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Scott Tipton's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "I am pro-life and I believe abortion should be limited to cases that involve rape, incest, or threat to the life of the mother." (votesmart.org)
  • "Despite the pleas for help from their constituents, some lawmakers in Washington voted to keep our current, harmful tax code in place. There are some in Congress who would prefer to preserve tax loopholes for special interests and tell Americans how they should spend their money, rather than deliver relief for families and job creators. These are the same individuals who have characterized the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a tax cut for the rich, despite independent analysis that shows it will help Americans at every tax level, especially Americans at the low- and middle-income level." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "I am firmly opposed to privatizing Social Security. If we are to continue to provide future generations with the promise of Social Security, we must engage in a bipartisan debate about genuine reform. According to a report by the Social Security trustees, the Trust Fund is paying out more in benefits than it receives in revenue. The current system is simply not sustainable by any measure and is currently projected to be bankrupt in 17 years. Before ensuring solvency for younger Americans, our first priority must be to protect those current beneficiaries and those who have planned their retirements around Social Security benefits. The road to reform does not include cutting benefits. I will continue to fight to preserve benefits for those currently in the system and steer Social Security on a more sustainable course." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by the Alliance for Retired Americans. (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 11% by Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law. (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "We look forward to continuing to work with you to further strengthen the Medicare Advantage program and ensure millions of seniors have access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage choices." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause. (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "Americans deserve a Congress and political system that is responsive to the public's will. Any effort to bypass fairness and transparency when making changes to our campaign finance laws would be wrong as a matter of process and as a matter of policy. For these reasons, we urge you to reject any campaign finance provisions in the final omnibus agreement." (votesmart.org)
  • "After eight years of decreased military spending, we have seen the rise of ISIS and dangerous states like Iran and North Korea become more emboldened," said Tipton. "In the increasingly volatile world in which we live, it is more important than ever to guarantee the defense of our nation." (votesmart.org)
  • "Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R. 5515), which will provide funding to rebuild the military, authorize a pay raise for troops, and make investments in missile defense. The NDAA passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 351-66 and will now be sent to the Senate for consideration. "The number one role of the federal government has always been to provide for the common defense, and with the current threats posed by hostile regimes like Iran and North Korea, this role is more important than ever," said Tipton. "This year's NDAA will make critical investments to rebuild the military, so that American troops are adequately equipped and prepared to respond to these threats." The NDAA authorizes a $717 billion investment in national defense, with significant funding for rebuilding the military and readiness recovery. H.R. 5515 will increase the size of all branches of the Armed Forces, replace worn-out equipment, restore America's strength at sea and in the air, improve military buildings and infrastructure, and invest in missile defense. Additionally, it authorizes a 2.6 percent pay raise for the troops, the largest raise in 9 years." (tipton.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy. (votesmart.org)
  • "The military should not be used as a bargaining chip in spending bills--it's bad governance, reckless and costly," said Tipton. "The number one job of Congress is to provide for the national defense, which means funding the military and ensuring our troops have the resources necessary to do their jobs and return home safely. This should not hinge on politics or the passage of unrelated items. I am proud to introduce this resolution with Reps. Coffman, Pearce, and Kelly to advocate that general defense spending bills be considered as stand-alone measures, and I urge our colleagues to support this effort." (votesmart.org)
  • "A community without access to quick and reliable internet will be left behind in today's technology-driven economy and learning environment. The bill we passed today will facilitate more investment in broadband infrastructure and increase access to high-speed internet to help close the digital divide once and for all." (votesmart.org)
  • "High speed internet is not a luxury. It is a necessity," said Tipton. "Unfortunately, 40 percent of rural Americans still do not have access to broadband internet, which in large part, is due to redundant permitting laws and regulations that hold up many broadband projects that must pass through federal lands. This impact is seen throughout the 3rd District. The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act would help make it easier to get these critical broadband projects off the ground, helping to close the digital divide we see between towns in Colorado's metro and rural areas." (votesmart.org)
  • "Americans are already seeing the benefits of tax reform. Take a look at some of the companies that are rewarding their employees as a result of the #TaxCutsandJobsAct:" (twitter.com)
  • ".@ChipotleTweets announced that 1/3 of its tax savings will go to its employees. The great news just keeps rolling in, all thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud President Trump and the Senate for focusing on the dire and urgent needs of hospitals, families, and small businesses affected by COVID-19 and standing firm against loading this bill with radical leftist gimmicks that were included in Speaker Pelosi's unserious legislation. I am obviously deeply cautious about the staggering cost, but the cost of inaction today means putting a price tag on lives tomorrow." (votesmart.org)
  • "The CARES Act, while far from perfect, contains several critical components to provide immediate relief for small businesses." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Today we voted to permanently fix the problems that have plagued our schools by reducing Washington's interference with states', parents' and teachers' ability to provide our kids with the best possible education. Education matters are most effectively handled at the local level, by empowering those that know our kids' needs best to make decisions for their education--not Washington. If we follow the "Washington knows best' mentality, then Washington will continue to direct our much needed education dollars toward meeting the costs of administration, rather than enriching the minds of our children," (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5 - Student Success Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "I am a strong proponent of a responsible all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy that includes emerging technologies, renewables and traditional resources to produce affordable and reliable electricity for all Americans. The federal government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers, however, and that is exactly what the previous administration did with this overreaching rule. The administration's roll back of this flawed rule will protect jobs in rural communities and Americans who are already struggling to make ends meet from a punitive spike in their energy bills." (votesmart.org)
  • "If the goal of my friends on the other side of the aisle is to reduce our country's reliance on fossil fuels, why push policies that cut off the source of the investment of oil and gas companies that are making renewable energy? We should be supporting industry and market-led shifts to renewable energy, not imposing drastic policies like H.R. 1941 that hamstring these efforts." (votesmart.org)
  • "I recently introduced the Planning for American Energy Act, which is a bill that would set us on the path towards creating an all-of-the-above energy strategy by requiring the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior to develop forward-looking energy plans that include all resources: wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, oil, natural gas, coal, oil shale and minerals. We will need to make significant investments in energy infrastructure in order to make an all-of-the-above energy future a reality, but the current permitting process for energy infrastructure is a spider web of regulations that often prevents important projects from moving forward." (votesmart.org)
  • "The President is ignoring the American people by unilaterally moving forward with his cap-and-trade agenda. The President's proposed rules amount to a backdoor energy tax that would force states to comply with heavy-handed regulations that will cause electricity costs to skyrocket for countless Americans, kill jobs, and further slow the economy." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H Con Res 119 - Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. (votesmart.org)
  • "As a gun owner and a lifelong member of the NRA, I am committed to ensuring that neither the federal nor state government infringe on the right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. I will oppose any efforts to restrict law-abiding citizens from owning a firearm." (votesmart.org)
  • "The President's overreaching proposals to restrict the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens have already been debated and rejected by the Senate. Yet the President is playing politics rather than working with Congress to advance solutions. These executive orders, like many of the President's previous such actions, will be challenged and likely defeated in the courts." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Affordable Care Act has had severe consequences for many families in the 3rd District, driving up the cost of care and reducing access to care. I remain committed to replacing President Obama's government takeover of our healthcare system, it infringes on the boundaries that should exist between a government and its citizens." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act. (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It was both naïve and reckless for the previous Administration to place so much trust in a regime so committed to backing terrorism, and one that has repeatedly called for the destruction of the United States and Israel. I encourage the President and Secretary of State Pompeo to work towards a stronger deal that would actually prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and also address its ballistic missile program. As always, I remain committed to working with my colleagues in Congress to defend the United States and our allies against Iran's dangerous activities." (votesmart.org)
  • "One of Congress' most important duties is to provide for the common defense of the nation. We must ensure our military has the resources it needs to obtain proper equipment, carry out essential training, and respond to evolving threats at home and abroad," said Tipton. "Foreign adversaries such as North Korea, ISIS, and Iran continue to threaten our nation, and we cannot continue down the path of asking our troops to do more with less. After eight years of cutting back our military, I am confident that this year's NDAA will restore forces' readiness and moral." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy. (votesmart.org)
  • "The number one role of the federal government has always been to provide for the common defense, and with the current threats posed by hostile regimes like Iran and North Korea, this role is more important than ever," said Tipton. "This year's NDAA will make critical investments to rebuild the military, so that American troops are adequately equipped and prepared to respond to these threats." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy. (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "Working with our allies and partners, we urge you to maintain and increase pressure on Iran and Russia to constrain their destabilizing activities. America must continue economic and diplomatic efforts to counter Iran's support for Hezbollah and other terrorist groups as well as Russia's support for the brutal Assad regime. We encourage full implementation of sanctions authorized in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), a broadly supported bipartisan bill that you signed into law. Clear and sustained American action and close coordination with our allies and partners can send an important message of resolve to malign actors in the region." (votesmart.org)
  • "The most important role of Congress is to keep the American people and our homeland safe from those who mean us harm," said Tipton. "We must remain vigilant in our fight against terror, which is why I was proud to vote in favor of preemptive legislation that will put necessary measures in place, ensuring the defense of the United States and its allies." (votesmart.org)
  • "Under a Better Way, we will secure our borders, keep terrorists out of our country, and address the threat of cyberattacks. We will take decisive action in the fight against Islamic terror by building a broad coalition of international partners who will help us implement a true victory strategy in the Middle East. We'll also make sure that our men and women in uniform have every resource they need to accomplish their missions and protect our families from the groups that wish to do us harm." (votesmart.org)
  • "Building and maintaining global trade agreements has benefitted countries for as long as international commerce has existed. It's no secret that facilitating vital free trade agreements and promoting economic freedom provides lower cost goods and services around the world, lifts people out of poverty, and reaffirms commitments to preserve strong alliances with countries that share our democratic ideals. These trade deals, however, are only mutually beneficial when all parties involved play by the same set of rules." (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said recently that farmers are the "tip of the spear when it comes to retaliatory measures" and you have acknowledged that farmers are "great patriots." Our farmers and ranchers are resilient, but they are already struggling with low commodity prices and drought. With net farm income down by half over the last four years, and no relief on the horizon, they are particularly vulnerable. Accordingly, we appreciate your support for farmers and ranchers in the face of Chinese retaliation, and we encourage the Administration to work diligently in its negotiations with China to address China's trade practices in a manner that will avoid retaliation, helping to return our agriculture industry to a state of certainty and back on the road to prosperity." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. (votesmart.org)

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