Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Utah 3rd Congressional District in 2024 Utah Partisan Primary Election.
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Get StartedJR is proudly pro-life and will work tirelessly to protect the dignity and sanctity of all human life. Learn more
As a firm believer in religious freedom, JR will vigorously protect the rights of all Utahns and Americans to practice their faith without fear of discrimination. He will also champion free speech on college campuses and oppose any attempts to suppress differing viewpoints, thereby promoting open and respectful discourse. Learn more
JR also recognizes that the leading cause of death for adults age 18-45 is a fentanyl overdose. While supporting those impacted by the opioid crisis, he would impose harsher federal penalties on fentanyl traffickers given that fentanyl is 50-100 times more potent than morphine. Learn more
R recognizes the stifling impact of excessive regulations on businesses and innovation. He will lead efforts to overhaul the federal regulatory code and introduce legislation to ensure that regulations promote safety without stifling economic growth. By applying a regulatory budget “two-for-one” rule, JR aims to eliminate at least two outdated regulations for every new one introduced, fostering a more business-friendly environment. Learn more
JR supports abolishing the Federal Department of Education. JR believes in returning power to the states and funding local school systems without federal strings attached. Learn more
JR Bird supports new rules to require increases in federal land leasing to offset any draw downs on America’s strategic petroleum reserve. Learn more
JR Bird will support the authorization of new energy infrastructure projects along with broad permitting reform to modernize NEPA so more energy and mineral resources can be developed in America while keeping our environment safe and clean. Learn more
He is committed to holding China accountable for unfair trade practices, intellectual property theft, and rampant human rights violations. He will support our allies and work to ensure a united front in addressing these concerns, while pursuing fair and mutually beneficial trade agreements. JR believes that Chinese companies guilty of using stolen American technology and intellectual property should be blocked from engaging in business in the United States. If China will not engage in fair trade, then JR supports moving our trade relations to less hostile countries. Learn more
To help regain the American people’s trust in government, JR is determined to reduce the influence of lobbyists and special interests on policy making. He will advocate for stricter regulations on lobbying activities, especially for lobbyists representing the interests of hostile foreign nations like China, and for increased transparency in lobbying expenditures. Learn more
Recognizing that entrenched politicians and bureaucrats often prioritize their careers over the needs of the people, JR supports introducing congressional term limits. Learn more
JR will vigorously defend the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. He supports reciprocity for concealed carry permit holders across state lines, ensuring Americans can protect themselves and their families wherever they travel. Learn more
JR understands rural communities’ unique challenges in accessing quality healthcare. He will work with local and state leaders to advocate for increased support in rural healthcare infrastructure, including clinics and telemedicine services, along with increased pathways for physicians to work in rural medicine. These investments will ensure that all Utahns, regardless of where they live, have access to the healthcare they need. Learn more
JR believes in comprehensive border security measures, including walls or physical barriers, where necessary. He believes in reintroducing President Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy for those seeking asylum. He would provide our border patrol with state-of-the-art technology and training to safeguard our citizens and maintain the integrity of our borders. Learn more
JR believes the best way to reduce wasteful spending is to roll back discretionary federal spending to pre-Covid levels, freeze spending at those levels for a year, and then hold spending growth below inflation rates. He will advocate for legislation to increase budget transparency. JR will also advocate for Congress to engage in a meaningful, deliberate budgeting process instead of flitting from mini-crisis to mini-crisis under threat of government shutdown. Learn more
JR supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent to stimulate economic growth and increase investment in the United States to incentivize the reshoring of our critical supply chains. He also advocates simplifying the tax code, making it fairer and more straightforward for working Americans, seniors on a fixed income, and businesses. He aims to create a tax system that encourages investments, job creation, and economic stability. JR will also introduce a tax reform law to ensure that businesses owned or controlled by hostile foreign powers do not qualify for billions of dollars in tax credits and other incentives. Learn more
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