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Andy Kim Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform

US Senator from NJ

District: 3Democrat

2024 GOP Alignment:

4.97%

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Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ-3) earned a 5% National GOP Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with National Republican Party Platform principles. Andy Kim voted on 160 of the 230 key bills GOP Platform scored in 2024. Andy Kim represents New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. Senate. Highest category scores: Chapter 6: Protect Our Constitution And Seniors. (100%), Chapter 10: Return To Peace Through Strength. (10%), and Chapter 3: Build The Greatest Economy In History. (8%).

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Lawmaker Position

H.C.R. 86Senate 20242x

Expressing Opposition to a Carbon Tax and its Detriment on Families and Businesses.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution sponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is not in the best interest of the country and would be detrimental to families and businesses. The resolution highlighted that the share of energy consumption during 2023 in the United States that was derived from fossil fuels was approximately 80 percent and a carbon tax will increase the cost of every good manufactured in the United States.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Reliable and Abundant Low Cost Energy: Republicans will increase Energy Production across the board, streamline the permitting process, and end market-distorting restrictions on Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal.
“I will not support or endorse a carbon tax!” – President Donald J. Trump
H.J. RES. 109Senate 20242x

Overturning a Biden Administration Rule Making it Cost Prohibitive for Banks to Hold Crypto-Currencies for their Customers.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, titled "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This rule requires financial institutions and firms that are safeguarding their customers' digital assets (such as crypto-currency) to hold the assets on their balance sheet. The rule has received criticism due to the fact the regulations makes it cost prohibitive for banks and other financial institutions to serve as custodians for digital assets.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #5 – Champion Innovation – Crypto: Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency. We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.
“We want to make sure American innovation stays at the forefront, and that includes technologies like blockchain.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.J. RES. 136Senate 20242x

Blocking Biden Administration Mandates that Force 70% of New Car Sales to be Electric by 2032.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024, titled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles". This rule, which requires roughly 70% of new car and truck sales to be electric in less than 10 years, imposes much stricter emission standards for cars and light-duty trucks.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #3 – Save the American Auto Industry: Republicans will revive the U.S. Auto Industry by reversing harmful Regulations, canceling Biden’s Electric Vehicle and other Mandates, and preventing the importation of Chinese vehicles.
“With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American auto workers. In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.J. RES. 165Senate 20243x

Protecting Fair Competition in Female Athletics and Safety in Women Locker Rooms and Restrooms by Overturning a Biden Department of Education Rule.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Department of Education on April 29, 2024, titled "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". This Title IX rule adds "gender identity" as a protected class under the anti-sex discrimination law. According to the sponsor, the rule removes female-only spaces such as locker rooms, bathrooms, and other sex-separated areas while also allowing biological males to compete within women's sports and organizations.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
“We will cut off all federal funding for programs that promote gender ideology.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.J. RES. 98Senate 20242x

Utilizing the Congressional Review Act to Overturn Anti-Small Business Regulations Imposed by the Biden Administration Surrounding "Joint Employer Status".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board on October 27, 2023, titled "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". The rule largely reestablished the broad Obama-era standard of "joint employment" whereby one company could be held legally liable for another businesses' employees even if they do not directly oversee them. This rule has a large impact on business and labor law, including collective bargaining, pay, scheduling and employer liability for unfair labor practices. In 2020 Trump-appointed NLRB officials had issued a landmark rule requiring “substantial direct and immediate control” to classify a joint employer—reinstating a more business-friendly standard (which the Biden rule reversed).
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
“We’re cutting regulations left and right — for the benefit of American workers and businesses. We want companies to hire, invest, and expand right here, not run away to other countries because of unfair rules.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1023Senate 20242x

Repealing the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and other Politicized Environmental Program Harming Economic Growth Through the "Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Cutting Green Corruption and Taxes Act" sponsored by Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) would rollback climate and environmental justice programs established in the Inflation Reduction Act (IFA) including the repeal of the "Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund". The bill also eliminates an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program which provides incentives for petroleum and natural gas systems to reduce their emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases, as well as a charge placed on certain facilities for their methane emissions.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #4 – Reliable and Abundant Low Cost Energy: Republicans will increase Energy Production across the board, streamline the permitting process, and end market-distorting restrictions on Oil, Natural Gas, and Coal.
“We’re going to try and have a policy where no windmills are being built. They don’t work without subsidy. … You don’t want energy that needs subsidy.” It’s called the Green New Deal -- I call it the Green New Hoax.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1121Senate 20242x

Preventing Any President from Banning Hydraulic Fracking Through the "Protecting American Energy Production Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Protecting American Energy Production Act" sponsored by Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) would prevent any president from banning hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" and expresses that the states themselves should regulate fracking for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands. Hydraulic fracking is a process to extract oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the formation.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“I love fracking.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1344Senate 20242x

Holding AG Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress for Defying Two Congressional Subpoenas.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) holds U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for defying two congressional subpoenas from the House Committees on Judiciary and Oversight & Accountability. The subpoenas demanded the recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur, who was investigating the president's handling of classified documents. The measure also fines Garland $10,000 for each day he continues to defy the congressional subpoenas.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
“We are reforming the bureaucracy to make it lean, responsive, and accountable. And we are ensuring our laws are enforced fairly.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1398Senate 20242x

Strengthening National Security and Intellectual Property Rights through the "Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act" sponsored by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) would reestablish the "China Initiative" at the Department of Justice (DOJ), which the Biden administration ended in 2022. Under the bill, the program is renamed the "CCP Initiative" and will (1) counter nation-state threats to the United States; (2) curb spying by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on U.S. intellectual property and academic institutions; (3) identify and prosecute individuals engaged in trade secret theft, hacking, and economic espionage; and (4) protect U.S. critical infrastructure from foreign threats.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
“We will follow two simple rules: buy American and hire American.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1425Senate 20242x

Ensuring Americans Maintain Control over Public Health Policy and Not the World Health Organization Through the "No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act" sponsored by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) would require any agreement on pandemic prevention or response reached by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be approved by a two-thirds majority of the U.S. Senate. According to the sponsor, the bill is aimed at protecting American sovereignty against the WHO. Support is Republican Governors Association's position as this measure helps ensure Americans remain in control over the public health policy of our nation and not globalist entities which do not place the interest of Americans first.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #1 – The National Interest: Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.
"So we paid $500 million to World Health when I was here and I terminated it… They offered me to come back for $39 million… I refused them… Pretty sad though. Think of it. China pays $39 million and we pay $500 million… Think of it." – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1449Senate 20242x

Advancing American Energy Dominance by Requiring the Department of Interior to Hold More Frequent Lease Sales and Speed up the Permitting Process through the "CLEAN Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act" sponsored by Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID) would require the Department of Interior (DOI) to hold lease sales every year, rather than every two years. Additionally, the bill helps speed up the permit process for lease sales by setting a 30-day deadline for the DOI to notify an applicant if a permit has been approved. According to the sponsor, the bill "will hold the Department of Interior accountable and is key to bolstering domestic energy production, reducing our reliance on foreign adversaries and meeting America's growing energy demands."
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“We will blast through every bureaucratic hurdle to issue rapid approvals for new drilling, new pipelines, new refineries, new power plants, new electric plants, and reactors of all types.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1449 (Grijalva Amd. 1)Senate 20241x

Obstructing American Energy Production through Significant Additional Delays and Requirements for Geothermal Permits by Amending the "CLEAN Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) amendment #1 to the "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act" would enact significant delays in the permitting process for geothermal drilling. Under the bill, the timeline for an agency to respond to a project applicant on whether their geothermal drilling permit application is complete or deficient would triple. Additionally, the amendment would make the overall permitting process for geothermal resources more than 9 times longer than it would take for oil and gas, in part due to new review requirements connected to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Finally, the amendment would provide new authority for the Bureau of Land Management to deny geothermal permits in the final stages of the permitting process.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“We will blast through every bureaucratic hurdle to issue rapid approvals for new drilling, new pipelines, new refineries, new power plants, new electric plants, and reactors of all types.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1449 (Grijalva Amd. 2)Senate 20241x

Obstructing American Energy Production through a Poison Pill Derailing the "CLEAN ACT" which Reforms the Federal Permitting Process.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) amendment #2 to the "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act" would prevent the bill (speeds up federal permits for energy extraction) from taking effect until the Secretary certifies that the Bureau of Land Management and other Federal permitting agencies have sufficient staff and funding to comply with the deadlines established by this act.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“We will blast through every bureaucratic hurdle to issue rapid approvals for new drilling, new pipelines, new refineries, new power plants, new electric plants, and reactors of all types.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1469Senate 20242x

Condemning the Biden-Harris Administration for the Afghanistan Withdrawal which Cost the Lives of 13 U.S. Service Members and Transferred $7 Billion in Military Equipment to the Taliban.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution, sponsored by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) condemns President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and 13 other individuals for their role in the Afghanistan withdrawal and noncombatant evacuation operation. Tragically, 13 service members lost their lives and over $7 billion in U.S. military equipment was transferred to the Taliban and other terrorist groups.
Chapter 10 - Return to Peace Through Strength - Our Commitment: Keeping the American People safe requires a strong America. The Biden administration’s weak Foreign Policy has made us less safe and a laughingstock all over the World.
“This is not a withdrawal. This was a total surrender. (...) We should have gotten out with honor. And instead we got out with the exact opposite of honor.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1516Senate 20242x

Blocking DHS Funds from Being Provided to Colleges and Universities with a Confucius Institute or any Ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act" sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) would prevent funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from being provided to any college or university that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute (a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the Chinese government). According to the sponsor, "the Chinese Community Party is utilizing Confucius Institutes to infiltrate American university campuses and engage in espionage, steal intellectual property, intimidate Chinese dissidents, promote communist propaganda, and funnel sensitive information back to the People's Liberation Army". Support is Republican Governors Association's position as taxpayers should not be forced to pay for the educations of individuals who chose to enroll in colleges and universities, especially entities which partner with one of America's top adversaries, the CCP.
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
“For years, the government of China has conducted illicit espionage to steal our industrial secrets, of which there are many. Today, I will issue a proclamation to better secure our nation’s vital university research and to suspend the entry of certain foreign nationals from China who we have identified as potential security risks.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 1516 (Cline Amd. 4)Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Requiring DHS to Report which Colleges and Universities Have a Confucius Institute or Relations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) amendment #4 to the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act" would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress any institution of higher education that has a relationship with a Confucius Institute or Chinese entity of concern and receives funds from the Department of Homeland Security. According to the sponsor, "it is well documented that the CCP uses Confucius Institutes to disseminate their Communist propaganda, encourage censorship, and discourage academic freedom in the United States".
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
“For years, the government of China has conducted illicit espionage to steal our industrial secrets, of which there are many. Today, I will issue a proclamation to better secure our nation’s vital university research and to suspend the entry of certain foreign nationals from China who we have identified as potential security risks.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 2560Senate 20242x

Growing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to Award Grants to Government-Favored Non-Profits Under the "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Bill Keating (D- MA) would grow the size and scope of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the creation of a new "Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Grant Program". In 2023, NOAA allocated about $1 million for sea turtle stranding response and rehabilitation activities. Under this bill, NOAA would hire additional employees and spend an estimated $33 million to provide grants to various non-profits which assist sea turtles. President Trump's FY?2026 budget proposed a 26% reduction to NOAA’s budget - including elimination of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), which handles wildlife conservation grants.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
“We will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again. We’re ending trillions of dollars in waste, and it’ll mean much lower inflation; lower interest rates; lower payments on mortgages, credit cards, car loans; and much higher stock markets.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 2766Senate 20241x

Advancing an "America Last Agenda" through Unnecessary Foreign Spending Surrounding Human Rights in China via the "Uyghur Policy Act of 2023".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Uyghur Policy Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) would create a "Special Coordinator for Uyghur Issues" position within the Department of State which advocates for the human rights of minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China. The bill is estimated to cost $6 million over the next five years to implement and makes federal funds available to human rights advocates and to "facilitate the presence of such human rights advocates at public diplomacy forums". In March of 2025, the Trump Administration cancelled countless grants pertaining to Uyghur, as well as Radio Free Asia.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #1 – The National Interest: Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.
“We are giving billions and billions and billions of dollars to countries that don't even like us. It's not going to happen anymore.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 288Senate 20241x

Encouraging the European Union to Designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Terrorist Organization and Impose Sanctions.

With GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution sponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) urges the European Union (EU) to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism (a sanction regime). It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU. According to the sponsor, "the world must signal to the Islamic Republic of Iran that they will face severe consequences for their widespread acts of terrorism". In 2019 President Trump designated the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organization to help weaken the power of Iran, a country known to harbor terrorists.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #3 – Strengthen Alliances: Republicans will strengthen Alliances by ensuring that our Allies must meet their obligations to invest in our Common Defense and by restoring Peace to Europe. We will stand with Israel, and seek peace in the Middle East. We will rebuild our Alliance Network in the Region to ensure a future of Peace, Stability, and Prosperity. Likewise, we will champion Strong, Sovereign, and Independent Nations in the Indo-Pacific, thriving in Peace and Commerce with others.
“Today, I am formally announcing my Administration’s plan to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including its Qods Force, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization… The IRGC is the Iranian government’s primary means of directing and implementing its global terrorist campaign.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 2925Senate 20242x

Protecting American Mineral Extraction and Cutting Red Tape Through the "Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024" sponsored by Mark Amodei (R-NV) would help protect mineral production in the U.S. by addressing the Rosemont judicial decision. The ruling in the case could upend projects by prohibiting "ancillary activities" (like processing sites or the storage of waste) on lands without economically viable minerals. This bill sets forth a process to allow mining companies to use, occupy, and conduct operations (e.g., construction of roads and other mining infrastructure activity) on public land regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered on the land.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
“We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful, clean coal once and for all, and we’re going to put the miners back to work!” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 2964Senate 20242x

Growing the Size and Scope of Government to Impose New Mandates on Private Companies Concerning Labeling of Cleaning Wipes Through the "WIPPES Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act" sponsored by Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) imposes a new mandate on private manufacturing companies that manufacture certain premoistened, nonwoven wipes (e.g., baby wipes, cleaning wipes, or personal care wipes). Under the bill, a manufacturer must label all such products clearly and conspicuously with the phrase Do Not Flush and accompanying symbol as depicted under specified industry guidelines. The bill is estimated to cost the FTC approximately $4 million to issue guidance and to monitor and enforce violations.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #1 – Cut Regulations: Republicans will slash Regulations that stifle Jobs, Freedom, Innovation and make everything more expensive. We will implement Transparency and Common Sense in rulemaking.
“We are cutting regulations at a level that nobody has ever seen before.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3012Senate 20242x

Advancing an "America Last" Agenda by Spending $40 Million to Promote Human Rights in North Korea.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) would reauthorize through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea at an estimated cost of $41 million. This includes funding select non-profit organizations to "promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea". This bill advances an "America last" agenda which places initiatives in foreign nations above the needs of Americans, all while forcing taxpayers to enrich government-favored non-profits.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #1 – The National Interest: Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.
“We are giving billions and billions and billions of dollars to countries that don't even like us. It's not going to happen anymore.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3033Senate 20241x

Making the Sanctions on Iran's Ability to Obtain a Nuclear Weapon Permanent by Eliminating the Sunset Clause in the "Iran Sanctions Act of 1996".

With GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) would eliminate a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons). According to the sponsor, "through this bipartisan, bicameral legislation, we can prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons and further jeopardizing global peace".
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #4 – Strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic Capabilities: Republicans will strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic capabilities to protect the American way of life from the malign influences of Countries that stand against us around the World.
"The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed… Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3195Senate 20242x

Restoring Mineral Extraction in Minnesota which was Banned by a Biden Administration Action Through the "Superior National Forest Restoration Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Superior National Forest Restoration Act" sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) would rescind "Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN", which bars mining operations on over 225,000 acres of land within Minnesota's Superior National Forrest. Under the bill, the withdrawal would be overturned and the two decades-old mineral leases in Twin Metals Minnesota, which the Biden administration cancelled in 2022, would be restored.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“We will blast through every bureaucratic hurdle to issue rapid approvals for new drilling, new pipelines, new refineries, new power plants, new electric plants, and reactors of all types.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3208Senate 20242x

Growing Government Bureaucracy through the "DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "DHS Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program Act" sponsored by Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX) would impose new mandates within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which require employees holding non-cybersecurity positions within the department, to be trained in matters relating to cybersecurity. The bill requires the program curriculum to be consistent with the "National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Framework" and is expected to cost $1 million annually to implement (not including lost employee time). There are already countless existing initiatives surrounding cybersecurity across the federal government. President Trump's proposed FY 2026 budget included significant cuts to bloated cybersecurity-related bureaucracy, including a cut of nearly 20% to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the elimination of hundreds of positions.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
H.R. 354Senate 20242x

Boosting Public Safety by Authorizing Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers to Carry Concealed Firearms Across State Lines and in a Greater Range of So-Called "Gun Free Zones".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "LEOSA Reform Act of 2024" sponsored by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) broadens the authority for certain law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across state lines. Specifically, the bill allows qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms and ammunition (including magazines) in school zones; in national parks; on state, local, or private property that is open to the public; and in certain federal facilities that are open to the public.
Preamble – America First: A Return to Common Sense – Commitment #7: Defend our Constitution, our Bill of Rights, and our Fundamental Freedoms, including Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
“I feel that the gun?free zones… that’s target practice for the sickos and for the mentally ill. They look around for gun?free zones”. – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3602Senate 20242x

Strengthening Border Security by Enhancing Penalties Against "Spotters" for Assisting Cartels to Evade Law Enforcement.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) would increase punishments on individuals who aid cartel operations at the southern border plus enhances penalties for carrying or using a firearm in connection with certain criminal immigration violations. According to the sponsor, the bill targets "spotters" who help cartels evade law enforcement by surveilling portions of the border, communicating the positions of law enforcement agents and officers, and destroying hard infrastructure and communications devices. This bill failed to receive the 2/3rd vote necessary to pass.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #5 – Defend America's Borders: Against all odds, President Trump has completed Hundreds of Miles of Wall, and he will quickly finish the job. Republicans will mobilize Military personnel and assets as necessary to crack down hard on the cartels that traffic drugs and people into our Country.
“We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 3724Senate 20242x

Combatting ESG and DEI Frameworks and Strengthening Religious Freedom through the "End Woke Higher Education Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "End Woke Higher Education Act" sponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) bars accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies as a condition of accreditation. Additionally, an accrediting organization must confirm that its standards do not prohibit an institution of higher education from having a religious mission. According to the sponsor, the bill will "stand up for academic freedom, defend students' constitutional rights, and ensure that colleges and universities aren't forced to bend the knee to activist accreditors pushing political agendas as a condition for federal funding". On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order requiring federally funded colleges and universities to end all race and gender-based initiatives.
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #5 – Make Colleges and Universities Sane and Affordable: Republicans will fire Radical Left accreditors, drive down Tuition costs, restore Due Process protections, and pursue Civil Rights cases against Schools that discriminate.
“Institutions of higher education have adopted and actively use dangerous, demeaning, and immoral race? and sex?based preferences under the guise of so?called ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 390Senate 20242x

Further Growing the Size and Scope of the Federal Government by Adding a Larger Region of New York's Saratoga and Washington Counties to the National Heritage Areas Act.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act" sponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) directs the National Park Service to assess the suitability and feasibility of adding the rest of Saratoga County and Washington County in New York to the "Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area" in New York. Areas which receive designation as National Heritage Areas receive additional federal funding. President Trump's FY 2026 budget slashed all funding for National Heritage Areas, cut the National Park Service operations budget by roughly $1 billion and suggested the transfer of some national park locations to state management.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
“We will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again. We’re ending trillions of dollars in waste, and it’ll mean much lower inflation; lower interest rates; lower payments on mortgages, credit cards, car loans; and much higher stock markets.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4143Senate 20242x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending and Growing the Regulatory Power of Federal Bureaucrats Through the "National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024" sponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) would expand the size and regulatory authority of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and increase agency spending by $5 million annually. Currently, the NIST is authorized to investigate the structural failure of a building that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that had the significant potential to cause a substantial loss of life. Under the bill, NIST's authority is expanded to now also investigate structural failures other than those involving buildings and to recommend related improvements to engineering standards and practices. President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposed a $325 million cut to NIST and hundreds of positions within the agency - including physical infrastructure - to eliminate waste.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
H.R. 4691Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Preventing the Biden Administration for Lifting Iran Sanctions without Congressional Approval Through the "Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) would establish a procedure for Congress to review any action by the President to terminate, waive, or modify sanctions on Iran. Under the bill, the President must report to Congress on any planned sanctions relief and the reasons for the change in policy. Congress could then approve or disapprove of the administration's action within a review period; a joint resolution of disapproval would block it from going into effect.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #4 – Strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic Capabilities: Republicans will strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic capabilities to protect the American way of life from the malign influences of Countries that stand against us around the World.
"The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed… Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4763Senate 20242x

Establishing a New Regulatory Framework which Protects the Crypto Industry from Draconian Regulations by the SEC that Hinder Innovation.

With GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21)" sponsored by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) largely prevents the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from imposing overreaching regulations in the digital asset market (including crypto-currency) by providing greater regulatory clarity. Under the bill, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is provided with new jurisdiction over digital commodities and the bill also establishes a process to permit the secondary market trading of digital commodities if they were initially offered as part of an investment contract.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #5 – Champion Innovation – Crypto: Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency. We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.
“We want to make sure American innovation stays at the forefront, and that includes technologies like blockchain.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4763 (Casar Amd. 1)Senate 20241x

Imposing Greater Regulatory Burdens on the Crypto Industry by Reducing the Crowdfunding Exemption within the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) amendment #1 to the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21)" would weaken the underlying bill relating to digital asset (crypto) regulations by reducing the crowdfunding exemption from $75 million to $5 million. As a result, investors could only crowdfund up to $5 million for crypto before being forced to register and meet a series of additional regulations. According to the sponsor, the reduced cap represents the exemption level that is applied to other traditional investments.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #5 – Champion Innovation – Crypto: Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency. We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.
“We want to make sure American innovation stays at the forefront, and that includes technologies like blockchain.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4763 (Perry Amd. 4)Senate 20242x

Combatting Regulatory Overreach by Providing Greater Clarity on the Role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) amendment #4 to the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21)" clarifies that while the underlying bill may provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with the authority to regulate digital asset spot markets, nothing in the bill should be construed as providing the CFTC power beyond digital assets. According to the sponsor, "this amendment simply aims to combat mission creep". Support is Republican Governors Association's position as this measure provides greater clarity to the underlying bill to prevent "mission creep" and additional overreaching actions by the CFTC.
Chapter 3 – Build the Greatest Economy in History – Section #5 – Champion Innovation – Crypto: Republicans will end Democrats’ unlawful and unAmerican Crypto crackdown and oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency. We will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of their Digital Assets, and transact free from Government Surveillance and Control.
“We want to make sure American innovation stays at the forefront, and that includes technologies like blockchain.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4790Senate 20242x

Combatting Politicized ESG Rules within the SEC through the "Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Prioritizing Economic Growth Over Woke Policies Act" sponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) is said to address the threats environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives pose to the American financial system. Most notably, the bill makes changes to SEC disclosure regulations to ensure companies are only required to disclose material information (not ESG) and requires the SEC to publicly list and explain any non-material disclosure demands. According to the sponsor, "rogue Democrat-appointed regulators are forcing companies to waste their limited time and resources on ESG mandates that have little to do with a firm's financial performance".
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
“We are reforming the bureaucracy to make it lean, responsive, and accountable. And we are ensuring our laws are enforced fairly.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4824Senate 20242x

Forcing Taxpayers to Spend an Additional $31 Million at the Department of Energy to Advance a Politicized Environmental Agenda Through the "Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act" sponsored by Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) would grow the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) on carbon dioxide sequestration. Emphasis would be placed on "terrestrial carbon sequestration" (i.e., the storage of carbon in plants and biomass)and carbon sequestration in geologic formations (e.g., carbon sequestration in basins or aquifers). The bill is expected to increase DOE spending by $32 million. In May of 2025, President Trump cancelled $3.7?billion in DOE industrial decarbonization and carbon capture grants.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
“We will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again. We’re ending trillions of dollars in waste, and it’ll mean much lower inflation; lower interest rates; lower payments on mortgages, credit cards, car loans; and much higher stock markets.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 4877Senate 20242x

Growing the Size and Scope of the Department of Energy to Advance a Politicized Climate Change Agenda Through the "Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act" sponsored by Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) would expand the size and role of the Department of Energy (DOE) to create a research, development, and demonstration program concerning abandoned oil and gas wells. According to the sponsor, "methane emissions from oil and gas wells - some of which date back as early as the 1850s including orphan wells, remains a significant driver of short-term climate change". In January of 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled "Unleashing American Energy" and instructed federal agencies to pause $4.7?billion in spending on orphaned-well plugging.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“Washington bureaucrats should not be managing your state’s resources.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5009 (Democrat Votes)Senate 20241x

Passing a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which Bans DEI and Gender Reassignment Surgeries in the Military.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "National Defense Authorization Act" (NDAA) as passed on December 11, 2024, spans 1,800 pages and includes key provisions which ban transgender medical treatments for minors and limit diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the military. Note: this custom vote only records Democrat positions on the bill on the grounds of DEI and transgender issues.
Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls. Chapter 9 – Government of, By and For the People – Section #5 – Republicans Will End Left-wing Gender Insanity: We will keep men out of women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop Taxpayer-funded Schools from promoting gender transition, reverse Biden’s radical rewrite of Title IX Education Regulations, and restore protections for women and girls.
“We will cut off all federal funding for programs that promote gender ideology.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5179Senate 20242x

Codifying a Trump-Era Trade Rule which Requires Labeling of Imported Goods from Israel and the Hamas-Controlled Gaza Strip through the "Anti-BDS Labeling Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Anti-BDS Labeling Act" sponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) would codify a Trump-era trade rule clarifying labeling requirements for goods and whether the item was imported from Israel, the Gaza Strip (Hamas-controlled), or the West Bank (independent of Israel). According to the sponsor, "American families should have this information in order to buy products that support Israel's economy - particularly in a time of war. Conversely, people should know if an item comes from a region controlled by terrorists that kidnapped and killed their fellow Americans."
Chapter 8 – Bring Common Sense to Government and Renew the Pillars of American Civilization – Section #6 – Combat Antisemitism: Republicans condemn antisemitism, and support revoking Visas of Foreign Nationals who support terrorism and jihadism. We will hold accountable those who perpetrate violence against Jewish people.
“We will continue to stand with Israel against the evil of Hamas, and we will take strong action against anyone who promotes or finances terrorism.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 529Senate 20242x

Reducing Drug and Human Trafficking by Extending the Waters Territory of the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection from 12 to 24 Nautical Miles Offshore.

With GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act" sponsored by Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) would extend the customs waters territory of the United States from 12 to 24 nautical miles from the baselines of the United States. The expansion is intended to provide the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) greater ability to interdict vessels engaged in drug and human trafficking from attempting to enter the United States. Last year, CBP reported a record 2.7 million encounters and hundreds of thousands of tons of seized narcotics.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5339Senate 20242x

Ensuring Fiduciaries Aren't Advancing ESG through the "Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke Policies Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Protecting Americans' Investments from Woke Policies Act" sponsored by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) would prevent the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions for retirement plans. Under the bill, fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans are required to make investment decisions based solely on pecuniary factors except under limited circumstances.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
“We are reforming the bureaucracy to make it lean, responsive, and accountable. And we are ensuring our laws are enforced fairly.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5441Senate 20242x

Ballooning the Federal Deficit Through the Reauthorization of an Environmental Program for Long Island Sound that Should be Funded by State and Local Governmental Entities.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act" sponsored by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) appropriates $65 million annually through 2028 for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to carry out programs to restore and protect the environmental health of the Long Island Sound located south of Connecticut and north of Long Island. In 1985, Congress created the Long Island Sound Study (LISS) to identify and address the major environmental problems affecting the Long Island Sound and last reauthorized the program for five years in 2018. President Trump's FY?2018 budget blueprint targeted the EPA’s geographic restoration programs - including the Long Island Sound Initiative - for elimination, proposing to cut their funding entirely.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #2 – Rein in Wasteful Federal Spending: Republicans will immediately stabilize the Economy by slashing wasteful Government spending and promoting Economic Growth.
“We will reclaim power from this unaccountable bureaucracy, and we will restore true democracy to America again. We’re ending trillions of dollars in waste, and it’ll mean much lower inflation; lower interest rates; lower payments on mortgages, credit cards, car loans; and much higher stock markets.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5585Senate 20242x

Strengthening National Security by Establishing a New Federal Criminal Penalty for Fleeing Border Patrol Agents through the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) would establish a new federal criminal penalty for individuals who are within 100 miles of the U.S. border and are intentionally evading Border Patrol agents or law enforcement officers that are actively assisting Border Patrol. The bill is named after a Border Patrol agent killed in a high-speed chase while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5585 (Crockett Amd. 1)Senate 20242x

Weakening Border Security by Removing Increased Penalties for Fleeing Law Enforcement within the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) amendment #1 to the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" would weaken the underlying bill that establishes a new federal criminal penalty for fleeing Border Patrol. Specifically, the amendment would remove language which had also applied the new penalty to cases of "fleeing from law enforcement actively assisting the Border Patrol". According to the sponsor, the amendment is needed due to the "aggressive policing tactics and unconstitutional racial profiling directed by rogue Governors like Governor Greg Abbott have led to severe harm to-and has undermined-our legal system all in the name of actively assisting the U.S. Border Patrol".
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5717Senate 20242x

Strengthening Enforcement of Federal Immigration Law through the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act" sponsored by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) would deny state and local entities with federal funding intended for non-U.S. nationals if they enact sanctuary policies or fail to cooperate with federal immigration detainers. According to the sponsor, the bill "ensures that federal dollars will not be used to offset costs incurred by prioritizing illegal immigration, and migrants' free hotels and health care, over the safety and well-being of law-abiding tax-paying citizens".
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #5 – Stop Sanctuary Cities: Republicans will cut federal Funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that release dangerous Illegal Alien criminals onto our streets, rather than handing them over to ICE. We will require local cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement.
“Sanctuary cities cannot continue to jeopardize Americans’ safety without being held accountable for their role in the illegal immigrant crime crisis we are facing today.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5826Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Denying Terrorists Entry into the U.S. Under the "No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act" sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) is intended to deter Iran and other hostile governments and individuals from hostage-taking or wrongfully detaining United States nationals by imposing sanction and other strict penalties. Most notably, the bill denies a visa to anyone seeking admission to the United States as a representative to the United Nations if they are sanctioned under terrorism or weapons of mass destruction proliferation Executive Orders. According to the sponsor, "mass murderer and terrorist Ebrahim Raisi hates the United States, pledges death to America, yet applies and is granted to travel to New York annually for the United Nations, this hypocrisy is unacceptable".
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #4 – Strict Vetting: Republicans will use existing Federal Law to keep foreign Christian-hating Communists, Marxists, and Socialists out of America. Those who join our Country must love our Country. We will use extreme vetting to ensure that jihadists and jihadist sympathizers are not admitted.
"Release all of the hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you." – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5856Senate 20242x

Advancing a Human Trafficking Bill Containing Wasteful U.S. AID Spending - "Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The "Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) would authorize $1.2 billion in additional federal spending on anti-human trafficking initiatives over the next five years. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) a majority of this spending would be for "foreign assistance to address trafficking overseas" which would be carried out in part by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In early 2025, the Trump Administration placed nearly 10,000 USAID employees on leave (retaining less than 300) and cancelled nearly 90% of foreign aid programs.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #1 – The National Interest: Republicans will promote a Foreign Policy centered on the most essential American Interests, starting with protecting the American Homeland, our People, our Borders, our Great American Flag, and our Rights under God.
"If you do (give foreign aid), you give it to ’em as a loan — not just a giveaway" – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5921Senate 20242x

Weakening the Economy of Iran and its Terrorist Supporters Through the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) would prohibit the U.S. Treasury from issuing any licenses authorizing a U.S. financial institution to engage in transactions for trade with Iran, other than humanitarian aid benefitting Iranian citizens. The bill also requires the Secretary to oppose IMF assistance to Iran and prohibits "Special Drawing Rights" from being allocated to Iran.
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #4 – Strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic Capabilities: Republicans will strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic capabilities to protect the American way of life from the malign influences of Countries that stand against us around the World.
"The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed… Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5947Senate 20242x

Strengthening National Security by Permanently Freezing the $6 Billion in Iranian-Sanctioned Assets which the Biden Administration had Recklessly Unfrozen.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This bill introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) permanently freezes all Iranian-sanctioned assets, including the $6 billion in funds that the Biden Administration unfroze on September 11, 2023, and prohibits the President from using any waiver authority, including licenses, guidance, or FAQs, to lift sanctions. According to the sponsor, "Americans deserve leaders who unequivocally stand against terror and with our ally Israel, not those who facilitate Tehran's access to billions of dollars".
Chapter 10 – Return to Peace through Strength – Section #4 – Strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic Capabilities: Republicans will strengthen Economic, Military, and Diplomatic capabilities to protect the American way of life from the malign influences of Countries that stand against us around the World.
"The Iran sanctions have officially been cast. These are the most biting sanctions ever imposed… Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States. I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 6009Senate 20242x

Overturning Biden Administration Rules which Limit Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands Through the "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act" sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) would nullify the Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule entitled "Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process." This rule would (1) increases bonding rates for oil and gas production on federal lands, (2) introduces new "preference criteria" for onshore oil and gas leasing that would limit areas available for production, (3) prevent leasing outside of currently producing areas.
Chapter 1 – Defeat Inflation and Quickly Bring Down All Prices – Section #1 – Unleash American Energy: Republicans will unleash Energy Production from all sources, including nuclear, to immediately slash Inflation and power American homes, cars, and factories with reliable, abundant, and affordable Energy.
“We will blast through every bureaucratic hurdle to issue rapid approvals for new drilling, new pipelines, new refineries, new power plants, new electric plants, and reactors of all types.” – President Donald J. Trump
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