Currently holds the office of U.S. Senate - Utah until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. Senate - Utah in 2018 Utah 2018 General Election.
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Make it easier for law enforcement to shut down “drug mills” that fill obviously false prescriptions; and establish a federal database to identify multiple prescribers and abusers across state lines. Learn more
On the supply front: pressure Mexico, China, and other countries to curtail the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.; establish better detection at our border; stop drug companies from promoting opioids to physicians; make it easier for law enforcement to shut down “drug mills” that fill obviously false prescriptions; and establish a federal database to identify multiple prescribers and abusers across state lines. Learn more
Make it easier for law enforcement to shut down “drug mills” that fill obviously false prescriptions; and establish a federal database to identify multiple prescribers and abusers across state lines. Learn more
Pressure Mexico, China, and other countries to curtail the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S.; establish better detection at our border. Learn more
Stop drug companies from promoting opioids to physicians. Learn more
Provide counseling and treatment for those who want to escape drug addictions. Learn more
Assure that first responders are equipped with necessary medications to prevent overdose deaths. Learn more
We have done too little to help American citizens who have been disproportionately impacted by automation and trade policies. Learn more
I oppose broad-based tariffs but I will support focused tariffs that penalize cheaters and dumping. Learn more
I favor trade policies that open markets for Utah’s agriculture exports. Learn more
The number of visas for crop, livestock, and dairy workers should be decided on the state level rather than the federal level. Learn more
In some instances, nations or companies have cheated on trade agreements and America should take punitive action against them. Learn more
I support greater efficiency standards in cars, trucks, and factories to reduce energy consumption and pollution. Learn more
I support the utilization of all our energy resources including gas, coal, wind, nuclear, geothermal, hydro, and solar. Learn more
In some instances, nations or companies have cheated on trade agreements and America should take punitive action against them. Learn more
The decision to send troops into a foreign country must be made only when a substantial American interest is at stake. This should be a very high hurdle. Learn more
We should maintain clear superiority in conventional military capabilities and at least parity in nuclear capabilities. Learn more
The number of visas for crop, livestock, and dairy workers should be decided on the state level rather than the federal level. Learn more
We must promote our values of freedom and free enterprise through our diplomacy, economic ties, alliances and other soft power tools. Learn more
When nations attack our infrastructure, elections, technology, or vital interests, we should retaliate and punish their behavior with appropriate and meaningful measures. Learn more
I oppose broad-based tariffs but I will support focused tariffs that penalize cheaters and dumping. Learn more
Laws should originate with the Legislative branch not the Judicial branch or unelected bureaucrats. Learn more
Powers not reserved to the federal government must be returned to the states. States should guide their own policies regarding such matters as education, transportation, healthcare, care for the poor, and school safety. Learn more
The Affordable Care Act should be repealed and not replaced by another one-size-fits all bureaucracy. In its place, states should be given flexibility with their Medicaid funds to implement their own programs for caring for the poor. Learn more
It is my priority to obtain greater local and state involvement in decision-making and management of public lands. I support multiple use of these lands and will work to prevent excessive land grabs by presidents and federal bureaucrats. Learn more
We should respect and appreciate the contribution of Utah’s agricultural industry to our economy and our security by resolving the uncertainty and federal overreach associated with public land usage, reducing the excessive number of wild horses and burros, and fostering sustainable forest and land management policies. Learn more
The State of Utah should assume management responsibility for select public lands when economically feasible, initially on a pilot basis. Learn more
The Antiquities Act and the Endangered Species Act should both be reformed to require state approvals and local involvement. Learn more
I will work with like-minded senators who will oppose a budget process that prevents effective debate, amendments, and spending caps. I will look to eliminate ineffective and wasteful programs and to reform entitlements for people under 55 years of age. Learn more
I will defend religious liberty and will only vote to confirm judicial nominees who will fully honor the First Amendment guarantee of the same. Learn more
Gun laws and school safety measures should be established by each state, not imposed by the federal government. Learn more
I do not support newly proposed federal gun legislation with the exception of the removal of bump stocks for public sale and an updated background check system promoted by Congress and President Trump. Learn more
I will promote cost-sharing insurance policies and health savings accounts. Learn more
I support requiring pharmaceutical companies to spread the cost of drug development with other countries, reducing the huge price inequity Americans experience. Learn more
I will apply my career experience in healthcare and finance to install market-based incentives to reduce costs. This will include transparency in provider pricing and quality information to consumers. Learn more
The Affordable Care Act should be repealed and not replaced by another one-size-fits all bureaucracy. In its place, states should be given flexibility with their Medicaid funds to implement their own programs for caring for the poor. Learn more
I support President Trump’s proposal, made earlier this year, to give Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) individuals legal status. However, I oppose giving these individuals a special pathway to citizenship. Learn more
I support a simplified legal status verification system that will allow an employer to know whether a prospective employee is in the United States legally and that will sanction employers who nevertheless hire people here illegally. Learn more
I support legal immigration. Learn more
The legal immigration system should be merit based, giving applicants credit for such things as English fluency, having a trade or technical skill, personal savings, and advanced degrees so these individuals may become assets to their communities and prosper in our country. Learn more
I firmly oppose illegal immigration. I support measures to secure our national borders. Learn more
I support ending chain migration and the visa lottery program. Learn more
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