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Doug Lamborn's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "We write to express our unified opposition to Congressional Democrats' efforts to repeal the Hyde Amendment and other current-law, pro-life appropriations provisions. As part of their pro-abortion crusade, Democrats have taken direct aim at these long-standing, bipartisan protections that generally prevent the federal government from using taxpayer dollars to support abortion procedures. Repealing these pro-life provisions would destroy nearly half a century of bipartisan consensus. Each year since 1976, Congress has included Hyde protections in annually enacted appropriations. No president in American history has ever vetoed an appropriations bill due to its inclusion of the Hyde Amendment." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Jackson v. Dobbs Women's Health, a case that I hope overturns Roe v. Wade and serves as a turning point in the pro-life movement. Every single human, born or unborn, is endowed by their creator and deserves the right to life. This is why I introduced the "Recognizing the Unborn Act," which acknowledges the inherent fact that an unborn child is a human life. Far too often, those on the left try to dehumanize and degrade the life of unborn children. My legislation continues to fight to recognize and protect the most vulnerable in our society." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 36 "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "A secure America means reforming the two-thirds of our budget that goes to entitlement spending. In a perfect world, churches and non-profits would carry the burden of caring for the less fortunate members of society. But, until that day comes, government programs must work and must be purged of their waste, fraud, and abuse." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Trump: "It should be a fundamental principle that government benefits should not pay Americans more than if they went to work. The result is no surprise: CBO determined extending this program would result in higher unemployment in both 2020 and 2021. Small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19 and the resulting lockdowns enacted by state and local governments. There could not be a worse time for the federal government to create disincentives for returning to work. The most effective path to economic recovery is to allow businesses to safely reopen their doors and rehire employees. If there is future action from the federal government, it should reinforce those goals. Allowing the $600 supplemental UI benefit to expire will lower unemployment and help small businesses rehire employees. We urge you to oppose any extension." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "H.R. 1 is a terrible bill that would allow ballot harvesting, force taxpayers to pay for political ads, & federalize all election laws. This bill should be named the "For the Politicians Act." It's a reckless power grab by Nancy Pelosi & a fundamental attack on our freedoms. #HR1" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats designed #HR1 to force American taxpayers to fund the campaigns of radical Democrats like AOC, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib. We must end the madness and oppose this bill. This bill is #ForThePoliticians not #ForThePeople" (twitter.com)
  • "I strongly support law enforcement who keep our communities safe, maintain law and order, and uphold the rule of law. Calls to defund the police are dangerous and must be rebuked at every turn. The vast majority of law enforcement serve their communities with honor and distinction. I truly appreciate their tireless work and devotion. However, what happened to George Floyd was a tragedy. His untimely death has shed light on much needed reforms to our police departments. This is why I am pleased to cosponsor of the House version of Senator Tim Scott's Justice Act. The Justice Act requires use of force reporting, incentivizes chokehold bans, increases penalties for false police reporting, and encourages body-worn cameras. However, Democrats refused to work with Republicans, and instead crafted a partisan messaging bill behind closed doors that will never become law. The Democrat bill endangers the very officers that protect our communities and instead would make our communities less safe. The American people want us to act, and I am disheartened that my Democratic colleagues refuse to legislate in a bipartisan fashion to address police reform. We can and must do better." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our law enforcement deserve the resources they need to protect and defend our communities. We must stop rioters and looters and restore law and order. #BackTheBlue" (twitter.com)
  • "Proud to cosponsor @RepKenBuck's resolution supporting our nation's law enforcement. I will always stand up for our law enforcement & I strongly reject the calls by Democrats to defund police departments across the country. " (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "One of the only enumerated roles of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. The most important vote I take every year as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee is on the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation is critical to ensuring that our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to execute the dangerous missions they are assigned. I simply could not oppose this bill when it provides nearly a billion dollars of defense spending in our district, bolsters our cybersecurity defense, modernizes our military to deter Russia and China, and provides a much-needed pay raise for our troops. I understand President Trump's concerns about Section 230 and I share those concerns. This is why I am a cosponsor of legislation from my colleague Rep. Gosar which would revise Section 230 and prevent Big Tech from censoring and silencing conservatives. However, we cannot allow our near-peer adversaries to take advantage of any disruptions in funding for our troops or in research and development. I must support our troops and protect our national defense." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "As you prepare your fiscal year 2023 budget for submission to Congress, we strongly encourage you to reject the approach you took last year when you proposed to cut defense spending below the rate of inflation. Over the last year, the threats to our national security have grown exponentially. This is a crucial period for our national security. If we do not make the investments our military needs today, we will not be able to defend our nation or our allies in the future. The security of the free world depends on a credible American military. We must work together to ensure the men and women of our Armed Services have the resources and support they need to successfully carry out their missions now and for decades to come." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • “One of the only enumerated roles of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. The most important vote I take every year as a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee is on the National Defense Authorization Act. This legislation is critical to ensuring that our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to execute the dangerous missions they are assigned. I simply could not oppose this bill when it provides nearly a billion dollars of defense spending in our district, bolsters our cybersecurity defense, modernizes our military to deter Russia and China, and provides a much-needed pay raise for our troops. I understand President Trump's concerns about Section 230 and I share those concerns. This is why I am a cosponsor of legislation from my colleague Rep. Gosar which would revise Section 230 and prevent Big Tech from censoring and silencing conservatives. However, we cannot allow our near-peer adversaries to take advantage of any disruptions in funding for our troops or in research and development. I must support our troops and protect our national defense." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "As you prepare your fiscal year 2023 budget for submission to Congress, we strongly encourage you to reject the approach you took last year when you proposed to cut defense spending below the rate of inflation. Over the last year, the threats to our national security have grown exponentially. This is a crucial period for our national security. If we do not make the investments our military needs today, we will not be able to defend our nation or our allies in the future. The security of the free world depends on a credible American military. We must work together to ensure the men and women of our Armed Services have the resources and support they need to successfully carry out their missions now and for decades to come.” (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S1605 “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022” (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I voted for the spending cuts bill so that Congress can preserve every taxpayer dollar possible. While this legislation does not solve all of the government spending problems, this is a good step toward ensuring fiscal responsibility in Washington."
  • Rated 100% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste
  • Voted against HR3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act"
  • Voted against HR5376 "Build Back Better Act"
  • "Democrats want to raise the debt ceiling by $2,500,000,000 or 2.5 TRILLION dollars. This would amount to spending 2.3 million dollars A DAY for the next 3000 years. Truly unbelievable. Democrats must stop their out-of-control spending." (twitter.com)
  • "This city has a spending problem. Instead of raising the debt ceiling, we should immediately work to reduce our ballooning federal deficit." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I opposed the Dems $3.5 trillion spending bill. This budget continues the out-of-control spending in Washington & will lead to further inflation. We should be focusing on the ongoing humanitarian and national security crisis in Afghanistan, not a partisan wish list." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 925 "The Heroes Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I understand the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting Americans from every walk of life and have voted for all previous coronavirus supplemental legislation. However, I cannot in good faith support a more than two trillion-dollar spending bill, the largest appropriations bill in American history. I do not believe it is necessary for our country to go further into debt to send a check to every adult. That particular type of aid should be much more targeted to individuals who have suffered negative or harmful consequences from COVID-19. While this bill contains many good provisions that I support and believe will help address both the health and economic crisis facing our nation, it is also filled with numerous unrelated liberal priorities. This bloated bill contains $350 million for refugee assistance, and $25 million for the Kennedy Center, $75 million for public broadcasting, $88 million for the Peace Corps, $1 billion for Amtrak, $75 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities and $13 million for Howard University. Legislation regarding the coronavirus should not fund liberal wish lists or put Washington before middle America. This bill continues an alarming trend of ballooning deficits and fiscal irresponsibility and does not contain any future cost-cutting measures. Moving forward, we must pass a balanced budget amendment and work to cut federal spending in order to offset a soaring federal deficit." (lamborn.house.gov)
  • “I understand the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting Americans from every walk of life and have voted for all previous coronavirus supplemental legislation. However, I cannot in good faith support a more than two trillion-dollar spending bill, the largest appropriations bill in American history. I do not believe it is necessary for our country to go further into debt to send a check to every adult. That particular type of aid should be much more targeted to individuals who have suffered negative or harmful consequences from COVID-19. While this bill contains many good provisions that I support and believe will help address both the health and economic crisis facing our nation, it is also filled with numerous unrelated liberal priorities. This bloated bill contains $350 million for refugee assistance, and $25 million for the Kennedy Center, $75 million for public broadcasting, $88 million for the Peace Corps, $1 billion for Amtrak, $75 million for the National Endowment for the Humanities and $13 million for Howard University. Legislation regarding the coronavirus should not fund liberal wish lists or put Washington before middle America. This bill continues an alarming trend of ballooning deficits and fiscal irresponsibility and does not contain any future cost-cutting measures. Moving forward, we must pass a balanced budget amendment and work to cut federal spending in order to offset a soaring federal deficit.” (lamborn.house.gov)
  • "At a time when Americans are struggling with record-high inflation & prices continue to soar at the fastest rate in 40-years, Nancy Pelosi and Dems are trying to pass another massive partisan spending bill which will take more money out of the wallets of middle-class Americans." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation has now soared to a 40 year high under President Biden. We simply cannot afford three more years of his failed economic policies." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I opposed the Dems $3.5 trillion spending bill. This budget continues the out-of-control spending in Washington & will lead to further inflation. We should be focusing on the ongoing humanitarian and national security crisis in Afghanistan, not a partisan wish list." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "THE TOP TEN MOST EGREGIOUS PROVISIONS OF H.R. 1: 4. Imposes liberal California voting methods on every state. H.R. 1 would force states to permanently expand mail-in voting, legalize ballot harvesting, and disregard voter ID laws." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "THE TOP TEN MOST EGREGIOUS PROVISIONS OF H.R. 1: 8. Disregards state voter identification laws and provisional ballot rules. Forces states to allow sworn statements to be used in place of identification and allowing for signature verification, which can be submitted through a photo if the voter registers online. Forces states to count provisional ballots cast outside of the voter's correct precinct." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The administration must support the American production of energy including oil and natural gas – energy independence is economic and national security." (twitter.com)
  • "Hydropower can and should be part of an "all of the above" energy strategy now and well into our future. It is a reliable and emissions-free source of electiricy that accounts for a majority of the nation's total renewable electricity generation." (twitter.com)
  • "The administration must support the American production of energy including oil and natural gas – energy independence is economic and national security." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Association of Manufacturers (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1644 "Supporting Transparents Regulatory and Environmental Actions in Mining (STREAM) Act"
  • Voted in favor of HR 806 "Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Without being in the Paris Climate Accord, the U.S. lowered emissions by 118% over the last 10 years, which leads to me believe these problems can be solved in the free market, and without obligations that would burden seniors and the middle-class." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1181 "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a United States Representative, I took an oath of office to "support and defend" the Constitution—including the Second Amendment. I believe that the right to bear arms is one of our nation’s most fundamental and vital protections. The Second Amendment rights of Americans are non-negotiable and are not open to infringement. I am unwavering in my support for the right to keep and bear arms. There is no clause restricting or qualifying this right, or limiting it to merely target practice and hunting. The right to defend one’s self and one’s family applies to every American. Please know that I will continue to defend this fundamental constitutional right for you and your families." (lamborn.house.gov)
  • "As a United States Representative, I took an oath of office to “support and defend” the Constitution—including the Second Amendment. I believe that the right to bear arms is one of our nation’s most fundamental and vital protections. The Second Amendment rights of Americans are non-negotiable and are not open to infringement. I am unwavering in my support for the right to keep and bear arms. There is no clause restricting or qualifying this right, or limiting it to merely target practice and hunting. The right to defend one’s self and one’s family applies to every American. Please know that I will continue to defend this fundamental constitutional right for you and your families." (lamborn.house.gov)
  • "Instead of bipartisanship, Democrats have pursued a baseless impeachment against @realDonaldTrump & have pushed radical socialist proposals for their far-left base. Their policies of Medicare-for-all, the green new deal & free college will bankrupt America & destroy our economy." (twitter.com)
  • "Medicare-for-all is a socialist takeover of our health care system that will eliminate employer-sponsored health insurance. It will cost taxpayers $32 trillion over 10 years & will stifle our healthcare innovation, leading to longer wait times for everyday Americans." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1628 “American Health Care Act of 2017” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2192 “McSally Amendment” (votesmart.org)
  • "The family is the building block of our society & enables our nation to thrive. @realDonaldTrump has given families new opportunities & put more money back in the pockets of everyday Americans. @POTUS & @IvankaTrump's actions on paid family leave are having a tremendous impact." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "From the beginning, the impeachment of President Trump has been full of partisan politics, anger, and a full-scale attack on the duly elected President. I am grateful that President Trump has been fully exonerated, but this fiasco has done nothing but further divide our country. Impeachment is a serious constitutional process that Democrats have made a mockery of. Now, we must work to put this behind us and find bipartisan paths forward on lowering the price of prescription drugs, immigration, and peace in the Middle East. Throughout the process, President Trump has been working to improve the lives of Americans. He has signed the USMCA, he has signed a trade deal with China, and has focused on strengthening our military and protecting our country. I truly hope Democrats can move forward, and we can put this whole charade behind us." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "In Democrats America, our border is open, and our schools and businesses are closed. It is past time for Sleepy Joe to wake up and address the #BidenBorderCrisis." (twitter.com)
  • "Instead of hiring 87,000 border patrol agents to secure our southern border and stop fentanyl, human trafficking, and drug cartels, Washington Democrats plan to hire 87,000 additional armed IRS agents to audit more Americans like you. This is outrageous." (twitter.com)
  • "Removing Title 42 would lead to an overwhelming wave of immigration and could ultimately lead to a loss of operational control at the border. Biden and House Democrats’ open border policies created this unnecessary crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "Under Joe Biden, the southern border is completely out of control. Nearly 2 MILLION illegal immigrants crossings in the last year. Their open border policies are allowing fentanyl, human smugglers, dangerous criminals, and terrorists to enter our country. #BidenBorderCrisis" (twitter.com)
  • "Sanctuary cities erode our rule of law and jeopardize community safety. We must eliminate this dangerous policy that affects our state." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I oppose any measure granting Amnesty to those here illegally. Citizenship should be given only to those who treasure the United States and who have upheld American law and the United States Constitution." (lamborn.house.gov)
  • "Sanctuary cities erode our rule of law and jeopardize community safety. We must eliminate this dangerous policy that affects our state." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I just voted to pass strong #sanctions on #Russia #NorthKorea and #Iran" (twitter.com)
  • "Pleased to join my colleagues as a cosponsor on the #MaxPressure Act, which prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons & expands sanctions on Iran. We can't allow Biden to rejoin the failed Iran Nuclear Deal. Thanks to @mikepompeo for the support on this legislation. #RSC" (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to the Obama administration, JCPOA funded the Iranian regime's adventurism throughout the Middle East. I applaud the @realDonaldTrump administration's implementation of #snapback sanctions. This will go a long way to curtail chaos in the ME and around the world." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.” (votesmart.org)
  • "Time is of the essence--the quicker we send lethal aid to Ukraine, the more helpful that aid will be. But instead of holding a vote, which would pass overwhelmingly, Democrats continue to delay the Ukrainian assistance package so they can pass a bloated omnibus... Shameful!" (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I joined my colleagues to recognize the valiant fight Ukraine is waging to protect its democracy, people, & sovereignty. I stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and demand that the U.S. hold Russia accountable for this violent & despicable assault on their nation." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "Employers added 300,000+ jobs in January alone, showing unprecedented economic growth. The Trump Administration's focus on deregulation and tax cuts has had a huge affect on the economy. I congratulate @POTUS on his continued economic success! #SOTU" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "I introduced this legislation [HR 1572 "Boycott Our Enemies Not Israel Act"] which opposes restrictive trade practices, or boycotts, against countries that are friendly to the United States or against any U.S. person." (lamborn.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This is the best economy in our lifetime. @realDonaldTrump has created a blue-collar-boom with record-low unemployment. @POTUS is leading the Great American Comeback by signing the #USMCA, a China trade deal & by deregulation allowing new economic expansion." (twitter.com)
  • "Today @realDonaldTrump will sign the #USMCA. This is yet another example of #PromisesKept. This historic trade deal will put our workers first and will continue the expansion of our booming economy. While Dems focus on impeachment, @POTUS is fighting for you!" (twitter.com)

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