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Diana Harshbarger's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TN) - District 1

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  • "Grounded in my faith, I am unwaveringly Pro-Life." (www.votediana.com)
  • "Today is the one year anniversary of Roe v. Wade, let us celebrate the countless lives saved! I will always defend the unborn and fight back against the Democrats’ radical agenda." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to reducing government interference, lowering drug prices, increasing healthcare access for seniors and rural residents, and promoting transparency. Your healthcare choices should be in your hands, not dictated by bureaucrats in Washington." (www.votediana.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" in 2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As your representative, I will fight for economic recovery by cutting regulations, negotiating trade deals that benefit everyday citizens, and lowering taxes." (www.votediana.com)
  • "I’m running for re-election to cut regulations, lower your taxes, and support policies that put American families first." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Senate MUST stop this big government tax & spend bill! It is the wrong prescription for America and the reality will be one hard pill to swallow. 💊Mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants 💊Taxpayer funded abortions 💊Weaponizes the IRS 💊Taxes small businesses" (twitter.com)
  • "It's not surprising that @SpeakerPelosi did not want to discuss the "numbers & dollars" of the reckless $4.3 trillion tax and spend proposal. Why? Because it's nothing short of a socialist wish list that includes $2.1 trillion in new taxes on American families & job creators." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate MUST stop this big government tax & spend bill! It is the wrong prescription for America and the reality will be one hard pill to swallow. 💊Mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants 💊Taxpayer funded abortions 💊Weaponizes the IRS 💊Taxes small businesses" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "#BackTheBlue Rally earlier this afternoon in Bristol. We sent a clear and strong message that we will always stand with and support our men and women in Law Enforcement." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Association of Police Organizations (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The United States is facing national security threats from many adversaries around the globe, including an emboldened China which has recently increased its military presence in the South China Sea. This is not the time to decrease our defense budget." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The federal government’s number one priority is protecting its citizens. I will always fight to make sure our men and women in uniform have the tools and training necessary to protect our country from any threat." (www.votediana.com)
  • "We cannot pass trillions in debt onto our next generation and let the Democrats continue their reckless spending spree." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" in 2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4521 "America COMPETES Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The purely partisan tax and spend bill, incorrectly labeled "build back better,' is far too expensive and will fail to restart our economy," said Congresswoman Harshbarger. "Inflation is out of control, wages are suffering, and the Democrats' solution, when you strip away their budget gimmicks, is to raise taxes and add to the national debt." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden’s war on energy has hung everyday Americans out to dry. We must put hard-working families first, not Green New Deal extremists!" (x.com)
  • Voted 0% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act' (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21 "Strategic Production Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I stand as a staunch defender of your 2nd Amendment rights, essential for self-defense, recreation, hunting, and protection against a tyrannical government." (www.votediana.com)
  • Rated 100% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to reducing government interference, lowering drug prices, increasing healthcare access for seniors and rural residents, and promoting transparency. Your healthcare choices should be in your hands, not dictated by bureaucrats in Washington." (www.votediana.com)
  • "Proud to join my fellow House Committee on Education and Labor Republicans colleagues to highlight the dangers of reckless Democrat health care plans like Medicare-for-All that would undermine and dismantle what’s working for over 151 million Americans!" (www.facebook.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This act will directly take away hope from seniors and as many as 100-plus cures will be in jeopardy. There will be no incentive for companies to develop cures for rare and ultra-rare diseases. This bill encourages drug companies to spend less on research and development and more on navigating the politics of it all." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "While there is much work to be done to eliminate the overreaching arm of the federal government when it comes to healthcare, the first steps I will take in Congress will be to lower prescription drug prices, increase generic drug pricing transparency as well as increase competition among health insurance plans. These reforms will make it easier for Americans, especially our seniors, to afford their medications." (www.votediana.com)
  • "As a matter of national security, we must secure our borders." (harshbarger.house.gov)
  • "I am committed to securing our border and restoring law and order by reinstating effective Trump-era immigration policies. This includes completing the border wall, defunding "sanctuary" cities, ending "catch and release," and reimplementing "remain in Mexico."" (www.votediana.com)
  • Voted 92% by NumbersUSA -24 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to securing our border and restoring law and order by reinstating effective Trump-era immigration policies. This includes completing the border wall, defunding "sanctuary" cities, ending "catch and release," and reimplementing "remain in Mexico."" (www.votediana.com)
  • Voted 92% by NumbersUSA -24 (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)
  • Voted against HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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)
  • "It’s in the best national security interests for the U.S. to stand strong against Iran's malign behavior, including state-sponsorship of terrorism. That’s why I signed this @HomelandGOP letter demanding the Biden Administration not consider lifting sanctions on the Iranian govt." (twitter.com)
  • "Your hard-earned tax dollars should not be sent overseas to corrupt countries like Ukraine. The Senate’s foreign aid package is DEAD ON ARRIVAL in the House!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)

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