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Ron Estes' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Ron Estes 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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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.

  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today is the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade, reminding us that the sanctity of life has been disregarded in Washington for too long. In Congress, I've worked to fight for every life and I'm proud to receive an A+ rating from @SBAlist" (x.com)
  • "Today the Supreme Court is hearing testimony regarding the protection of unborn babies. This is the biggest moment in the fight for life since the horrible decision of Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 8296 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "After years of paying into Social Security and Medicare, seniors count on these programs to be there when they retire. That's why I'm working hard to preserve Social Security and Medicare, so that they're available for seniors now while ensuring future stability." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden’s bloated budget includes more than $2 trillion in tax increases and will harm hardworking American families." (x.com)
  • "I'm committed to keeping taxes low, meaning more money in the pockets of Kansan families." (x.com)
  • "President Trump and Republicans delivered on tax cuts, reduced regulations, and negotiated better trade deals that led to the greatest economy our nation has ever seen." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The radical left is pushing socialist policies on America, which is why I'm fighting to keep socialism OUT of Kansas. Don't let the left defund our democracy like they tried defunding our police." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "America can't afford Biden's so-called infrastructure plan. Sign our official petition to tell Biden NO to more tax increases." (x.com)
  • "Build Back Better was a trillion-dollar spending bill that would expand the federal government and jeopardize our children's future. The country is better off without it." (x.com)
  • "Our federal debt topped $30 trillion this year. I've helped introduce a balanced budget amendment to tackle our out-of-control spending." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Rising prices are hurting Kansas families and small businesses. That's why I've promoted a return to energy independence and consistently voted against the big government spending sprees that are fueling inflation." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden's illegal student loan gimmick has been stopped. We need to stop more of his destructive actions." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden ended construction on the Keystone XL Pipeline, killing thousands of jobs, threatening our energy independence, and costing Americans thousands in fuel and utilities. I am not done fighting to ensure that construction continues and American jobs are protected." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1146 "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1941 "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 823 "Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The 2nd Amendment is a cornerstone of our Bill of Rights. I firmly believe that every law-abiding citizen has a right to defend themselves, their family, and their property. I will fight against efforts in Washington to take away these rights. I am a proud NRA member, and as your Congressman, I will support the rights of gun owners, sportsmen, and hunters." (estesforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden solidified his campaign’s far-left radical positions by choosing Kamala Harris as his running mate. Harris will push socialist policies that will result in higher taxes, a government takeover of health care, and hurt hard-working Kansas families." (x.com)
  • "When voters learn what socialist policies mean for them, support for candidates like @JamesThompsonKS drops dramatically. Kansans and Americans simply don’t support government healthcare, open borders, or bloated, overreaching government." (x.com)
  • "For decades, Washington insiders have ignored the realities on our Southern border. This is unacceptable. The American people are not safe when we do not know who is entering and leaving our country. Securing the border must be our first priority. Our immigration process must deter criminals and terrorists from entering illegally while providing a fair, efficient process for law abiding individuals wishing to pursue the American dream." (estesforcongress.com)
  • Rated 90% by Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) (justfacts.votesmart.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)
  • "For decades, Washington insiders have ignored the realities on our Southern border. This is unacceptable. The American people are not safe when we do not know who is entering and leaving our country. Securing the border must be our first priority. Our immigration process must deter criminals and terrorists from entering illegally while providing a fair, efficient process for law abiding individuals wishing to pursue the American dream." (estesforcongress.com)
  • "In addition, we must have better safeguards in place to prevent radical Islamic terrorists from gaining entry to our nation." (estesforcongress.com)
  • 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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his own people. There must be consequences for such a reckless and dangerous action. President Biden should take a strong stance against this invasion of an independent nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they endure this unprovoked and unjust attack on their sovereignty. Former KGB officer and tyrant Vladimir Putin is disrupting stability in the world for his personal gain without regard to loss of life or even the will of his own people. There must be consequences for such a reckless and dangerous action. President Biden should take a strong stance against this invasion of an independent nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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