Issue Position: Supporting Families

Issue Position

With the spread of coronavirus, it is no longer taboo to talk about the importance of the family unit and the value it brings to our society. It is the center of our lives. We must support and build families by rising above the current discourse in our country, promote optimism by building on common ground, and ensure people facing difficult decisions and challenges have the support they need to choose the best option. We need to build national policies that reflect the Utah way of life and ensure families are supported for generations to come.

Supporting families isn't just about being pro-life, it's about being pro-adoption. Over the last five years, I have served on the board of the Utah Adoption Exchange and raised money for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Adoption means everything to the entire Moore family. My 18-year old nephew's fastball has almost reached 90 mph, and the first reason he can vie for a college scholarship this spring, is because his birth mother chose life. We need to continue to promote abstinence, provide education to help people avoid unplanned pregnancies, and identify sensible options so life is everyone's choice.

Furthermore, we need to have a real discussion about mental health policy. I sat next to a local representative on a flight 18 months ago and was proud to hear of his work on establishing a nationwide three-digit hotline for suicide prevention. It helped me recognize the good our Congress can do when we work together. We need to reverse the stigma and provide useful tools for families and schools to better identify warning signs of mental health.

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