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Jim Renacci on Abortion
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De-fund Planned Parenthood; 100% pro-life. (Oct 2018)
Opposes abortion and gay marriage. (Feb 2017)
Protect the sanctity of life. (Nov 2010)
Opposed to embryonic stem cell research. (Nov 2010)
Being a family man I will always stand on the side of life. (Jun 2021)
Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
I consider myself pro-life. (Nov 2010)
Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
Jim Renacci on Budget & Economy
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Obama federal stimulus was a failed experiment. (Oct 2018)
Immediate spending freeze, reduce budget first year 10-15%. (Jun 2021)
Capitalize on Ohio's quality of life assets. (Jun 2021)
Voted YES on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
Demand a Balanced Budget amendment. (Jul 2010)
Limit federal spending growth to per-capita inflation rate. (Jul 2010)
Member of House Banking Committee. (Mar 2011)
Jim Renacci on Corporations
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2010 bailout closed my car dealership; Feds shouldn't pick. (May 2018)
Reduce the corporate tax rate to 25%, and individuals too. (May 2017)
Voted YES on workforce training by state block grants & industry partners. (Mar 2013)
Repeal ObamaCare reporting requirements for small business. (Jan 2011)
Rated 14% by UFCW , indicating a pro-management voting record. (May 2012)
Jim Renacci on Crime
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Opposes capital punishment. (Feb 2017)
I will always stand with law enforcement, ensure support. (Jun 2021)
Supports the death penalty. (Nov 2010)
Rated 77% by the NAPO , indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Jim Renacci on Drugs
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Opposes recreational marijuana legalization. (Oct 2018)
Rated D by NORML , indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Jim Renacci on Education
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Strong historical supporter of vouchers for private schools. (Oct 2018)
No role for government to reduce student loan interest rates. (Oct 2018)
Top-down, one-size-fits-all approach has proven ineffective. (May 2017)
I strongly support school voucher programs. (Nov 2010)
Eliminate Common Core, Critical Race Theory. (Jun 2021)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program. (Mar 2011)
A-PLUS lets states escape No Child Left Behind. (Jul 2015)
Vouchers break link of low-income and low-quality schools. (Oct 2015)
Jim Renacci on Energy & Oil
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Opposed EPA regulating greenhouse gases. (Oct 2018)
We cannot afford to halt or discourage domestic exploration. (May 2017)
Ohio should capitalize on its oil and gas resources. (Jun 2021)
Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP . (Nov 2010)
Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Extend through 2016 the renewable energy tax credit. (Nov 2011)
No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Jim Renacci on Environment
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Reduce funding for Environmental Protection Administration. (Oct 2018)
Reduce Washington's adversarial red tape on farms. (May 2017)
Rated 0% by HSLF , indicating an anti-animal welfare voting record. (Jan 2012)
Voted YES to require GMO labeling. (Jun 2016)
Jim Renacci on Foreign Policy
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Withhold UN funding until voluntary and program-specific. (Aug 2011)
Rated -3 by AAI , indicating a anti-Arab anti-Palestine voting record. (May 2012)
Cut World Bank funding to enforce against terrorism. (Jan 2018)
Jim Renacci on Free Trade
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Seeks balance between tariffs, free trade & fair trade. (Oct 2018)
Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
Rated 75% by the USAE , indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
Jim Renacci on Government Reform
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Corporate political donations are protected political speech. (Oct 2018)
End campaign contributions that lead to government contracts. (Feb 2017)
Make donations and State contracts public. (Jun 2021)
Redistribute state offices in Columbus around the state. (Jun 2021)
Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill. (Jul 2010)
Audit federal agencies, to reform or eliminate them. (Jul 2010)
Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced. (Jul 2010)
Prohibit IRS audits targeting Tea Party political groups. (Jan 2014)
Jim Renacci on Gun Control
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No ban on assault weapons nor high capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
Staunch supporter of Second Amendment Rights. (Nov 2010)
Make Ohio a Second Amendment Sanctuary State. (Jun 2021)
Ohio should pass permitless concealed carry. (Apr 2021)
Opposes "frightening" red flag laws. (Apr 2021)
State must strip away national encroachment of gun rights. (Apr 2021)
National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
Jim Renacci on Health Care
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Key to affordable healthcare is increasing competition. (Oct 2018)
Competition & tort reform instead of ObamaCare. (May 2017)
Increased competition instead of government takeover. (Nov 2010)
Ohio must roll back Medicaid Expansion. (Jun 2021)
Voted YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts. (Apr 2011)
Voted YES on repealing the "Prevention and Public Health" slush fund. (Apr 2011)
Opposes government-run healthcare. (Aug 2010)
Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market. (Jul 2010)
Repeal any federal health care takeover. (Jul 2010)
Repeal the Job-Killing Health Care Law. (Jan 2011)
Fully repealing ObamaCare is important, but not sufficient. (Feb 2015)
Jim Renacci on Immigration
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Overturn DACA program: no legal status for DREAMers. (Oct 2018)
Supports border wall for Mexico plus temporary travel ban. (Feb 2017)
No amnesty; no legal benefits for illegals. (Nov 2010)
No pathway to citizenship; yes official English. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
Jim Renacci on Jobs
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No increase in federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr to $10.10. (Oct 2018)
Voted YES on allowing compensatory time off for working overtime. (Apr 2013)
Rated 83% by CEI , indicating a mixed voting record on Big Labor. (May 2012)
Jim Renacci on Principles & Values
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OhioFirst: the day of the career politicians needs to change. (Feb 2017)
It's time to elect an Ohio first conservative. (Jun 2021)
Restore the American Dream in Ohio. (Jun 2021)
Ohio has too many problems to help country or other states. (Apr 2021)
Member of the Republican Study Committee. (Jan 2016)
Endorsed Endorsed by Donald Trump/MAGA during presidency. (Nov 2018)
Jim Renacci on Tax Reform
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Trump tax cuts enable companies to invest in innovation. (Oct 2018)
Our tax code is broken; comprehensive reform needed. (May 2017)
Repeal the death tax & keep capital gains tax at 15%. (Nov 2010)
Eliminate income tax in 10 years, impose consumption tax. (Jun 2021)
Taxpayer Protection Pledge: no new taxes. (Aug 2010)
Adopt a single-rate tax system. (Jul 2010)
Repeal tax hikes in capital gains and death tax. (Jul 2010)
Supports eliminating the estate tax. (Nov 2010)
Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge. (Jan 2012)
Death Tax is a pernicious double tax. (Apr 2015)
Jim Renacci on Technology
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Opposes Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). (Oct 2018)
Voted YES on protecting cyber security by sharing data with government. (Apr 2013)
Voted YES on terminating funding for National Public Radio. (Mar 2011)
Award research grants based on national interest. (Feb 2016)
Jim Renacci on War & Peace
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No nuke deal with Iran, the #1 state sponsor of terrorism. (Oct 2018)
Stay on offense in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Nov 2010)
Voted YES on banning armed forces in Libya without Congressional approval. (Jun 2011)
Voted NO on removing US armed forces from Afghanistan. (Mar 2011)
Boycott & sanctions against Iran for terrorism & nukes. (May 2011)
Iranian nuclear weapons: prevention instead of containment. (Mar 2012)
Aid the Syrian opposition with training & equipment. (Sep 2014)
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