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Dan Bishop's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for Attorney General (NC)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Dan is pro-life and will fight extremist Democrats' to stop infanticide and late-term abortion on demand." (votesmart.org)
  • "I support lawful protections for the unborn and expectant mothers." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "It was a true pleasure to meet with seniors at Windsor Run in @MeckCounty this morning! In Washington I'll be committed to protecting Social Security & Medicare so our seniors in #NC09 and all across the @USA have access to the care they deserve. #ncpol #TheRightDan" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Trump: "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)
  • "Democrats claim that democracy "won't survive' without their radical elections bill. But nothing speaks to preserving our democracy like Democrats rushing to seize control of election rules in all 50 states. Democrats claim their attempted federal takeover of elections is about "preserving democracy,' but it's just a cynical ploy to rig election rules in their favor. Democracy will be just fine without their antics; Democrats' political fortunes are another story. That's why they are really pushing this bill: to protect incumbents and stay in power forever. They are simply afraid to face voters in November, and given the direction our country is going, they should be." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "The death of George Floyd was abhorrent, but the Democrats' radical George Floyd JUSTICE in Policing Act only creates deeper divisions by demonizing and defunding law enforcement officers who work to keep our communities safe. These brave men & women put their lives on the line each and every day with little fanfare. They deserve our thanks and respect, not this partisan attack that threatens officers' livelihoods and safety. I am an ally to our law enforcement and I always back the blue,"
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud the GOP negotiators who worked tirelessly to make the final version of the NDAA much better than its original, radical form. Democrats' provisions such as "red flag' laws and granting the Secretary of Defense powers to label any service member as an "extremist' should never have been in there to begin with. I am grateful Republicans were able to remove such radical agenda items. However, I could not in good conscience vote to allow Biden's vaccine mandate against our troops to remain in place, even as federal courts continue to strike down these unconstitutional mandates across the board. America's service members deserve better treatment than Democrats are willing to give." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The NDAA limits the Commander-in-Chief's ability to control the troops--including bringing our troops home to stop futile "forever wars' two decades later. It also keeps us from holding our allies accountable for their own defense. Somehow, it includes completely unrelated provisions that would cost small businesses over $570 million in annual regulatory costs. We don't play politics with the military, yet that's exactly what House Democrats did with this NDAA."
  • Voted against HR 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Opportunity Zones give under-served communities a chance to propel themselves forward with long-term growth & good jobs. My bill prioritizes outreach and education to drive private sector capital to our communities." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Suspending the debt limit would give Democrats the keys to their $3.5 trillion spending package, boosting inflation and bankrupting our country. Democrats want a blank check to promote their socialist agenda and want American families to pay for it. The rising cost of living in this country is already out of control thanks to President Biden and his party, but Democrats remain determined to force socialism on the American people with a reckless $3.5 trillion liberal wish list. Today's vote shows they seem unconcerned about that and are willing to put their far-left priorities above the needs of middle-class Americans. It's the height of irresponsibility, and I will never support such a measure," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a member of the Small Business Committee, Dan helped pass the Paycheck Protection Program – forgivable loans to help local small business pay their employees, rent and mortgages during the coronavirus crisis. And Dan voted to deliver billions of dollars worth of masks, gloves and other protective equipment to doctors, nurses and first responders. He passed funding to develop a vaccine, and resources to expand COVID-19 testing to thousands more North Carolinians." (votedanbishop.com)
  • "I proudly voted for this bill, which will replenish critical funding small businesses need to keep from shuttering and laying off employees when state governments forced them to close. Sadly, Democrats tried to delay this funding after it expired, using job losses as "leverage' for partisan demands," said Rep. Bishop. "Despite harmful delays, critical funding will soon be in the hands of North Carolinians in need, including our dedicated farmers. We must continue to support these essential members of our communities and economy who are eager to get back to work," concluded Bishop." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a member of the Small Business Committee, Dan helped pass the Paycheck Protection Program – forgivable loans to help local small business pay their employees, rent and mortgages during the coronavirus crisis. And Dan voted to deliver billions of dollars worth of masks, gloves and other protective equipment to doctors, nurses and first responders. He passed funding to develop a vaccine, and resources to expand COVID-19 testing to thousands more North Carolinians." (votedanbishop.com)
  • "Despite 9.1% inflation crushing American families, and a staggering federal debt that will rob future generations to pay for today's follies, Speaker Pelosi is ramming through this $400 billion spending boondoggle. One year ago this week, President Biden assured Americans that inflation was "temporary.' He could not have been more wrong, yet Democrats continue their insane spending spree. As Americans stare down the barrel of a potential recession, Congress must not continue to act in such a foolish and dangerous manner." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden and Congressional Democrats have had more than a year to respond to skyrocketing inflation, but they ignored it. Bidenflation has crushed America's working class, and Democrats now want to respond with an unserious effort to enforce price controls. This bill is also filled with Green New Deal radicalism but will only make the Biden energy crisis even worse. Americans are facing record high gas prices and the worst inflation in 40 years. The solution to this is not excessive price controls and intimidating businesses, but by getting America's fiscal house in order and unleashing domestic energy capabilities. Democrats as usual seem unable to grasp simple concepts to fix the crises they've caused." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Suspending the debt limit would give Democrats the keys to their $3.5 trillion spending package, boosting inflation and bankrupting our country. Democrats want a blank check to promote their socialist agenda and want American families to pay for it. The rising cost of living in this country is already out of control thanks to President Biden and his party, but Democrats remain determined to force socialism on the American people with a reckless $3.5 trillion liberal wish list. Today's vote shows they seem unconcerned about that and are willing to put their far-left priorities above the needs of middle-class Americans. It's the height of irresponsibility, and I will never support such a measure," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’ve seen speculation whether any civil plaintiff has standing to challenge Biden’s unauthorized cancellation of student loan debt. The administration should hope so because the criminal law alternative will seriously thin out the Dept of Ed and Democrat bench." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "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." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Student loan cancellation is an election-year handout to the affluent elites that support Democrats - and it'll use YOUR money." (twitter.com)
  • "Dan believes requiring a photo ID to vote is common sense. He led the fight to put the successful Voter ID Constitutional Amendment on the ballot last November." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The For the People Act should be properly dubbed the For the Politicians Act. This insidious attack on our Constitution will effectively ensure that your vote will never matter again. The bill also repurposes Americans' hard-earned tax dollars to fund Democratic politicians' campaigns and outlaws states' duly-enacted voter ID laws. Speaker Pelosi is looking to ram through this partisan bill to silence her opponents and ensure Democrats will retain a permanent governing majority. Securing free and fair elections is the last thing this legislation is intended to do," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Atlantic Coast Pipeline increases domestic energy production of renewable energy while making everyday consumption of heat, electricity and gas affordable for Americans. Despite attempts to revoke its numerous environmental clearances, its authority was affirmed. I look forward to the 800 new, well-paying jobs this pipeline will bring to my district," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our energy independence relies on an abundance of Natural Gas, which has been the MAIN source of 14.5% reduction in CO2 emissions since ‘07. @JoeBiden & @AOC’s promise to kill fossil fuels hurts BOTH the economy & environment. We can’t afford the checks radical liberals write." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) already has robust tools in place under existing laws to identify, regulate, and abate risks from substances that pose danger to human and environmental health, including two PFAS chemicals. Over time, these laws have been amended to improve the science at the heart of this crucial regulatory process. However, the "PFAS Action Act' would not be one of those improvements. This one-size-fits-all bill would undoubtedly result in government overreach by the EPA that would be detrimental to American families' way of life," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2467 "PFAS Action Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our energy independence relies on an abundance of Natural Gas, which has been the MAIN source of 14.5% reduction in CO2 emissions since ‘07. @JoeBiden & @AOC’s promise to kill fossil fuels hurts BOTH the economy & environment. We can’t afford the checks radical liberals write." (twitter.com)
  • "Dan is a gun owner who has been A rated and endorsed by the NRA." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by National Rifle Association (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Xavier Becerra is a radical pick to lead @HHSGov. He has no experience to fight COVID-19 and his support of Medicare-for-All & taxpayer funding for abortion leave him unfit to hold a position of public trust. " (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "He’s right. No more excuses. Republicans must secure the border immediately." (twitter.com)
  • "While the administration has successfully reduced border apprehensions in recent months, we are still stuck working with a broken system that only Congress can fix. On the border, we heard time and time again from law enforcement that legislative fixes are needed to improve border security and stop the exploitation of our immigration laws." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm voting against the amnesty bill, H.R.5038. This bill encourages people to cross illegally into the U.S., work illegally, and then rewards them with citizenship. Rewarding lawbreaking without securing the border will only lead to more illegal immigration." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 10% by NumbersUSA. (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5038 "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6 'American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm voting against the amnesty bill, H.R.5038. This bill encourages people to cross illegally into the U.S., work illegally, and then rewards them with citizenship. Rewarding lawbreaking without securing the border will only lead to more illegal immigration." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5038 "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6 'American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "However, I could not support banning Russian oil imports while gas prices are burning a hole in Americans' pockets and President Biden refuses to unleash America's own domestic energy production. Americans are paying more at the pump now than they have in decades. While I support efforts to sanction Russia, Biden and Democrats need to get serious about addressing America's energy crisis of their own creation before even thinking about banning energy imports," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I remain ready and willing to supply Ukraine’s defense effort and to sanction Russia but handing Biden, and future presidents, more unlimited power is no longer excusable." (twitter.com)
  • "This bill epitomizes the Biden Administration's sheer incompetence. Putin's assault on Ukraine offered Democrats the perfect opportunity to end their anti-American policy of purchasing oil from evil dictators instead of allowing Americans to drill. But that's asking too much of the Build Back Broke Party. This bill fails the American people in spectacular fashion as it delays action against Russia while Ukraine suffers, keeps crushing Americans at the pump, and shuns the idea of American energy independence. I will never support a bill that puts America last and keeps us reliant on dictators," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It is admirable to want to help Ukraine, and I support efforts to end Russia's unprovoked attack and assist our Ukrainian allies, but we will have spent nearly $50 billion, far more than any other European ally to assist Ukraine, all while American citizens are suffering to feed their families and fill their gas tanks. Our European allies must step up to help Ukraine. I will not vote to continue inflating our economy and supporting foreign wars, while our mothers struggle to feed their children." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7691 "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Dan believes lower taxes and smaller government are better for families and better for our economy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 75 "Establishes a 7 Percent Cap on State Income Tax" (votesmart.org)
  • "Despite the games being played over at the Senate, @realDonaldTrump is getting things done! #USMCA Win for North Carolina, win for America, win for the President!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. (votesmart.org)

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