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Mike Garcia's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (CA) - District 27

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  • Voted against "HR- 8296 Women's Health Protection Act of 2022- National Key Vote " (None)
  • "As are with many issues, each state in the Union has its own laws. Today, the Supreme Court of the United States decided in overturning the past rulings of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey that the legality of abortions should be handed down to the states. Now, the states will decide what is best for their citizens" " (None)
  • Rated 100% by the California Pro- Life Council " (None)
  • Voted in favor of "HR- 26 Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" " (None)
  • Voted against "HR- 8294- Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies " (None)
  • Rated 0% by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) " (None)
  • Rated 93% by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (None)
  • Voted in favor of "HR- 2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act - National Key Vote" " (None)
  • Voted in favor of "HR 23- Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act- National Key Vote" " (None)
  • "California has some of the highest taxes in the nation. For too many, tax season is a burden that comes with a significant amount stress," said Garcia. "The goal of this event is to help as many people in the district as we can. I'm looking forward to providing my constituents with the resources they need to navigate tax problems." " (None)
  • "Small businesses in California are hurting and it is imperative they receive the necessary financial assistance needed to keep their lights on and business running," " (None)
  • Voted in favor of "HR 7024- Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024- National Key Vote" " (None)
  • "Tax and spend, big government, and bloated bureaucracy — that’s the big three in Washington and Sacramento. The 2017 tax cuts are working for the country, but California taxpayers are being unfairly punished for their zip code. Californians are getting squeezed by higher property and gas taxes. California and the federal government have a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Garcia is fighting to protect Prop. 13 to keep property taxes low, repeal the SALT deduction cap, and cut taxes for Californians. Smaller government and lower taxes are the keys to strong economic growth." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • "'Bidenomics' = tax and spend and tax and spend. That's what caused America's cost-of-living crisis, and more of the problem is never the solution. The White House needs to end their spending spree and start respecting American taxpayers." (twitter.com)
  • "Between gas prices, housing costs and prices for everyday items like groceries, it’s becoming harder and harder to stay afloat in California. Thanks to the record inflation unleashed by Democrats’ multi-trillion-dollar spending spree, our families and businesses are on the brink. Mike knows what it’s like to raise a family and run a business in our state, and he’s seen too many members of our community head for the state line. He’s pushed for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget, and he’s fighting to stop reckless spending, cut taxes, and put an end to Sacramento’s failed, job-killing laws like AB-5." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • "Biden and Pelosi’s failed agenda is crushing California families and unleashing record inflation, a surge in crime, rising taxes, and threats to our national security." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? Yes" (None)
  • Voted against HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (None)
  • "America deserves better, and you deserve to have your interests represented through productive debate. That is why I believe the House should take up The JUSTICE Act, which I co-sponsored . . . It can and will bring meaningful change and realistic solutions." (twitter.com)
  • "The removal of qualified immunity and the termination of the DOD surplus program to local police departments will ultimately lead to fewer police, lower-quality police, and more crime." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" (None)
  • "Garcia knows firsthand the important role that the United States plays around the world as a force for good, but that the first priority must always be national security and protecting the homeland, to include securing and better surveillance of our borders. Mike Garcia will make it a priority to ensure our men and women in uniform have the funding and tools necessary to keep America safe, and only send them into battle when it is absolutely necessary." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365 "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (None)
  • "POTUS is walking the US towards a spinning propeller with $31T in debt, including $1.5T added just this past year alone, & a debt ceiling crisis approaching. The @HouseGOP's bill will address the looming crisis, and reverse some of our bad spending habits from the last 3 years." (twitter.com)
  • "Between gas prices, housing costs and prices for everyday items like groceries, it’s becoming harder and harder to stay afloat in California. Thanks to the record inflation unleashed by Democrats’ multi-trillion-dollar spending spree, our families and businesses are on the brink. Mike knows what it’s like to raise a family and run a business in our state, and he’s seen too many members of our community head for the state line. He’s pushed for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget, and he’s fighting to stop reckless spending, cut taxes, and put an end to Sacramento’s failed, job-killing laws like AB-5." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • "Now that @POTUS has finally signaled he’s willing to meet on the debt ceiling, he should work with Republicans to find a solution that restores fiscal sanity & ends DC’s reckless spending spree." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Moving Forward Act" (None)
  • "September has been the least affordable month for U.S. housing in the past century when you account for mortgage rates, incomes, and housing prices. And it didn’t happen overnight or by accident. It’s the result of unprecedented spending and historically painful inflation. This is why we need to aggressively cut federal spending." (twitter.com)
  • "Between gas prices, housing costs and prices for everyday items like groceries, it's becoming harder & harder to stay afloat in CA. And it's all a product of a failed far-left spending spree compounded by Biden's supply chain crisis. Our families and businesses are on the brink." (twitter.com)
  • "During a recent @HouseAppropsGOP hearing on @HUDgov's proposed FY22 budget, I invited @SecFudge to #CA25 to hold a bipartisan discussion on what we can do to bring more affordable housing solutions to California" (twitter.com)
  • "With our national debt already over $28.1 trillion, we need to find a way to provide affordable housing solutions w/out abusing taxpayer dollars & growing our national debt. We can’t let ourselves get numb to these numbers that start w/ Bs & Ts as we work through FY22 budgets." (twitter.com)
  • "September has been the least affordable month for U.S. housing in the past century when you account for mortgage rates, incomes, and housing prices. And it didn’t happen overnight or by accident. It’s the result of unprecedented spending and historically painful inflation. This is why we need to aggressively cut federal spending." (twitter.com)
  • "Between gas prices, housing costs and prices for everyday items like groceries, it’s becoming harder and harder to stay afloat in California. Thanks to the record inflation unleashed by Democrats’ multi-trillion-dollar spending spree, our families and businesses are on the brink. Mike knows what it’s like to raise a family and run a business in our state, and he’s seen too many members of our community head for the state line. He’s pushed for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced federal budget, and he’s fighting to stop reckless spending, cut taxes, and put an end to Sacramento’s failed, job-killing laws like AB-5." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • "Our nation is in trouble. Biden and Pelosi’s failed agenda is crushing California families and unleashing record inflation, a surge in crime, rising taxes, and threats to our national security. Fighter pilot Mike Garcia is standing up to the career politicians in Washington and fighting for the issues Californians care about: putting a stop to inflation, getting our economy back on track, and ensuring the security of our nation and our neighborhoods." (www.electmikegarcia.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 601 "Providing for consideration of (H.R. 4) John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to (H.R. 3684) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 14); and for other purposes" (None)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted against HR 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (None)
  • "Renewable energy industries should be self sufficient by now. There is sufficient demand to incentivize businesses to develop new technologies and to reduce the costs associated with the new technology. The federal govt should set achievable standards for the purpose of reducing emissions." (None)
  • "America and California have lost their energy independence and for the last three years we’ve seen record-high energy prices at the pump and in our homes. And now the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at a record low. This is the Secretary of Energy trying to explain her way out of this situation of her own making after my direct questioning. This administration is the cause of our energy crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? No" (None)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (None)
  • "Simply amazing. @POTUS hands Putin a gift by waiving sanctions on Russians building a pipeline in Germany but just suspended responsible oil and gas activities in Alaska. This continues his trend of eroding our progress toward energy independence.." (twitter.com)
  • "In the past year, Biden & Pelosi have taken measures to make us dependent on foreign oil – and it’s hurting CA families & national security. Even as gas prices set records, they refuse to reconsider their failed policies. We need to stop spending $50M a day on Russian oil and…" (twitter.com)
  • "Selling our emergency oil reserves to foreign nations when we are paying $7 per gallon of gas is like feeding middle class America to the sharks. When will our President start taking care of Americans first!?" (twitter.com)
  • "his war on the middle class and oil. Suspend the gas tax now, and give us some relief." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • Voted against HR 7910 "Protecting our Kids Act" (None)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (None)
  • "Newsom’s plan to fix the deficit? Spend billions we don’t have to give 700,000 illegal immigrants free healthcare. We have a $68 billion budget deficit, CA families can barely afford to survive and pay for their own healthcare, and border crossings are at an all time high. This is offensive to taxpayers and a recipe for disaster." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")? Yes" (None)
  • "I believe ACA should be repealed but only after a viable, lower cost alternative system is in place. The new program should ensure an open market that focuses on affordability and accessibility. This should focus on folks with pre-existing conditions. We need more competition and an open market." (None)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378 "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (None)
  • "The Lower Costs, More Cures Act would: lower costs of prescription drugs without limiting new cures, make insulin more affordable" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • "The national security and humanitarian crisis at our southern border didn't happen by accident. This is a man-made problem and the man's name is Joe Biden. These are just a few of the actions he could take TODAY to protect our border... -End Catch and Release -Reinstate Remain in Mexico -End Parole Abuses -Use Expedited Removal" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5283 "Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act" (None)
  • "The national security and humanitarian crisis at our southern border didn't happen by accident. This is a man-made problem and the man's name is Joe Biden. These are just a few of the actions he could take TODAY to protect our border... -End Catch and Release -Reinstate Remain in Mexico -End Parole Abuses -Use Expedited Removal" (twitter.com)
  • "Case by case for return to country of origin. But only after the wall is built and border patrol is fully staffed and fully funded." (None)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? Yes" (None)
  • Voted against HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340 "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3774 "Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108 "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (None)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • "The White House refuses to state its win strategy in Ukraine. Its blank-check policy is enabling a Russian victory and creating a Ukrainian dependence on US tax dollars." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "The President also describes this latest multi-billiondollar request as what is necessary to support Ukraine operations for two months, representing a $12 billion per month expenditure rate. Prior to this most recent request, over the past 19 months, the average expenditure rate was just $6 billion per month. That means the latest request represents a roughly 2x increase in expenditure rates. This increase comes during what is best described as a stalemate between Ukrainian and Russian forces on the ground in the eastern region of Donbass and a new war in Israel. This latest request also comes amid the continued, complete absence of a cogent, comprehensive, and tested strategy to win from either President Zelensky or President Biden. President Biden’s current position of "whatever it takes for as long as it takes" is not a reasonable strategy to win. It at best represents a strategy to remain mired in what looks more and more to be a prolonged stalemate with no exit strategy at all." (mikegarcia.house.gov)
  • "Anyone saying a TikTok ban is a violation of the 1st Amendment is wrong. Nobody wants to violate anyone’s rights, users can create on a different platform. The argument for a TikTok ban is that nobody should be able to use CCP spyware. It’s a national/personal security risk." (twitter.com)
  • "TikTok is 100% a national security risk, not a potential risk. The more this White House refuses to address this issue head on, the worse it gets." (twitter.com)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-life Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
I support keeping Social Security whole and intact. But social security is not an entitlement program, it's a contract with Americans.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Yes Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
We need to fix readiness gaps induced by the nearly 20 years of the Global War on Terrorism and we need to invest in modernization programs to ensure we retain the technical and kinetic advantage over China and Russia.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Unknown Position Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
These tax reductions allow companies to invest in new capital and new R&D programs. This in turns generates more revenue and creates new jobs. This is the catalyst for the latest economic boom under President Trump.
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Standards and regulations should be established at the lowest levels. The federal government doesn't understand our kids, education needs and it is terribly inefficient in spend money on our children and their education.
No Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Renewable energy industries should be self sufficient by now. There is sufficient demand to incentivize businesses to develop new technologies and to reduce the costs associated with the new technology. The federal govt should set achievable standards for the purpose of reducing emissions.
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I support the 2nd Amendment, not to be infringed upon.
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Unknown Position Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
I believe ACA should be repealed but only after a viable, lower cost alternative system is in place. The new program should ensure an open market that focuses on affordability and accessibility. This should focus on folks with pre-existing conditions. We need more competition and an open market.
Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Case by case for return to country of origin. But only after the wall is built and border patrol is fully staffed and fully funded.
Yes Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Stability in the Middle East is achievable. This is most likely accomplished through a strong partnership with Israel and other rational actor nations in the Middle East. This will in fact lead to less US military intervention needed in the Middle East.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
Yes, I support free market capitalism on a global scale.
1. Ensure the US remains the premiere nation on the word stage. This requires a DOD budget of $750B or more for the next 8 years. We need to modernize and not "do more with less". 2. Secure the border and end illegal immigration. End sanctuary cities/States and ensure our borders are secure before discussing DACA or amnesty or benefits to illegals. 3. Make the 2017 tax cuts permanent. 4. Educate our kids on the true meanings of Constitution, Capitalism and Competition.

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