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Stephanie Bice's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (OK) - District 5

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  • "My constituents in Oklahoma overwhelmingly support pro-life protections. I am pleased that the Supreme Court has reversed the Roe v. Wade opinion, putting the power back into the hands of state legislatures and the electorate rather than non-elected Justices. This decision reverses the radical abortion policies of our country, which mirror countries like North Korea and China. In Congress, I will continue to fight for unborn babies and advocate for policies that support moms who wish to give their child the gift of life through adoption." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8296 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 1073 "Expands Oklahoma's Medicaid Program" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7024 "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden promised he wouldn’t raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 yet The Joint Committee on Taxation found that over 66% of the tax increases, introduced by Democrats, will be borne by middle- and lower-income earners — another broken promise by Biden." (x.com)
  • "There are theories that the rich and corporations don't pay their fair share. Businessowners pay taxes in numerous ways, corporate tax, capital gains, income tax. The top 1 percent pay 40 percent Federal income tax already." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There are theories that the rich and corporations don't pay their fair share. Businessowners pay taxes in numerous ways, corporate tax, capital gains, income tax. The top 1 percent pay 40 percent Federal income tax already." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud that this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which includes many provisions that will directly benefit Oklahoma's Fifth Congressional District, has passed the full House. This legislation supports our military and increases our strategic competitiveness versus our near-peer adversaries," Rep. Bice said. "The NDAA contains $30 million for Tinker's B-21 Depot Maintenance Campus, limits the divestment of E-3 AWACS aircraft, orders a report on how rising energy prices are impacting the Department of Defense, and requires a study on safeguarding supply chain vulnerabilities. Now this legislation heads to conference with the Senate, where I'm confident we will strip many of the extraneous, non-defense-related provisions, that were added by the Majority on the House Floor." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811 "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "More concerning, raising the debt limit will allow the Democrats' reckless spending to continue. They now control the House, the Senate and the White House, and are set on funding their $5.5 trillion dollar tax and spend liberal agenda and placing the onus on the backs of all Americans. Raising the debt ceiling would help fund a Green New Deal youth patrol to the tune of $3.5 billion to establish a work program for jobless climate activists. It would also allocate American taxpayer dollars to fund a new surveillance program that gives the IRS permission to monitor every bank transaction made over $600. Until House Democrats can introduce bipartisan legislation to appropriately fund our government, I will continue to fight back against their outrageous wish lists." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Oklahoma is the crossroads of America, making our infrastructure an important part of our local economy. Nationwide our infrastructure is in need of repair. Yet Washington politicians have failed to secure the funds to fix it. As a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, Stephanie helped ensure funding would continue for the state's 8-year infrastructure construction plan. In Congress, she will work with both parties to continue building our nation's roads and bridges and support infrastructure funding." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
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  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "In the midst of a recession, crushing inflation, and historic gas prices, Democrats forced a partisan bill that will increase taxes on Americans and push their far-left agenda. The so-called "Inflation Reduction Act' will do nothing to reduce inflation. Instead, it will hike taxes by $16.7 billion for those earning less than $200,000. On top of this, the bill will provide $80 billion to the IRS to fund 87,000 new agents for heavy-handed enforcement and audits targeting everyday taxpayers. That's more employees at the IRS than the Pentagon, State Department, FBI, and Border Patrol combined. The last thing the American people need is new taxes and more failed policy. For these reasons, I strongly opposed the Democrat's reconciliation bill." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The President's budget will double down on failed economic policies that have been devastating for millions of hardworking Americans. It locks in historic levels of spending on far-left policies and higher taxes that will worsen inflation and drive our economy into recession." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There is no way to 'forgive' debt. This handout by the Biden Administration, which carries a $300 billion dollar price tag, shifts the burden away from personal responsibility and onto the taxpayers at large, punishing them for the decisions of others. This shortsighted decision will exacerbate record-high inflation and raise the cost of tuition in the long run. Forgiveness without accountability is not a solution. This action is a slap in the face to Americans who chose not to take on student loans, those who decided to learn a trade instead of attending 4-year universities, and those who made sacrifices to pay them off." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Oklahoma has one of the most safe and secure election processes in the nation, and that would be taken away if this legislation was enacted. It would strip the notary requirement for absentee ballots and no longer require voter ID, which directly goes against broadly-supported election laws in Oklahoma. We know what's best for our state, as does each state in this nation, which is why federalizing our election system is ludicrous." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21 "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden's actions continue to degrade our nation's oil and gas industry and the high-paying jobs that it provides. Instead of turning to American companies to increase output, Biden used his executive power to release 50 million barrels of oil from our country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower gas prices. That's why the Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act is important. This legislation would disallow the president from ordering a sell off from the SPR while executive orders or mandates are in effect blocking oil and gas leasing on federal lands. The SPR was created specifically to draw upon in times of emergency or significant shortage, not to help a president whose strategies have failed to save face with the American people." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This is why Biden's decision to stop issuing new LNG permits is deeply concerning. Sadly, this is just the latest attack on domestic energy production. The President's decision will create tremendous regulatory uncertainty and eliminate American jobs. He has weaponized the permitting process and caved to environmental groups that seek to end fossil fuels." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a Member of Congress, I take my oath to uphold the Constitution seriously and I find it highly concerning that this bill contains language that was recently struck down as unconstitutional by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals," Rep. Bice said. "This legislation would not improve public safety, prevent these tragedies from occurring in the future, or solve the underlying issues. I support numerous pieces of legislation that would address root causes, such as prioritizing mental health services for all Americans, and strengthening school security." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "While there were many provisions in this package I support, including expanding school and community-based mental health services, increasing access to telehealth, and providing funding for school security, I ultimately could not vote for this legislation in its final form. I have serious concerns about the lack of due process in place for gun owners. Furthermore, in my home state of Oklahoma, it is illegal to implement red flag laws. Due to this provision, taxpayer money from hardworking Oklahomans would flow to states with less stringent Second Amendment protections. I remain committed to finding solutions that do not infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Stephanie will work to ensure families have the power and control to make decisions about their own healthcare. Democrats support a Medicare For All bill that will increase taxes by 93 trillion dollars nationwide while eliminating private insurance for Oklahoma's working families." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Paid family leave is an issue that calls for bipartisan attention. I'm excited to launch a working group with @RepHoulahan to discuss common sense policies that will benefit both American families and businesses" (x.com)
  • "Stephanie will work to find way to address sky-high prescription drug costs, especially life-savings drugs like insulin and Epi-pens." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Border security is national security, and Biden has contributed to the unprecedented crisis at our southern border. Since he took office, over 1.7 million illegal immigrants have been apprehended at the border, and the number of illegal crossings has risen at a faster rate than at any time in recent history." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must also fix our immigration system so states like Oklahoma can have their workforce needs met. Citizenship should not be a reward for those whose first interaction with our country was an illegal act, no matter how well intentioned. However, for those that want to enter our country legally, either to become a citizen or for work purposes, we must do better to improve the process." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Additionally, the lack of comprehensive immigration reform and the open border policies of the Biden Administration are enabling drug cartels and traffickers, allowing them to smuggle fentanyl into our country. Fentanyl and its analogs are easier to produce than cocaine or heroin, take less time to make, and are up to 20 times more profitable. Doses of fentanyl, as small as a pencil tip, are enough to kill the average American. In fact, fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "America has the right and responsibility to protect its borders and to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. It's not fair to individuals who are working through the immigration process legally to grant citizenship to those who have entered the country illegally. Before we grant widespread amnesty, we should focus on fixing our current immigration system, to allow those who want to enter our country legally a more direct path to citizenship. Passing the American Dream and Promise Act is a step in the wrong direction." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4691 "Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Putin unilaterally declared sovereign Ukrainian territory as independent. We must #StandWithUkraine against this Russian invasion and impose significant sanctions. I'm deeply concerned with the consequences of this crisis on American citizens." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am deeply concerned with the offensive actions undertaken by the Kremlin. Putin has utilized the weakness shown by this Administration to further his geopolitical goals and invade Ukraine's sovereign territory. President Biden should make clear that these actions, which are a direct threat to NATO and American interests in the region, will not go unnoticed. I call on the President to immediately provide additional lethal aid, not including American boots on the ground, to Ukraine. The Administration must impose significant sanctions on the Russian government and high-ranking officials." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today's hearing with the CEO of TikTok raises numerous red flags. The relationship between TikTok and the #CCP is incredibly concerning and puts the data privacy of millions of Americans, including children, at risk. This is a national security threat." (x.com)

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