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Jacob LaTurner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jacob LaTurner 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

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  • "In Congress, I have already taken bold actions to advance pro-life policies. After being sworn in, the first caucus I joined was the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, with the primary objective of preserving the sanctity of life. Also, I have co-sponsored significant, commonsense pro-life bills that protect the unborn. Specifically, I co-sponsored the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 1080), which prohibits any person from performing an abortion on an unborn child who is 20 weeks or older." (laturner.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We must reaffirm our commitment to defending the most vulnerable lives among us – the unborn. Pro-life Americans will not rest until innocent human life is protected from the abortion industry. Life will win." (twitter.com)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Last night, I voted YES on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation takes the necessary steps to advance our military readiness, defend our interests at home and abroad, and protect our brave servicemen and women." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY22 was signed into law! This legislation will give our troops a much-needed pay increase, push back against China and Russia, and ensure our military has the resources it needs to defend our nation at home and abroad." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It's crucial that we invest in rural communities across Kansas to strengthen our essential services, grow our local economies and create opportunities for all Kansans," said Rep. LaTurner. "Specifically in the Second District, this funding provided by the USDA will help reinforce critical infrastructure in our schools, health care facilities, and law enforcement departments." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation is in desperate need of infrastructure reform and investment, but this bill is not the way to do it. Democrats have made it abundantly clear that this legislation is simply a trojan horse for President Biden's radical Build Back Better agenda and paves the way for a laundry list of socialist policies. Out of the total $1.2 trillion of spending in this package, only $110 billion is directed towards roads, bridges, and other real infrastructure projects that our communities need. Most importantly, the pay-fors in this bill come up short. Over $400 billion of the $1.2 trillion price tag is unpaid for, adding to our skyrocketing national debt, and once again forcing hardworking Kansans to pick up the tab." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "87% of Americans have worked hard for years to pay off their student loans or never took out a loan in the first place. Why should they be forced to foot the bill for President Biden's $300 BILLION student loan bailout?" (twitter.com)
  • Hutch Post: Mann says the Biden Administration’s plan to cancel student loans is a full-on campaign utilizing taxpayer dollars, noting that it is ill-timed, short-sighted, and irresponsible. " (hutchpost.com)
  • “H.R. 1, the so-called “For the People Act,” is a sweeping federal rewrite of our election system which, if signed into law, would further threaten both the integrity of our elections and Americans’ right to political free speech,” said LaTurner. “H.R. 1 massively expands mail-in voting and ballot harvesting, forces States to allow Election Day voter registration, bans voter identification requirements, and ends meaningful signature verification, all provisions which would encourage voter fraud.” (laturner.house.gov)
  • "We cannot relaunch the war on America’s energy sector. The energy policies proposed by the Democratic Party demand a one-sided renewable approach, which will devastate millions of American workers." (twitter.com)
  • "President Biden's FY23 budget calls for a total of $44.9B in spending to pay for the Democrats' radical Green New Deal agenda—including $11B in foreign climate aid. This budget keeps domestic oil & gas production on the back burner at a time when Americans need it the most." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I strongly oppose all legislation that threatens the ability of law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms." (laturner.house.gov)
  • 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.
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act (clerk.house.gov)
  • "By lifting Title 42 restrictions, President Biden has doubled down on his reckless open-border agenda. Title 42 was one of the few tools DHS had at its disposal to quickly expel migrants who have entered the country illegally and was vital in helping contain the national security and humanitarian crisis at our southern border, "said Congressman LaTurner. "Title 42 should remain in place until the record number of illegal border crossings drops to a manageable level for our brave law enforcement officers." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Now, President Biden has made the catastrophic decision to lift Title 42 restrictions effective May 23, 2022. Instead of working together towards common-sense solutions to help secure the border, President Biden took away the last remaining tool our law enforcement agents had at their disposal to contain this crisis. Title 42 was put into place by the Trump Administration and gave border officials the authority to quickly expel migrants under a public health emergency. In February alone, 55% of the total encounters at the Southern Border were processed for expulsion under Title 42. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), border officials are preparing for up to 18,000 migrants a day once these crucial restrictions end. To put these numbers into perspective, that's the equivalent of the population of Topeka coming across our border each week. At a time when our brave Border Patrol Agents are overworked and understaffed, this new wave of migration will result in absolute chaos." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our legal immigration system strengthens our society and contributes to the greater good, which is why I am opposing any efforts to undermine it." (laturner.house.gov)
  • Kansas Reflector: "That includes a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, which Congress passed in May by a 368-57 vote. LaTurner was the lone Republican in the Kansas delegation to vote in favor of the package. Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids also supported the package, while Republican Reps. Ron Estes and Tracey Mann voted against it." (kansasreflector.com)
  • "The world needs a strong, sturdy, and determined America as much as ever before. The United States and our allies must continue to be very clear in our message to the rest of the world: Vladimir Putin is a war criminal and must be held accountable for his unprovoked and evil attack on Ukraine. Over the past week, I saw first-hand the devastation and destruction this war has caused for thousands of innocent Ukrainian families," said Congressman LaTurner. "Russian officials underestimated the strength of the NATO alliance--a partnership that includes brave Kansas soldiers who stand ready to defend every square inch of NATO territory. I will do my part to ensure we continue providing lethal weapons to the brave Ukrainian fighters led by President Zelenskyy and humanitarian aid to the millions of refugees." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The $700+ BILLION "Inflation Reduction Act" will increase taxes on American families in EVERY income bracket. The last thing Kansans need during a recession is a tax hike from Democrats." (twitter.com)
  • Voted no on H.R. 5376 Inflation Reduction Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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