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Mike Johnson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Mike Johnson did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Over the last eight years, we have seen a dramatic reduction in our defense budget. Rather than taking away resources and cutting funding, this Congress and the Trump administration have prioritized our men and women in uniform. Our soldiers put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms, and they deserve nothing but the best we can offer -- in pay, in care and in resources. This legislation now heads to the president's desk for his signature. We are grateful, because it ensures our Armed Forces have the tools they need to successfully carry out their missions and provide for their families." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "We recognize, of course, that you're operating under certain constraints, but it's alarming to many of us that the President is spending with reckless abandon in virtually every area except our national defense," Johnson said. "Our current era of strategic competition makes it all the more important that the U.S. recommit to the longstanding principle of "Peace through Strength,' especially as our key adversaries continue to take meaningful steps to close the gap between us and them." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation's top military officials have repeatedly warned Congress that the number one threat to our national security is our debt. But today, we were asked to vote in favor of even more, massive increases in discretionary, domestic spending. No family or company or local governmental body could operate in such an irresponsible manner, and Congress should not either." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Well-crafted agreements between government and partners in the private sector can not only increase efficiency and spend in public infrastructure improvements, they can also greatly reduce the costs to taxpayers. Every increase in private investment in infrastructure projects is a benefit to the American people. In Congress, I will work to expand these arrangements as an important matter of stewardship." (votesmart.org)
  • "While the purpose of the Highway Trust Fund ("HTF") is to increase mobility, improve safety and decrease congestion, more than 25% of those taxpayer dollars are spent off-mission, often on local pet projects around the country like recreational trails and landscaping projects. While those can be important to local communities, they should be funded by sources other than the HTF. By reprioritizing this spending, we can reduce waste and direct the funding where it is needed most." (votesmart.org)
  • "This bill is far from perfect, but it does provide essential emergency relief to those who need it most--our health care providers, our small businesses, and American workers and their families, all of whom are suffering due to no fault of their own." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6074 - Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "While I have many concerns about the high cost of this legislation and some of its spending provisions which are politicized and wholly unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic, and while I advocated for several important changes that were not ultimately adopted in the bill passed by the Senate, I believe House members had no choice today but to pass the CARES Act as quickly as possible." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Green New Disaster is right. Democrats proposed ideas in the #GreenNewDeal would be an absolute disaster for Louisiana, especially to our communities built around the energy industry that is so important to our economy." (twitter.com)
  • "The United States is filled with an abundance of natural resources. My own congressional district in Louisiana is home to one of the largest natural gas reserves in the country. We have the means to use those God-given resources to create jobs, foster economic growth and pave the way to an era of American energy dominance. However, oppressive policies and excessive government regulations from previous administrations have been our own worst enemy, forcing us to rely on hostile, foreign nations to meet our energy demands. I'm proud to join Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Ut.), Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) and many of my other colleagues in supporting a bill that puts America first, enabling innovation and growth in energy businesses throughout Louisiana and the country." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1119 - SENSE Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "The mishandling of the EPA's proposed Ozone Rule is a prime example of out-of-touch, Washington bureaucrats making costly decisions with no regard for how they may adversely affect hard-working Americans. I applaud the new EPA Administrator's decision to delay the implementation of the Ozone Rule and look forward to further reducing government red tape," (votesmart.org)
  • "This is one more reason why we must prioritize American energy development rather than restrict it." (twitter.com)
  • "This week, House Democrats passed a bill that would BAN offshore energy exploration in parts of the Gulf of Mexico. This would not only be detrimental to our economy but also to families across the country who would see an increase in gas and electricity prices as a result." (twitter.com)
  • "We are on the path to energy dominance thanks to increased growth and innovation in America’s energy sector. These are just small examples of what can be achieved when we unleash the power of the free market." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association. (votesmart.org)
  • "The constitutional right to keep and bear arms should not be confined by state lines. Our legislation ensures that law-abiding citizens who obtain a concealed carry permit are not denied their rights when traveling to other states. I am a concealed carry permit holder myself and will continue to support measures in Congress that preserve the Second Amendment." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 97% by NumbersUSA. (votesmart.org)
  • "The evidence shows that amnesty is not a viable solution to our immigration crisis. When Congress experimented with a mass amnesty bill in 1986, it actually encouraged more illegal immigration, and led to a reduction in enforcement and border security. Amnesty would not solve our problems, but rather delay the necessary reforms and further undermine our efforts to maintain the rule of law. It would also cost American taxpayers trillions of additional dollars. In 2010, for example, the average illegal immigrant household in the U.S. received $14,387 more in benefits than they paid in taxes." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (votesmart.org)
  • "A little over a year ago, President Trump stood alongside leaders from Canada and Mexico and promised to replace an outdated, ineffective trade agreement with one that will unleash jobs and economic opportunity across the country. Today, he delivered on that promise. "While Democrats continue to obsess over impeachment, the President is working on the real challenges facing our nation. He's growing the economy, creating jobs, protecting our borders, and strengthening our military. I expect even greater accomplishments to come once he is acquitted and this sad chapter in American history is behind us." (votesmart.org)
  • "NAFTA was more than two decades old and failed to meet the needs of our country. President Trump is the first president to follow through on his promise to renegotiate this trade deal for an agreement that better benefits the American people. #USMCA". (twitter.com)
  • "Over $12 billion of Louisiana's income relies on successful trade with Canada and Mexico. It's imperative we modernize our North American trade agreement to better serve the interests of #Louisiana workers. House Democrats must pass the #USMCAnow." (twitter.com)
  • "Two HUGE trade wins in two days: China agrees to purchase additional $200 million of U.S. products Senate passes USMCA @realDonaldTrump is delivering for Louisianians!" (twitter.com)

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