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Hal Rogers' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "I applaud SCOTUS for following the rule of law & taking historic action that will help preserve the sanctity of life in America. Roe v. Wade has resulted in approximately 63 million abortions since 1973 - a moral injustice and heartbreaking loss of innocent lives nationwide." (twitter.com)
  • "On the 48th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I am taking action, once again, to protect the sanctity of life. Ten of the first bills that I plan to cosponsor in the House this year will continue to fight to protect the lives of the unborn." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 36 "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Clearly this crisis in this program must be fixed in order to ensure its solvency for future generations. Yet to date, Congress has not begun considering a specific proposal to reform Social Security, even though President Obama has expressed an interest in reforming the system. Above all, I am committed to keeping this program strong for future beneficiaries and will oppose any changes that jeopardize the benefits our seniors receive today." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Without action to protect Social Security, the trust fund is projected to be exhausted in 2034. Once the trust fund reserves are depleted, projections show that tax revenues will only cover a small percentage of scheduled benefits. While Social Security is sound for today's seniors and for those nearing retirement, Congress must take action to ensure that the program remains solvent for generations to come. As we deal with this issue in the House of Representatives, know that I am committed to keeping this program strong for future beneficiaries and will oppose any changes that jeopardize the benefits our seniors receive today." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • "I support efforts to reform our tax code in order to make it easier for every American to understand and comply with the law, and that means we need to focus on three key principles as we work to reform the tax code: (1) The tax code needs to be simpler, fairer, and flatter. It should not be difficult to complete your tax returns and we should not punish success achieved through hard work and innovation.(2) The tax code should support our national economy, helping to create jobs and growth while expanding opportunity for all Americans. Our goal is to make the United States the best place in the world to hire and invest. (3) The IRS needs to put taxpayers first with quality customer service and modern information systems." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • "I was proud to join with my colleagues in the 115th Congress to achieve these goals and make sweeping tax reform a reality. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in December 2017, marked the first tax code overhaul in more than 30 years. It reduced tax rates for individuals and businesses alike, allowing the average American to keep more of their hard-earned money and companies to hire more workers. This pro-growth tax plan will lead to higher wages, more jobs, and an increase of our nation’s gross domestic product. The success of this overhaul is already showing across both the country and Commonwealth." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • "In conjunction with lowering the tax burden on American families and businesses, I have also worked to ensure the federal government lives within its means by reining in out-of-control government spending. Families have learned to spend less, be responsible and live within their budgets – and now it’s time for the federal government to do the same. During my tenure as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Congress worked to cut over $126 billion from the federal budget because Kentuckians deserve the decency of accountability and oversight when their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I support efforts to reform our tax code in order to make it easier for every American to understand and comply with the law, and that means we need to focus on three key principles as we work to reform the tax code: (1) The tax code needs to be simpler, fairer, and flatter. It should not be difficult to complete your tax returns and we should not punish success achieved through hard work and innovation.(2) The tax code should support our national economy, helping to create jobs and growth while expanding opportunity for all Americans. Our goal is to make the United States the best place in the world to hire and invest. (3) The IRS needs to put taxpayers first with quality customer service and modern information systems." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • "In conjunction with lowering the tax burden on American families and businesses, I have also worked to ensure the federal government lives within its means by reining in out-of-control government spending. Families have learned to spend less, be responsible and live within their budgets – and now it’s time for the federal government to do the same. During my tenure as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Congress worked to cut over $126 billion from the federal budget because Kentuckians deserve the decency of accountability and oversight when their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 82% by The Club for Growth (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The legislation would automatically register voters from government databases, remove safe-guards from mail-in ballots, legalize ballot harvesting, disregard voter ID laws and legalize voting for convicted felons nationwide. It also infringes on First Amendment rights, limiting free speech and giving more power to politicians." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "During a time of unrest and violent injustice in our nation, it is important that we continue to stand up for the law enforcement officers who are serving and protecting the citizens of this nation with the utmost integrity. Malicious police officers must be held accountable for their actions. However, I chose to sign the Police Pledge for those who bravely answer the call of duty every single day and put their lives on the line at a moment's notice for every citizen, regardless of race, age or gender." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • "I was pleased to vote for this bipartisan bill that paves the way for stronger a national defense, modernizes our Navy fleet, and provides more support for our servicemembers and their families, including a 2.7% pay increase. As President FDR said in 1941, December 7th will 'live in infamy,' and in light of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we owe it to the American people to ensure that we maintain the world's top military force moving forward," said Congressman Rogers. "As Russian and Chinese aggression increase, this bill strengthens our military posture, supporting our allies and ramping up intelligence efforts with historic investments in emerging technologies. After the Biden Administration's catastrophic failure in Afghanistan, this bill also establishes an independent commission to investigate the 20-year conflict and eliminates all funding for the Afghan military, which is now led by the Taliban." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (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)
  • "I have also worked to ensure the federal government lives within its means by reining in out-of-control government spending. Families have learned to spend less, be responsible and live within their budgets – and now it’s time for the federal government to do the same. During my tenure as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Congress worked to cut over $126 billion from the federal budget because Kentuckians deserve the decency of accountability and oversight when their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • "The House made history last night by passing the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which includes the nation's largest spending cuts as part of the debt ceiling deal." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation is in crisis and American families are feeling the impact more every day at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and as we continue to watch the Biden Administration fail to address the mass supply chain failures at our ports. This bill does nothing to address those problems; in fact, it will only worsen them, taxing every family through more inflation and killing local jobs," said Congressman Rogers. "The Democrats' so-called Build Back Better plan gives two-out-of-three millionaires a tax cut, while raising taxes on the middle class and American businesses. It also paves the way for higher energy bills, by spending more than $80 billion to advance its Green New Deal, shutting down current American energy resources and targeting coal operations once again." (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)
  • Voted against HR 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted against a Democrat-led House bill (H.R. 1) that would radically change election laws and allow federal dollars to be used to fund congressional and presidential campaigns. The legislation would automatically register voters from government databases, remove safe-guards from mail-in ballots, legalize ballot harvesting, disregard voter ID laws and legalize voting for convicted felons nationwide. It also infringes on First Amendment rights, limiting free speech and giving more power to politicians." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Energy costs represent a significant portion of every household budget. I have therefore long supported an all of the above, market-based approach to energy policy to ensure that electricity costs remain as low as possible for hard-working families and seniors." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In addition, following President Trump’s election in 2016, we in the Congress worked together with his Administration to reverse the harmful actions of the Obama Administration, including the withdrawal or delay of over 1,500 rules that had yet to be finalized, ending the ban on drilling in the Arctic, and the suspension of the Obama Administration’s overreaching Clean Water Rule. Additionally, the Trump Administration eliminated 22 Obama-era regulations for every new one created—a strong step in the right direction. Especially with President Biden’s election in 2020, I will continue to fight alongside Kentucky coal miners, farmers, and manufacturers for their jobs and livelihoods, and for our nation’s energy security. It is a fight we cannot afford to lose." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (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 remain committed to commonsense, patient-focused reforms that address the high costs of care, including tort reform and greater competition in the insurance marketplace. I support healthcare reform that will provide patients with more choice and lower costs so you never have to worry about being turned away by your doctor or having your insurance coverage taken away. I also want to protect the more than 50 million seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicare, and ensure the United States continues to lead the world in cures, drug research, and treatment of disease." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • "The American Health Care Act redirects the future of health care by repealing unaffordable taxes and eliminating the impossible mandates that set Obamacare on its destructive path. This bill is part of a multi-phase process, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to finalize a package that protects quality health care options while providing relief from Obamacare." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, one of the greatest challenges we face in healthcare policy remains the disastrous Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. This law was passed in 2010 under the guise of lowering healthcare costs, but has only created more regulations, taxes, and fees, driving up premiums and deductibles. In fact, the average Kentuckian saw premiums increased by as much as 25% in 2017 and 19% in 2018. This has placed a terrible strain on working families seeking care, on doctors treating patients, and on states which are forced to foot the bill for much of the cost. Healthcare costs have risen much faster than expected in recent years and this has made it harder for people, especially in southern and eastern Kentucky, to access and pay for quality care." (halrogers.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The House just passed the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act to help protect American families and businesses during this pandemic. Highlights include: Free testing for COVID-19. Additional paid sick leave. Extended food aid" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "While we have worked hard to tackle this problem at the national level, the truth is that combatting drug abuse must be a local priority that incorporates a holistic strategy. That is why I launched Operation UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education), a regional anti-drug initiative that empowers citizens groups and community leaders in 32 counties, most of which are within the Fifth Congressional District. Since UNITE's founding in 2003, I have secured billions of dollars to combat drug trafficking nationally and take our Kentucky communities back. These dollars are making a difference back home: nearly 4,500 drug dealers have been put in jail; more than $12.5 million worth of illegal drugs have been taken off our streets; over 4,000 individuals have been given an opportunity to seek treatment for their deadly addiction; 30 drug courts in 24 counties have helped those struggling with addiction get their lives back on track; and UNITE clubs and youth programs are partnering with our schools to protect and educate our children. UNITE also founded the annual National Rx Abuse and Heroin Summit, the largest the largest gathering in the U.S. dedicated to prescription drug abuse and heroin." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordbale Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Border security remains one of the most challenging national security issues for our country. Drug-related violence at our southwest border has been steadily increasing, and our border remains vulnerable to terrorists crossing with nefarious purposes. This necessitates an even greater sustained and comprehensive federal response." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4760 "Securing America's Future Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6136 "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Mr. Speaker, this vital assistance will continue the support of Ukraine's heroic and inspiring assistance of their countrymen and will continue to support their heroic and inspiring resistance to Russia's unprovoked invasion. We and our allies must continue to provide the assistance critical to defeat Russian aggression and help preserve Ukrainian independence." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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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