump for repealing DACA and appropriately returning the debate to Congress." (twitter.com)
  • "NO DACA amnesty. As I write for @thehill , by granting DACA amnesty & setting aside our laws, we demonstrate that we no longer value the rule of law--& equality for all--& lay the foundation for further abrogation of our American heritage." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of protecting our greatest ally from Hamas, Biden is focused on lifting sanctions on Iran, threatening the security of Israel. Bottom line: Biden is emboldening America's enemies." (twitter.com)
  • "Iran is the worlds biggest sponsor of terrorism, Biden has NO business entertaining talks of lifting sanctions. Weak and spineless leadership." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act”
  • "You’ve got to be kidding me. Instead of pumping out clean oil from our own states, the Biden Admin is now easing sanctions on communist Venezuela to get its dirty oil. This Admin continues to place America last and embolden our adversaries." (twitter.com)
  • "Biden and the Democrats continue to spend billions of dollars to secure Ukraine’s border, but won’t do anything to secure our own southern border. What I just saw in Yuma, Arizona, can only be described as an invasion." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm voting against tonight's reckless $40B Ukraine spending bill. Pelosi rushed the bill to the House floor without hearings or time for members to adequately review the bill. I oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but we can't help Ukraine by spending money we don't have." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 7691 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "Can't believe this has to be said, but raising taxes and spending more during a recession will not help Americans." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act is a total disaster. We can’t spend or tax our way out of a recession." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "President @realDonaldTrump engineered two legacy building trade agreements, the USMCA and phase one of the U.S.- China trade pact. In doing so, he destroyed the naysayers' claims that both were impossible. #SOTU." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I voted YES on the USMCA. I commend President @realDonaldTrump for this historic achievement, which is a testament to years of tough negotiations w/ Mexico & Canada. Once ratified, the USMCA will create hundreds of thousands of new American jobs." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "While I strongly support the Trump administration's efforts to achieve fairer trade w/ China, our tariff policy must be carefully implemented & continually evaluated on a case-by-case basis." (twitter.com)

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