Issues
Agriculture
The best way to preserve American agriculture and to support the preservation of family farms and ranches is to end the death tax once and for all.
Balanced Budget Amendment
Reckless out of control deficit spending in the Congress is placing our nation deeper and deeper into debt while putting an unfair and crushing burden on generations of Americans not yet born.
Climate Change
There is no question that climate change is real and has existed since the beginning of time, and will always be a factor that can negatively impact our environment.
Economy
Economic growth and job creation is my top priority.
Education
The issues pertaining to public education are best left to state and local school boards.
Energy
Americans must be allowed to develop American energy and end our reliance on imported oil.
Health Care
Health care reform is essential for containing cost and expanding access.
Immigration
Comprehensive immigration reform must first begin with the comprehensive enforcement of our immigration laws.
Middle East Peace/Israel
Israel is the strongest ally that the United States has in the Middle East and shares our strategic interest in the region.
National Security
The most important role of any government is to protect its citizens.
Public Lands
Our public lands should be managed by a multiple use model that balances conservation, recreation, and responsible resource utilization.
Religious Freedom
It is unconstitutional for the Federal government to impose limitations on a person's or group of people's free exercise of religion. As a member of the Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus, I take these issues seriously and have supported legislative measures to protect the religious rights guaranteed under the Constitution both at home and abroad.
Second Amendment
The right to keep and bear arms is protected under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and it is vital to promote responsible gun ownership by keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals and of the mentally unstable.
Small Business
Small businesses are the engine that drives our economy. Congress must enact policies that will increase small business's access to capital and remove government impediments to growth.
Transportation
Much of America's growth and future prosperity are tied to our transportation infrastructure.