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Andy Harris' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (MD) - District 1

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Issue Positions

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  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Let’s ask states to contribute their fair share to federal programs and grants so that we can maintain those programs while putting us on a path to a balanced budget." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 98% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I will continue advocating for reduced government regulations to ease the unnecessary burdens on business. I will continue to support tax cuts that enable our businesses to invest in their growth and new hires" (www.andyharris.com)
  • Rated 93% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811 "Limit Save, Grow Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""Especially as Russia actively wages war in Eastern Europe, we cannot shortchange our defense spending, but we have to address our out of control non-defense spending that is fueling the inflationary crisis. I voted against Speaker Pelosi's latest bloated social spending bill, which was laden with pork and left-wing policy priorities -- believe it or not, it even increased the Congressional budget by nearly 12%! Until we learn to spend within our means, everyday Americans will continue to feel more pain at the pump, to put food on the table, and to heat their homes." (harris.house.gov)
  • Rated 93% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste
  • Voted against HR 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Inflation is taxation!" (twitter.com)
  • "We write to you concerned with the massive executive overreach by President Joseph R. Biden to illegally cancel federal student loan debt. On Wednesday, August 24, President Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 in federal student debt for individual Americans earning $125,000 or less per year or married couples making less than $250,000 a year. In addition, those who receive federal Pell Grants and make less than $125,000 a year would be eligible for total forgiveness of $20,000. Unfortunately, this policy will cost us over $300 billion and establishes a terrible precedent that will drive up the cost of higher education, exacerbating the very problem President Biden pretends to address." (webster.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "American energy policy should include exploring and obtaining the vast amounts of natural gas and oil reserves within our own borders in an environmentally safe and conscientious manner. We also need to find new and clean alternative sources of energy." (www.andyharris.com)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Pro 2nd Amendment:Our right to self-preservation is given to us by God. The Bill of Rights protects our God given rights from the overreach of government. I am proud to be a strong believer and protector of the 2nd Amendment." (www.andyharris.com)
  • Voted against HR 1112 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The House is holding its first ever hearing today on #MedicareForAll, which we all know provides Medicare-for-None, and it looks like this:-New taxes costing trillions-Losing your private insurance (even if you like it)-Long waits & rationed care from doctors you didn't choose" (twitter.com)
  • "As a physician who has cared for patients for over 35 years, I have seen firsthand the critical impact health care has on the daily lives of Americans. That’s why I supported giving states more control over health care, to be able to make physical and mental health care decisions based on local needs. I supported bipartisan legislation to improve health care accessibility and affordability, and provide more federal funding, particularly for our children" (www.andyharris.com)
  • "However, real reforms are necessary to make quality health care coverage more affordable and accessible. Tort reform will do away with frivolous lawsuits and reduce health care costs for everyone. Everyone should be able to purchase insurance across state lines – competition always provides the best possible product at the lowest possible price. And finally, we must preserve and strengthen the doctor-patient relationship. Physicians, not government bureaucrats, should provide guidance on medical decisions that affect you and your family." (harris.house.gov)
  • "Tort reform will do away with frivolous lawsuits and reduce health care costs for everyone." (harris.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Respecting America’s laws should be the first step towards becoming an American and giving back to our country. We should fully support enforcing existing immigration laws, securing our borders, and denying criminal, illegal immigrants safety in sanctuary states." (www.andyharris.com)
  • "As the child of immigrants, I recognize that legal immigrants have always been important to America. However, porous borders and inefficient bureaucrats enable undocumented aliens to enter our country illegally and even legal temporary visa holders to overstay their visas. Illegal immigration undermines the American workforce and creates real national security risks for the United States." (harris.house.gov)
  • "More migrant crime in Montgomery County.This illegal alien was deported twice and charged with multiple sex crimes but was RELEASED from jail because MD law allows Montgomery County to be a sanctuary city. Praying for the victims and their families. Close the border NOW!" (twitter.com)
  • "Securing our border is the first step to ending illegal immigration into the United States, and can be accomplished through increasing and empowering our border patrol, using advanced technology, and building physical barriers where necessary. Maintaining a secure border also requires better tracking of immigrants' visas to cut down on the number of visa overstays." (harris.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "To protect our families, I continue to support legislation that will impose tougher penalties, as well as deport dangerous gang members and traffickers who are in this country illegally." (www.andyharris.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2494 "POLICE Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Frustratingly, the Biden Administration could have prevented much of this bloodshed had they kept the Trump-era sanctions on Nord Stream II (rather than removing them), instituted severe economic sanctions including exclusion from the SWIFT system earlier, and stepped up American energy production to bring down the price of oil that funds the Russian economy" (harris.house.gov)
  • "Together, the United States and our allies must unleash crippling sanctions against Russia, and swiftly bolster Ukraine's military capabilities. The security and stability of Europe -- and the preservation of global liberty -- are all on the line." (kaptur.house.gov)
  • "Nevertheless, I remain steadfastly supportive of Ukraine in the face of this illegal, immoral, and unprovoked Russian invasion, and I fully support the continued provision of lethal military aid to the country, enabling them to defend their sovereign territory" (harris.house.gov)
  • "Together, the United States and our allies must unleash crippling sanctions against Russia, and swiftly bolster Ukraine's military capabilities. The security and stability of Europe -- and the preservation of global liberty -- are all on the line." (kaptur.house.gov)
  • "Personal data privacy, as well as national security, should be a concern to everyone, and any temporary inconvenience in a change of ownership outweighs the risk of the Chinese Communist Party using TikTok to spy on American citizens. The Chinese Communist Party is no friend." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
No Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support lowering taxes as a way of promoting growth in the economy?
Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
No Do you support requiring states to implement education reforms in order to be eligible for competitive federal grants?
Yes Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
Yes Do you support reducing restrictions on offshore energy production?
Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
No Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
No Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?
Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act?
Yes Do you support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Do you support same-sex marriage?
Yes Do you support targeting suspected terrorists outside of official theaters of conflict?
Yes Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Yes Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

a) Agriculture
b) Arts
c) Defense
d) Education
e) Environment
f) Homeland Security
g) International aid
h) Medical Research
i) Scientific Research
j) Space exploration
k) United Nations
l) Welfare
m) Other or expanded categories
a) Capital gains taxes
b) Corporate taxes
c) Excise taxes (alcohol)
d) Excise taxes (cigarettes)
e) Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
f) Income taxes (low-income families)
g) Income taxes (middle-income families)
h) Income taxes (high-income families)
Eliminate i) Inheritance taxes
j) Payroll taxes
k) Other or expanded categories
1. Fix economy - Foster an environment so businesses can grow and create jobs again; root out regulations that inhibit job growth; work to cut wasteful spending; and reduce taxes on businesses and individuals. 2. Reduce budget deficit - Reduce wasteful spending and balance the budget. If we don't seriously tackle these, future generations won't have the same opportunities that we all enjoy. 3. Improve health care - As a physician, I am keenly aware of the health care challenges we face. The president?s health care law made things worse: increasing cost of insurance and decreasing quality of care.

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