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John Joyce's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (PA) - District 13

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • "One year ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a momentous day in our fight for life." (x.com)
  • "Today’s decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade is a victory for life, as well as the rule of law. This is a constitutional issue, and today's ruling definitively affirms the right to life of unborn children." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "In Congress, I have been a strong supporter of preserving Social Security and Medicare for our nation's seniors. These programs are not bargaining chips" (x.com)
  • "Returning spending levels to 2022 is not radical, no matter what the far-left says. The Limit, Save, Grow Act will protect America's future by blocking unmitigated spending while fully protecting Medicare, Social Security, and support for Veterans." (x.com)
  • Rated 13% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "President Biden's socialist tax and spend policies would be a disaster for our small businesses. Now is the time to put the American people, not liberal spending priorities, first." (x.com)
  • "Democrats are attempting to push through a spending bill that would raise taxes, send inflation skyrocketing, and take money away from American families. We need to put a stop to their socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "In honor of #TaxDay, here are some of the great aspects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and a reminder that I want to make them permanent for individuals and small businesses so you can keep more of what you earn." (x.com)
  • Rated 84% by The Club for Growth (None)
  • "In honor of #TaxDay, here are some of the great aspects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and a reminder that I want to make them permanent for individuals and small businesses so you can keep more of what you earn." (x.com)
  • "Democrats are attempting to push through a spending bill that would raise taxes, send inflation skyrocketing, and take money away from American families. We need to put a stop to their socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "During the Trump Administration, our nation has experienced record-breaking economic growth. Nearly two years after President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, it's time for Congress to make these tax cuts permanent for the hardworking families of PA-13." (x.com)
  • Rated 84% by The Club for Growth (None)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "As I said on Fox News today, it’s unacceptable that Senate Democrats blocked consideration of the #JUSTICEAct. This commonsense legislation would support our police officers, as well as increase transparency, accountability, and training." (x.com)
  • "Democrats' socialist spending spree would give money to cities that defund police. With inner city crime surging, now is not the time to encourage efforts to deprive our law enforcement officers of the resources they need to keep our communities safe." (x.com)
  • "Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. Rather than defund or dismantle the police, the #JUSTICEAct supports these brave Americans and offers commonsense solutions to strengthen training, transparency, and accountability." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Americans deserve a military that is strong, prepared, and equipped - and this year's NDAA cuts irresponsible spending, bans critical race theory, and ensures our men and women in uniform have the training and equipment needed to protect and preserve the United States of America." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats are attempting to push through a spending bill that would raise taxes, send inflation skyrocketing, and take money away from American families. We need to put a stop to their socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "Democrats' $3.5 trillion wish list includes money for the Green New Deal, amnesty for illegal immigrants, and tax hikes for American families. We can't afford this radical spending." (x.com)
  • "Liberals in Congress are pushing a $3.5 trillion socialist spending spree. Unfortunately, with rising inflation, it is American families, not liberal politicians, who will bear the burden of their reckless spending with higher prices at the gas pump and the grocery store." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • "Liberals in Congress are pushing a $3.5 trillion socialist spending spree. Unfortunately, with rising inflation, it is American families, not liberal politicians, who will bear the burden of their reckless spending with higher prices at the gas pump and the grocery store." (x.com)
  • "Democrats are attempting to push through a spending bill that would raise taxes, send inflation skyrocketing, and take money away from American families. We need to put a stop to their socialist spending spree." (x.com)
  • "In the past three years under President Biden, real wages have dropped and inflation has skyrocketed. It's time to put a stop to the far-left's failed policies." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (None)
  • "Yesterday, I voted to block President Biden's student debt repayment scam. Pennsylvanians who did not have the opportunity to attend college or have already sacrificed to pay off their degrees should not have to foot the bill for others." (x.com)
  • "The CBO has announced that President Biden’s student debt transfer scam will cost taxpayers an estimated $400 billion over ten years. This administration needs to stop reaching into the pockets of Pennsylvanians already struggling to purchase groceries and gasoline." (x.com)
  • "We must ensure that our election is fair, free, safe, secure, legitimate – and transparent." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats' $3.5 trillion wish list includes money for the Green New Deal, amnesty for illegal immigrants, and tax hikes for American families. We can't afford this radical spending." (x.com)
  • "From the $93 trillion Green New Deal to "one-size-fits-all" Medicare-for-None, the Left is peddling a radical agenda that Pennsylvanians don't want and can't afford. This is just the beginning of their socialist agenda." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Oil prices are now at their highest since the Obama Administration. It's clear that Joe Biden's failed energy policies, like canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, are hurting American families." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21: "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Democrats' radical H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 would unnecessarily burden law-abiding gun owners, encroaching on our fundamental 2nd Amendment freedoms. I will always protect the U.S. Constitution and Americans' right to keep and bear arms." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted against HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As @VP and I both say in this @WTAJnews segment, Medicare-for-All is unsustainable and would come with crippling tax increases. We should be focusing on realistic healthcare reforms that lower costs, increase the quality of care and protect those with preexisting conditions." (x.com)
  • "I joined @WilkowMajority to talk about how Obamacare failed patients across the country and how the Medicare-for-All plan the Democrats are pushing would be far worse. Republicans believe in market-based reforms that protect pre-existing conditions." (x.com)
  • "This morning Democrats in the House will hold another hearing on what a government takeover of our health care system would look like. Here's truth about Medicare for All - it would result in a $32 trillion tax increase and loss of freedom for hardworking Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a physician, I’m committed to delivering results for American patients. Lowering prescription drug prices is a bipartisan priority that will require innovative and collaborative solutions. Unfortunately, H.R. 3 isn’t the answer." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden's open border policies have led to a national security crisis. It's time for the President to lay out a plan to secure our southern border and protect the American people." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Democrats' $3.5 trillion wish list includes money for the Green New Deal, amnesty for illegal immigrants, and tax hikes for American families. We can't afford this radical spending." (x.com)
  • "Providing federal law enforcement officers with all of the assistance they need to implement our immigration laws and keep our citizens safe is of the utmost importance. That is why today I cosponsored legislation to curb sanctuary cities." (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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine cannot be tolerated. Now is the time to impose serious sanctions on Russia, equip our allies with the weapons they need to defend themselves, and recommit ourselves to American energy independence." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 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)
  • "Videos uploaded to TikTok are stored on servers deep within communist China - along with every user’s personal information. This platform is a shameless front for the #CCP's data harvesting - and TikTok is just the tip of the iceberg." (x.com)
  • "Apps that are controlled by our adversaries pose a danger to the American people. Today, I’m joining a @HouseCommerce hearing to address the threat posed by apps, like TikTok." (x.com)
  • "Recent reports indicate Tiktok has been caught allowing American user data to be shared with the CCP. For years TikTok has withheld the truth about its data-sharing relationship with the CCP. Now more than ever, Congress must pass legislation to protect Americans’ online privacy." (x.com)
  • "TikTok is truly the spy in your pocket. The Chinese Communist Party's control of TikTok is a national security risk, and it's time to take action and keep Americans safe." (x.com)

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