Issues

View my positions on various issues that are important to our District and my work in Congress.

Please take a look at the below issues to find out my position on issues affecting Eastern North Carolina and how I have voted on such topics.

Campaign Finance Reform

It is time to return power to the people and get big money out of politics.

Economy and Jobs

Information related to the economy and jobs for the people of Eastern North Carolina.

Budget, Spending and Taxes

The issues of Budget, Spending and Taxes are criticical to our country right now. Find out what I'm doing in Congress to curb the out of control spending.

Values

America was built upon Judeo-Christian values, and these values should be protected.

Veterans

We are honored to have a great number of veterans living in the Third District of North Carolina. These brave men and women deserve everything we have promised them.

Health Care

Health Care issues affect us all and determining the best means of addressing them is an important part of my work in Congress.

Fishing

Fishing is a pillar of Eastern North Carolina’s heritage and key component of our regional economy.

Armed Services

The military is critical to Eastern North Carolina's economy and way of life. We are privileged to have America's brave residing in our district.

Agriculture

Agriculture is the foundation of Eastern North Carolina. Please review the decisions I'm making in Congress that support the agriculture industry.

Overseas Conflict

Eastern North Carolina is home to several military installations and conflicts overseas affect all of us.

Illegal Immigration

It is imperative that we secure our borders and not reward those who have broken our laws.

2nd Amendment

The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in the 2nd Amendment of the Constitution.

Energy, Environment and Public Lands

The issue of Energy, Environment and Public Lands affects all of us and dealing with it is an important part of my work in Congress.

FEMA and Natural Disasters

The issue of FEMA and Natural Disasters is important to our district and to my work in Congress.