Issue Position: Constitution

Issue Position

Values

Believes the Constitution is the bedrock foundation of the United States of America. It enumerates the rights of individuals and the express limitations of government.

Takes seriously the oath to support and defend the Constitution. With its guidance, I look forward to finding solutions for critical issues to the people of the Ninth District of Virginia and the country as a whole.

Actions

Participated in the reading of the Constitution on the floor of the House of Representatives at the beginning of the 112th Congress. During the reading, I reflected on the enormity of the responsibility we have in the 112th Congress. I remained on the House floor for the entire reading.
Supports new rules governing the House of Representatives (H. Res. 5) that require all introduced legislation to cite its specific constitutional authority. This will help ensure that congressional action does not exceed the bounds of the Constitution.

Introduced an amendment to the Constitution that would allow two-thirds of state legislatures to void any federal law or regulation (H. J. Res. 46). Article V of the Constitution allows two-thirds of state legislatures to propose changes to the Constitution by way of a Convention. Since that mechanism exists for changes to the Constitution, I believe states should have similar powers regarding federal laws and regulations.

Member of the Congressional Constitution Caucus, a bipartisan group that seeks to restore limited government to safeguard individual liberty as prescribed by the Constitution.

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