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Jerry Moran's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jerry Moran did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "Pro-Life" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by NARAL Pro-Choice America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the Senate voted on the most sweeping expansion of abortion access in our nation's history in a desperate effort to create a federal protection for abortion. This legislation would have permitted unborn children to be terminated at any point for any reason. Additionally, this legislation would have eliminated conscience protections for health care providers who object to terminating human life and abolished state laws, such as waiting periods or requiring parental consent for minors to obtain an abortion." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our farmers and ranchers should not be forced to shoulder the Democrats’ trillion dollar spending spree to expand social programs. I spoke on the Senate floor regarding a potential tax provision in the Democrats’ tax-and-spend spree that would harm multi-generational farms." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I spoke on the Senate floor regarding the need to come together and pass a targeted #COVID19 federal relief package tonight. It is time to come together and focus on solutions that we can all agree on to provide hope for Kansans and the American people." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • "I voted in support of targeted #COVID19 relief to provide relief to small businesses & the hardworking Americans they employ, schools across our country and support for testing & vaccines." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H R 748 "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "U.S. Senator Jerry Moran released the following statement following the release of April's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report: "Since President Biden took office, we have seen record high prices for gas, food, rent and utilities. Inflation is wiping out the savings of Kansas families and hurting their ability to meet their most basic needs. President Biden claims his policies 'help, not hurt' inflation, however, today’s news suggests otherwise. President Biden must change course and focus on real solutions like producing American energy and stopping unchecked government spending." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke this week during a press conference on the impact H.R. 1, the For the People Act, would have on the future of American elections. “I’ve seen a few monstrous bills in my time in the Senate and the House; this is one of the worst bills that I’ve seen that has a chance at becoming law,” said Sen. Moran. “This legislation is a monstrosity because it takes something that is important and valuable to Kansans – the right to vote, the ability to vote, the sanctity of our elections – and transfers that authority to the nation’s capital. This is serious for the American people; it’s a serious issue for the future of the United States Senate and very damning to the democracy and republic should it become law.” (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • "No single form of energy can provide the answer that will allow production of sufficient amounts of domestic energy. To solve our nation's energy problem, we must develop traditional, domestic sources of oil, natural gas and coal; encourage development of renewable energy sources like biofuels and wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower; expand the use of nuclear energy; and promote conservation." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • "We must also develop a long-term approach to expanding renewable energy. Our current system relies on a piecemeal set of tax incentives that often expire on a yearly basis, while businesses, including the energy generation industry, depend on long-term investment models. Congress needs to develop an integrated approach that will promote regulatory certainty and allow sustained investment in all forms of renewable energy." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • "How we do things matters, and while we must continue working to conserve our environment, the #GreenNewDeal is a divisive step backward that takes away from serious policy discussions about efforts to address our changing climate." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • “For years, I have been committed to repealing and replacing Obamacare. As I’ve said, I will vote to proceed to and pass a bill that fully repeals Obamacare, puts a two-year expiration date on the damaging law and will allow for the full legislative process I have repeatedly called for – involving all 100 senators – to craft a replacement. I will work with my colleagues to develop healthcare policy that will provide greater personal choice, protections for pre-existing conditions, increased access and lower overall costs for Kansans." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • Politico: "Kansas — Jerry Moran is usually a reliable conservative in the Senate, who still boasts that he was the first member of Congress to introduce a bill that repeals Obamacare." (www.politico.com)
  • “Moran has introduced legislation that will close this loophole and guarantee 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for guardswomen and reservists.” #MOMsLeaveAct" (twitter.com)
  • "Senate #TaxReform plan works for families by: ??doubling & strengthening the #ChildTaxCredit; ??creating an employer credit for paid family & medical leave; ??preserving the adoption tax credit." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • “President Trump is correct, there is a need for better border security,” wrote Sen. Moran. “…I have introduced legislation and voted many times for greater funding for border security, including President Trump’s border wall.” (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • "U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today released the following statement after introducing an amendment to Senator Bernie Sanders’ reckless tax and spending spree to support the enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and to address the humanitarian crisis at the southern border:" (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • "My amendment sends a clear message to President Biden and Vice President Harris that their border policies are failing and we should immediately strengthen enforcement of our immigration laws to address the humanitarian crisis at our southern border." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • "This admin’s continued push to weaken immigration enforcement is reckless & dangerous. Tens of thousands of migrants are gathering at our southern border, & this admin is fueling the impending surge—posing a serious threat to public safety as this humanitarian crisis escalates." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • "My amendment sends a clear message to President Biden and Vice President Harris that their border policies are failing and we should immediately strengthen enforcement of our immigration laws to address the humanitarian crisis at our southern border." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • "This admin’s continued push to weaken immigration enforcement is reckless & dangerous. Tens of thousands of migrants are gathering at our southern border, & this admin is fueling the impending surge—posing a serious threat to public safety as this humanitarian crisis escalates." (mobile.twitter.com)
  • "It is also imperative that all NATO allies remain unified against the Russian threat and ensure the security of the alliance’s eastern-most members. While this moment underscores the need for our allies to contribute more to NATO’s defense, the United States’ commitment to our NATO obligations cannot be in doubt." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Keeping future generations in mind, I have voted against reckless tax-and-spend sprees which will raise taxes and harm American economic competitiveness. Congress is spending at an alarming rate and must realize that spending trillions of dollars, dollars that we simply do not have, undermines economic recovery today and Americans who will have to pay our debts in the future. I am committed to opposing reckless spending and working to address our country's economic problems in a fiscally responsible way that helps Kansas families and businesses." (www.moran.senate.gov)
  • 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 reducing defense spending?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Unknown Position Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
No Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
No Do you generally support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Education decisions should be made on the local level, by those who best understand their implications. A one-size-fits all mandate or solution from the federal government does make sense for Kansas schools.
Yes Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
No Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?
No Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Unknown Position 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 same-sex marriage?
Yes Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Unknown Position Do you support increased American intervention in Iraq and Syria beyond air support?
Yes Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

a) Agriculture
b) Arts
c) Defense
d) Education
e) Environment
f) Homeland Security
g) International aid
h) Medical Research
i) Scientific Research
j) Space exploration
k) United Nations
l) Welfare
m) Other or expanded categories
a) Capital gains taxes
b) Corporate taxes
c) Small business taxes
d) Excise taxes (alcohol)
e) Excise taxes (cigarettes)
f) Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
g) Income taxes (low-income families)
h) Income taxes (middle-income families)
i) Income taxes (high-income families)
j) Inheritance taxes
k) Payroll taxes
l) Other or expanded categories
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