Michigan Values

The traditional values exemplified by the hardworking people of Michigan are the same principles America was founded upon. As your representative, I will adamantly support legislative initiatives that preserve America’s founding principles and protect the rights of the unborn.

As Congress works towards addressing our nation’s challenges, we must return our nation to its constitutional foundation of limited government that serves as the source of America’s greatness. Congress must honor its constitutional commitment to freedom and recommit itself to the principles of federalism outlined in the 10th amendment.

One of the most important freedoms outlined in our Constitution is the Second Amendment. Millions of Americans responsibly enjoy the use of firearms for recreational hunting, collection, and protection. Along with many people in the 7th District, I support the right for law abiding citizens to bear arms and will continue to defend this liberty throughout my service in Congress. As such, I have cosponsored a number of bills to further defend and uphold the Second Amendment, such as H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

I also joined a number of my colleagues in introducing H.R.9088, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, which prohibits the Fish and Wildlife Service from blocking the use of traditional ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters.

In addition, our country was founded on the principles of religious freedom and it has a strong tradition of defending the rights of conscience. To ensure our country continues to respect deeply held religious and moral beliefs, I am a cosponsor of H.R. 6060, the Conscience Protection Act.

Moreover, I hold the sanctity of life in the highest regard and will continue to work diligently and support legislation that protects the rights of the unborn. For this reason, in January 2021, I cosponsored H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and the Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021. I have also cosponsored H.R.1080, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would provide protections for unborn children at 20 weeks after fertilization, a point at which there is substantial scientific evidence that abortion inflicts tremendous pain on the unborn.

Lastly, society has a responsibility to protect the most vulnerable citizens: children. President Obama signed my legislation into law to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies to identify, locate, and recover victims of child sex trafficking. H.R.3081 was signed into law as part of H.R. 3092, E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act. In May 2017, the House passed the Improving Support for Missing and Exploited Children Act, to further strengthen efforts to recover missing children and support youth who are the victims of violent crimes. The bill was signed into law by President Trump in October 2018.

I have also introduced H.R. 3957, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act which would ensure Department of Labor employees receive proper training to recognize instances of human trafficking and refer these cases to law enforcement agencies so perpetrators are held accountable.

To learn more about my actions to combat this heinous crime, please visit my human trafficking page.

LEGISLATION

09/30/2022 – Co-sponsor: H.R.9088, Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers
11/19/2021 – Co-sponsor: H.R.6060, Conscience Protection Act
06/16/2021 – Sponsor: H.R.3957, Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
02/05/2021 – Co-sponsor: H.R. 18, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021
01/28/2021 – Co-sponsor: H.R.619 - Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
01/04/2021 – Co-sponsor: H.R.38, Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
05/12/2020 – Co-sponsor: H.R. 6742, Protecting Life in Crisis Act
03/05/2020 – Co-sponsor: H.R.6099, Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations Act