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Roger Williams' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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U.S. House (TX) - District 25, Republican

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Roger Williams has provided voters with clear stances on key issues by responding to the 2020 Political Courage Test.

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Texas Congressional Election 2020 Political Courage Test

Abortion

Pro-life

Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

Budget

No		In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No		Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Campaign Finance

Unknown Position		Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
Rated 0% by Common Cause. https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/50112/roger-williams#.WimgbGe3wfI (votesmart.org)
I support what the Supreme Court has deemed freedom of speech for everyone to voice their vote in an election.

Crime

Yes		Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
"While the far left is pushing radical ideas that put Texans at risk like defunding the police and ending qualified immunity, Iâm proud to support real change that promotes accountability in law enforcement. The #JUSTICEAct will help ensure equal justice under the law." https://twitter.com/RepRWilliams/status/1273640913705881602 (twitter.com) "I'm committed to working across the aisle to deliver meaningful reforms within America's police forces, but this week's display of hyper-partisanship will once again delay our ability to create change within our communities. What's most disappointing in this moment is the fact that both Democrats and Republicans fully agree that change is necessary following the tragic death of George Floyd, but Congress' refusal to let the legislative process work in this transformational moment is a disservice to his memory." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1442721/rep-williams-statement-on-house-passage-of-democrats-partisan-police-reform-bill (votesmart.org) "Working toward justice in our nation is not achieved by abolishing or defunding the police; it is a dangerous overcorrection that will threaten the public and put the American people in danger. Officers who exhibit hatred toward their fellow man have no place in law enforcement, but those who have honorably answered the call to serve must be equipped with the resources needed to protect our communities and uphold the law." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1435941/palazzo-joins-resolution-condemning-radical-demands-to-defund-the-police (votesmart.org)
I support qualified immunity to protect law enforcement officers and allow them to do their jobs.

Defense

Yes

Do you support increasing defense spending?

Economy

No		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?
Yes		Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?

Education

Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?

Energy and Environment

No		Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No		Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

Guns

Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

Health Care

Yes		Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes		Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
Voted in favor of HR 6201 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act. https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/71516 (votesmart.org)
I supported the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that expanded paid sick leave and family medical leave for COVID-19 related reasons.

Immigration

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?
"My vote was a vote against Obama's amnesty plan. It was a vote to preserve our nation's balance of power." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/960981/why-i-voted-against-obamas-plan-for-amnesty#.VZV5rnUVhHw (votesmart.org) "Any solution must have border security first, no amnesty, and reforms to our existing visa program. We are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/1012134/issue-position-immigration#.VmHCN2wViko (votesmart.org) Rated 98% by NumbersUSA. https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/50112/roger-williams/40#.XZYG7UE3kfI (votesmart.org)
The first step to fixing our immigration system is securing our borders -- we need a system that works where we know everyone who is in our country and we don't need amnesty.

National Security

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?

Trade

Yes

Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?

Administrative Priorities

Texans are concerned with the safety of their families, the strength of our economy, lower health care costs and protecting coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, and that is what our message is all about. I'm fighting for safer communities by supporting efforts like the Patrick Underwood Act and the David Dorn Act to stand with law enforcement; keeping our Texas economy the strongest and best in the nation by passing the CARES Act and historic tax reform; and sponsoring legislation in Congress like the Pre-Existing Conditions Protection Act to protect health care coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.

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