Abortion:Opposes federal funding for abortion services and has voted for restrictions such as banning partial-birth abortion and barring interstate transport of minors for abortions.[1][2]
Economic Development:Supports federal and local initiatives promoting job creation, infrastructure investment, and economic development in Kentucky's 5th District.[1]
Education:Prioritizes providing educational and career training opportunities for students in southern and eastern Kentucky to support local economic growth.[1]
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Energy:Advocates for expanding domestic energy production, particularly coal mining, and supports policies to keep energy prices low.[1]
Government Spending & Appropriations:Supports fiscally responsible spending, discretionary spending cuts, and rigorous oversight of taxpayer dollars as former Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.[1][2]
Immigration:Supports strengthening border security, opposes executive actions granting deportation relief to undocumented immigrants, and favors limiting funding requests for border crises.[1][2][3]
National Security/Defense:Supports increased funding for defense, homeland security, and military modernization to strengthen national security.[1]