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John Curtis' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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John Curtis did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "While I understand and respect that this country has polarizing and nuanced views on abortion, I am disappointed by the purposefully inflammatory legislation put forward by my Democratic colleagues in light of Roe v. Wade’s overturning." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8296 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8297 "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "These important programs have a real and direct impact on many lives. I’ve known many individuals, including my own parents, who relied upon Social Security for the last 20 years of their lives. In addition, as my parents grew older, I witnessed first-hand their reliance on Medicare and the critical role that it played in their care. As your Congressman, I am committed to keeping these programs strong and available for those who need it now and making sure that they are sustainable for future generations." (curtis.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "John is a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, fiscal conservative who is committed to cutting Biden’s reckless spending." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "Reckless government spending drives up inflation. I am fighting against Washington’s irresponsible spending habits. I have voted no on every single bill that would raise the debt ceiling." (x.com)
  • "Since Dec 22nd, the federal government has been shut down due to an impasse over spending. It's the longest federal shutdown in history. The Government Shutdown Prevention Act aims to end political gameplaying & fix Congress’ dysfunctional budget process." (x.com)
  • "Since coming to Congress, I have not voted for a single omnibus spending bill or debt ceiling increase. While not perfect, this is the first bill I have been presented that gets Washington to spend less than it did last year and move towards balancing our budget." (curtis.house.gov)
  • "Reckless government spending drives up inflation. I am fighting against Washington’s irresponsible spending habits. I have voted no on every single bill that would raise the debt ceiling." (x.com)
  • Rated 93% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden’s energy policies are driving up prices and our national debt, crippling our economy and undermining our national security and energy independence." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "Biden’s energy policies are driving up prices and our national debt, crippling our economy and undermining our national security and energy independence." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "John has done more to support U.S. oil and gas than any other member of Congress. John is fighting to make the U.S. not just energy independent, but energy dominant." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "I am a strong supporter and protector of Americans’ Constitutional rights and the Second Amendment. I spent much of my career working in the firearms industry, and I believe we can and must provide solutions that both honor Second Amendment rights and protect our neighborhoods and schools from gun violence. Read more about the promises I have made to support initiatives to make a real difference to reduce school shootings and gun violence while also respecting and protecting the Second Amendment." (curtis.house.gov)
  • "John is a pro-life, pro-Second Amendment, fiscal conservative who is committed to cutting Biden’s reckless spending." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Although the U.S. has long been a global leader in medical research and innovation, the reality is that our nation’s healthcare system is broken. For far too long, the Federal government’s involvement and burdensome regulations have distorted the health insurance market. With healthcare costs running out-of-control, Utah’s families are struggling to afford everything from prescription medicine to their monthly insurance premiums. Although we have a lot of work to do, I believe that innovation and free market principles can improve our healthcare system. Read more about what I’m doing from speaking out against the Medical Device Tax to reducing government interference." (curtis.house.gov)
  • "In the Senate, John will work to secure the border and fix our broken immigration system." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "John has visited the border three times and has witnessed the inhumane conditions of those who have been falsely promised the American dream by the Biden Administration." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "John is committed to stopping the cartels’ deadly flow of fentanyl, human trafficking, and illegal immigrants into the U.S." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "John has visited the border three times and has witnessed the inhumane conditions of those who have been falsely promised the American dream by the Biden Administration." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • "John is committed to stopping the cartels’ deadly flow of fentanyl, human trafficking, and illegal immigrants into the U.S." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2494 "POLICE Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "John is a leader in Congress on U.S.-China policy. He speaks Mandarin and knows the Chinese culture. His Taipei Act is the biggest step taken to counter China since Ronald Reagan." (www.johncurtis.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3774 "Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108 "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It's important to understand that this isn't about banning an app but about preventing foreign control over American data and the potential manipulation of our citizens. Our legislation is targeted and supported across the aisle." (x.com)
  • Deseret "It's not a ban. It's simply an unwillingness to let the Chinese government be in control of this. We're not saying anything about free speech." (www.deseret.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520 "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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