Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota 1st Congressional District in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedThe right to human life in Jim’s eyes is straightforward. It is the most fundamental of rights on which all God-given rights. He is a cosponsor of H.R. 616, the Life Begins at Conception Act as well as numerous other pro-life bills. Jim has joined the effort to force a vote on H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act, and spoke on the House floor to demand Speaker Pelosi bring this bill for a vote. A vast majority of Americans, including many Democrats, believe no matter a child’s circumstances at birth, Congress has the responsibility and duty to end infanticide, which he refers to as fourth-trimester abortions. Learn more
He is also working with the Department of Veteran Affairs to prioritize match-funding for a veteran’s home in Minnesota. Jim has co-sponsored H.R. 1605, Education Savings Account for Military Families Act, H.R. 229, Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, and supported bi-partisan effort for a Minnesota Homeless Veteran Registry to ensure that they have access to appropriate housing and social services. Learn more
Jim supports new policy that will allow workers to roll over flexible spending accounts (FSA) from one employer to another throughout their careers. Expand FSA eligibility to cover education tuitions, insurance premiums, co-pays, and prescription costs. Learn more
Jim’s support for the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms has earned him the support of 2nd Amendment advocacy groups such as the NRA and Gun Owners of America. Support for the Constitutionally-protected right of gun ownership for hunting and the ability to protect our families and property is strong in southern Minnesota. Jim supports legislation for concealed carried reciprocity and cosponsored H.R. 1156, The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act. Learn more
Covering pre-existing conditions, limiting catastrophic health care costs through high-risk pools funded by insurance companies and backed by the federal government. Learn more
Protecting and improving Medicare by opposing all efforts to burden the system beyond its original intent. Learn more
Expanding Flexible Spending Accounts to allow all Americans, not just those who work for the government or large corporations, to pay medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Learn more
Creating greater transparency of medical and prescription drug costs to create informed consumer choices. Learn more
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