Issue Position: Michigan Values

Issue Position

The traditional values exemplified by the hardworking people of Michigan are the same principles America was founded upon. As your representative, I will adamantly support legislative initiatives that preserve America's founding principles and protect the rights of the unborn.

As Congress works towards addressing our nation's challenges, I believe we must return our nation to its constitutional foundation of limited government that serves as the source of America's greatness. Congress must honor its constitutional commitment to freedom and recommit itself to the principles of federalism outlined in the 10th amendment.

One of the most important freedoms outlined in our Constitution is the Second Amendment. Millions of Americans responsibly enjoy the use of firearms for recreational hunting, collection, and protection. Along with many people in the 7th District, I support the right for law abiding citizens to bear arms and will continue to defend this liberty throughout my service in Congress.

In addition, I hold the sanctity of life in the highest regard and will continue to work diligently and support legislation that protects the rights of the unborn. For this reason in June 2013, I helped pass H.R.1797, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

I also strongly support the role of parents in determining the upbringing of their children. In order to protect the precious child-parent relationship, in June 2013, I became an original co-sponsor of H.J.Res.50.

Moreover, I believe society has a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable citizens: children. In September 2013 I introduced H.R. 3081, to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies to identify, locate, and recover victims of child sex trafficking.

Lastly, our country was founded on the principles of religious freedom and it has a strong tradition of defending the rights of conscience. To ensure our country continues to respect an individual's deeply held religious and moral beliefs, I am an original co-sponsor of H.R.940, the Health Care Conscience Protections Act.

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