A strong America relies on strong family values. I am proud to be a voice for West Texas values in Congress, where I work on legislation that protects unborn children, honors traditional marriage, and promotes American values. Through the Values Action Team (VAT), I work with other conservative Members and organizations to promote these values.
Promoting Life
I believe in the sanctity of life. We must honor and protect the rights of the unborn from the point of conception. I introduced the PRO-LIFE ACT to keep abortion providers out of public schools, and I'll continue to work closely with fellow members of the bipartisan Pro-Life Caucus to ensure that Obamacare doesn't force taxpayers and health care enrollees to subsidize abortions.
Honoring Traditional Marriage
I believe that marriage in the United States should remain a sacred union between a man and a woman. Strong marriages raise healthy and well-rounded children, and promote strong communities. This is why I have cosponsored a Constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman.
Congressional Prayer Caucus
I am a proud member of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, a bipartisan group of House Members who meet each week to seek God's wisdom and guidance as we try to make wise decisions for the American people. I believe the U.S. Constitution, as drafted by our Founding Fathers, was never intended to provide freedom from religion, but is intended to provide freedom of religion. I will address attacks on our nation's religious heritage and to protect our inalienable rights to practice our religious freedom.