Guiding Principles

As your Representative, you have a right to know how I will make decisions on important issues that will impact our lives and the lives of our families. I intend to use the principles listed below to evaluate each piece of legislation that comes before me as your Congressman.

1. LESS GOVERNMENT

Does the bill tend to reduce government regulations, the size of government, eliminate unnecessary programs?

2. LOWER TAXES

Does the bill promote individual responsibility in spending, or reduce taxes or fees?

3. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Does the bill encourage responsible behavior by individuals and families and encourage them to provide for their own health, safety, education, moral fortitude, or general welfare?

4. INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM

Does the bill increase opportunities for individuals or families to decide, without hindrance or coercion from government, how to conduct their own lives and make personal choices?

5. STRONGER FAMILIES

Does the bill enhance the traditional American family and its power to rear children without excessive interference from the government?

6. DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY, NATIONAL DEFENSE

Does the bill enhance American security without unduly burdening civil liberty?

7. IS IT CONSTITUTIONAL?

Does the bill overstep the power and authority granted to the Federal government by the U.S. Constitution?