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John Rose's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TN) - District 6

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  • "I spoke on the House Floor to remind my pro-choice colleagues that nowhere in the Constitution does it enumerate a right to an abortion. Our own Declaration of Independence says the opposite: '...they are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.'" (www.facebook.com)
  • "John is pro-life. He supports the life of the unborn and always will. Life begins at conception and should be protected. When John and his wife, Chelsea, had their first child, Guy, the blessing of knowing his life was created by God was unmatched. Planned Parenthood has proven to be a broken organization that goes beyond providing needed services for women; it is the country’s largest abortion provider. John will continue to work to defund Planned Parenthood. Additionally, he will support the work of our local women’s service providers as they help women without performing or encouraging abortions. The Rose family has a long history of supporting the Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic, a free local clinic providing women’s services to those in the area." (johnrose.com)
  • "Madam Speaker, an unborn child is a human life. Abortion ends that human's life. As the father of two young sons and one who passed away in the womb, I know firsthand that all children's lives are very precious whether inside or outside the womb. Unfortunately, Members of the Democratic Party would rather ignore this fact and instead advocate for more access to abortions up until the moment of birth and even in some cases after the baby is born, when the attempted abortion failed to kill the baby before it was actually born. Because of this kind of extremism, millions of children will never get to walk this Earth as their Creator intended. Their lives are being cut short by those who believe the ends justify the means. Since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, those on the right side of history have worked tirelessly in State legislatures and in Congress to secure the right to life. Now it seems that our Constitutional Republic is under attack and the fundamental respect for the law has gone by the wayside as a draft document tied to one of the most consequential cases in the history of the Supreme Court was leaked to the press. It begs the question: If the Supreme Court can't keep a secret, who can? I have no doubt that the bad actor who leaked this document violated the law. That is why I led more than 20 House Republican Members of Congress in calling on the Department of Justice and the FBI to open a criminal investigation. After nearly 30 years as an attorney, I have never seen a more radical and unethical action take place in the legal arena. The leaker intended to undermine the division of power in our government and influence the High Court's decision. They must be held criminally accountable to the full extent of the law. It is inexcusable that the Supreme Court Justices are now facing protests at their homes that could easily turn violent. And the reason for these nefarious protests? For simply abiding by their oath to uphold the Constitution and interpret the law the way it was written. I will remind folks that nowhere in the Constitution does it enumerate a right to an abortion. In fact, our own Declaration of Independence says something quite different: We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Yet proponents of abortion appear to be willing to do whatever it takes to have their way. Some are calling to burn down the Supreme Court and even the Justices' homes. Some Members of Congress wasted no time calling for the end of the filibuster and an expansion of the Supreme Court, something that President Biden even said as recently as 2019 would be ``a very dangerous thing to do.'' All in all, the leak is a reminder to the American people that Democrats have no desire to legislate under the parameters of our Constitution. If left to their own designs, they will stop at nothing until taxpayer funded on-demand abortions up until and even after birth are a permanent reality--a reality that most certainly will come at the cost of millions of irreversible tragedies and act as a stain on this great Nation until we right our wrongs and become a voice for the voiceless." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I spoke on the House Floor to remind my pro-choice colleagues that nowhere in the Constitution does it enumerate a right to an abortion. Our own Declaration of Independence says the opposite: '...they are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." (www.facebook.com)
  • "It's been 9 disastrous years since Obamacare was passed. Costs have risen and care has gotten worse. Liberals say that now we need a Medicare for all socialized healthcare system. Yet, I think we need market based solutions to truly lower costs and improve care." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The welfare system has trapped too many Tennesseans in a state of dependency. Our social safety nets were intended to be a safeguard for the most vulnerable in our society. Instead, many able-bodied workers sit on the sidelines and receive a check rather than earning a wage. That becomes a cycle learned by their children, friends, and neighbors. John supports welfare reform that provides support to those who need it most and won’t send our country further into debt." (johnrose.com)
  • Rated 5% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "H.R. 1 would undermine state election oversight, eliminate any restrictions on vote-by-mail, and put taxpayers on the hook for matching 600% of campaign contributions to subsidize candidates they don’t support. I plan to OPPOSE H.R. 1 again if it comes up for a vote." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I do not believe the federal government should tell Tennesseans how to run their elections. #HR1 would set in stone the same dysfunctional election procedures in Tennessee that we saw in states like California, New York, Pennsylvania, and others during the 2020 presidential election where results are delayed for weeks and months, further bringing the integrity of the outcome into question." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As Tennesseans, we have not and will not accept this kind of disgusting violence in our communities. I would like to thank our state and local law enforcement for swiftly and dutifully responding to this appalling attack. At a time when police forces around the nation are themesleves under attack, I want our law enforecement officers to know that I will continue to support the Thin Blue Line. As our community pushes onward, I believe now more than ever that we must stand together as Americans unified in prayer for our state and nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’ve signed on as a cosponsor to the JUSTICE Act, the House’s version of Senator Tim Scott’s legislation, which contains a number of critical reforms that – unlike H.R. 7120 – could be signed into law tomorrow. The JUSTICE Act would increase transparency, accountability and performance so our nation’s law enforcement officers are better prepared to protect and care for the communities they serve. Senate Democrats blocked this bill from even being debated; I challenge the Congressional Democrats to do better." (www.facebook.com)
  • "John stands firmly with our law enforcement officers. Every day in Tennessee and all over our nation, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to keep us safe. As a father, John understands the importance of the police’s mission to protect our families and communities. He firmly denounces the idea of defunding our police and strongly believes in eliminating barriers that make it difficult for these officers to do their jobs. Our law enforcement officers stand bravely on the thin blue line between lawlessness and safety in our communities. John will work for our law enforcement officers to ensure they have the proper resources they need to continue securing our communities." (johnrose.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Funding our nation's military is the most fundamental responsibility of Congress. I am proud to see bipartisan support for this year's NDAA, which is the first step in the process of getting our troops the critical funding they need." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "John supports our troops. He believes we must equip them for success in their mission by adequately funding the military. Young men and women risk their lives to protect America. America needs to be sure our troops have the manpower and resources to accomplish their task. John will vote to fund the military at a level that will allow for the protection this country needs." (johnrose.com)
  • "Last night, I voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022. This bill provides critical funding to sustain and strengthen our national security and includes a well-deserved pay raise for our brave servicemembers. As your representative, I will never stop fighting to ensure our military always has the resources necessary to defend our nation at a moment’s notice." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Inflation will continue to rise until we stop the outrageous spending in Washington." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 97% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We need real solutions & investments in our infrastructure. I am working to direct federal funds to Middle Tennessee transportation projects." (www.facebook.com)
  • "In TN and across the nation contract poultry growers have suffered significant financial losses due to COVID-19, yet many have still not received federal assistance that was approved and passed six months ago. I was proud to join U.S. Representative Steve Womack, U.S. Senator Chris Coons, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker in sending a bipartisan and bicameral letter urging U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to expedite relief for chicken growers hurt by the outbreak." (www.facebook.com)
  • Signed Letter to Mitch McConnell: We appreciate your continued partnership with House lawmakers as Congress works to help American businesses and workers weather the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act, Congress brought immediate aid to struggling small businesses. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of focusing on passing meaningful and impactful legislation to help lower the cost of living, we are voting on a bill that spends hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars. The bill will do nothing to help ease the pain my neighbors in Tennessee are experiencing and, in fact, is likely to increase inflation even more and push prices on everything even higher. It gives a tax break to wealthy Americans who can already afford to purchase expensive electric cars. It also increases taxes amidst a recession, which will only make it worse, and it allows the IRS to hire an army of 87,000 new Federal agents to go after the middle class." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Madam Speaker, Democrats' socialist spending spree includes an overall 14 percent increase in domestic funding, a 20 percent increase to the Environmental Protection Agency, and a 10 percent increase to the FDA, the same department that failed to quickly address the baby formula shortage when we all knew it was coming. Borrowing more money from China, throwing it out the door and forcing our grandchildren to pay it back only creates more problems, not solve them. We need to return to our commonsense roots and end this inflationary spending now." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There seems to be a growing consensus that we are heading toward a recession. I continue to believe that it didn't have to be this way. The Fed wouldn't have to raise interest rates had President Biden and Congressional Democrats resisted the urge to borrow and spend trillions and trillions of dollars we did not have and couldn't afford to spend. What is their solution for getting us out of this mess? Even more spending." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It is blatantly unconstitutional for President Biden to unilaterally forgive student loans without congressional authorization. He is, after all, the president, not our king or dictator." (twitter.com)
  • "Mr. Speaker, there are countless successful middle Tennesseans who did not go to college, yet President Biden expects them to pick up the tab for those who did. It is simply wrong to take hard-earned dollars from blue-collar workers in Tennessee who have no student loan debt just to eliminate some or all of the student loan debts of usually higher paid college graduates. But it is also blatantly unconstitutional for President Biden to unilaterally take this cynical election year action without the required congressional authorization. He is, after all, the President, not our king or dictator. Further, this misguided decision comes at the cost of more than $500 billion, which will push inflation and the skyrocketing cost of everything even higher and add to the financial pain Tennesseans already feel from the record inflation caused by the President's other disastrous fiscal policies." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must maintain the integrity of our elections. ?? Voter ID ?? Proof of citizenship ?? Verified signature Voting is our civic duty and it is essential that we protect our American elections." (twitter.com)
  • "On his very first day in office, he canceled the Keystone pipeline. He has since raided the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, leaving us unprepared for national security emergencies. He has made it more difficult and expensive to drill for oil. And just last week, President Biden canceled drilling permits in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. It is apparent that he wants gas prices to continue to rise. I don't know how else to say it. The folks of middle Tennessee know exactly who to blame for rising energy costs: President Joe Biden." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden must end his war on American energy. It’s costing the average family $2,000 more a year. By canceling drilling permits here at home, this administration has made us more dependent on foreign oil. The only way to lower costs is to embrace American energy. We can’t afford to wait any longer." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 95% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "More from Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation President on SEC's proposed rule: 'We are extremely concerned about the impact the SEC proposed rule could have on our farmers. We have never been more committed to producing a safe and affordable food supply while continuing to protect our natural resources with climate-friendly, science-based smart practices. This rule could have serious unintended consequences for our family farmers by forcing them to comply with extremely burdensome regulations they cannot afford.'" (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Association of Manufacturers (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2467 "PFAS Action Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "More from Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation President on SEC's proposed rule: 'We are extremely concerned about the impact the SEC proposed rule could have on our farmers. We have never been more committed to producing a safe and affordable food supply while continuing to protect our natural resources with climate-friendly, science-based smart practices. This rule could have serious unintended consequences for our family farmers by forcing them to comply with extremely burdensome regulations they cannot afford." (www.facebook.com)
  • "In Tennessee, we value our nation’s Constitutional freedoms and do not believe in restricting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. I applaud Gov. Lee and the TN State Legislature for their work to protect and ensure Tennesseans can exercise their #2A rights." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The right to keep and bear arms is a right guaranteed by our Constitution. It is fundamental to America. In Washington, John is – and will continue to be – a reliable voice and vote for the protection of 2nd Amendment rights. John is a life member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and will stand firm in securing our American freedoms." (johnrose.com)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It's been 9 disastrous years since Obamacare was passed. Costs have risen and care has gotten worse. Liberals say that now we need a Medicare for all socialized healthcare system. Yet, I think we need market based solutions to truly lower costs and improve care." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of addressing the root cause of inflation--which for the record is largely caused by out-of-control government spending--House Democrats are continuing to push their sweeping 1.75 trillion dollar Build Back Better Act. This package would once again hand out cash to households and create new paid leave benefits with no expectation of work. However, an engaged workforce is key to invigorating economic recovery and slowing inflation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our unsecure borders are being taken advantage of daily by human traffickers and drug cartels, and the surge of immigrants entering the U.S. illegally is a direct result of the Biden administration's senseless and reckless open border policy. Border security is national security, and without a strong border, we are putting our entire country at risk. We cannot continue to allow President Biden and Vice President Harris to turn their backs on our border and our citizens," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden's irrational reversal of the Trump administration's border security policies, like cancelling construction of the border wall, reversing the "Remain in Mexico" policy, and sending mixed messages about America's southern border is why we face this unmitigated disaster today. There has been a surge of crossings with more than 188,800 border crossings reported in June, a 450% increase from last June. On top of that, more than 7,500 new COVID cases were reported in detention centers from April through the beginning of July, and U.S. Custom and Border Protection agents have seized 7,450 pounds of fentanyl so far this year, enough to kill every American several times over." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our country has laws in place that govern immigration. Immigrants who are in the United States illegally are not “undocumented,” they are illegal and should face the consequences of breaking the law—deportation." (johnrose.com)
  • Rated 92% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Securing our nation begins by protecting our borders and the sanctity of U.S. citizenship. Those who made it across the border illegally are protected in sanctuary cities and unfairly given advantages over those trying to enter the country legally." (johnrose.com)
  • Rated 92% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I support fulfilling Ukraine's request for Congress to provide badly needed assistance as they fight to defend their sovereignty So much tragedy and loss could have been avoided in Ukraine if we had any real leadership in the White House Evil triumphs when good men do nothing." (twitter.com)
  • "I support our efforts to assist Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty from Russian aggression; however, the folks of Middle Tennessee that sent me to Washington to ensure their tax dollars are being spent wisely," Rep. Rose said. "After President Biden's disastrous and deadly Afghanistan withdrawal, I have no confidence in the Biden Administration's ability to tactically disperse $40 billion in aid to Ukraine that we don't even have an answer for how we'll pay for it. Members should be allowed more time to ensure the Biden Administration is being held accountable and that proper legislative oversight has occurred before passing a bill that costs more than the entire annual budget of the U.S. Department of Justice." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "A simpler tax code & lower effective rates help American businesses compete on merits. American workers, small business owners, & shareholders under @POTUS's #TaxReform are only poised to succeed." (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to decades of new laws and regulations our tax code is too complicated. When tax time comes many average Americans cannot file on their own. That is unacceptable. I support and will vote for a fair, simple tax code that promotes economic growth and makes filing taxes easier on all Americans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "#OTD: The historic USMCA negotiated by former Pres. Trump bolstered freer markets, fairer trade, and strengthened our economic growth. Under Trump’s leadership promises made were promises kept." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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