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Roger Williams' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TX) - District 25

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  • "Proud to join #ProLife Americans at the Supreme Court as we fight to protect innocent lives. States’ rights to protect life should be upheld and it’s time to OVERTURN Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "I remain committed to protecting the unborn & am hopeful the Court's ultimate opinion will uphold the sanctity of life & rightfully overturn Roe. However, I remain concerned this leak is a violation of the Court's privacy and is an attack on the independence of the Judiciary." (x.com)
  • "I will always remain committed to fighting for the unborn and am encouraged by millions of pro-life Americans across the country dedicated to protecting every life." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "In my business, I deal with pension issues for my employees. And I know that the federal government cannot sustain its current path of entitlement spending. This is an outrage for younger Americans who are paying into a system that won't be there for them. We need to reform Social Security and give younger Americans the option to invest a portion of their payroll taxes; and we need to reform Medicare so that those who need it the most get direct payments that they can use to purchase private health insurance. The path to entitlement reform lies in empowering people, not government." (None)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 98% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "From fighting for lower taxes, less government, & more freedom, I was proud to be a voice for my constituents & represent their needs." (x.com)
  • "Instead of reining in wasteful government spending and addressing rising costs, the Democrats are pushing their tax and spend plan that will add more fuel to the Biden inflation and supply chain crisis. A vote for Build Back Better is a vote to advance socialism." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 98% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "No" (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "No" (None)
  • "I support what the Supreme Court has deemed freedom of speech for everyone to voice their vote in an election." (None)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct? "Yes" (None)
  • "I support qualified immunity to protect law enforcement officers and allow them to do their jobs." (None)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support increasing defense spending? "Yes" (None)
  • "The NDAA typically enjoys a longstanding bipartisan tradition to provide for our men and women in uniform, and ensure the readiness and modernization of our Armed Forces," said Congressman Williams. "While there are good components to the FY22 NDAA, I believe much needed improvements can be made in conference to make the bill better and remove many of the Democrats' attempts to further politicize our military. I look forward to supporting a NDAA which will include a 2.7 % pay raise, inclusion of my bipartisan Boots to Business Act, and an overall 5% increase to next year's defense budget. Providing for our Armed Services, and most importantly the brave men and women at Fort Hood in TX-25, will always be my highest priority." (None)
  • Rated 100% by Center for Security Policy (None)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "No" (None)
  • "In President Biden’s America, hardworking families are faced with soaring inflation increases and left paying more at the grocery store due to the Democrats’ rampant government spending." (x.com)
  • "Instead of reining in wasteful government spending and addressing rising costs, the Democrats are pushing their tax and spend plan that will add more fuel to the Biden inflation and supply chain crisis. A vote for Build Back Better is a vote to advance socialism." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "The homelessness crisis is out of control due to failed policies that uses a one-size-fits-all approach, like the Housing First Policy. I was proud to join @RepAndyBarr & @TPPF to discuss my op-Ed highlighting how solutions like Housing PLUS can deliver real change." (x.com)
  • "Productive meeting with the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce to discuss a variety of issues such as affordable broadband, housing costs, and the ongoing labor shortage. Thank you for having me today!" (x.com)
  • "Proud to deliver an additional grant of $20,165 to the Killeen Housing Authority under the CARES Act so they can continue serving residents and our #TX25 community during" (x.com)
  • "There’s a problem with affordable housing in this country, and it’s because of excessive regulations at every level. Click below for my Q&A with HUD Secretary Ben Carson on the necessity of federal, state and local governments working together." (x.com)
  • "Under President Biden, inflation has skyrocketed and gone UP every month. There is no denying inflation is taxation and hurts middle and low income families most" (x.com)
  • "Reckless government spending is causing inflation to spiral out of control, hurting small businesses and families across the country. We must get the American people back to work and stop using COVID as an excuse to throw taxpayer money down the drain." (x.com)
  • "Due to President Biden and House Democrats' failed economic decisions, Americans are experiencing an inflation crisis and are left paying more for everyday items." (x.com)
  • "Biden is putting America LAST and his skyrocketing inflation is stealing your hard earned paychecks. In Congress, I am fighting to put an end to out-of-control government spending and protect American families and businesses from the consequences of Biden’s failed policies." (x.com)
  • "Biden’s reckless income-driven repayment plan is a slap in the face to those who made responsible decisions on their student loans. This is nothing more than an attempt to sidestep the Supreme Court and Congress." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's student loan forgiveness is a bailout for the woke class and will cost taxpayers $330 BILLION. This Administration is more concerned with funding gender study degrees than solving the inflation crisis and saving the economy." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan will cost taxpayers $2,000. As hardworking Americans deal with record-high inflation and increased energy costs, this plan will cause more pain in your wallet." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "H.R. 4 allows the DOJ to veto state’s election integrity laws, like common-sense voter ID requirements. I voted NO on this unconstitutional bill and oppose the efforts for Washington D.C. bureaucrats to tell Texas how to run their own election process." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden’s decision to block the Keystone XL Pipeline will DESTROY thousands of American jobs, raise energy costs for families in the midst of a public health crisis, and undermine our American energy independence." (x.com)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "No" (None)
  • "While America endures an energy crisis created by the Biden Admin’s anti-energy agenda, Pres. Biden jetted off to Glasgow for a "climate conference." Pres. Biden would rather brag about delivering his job-killing Green New Deal agenda than help Americans struggling at home." (x.com)
  • "The blackouts caused by this extreme weather reinforces the need to maintain energy independence and increased Texas oil and gas production, not less." (x.com)
  • "OPEC will soon cut oil production by 1.6M barrels a day. Biden’s response? Doubling down on green energy. We cannot continue to rely on foreign countries & experimental sources. We need stability & efficiency. HR1 will increase US energy production, lowering prices at the pump." (x.com)
  • "President Biden’s decision to block the Keystone XL Pipeline will DESTROY thousands of American jobs, raise energy costs for families in the midst of a public health crisis, and undermine our American energy independence." (x.com)
  • "While America endures an energy crisis created by the Biden Admin’s anti-energy agenda, Pres. Biden jetted off to Glasgow for a "climate conference." Pres. Biden would rather brag about delivering his job-killing Green New Deal agenda than help Americans struggling at home." (x.com)
  • "This week Nancy Pelosi will attempt to strip Americans of their 2nd Amendment rights through 2 controversial & partisan gun control bills. Her policies will strip Texans of their right to own firearms & punish law-abiding citizens. I oppose both bills and will fight for the #2A." (x.com)
  • "Around the world, we have seen time and time again that they come for your guns first and the rest follows. In D.C. I am fighting day in and day out to protect our rights from an administration of over-regulation and anti-American policies." (x.com)
  • "Speaker Pelosi just fulfilled a campaign promise to disarm America and strip the rights of law-abiding gun owners with #HR8 and #HR1446. I voted NO on allowing the government to restrict Texans' right to keep and bear arms." (x.com)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "No" (None)
  • "In my business, I deal with pension issues for my employees. And I know that the federal government cannot sustain its current path of entitlement spending. This is an outrage for younger Americans who are paying into a system that won't be there for them. We need to reform Social Security and give younger Americans the option to invest a portion of their payroll taxes; and we need to reform Medicare so that those who need it the most get direct payments that they can use to purchase private health insurance. The path to entitlement reform lies in empowering people, not government." (None)
  • "Texans sent me to DC to provide relief for hardworking families who've been stuck w/ unaffordable coverage & fewer choices under #Obamacare" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (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)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Texans can't afford to wait on Biden to take this crisis seriously and secure our border. Texans must be allowed to protect our state and nation to safeguard American lives from this INVASION." (x.com)
  • "The invasion at our southern border is getting worse by the minute. Eagle Pass is being overrun by illegal immigrants, and processing centers are overflowing at more than four times the capacity. We must secure our nation." (x.com)
  • Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border? "Yes" (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)
  • "Biden created a national security crisis, which 3 years later continues to spiral out of control. Since he took office, there have been OVER 6.7 million illegal crossings at our southern border and 1.7 million known gotaways have evaded U.S. Border Patrol. This is an INVASION." (x.com)
  • "Texans can't afford to wait on Biden to take this crisis seriously and secure our border. Texans must be allowed to protect our state and nation to safeguard American lives from this INVASION." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats pushed Russia conspiracy theories with President Trump for five years. This week @POTUS gave Putin a gift by waiving sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. I joined 65 of my Republican colleagues to object to this move." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As Biden poses for photos with Zelenskyy at the White House, the invasion at our southern border continues to spiral out of control. The United States is in no position to fund the endless war in Ukraine. We MUST put the well-being of America first." (x.com)
  • "30 Americans have been killed by Hamas terrorists, and 13 are still missing. Over 1,000 Israelis are dead, with more than 3,000 injured. Ukraine has already received $75B, yet we still don’t know what that money is being used for. We must pass an aid package specific to Israel." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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 Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
No Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I support what the Supreme Court has deemed freedom of speech for everyone to voice their vote in an election.
Yes Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
I support qualified immunity to protect law enforcement officers and allow them to do their jobs.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
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?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
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?
No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
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?
I supported the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that expanded paid sick leave and family medical leave for COVID-19 related reasons.
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?
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.
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?
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
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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