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Diana Harshbarger's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (TN) - District 1

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  • "Abortion is murder, NOT healthcare." (twitter.com)
  • "Driven by my faith, I am 100% pro-life. Democrats no longer just advocate for abortion, they push extreme policies like killing a baby up until the moment of birth and, in some cases, after. I vow to stand firm in my faith and defend life against radical liberals." (www.votediana.com)
  • "Our unborn children are under attack, it’s time for our nation’s leaders to stand up for the innocent." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Proud to join my fellow House Committee on Education and Labor Republicans colleagues to highlight the dangers of reckless Democrat health care plans like Medicare-for-All that would undermine and dismantle what’s working for over 151 million Americans!" (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Pelosi's Power Bill, H.R. 1, would send tax dollars to politicians for their campaigns. Instead of wasting money on political ads and spam phone calls, we should focus on targeted COVID relief or solving the opioid epidemic." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I am proud to sign the @Heritage_Action Police Pledge. Law Enforcement is the toughest job in our country right now and I stand with our men and women in uniform who put their life on the line every day." (twitter.com)
  • "I signed on to the JUSTICE Act, a common-sense police reform proposal that would increase accountability, transparency and performance so the brave men and women in law enforcement can better protect and care for their communities. This is the type of reform we should have. The Democrats’ proposal, H.R. 1280, would make our communities less safe and stop police officers from being able to do their jobs and protect our communities. This is another Democrat handout to their base, not a solution like the JUSTICE Act, which is the police reform that Americans want." (www.facebook.com)
  • "The Democrats continued assault on the men and women in law enforcement have created a dire situation in our country. Biden's inability to support our police have caused a rampant rise in crime across the United States. 346 Officers Shot in 2021. 63 killed by gun fire. I will always support the brave men and women in law enforcement, and ask Biden and my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to do the same." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The federal government’s number one priority is protecting its citizens. I will always fight to make sure our men and women in uniform have the tools and training necessary to protect our country from any threat." (www.votediana.com)
  • "The United States is facing national security threats from many adversaries around the globe, including an emboldened China which has recently increased its military presence in the South China Sea. This is not the time to decrease our defense budget." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Biden and the Democrats’ spending is out of control, and they’re only proposing more reckless spending. This is just plain irresponsible. That’s why I voted NO on increasing the debt ceiling tonight." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Over the next several weeks, I will be announcing policy positions and important issues I hope to tackle after November if elected. Earlier this week, I announced my support for a Balanced Budget Amendment. For too long, our government has spent money it doesn't have, taking on more and more debt. We don't run our families or our businesses this way, so why does our government?" (www.facebook.com)
  • "The purely partisan tax and spend bill, incorrectly labeled ‘build back better,’ is far too expensive and will fail to restart our economy. Inflation is out of control, wages are suffering, and the Democrats’ solution, when you strip away their budget gimmicks, is to raise taxes and add to the national debt. Instead of focusing on solving these issues that are harming all Americans, this bill focuses on the far-left’s wish list including Green New Deal provisions and taxpayer funded abortions. Additionally, the bill threatens funding to our Tennessee hospitals if the state does not implement D.C. Democrats’ preferred Obamacare Medicaid expansions. This is yet another failed policy from the Biden Administration and Washington Democrats that will raise taxes on American families. It is definitely not how to ‘build back better.’ I voted no." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am pleased to help support our chicken farmers by signing this letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to speed up COVID-relief payments to poultry producers." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Instead of targeted, bipartisan pandemic relief, Democrats in the House Ed & Labor Committee chose to ram through a radical and job-destroying partisan wish list at 4 am, like mandating a $15/hour minimum wage, which will destroy small businesses and explode federal deficits." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Instead of wasting money on political ads and spam phone calls, we should focus on targeted COVID relief or solving the opioid epidemic." (www.facebook.com)
  • "President Biden must be impeached. ??Failed withdrawal from Afghanistan ??Crisis on our southern border ??Reckless spending ??Skyrocketing inflation The Biden administration continues to put America last. He is unfit for the responsibilities of the presidency." (twitter.com)
  • "The purely partisan tax and spend bill, incorrectly labeled "build back better,' is far too expensive and will fail to restart our economy," said Congresswoman Harshbarger. "Inflation is out of control, wages are suffering, and the Democrats' solution, when you strip away their budget gimmicks, is to raise taxes and add to the national debt." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden’s student loan moratorium is already a nearly $5 billion/month burden on tax payers. Canceling *all* debt will cripple our future generations with worse inflation than we’re facing now." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "We write to you concerned with the massive executive overreach by President Joseph R. Biden to illegally cancel federal student loan debt. On Wednesday, August 24, President Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 in federal student debt for individual Americans earning $125,000 or less per year or married couples making less than $250,000 a year. In addition, those who receive federal Pell Grants and make less than $125,000 a year would be eligible for total forgiveness of $20,000. Unfortunately, this policy will cost us over $300 billion and establishes a terrible precedent that will drive up the cost of higher education, exacerbating the very problem President Biden pretends to address." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "H.R. 1 includes a national mandate for California-style elections, imposing bad policies like expanded mail voting, legalized ballot harvesting and disregard of voter ID laws on states with well-run elections like Tennessee. This is unacceptable." (twitter.com)
  • "Requiring an ID to vote is common sense. I am not sure why so many Democrats are opposed to this." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Domestic energy production creates jobs, keeps prices low, and eliminates the need to rely on our enemies. Increasing production is a no brainer!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "The Nuclear Fuel Services facility in Erwin is not only one of the largest employers in Unicoi County, their facility is also a key contributor to our national security! The innovation that the skilled NFS workforce produces every day supports our Navy, helps protect our environment, and ensures America remains a global leader in nuclear energy." (www.facebook.com)
  • "President Biden’s first actions halt construction of President Trump’s border wall, block the Keystone XL Pipeline and re-enter the Paris Climate Accord. Instead of putting Americans first, he’s implementing a liberal agenda to score points with the international community." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S J Res 14 "A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a Lifetime @NRA member it’s important to me that we protect gun rights." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Constitution could not be clearer on this issue, the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. Each day we see the radical left trying to expand the role of government, while the Second Amendment was created to prevent just that. Our right to self-defense, whether it be from a home invader, an attacker on the street, or a tyrannical government, is one of our most sacred rights. I will fight tirelessly to ensure our right to bear arms is protected." (www.votediana.com)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Proud to join my fellow House Committee on Education and Labor Republicans colleagues to highlight the dangers of reckless Democrat health care plans like Medicare-for-All that would undermine and dismantle what’s working for over 151 million Americans!" (www.facebook.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "This act will directly take away hope from seniors and as many as 100-plus cures will be in jeopardy. There will be no incentive for companies to develop cures for rare and ultra-rare diseases. This bill encourages drug companies to spend less on research and development and more on navigating the politics of it all." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "While there is much work to be done to eliminate the overreaching arm of the federal government when it comes to healthcare, the first steps I will take in Congress will be to lower prescription drug prices, increase generic drug pricing transparency as well as increase competition among health insurance plans. These reforms will make it easier for Americans, especially our seniors, to afford their medications." (www.votediana.com)
  • "I will work with President Trump to build the wall on our southern border, deport dangerous illegal aliens from our country, and take action against sanctuary policies that place the security of our nation and citizens in jeopardy." (www.votediana.com)
  • "This year, Secretary Mayorkas admitted that Americans are out $72 million just from President Biden's order to halt the border wall construction. We are paying not to build the border wall. Plainly speaking, the American people are being charged to ensure they are less safe. This crisis greatly benefits the cartels and gravely threatens Americans. Every State is a border State as Joe Biden's border crisis damages our national security. This crisis has gone on long enough. Americans deserve better, and they deserve a closed border." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our immigration system is broken. Between the drugs and criminals that flow across our southern border, politicians dubbing their cities and states “sanctuaries” for illegals, and law barring local law enforcement from coordinating with federal agencies to remove dangerous criminal aliens from our streets, illegal immigration has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. I will work with President Trump to build the wall on our southern border, deport dangerous illegal aliens from our country, and take action against sanctuary policies that place the security of our nation and citizens in jeopardy. I will also work to pass legislation that bars illegal immigrants from getting free college and healthcare on the backs of hardworking tax payers and fight back against attempts to give amnesty to those who broke the law to come here." (www.votediana.com)
  • Rated 95% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The far-left's socialist tax and spend package will grant mass amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. 4 MS-13 gang members were just arrested by TX Border Patrol Agents. The Biden admin doesn't care if your community is safe. Border security is national security." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted against HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It’s in the best national security interests for the U.S. to stand strong against Iran's malign behavior, including state-sponsorship of terrorism. That’s why I signed this @HomelandGOP letter demanding the Biden Administration not consider lifting sanctions on the Iranian govt." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, I voted NO on sending another $40 billion of your tax dollars to Ukraine. I will not support sending billions overseas when mothers in America can’t feed their children." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Inflation is taxation." (twitter.com)
  • "It's not surprising that @SpeakerPelosi did not want to discuss the "numbers & dollars" of the reckless $4.3 trillion tax and spend proposal. Why? Because it's nothing short of a socialist wish list that includes $2.1 trillion in new taxes on American families & job creators." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate MUST stop this big government tax & spend bill! It is the wrong prescription for America and the reality will be one hard pill to swallow. ??Mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants ??Taxpayer funded abortions ??Weaponizes the IRS ??Taxes small businesses" (twitter.com)
  • "China must be held responsible, not in a meaningless motion passed by members of Congress, but with economic realities. I would support a bill to punish China for what they have cost Americans and citizens worldwide because of their negligence. Additionally, I would support more sanctions on the Chinese government. I stand with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda." (www.votediana.com)
  • "I’ve owned many small businesses over my career, and I can tell the pro-business environment created by President Donald Trump was like nothing we ever saw before. I will continue to help President Trump advance his “America First” Agenda and once we get through fighting the COVID-19 virus, we will get back to fighting back against burdensome regulations, helping secure fairer trade deals for American citizens and making President Trump’s tax cuts permanent. " (www.votediana.com)

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