Supports protecting the lives of the unborn.

Opposes Planned Parenthood

As a Representative, the first bill he introduced was the Sanctity of Life Act. The bill would provide the states with the right to ban abortions and officially establishes human life to exist from conception. The bill was not signed into law. He promises to reintroduce the legislation.

Believes that "immigration reform" is just providing more amnesty to illegal migration and opposes providing further amnesty.

As a Representative in 2013, he was a cosponsor of HR 5160. This bill would prevent the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

As a Representative in 2011, he cosponsored HR 140, the Birthright Citizenship Act. This bill would only allow individuals born in the US to become a natural born citizen if a parent is a US citizen or national, if the parent is a lawful permanent resident alien, or if the parent is serving in the US military. This bill did not reach the House Floor for a vote and did not become law.

As a Representative in 2013, he cosponsored HR 2324, the Sunset to the Authorization for the Use of Military Force Act. This bill would repeal the US President's ability to use military force against foreign nations without Congressional approval. This bill did not reach the House Floor for a vote and is not law.

Supports strengthening relationships with Israel and weakening Palestine until they work to eradicate terrorism.

As a Representative in 2013, he consponsored HR 2717, the US-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Act. This bill would provide Israel with missile assistance including anti-rocket defense systems. This bill did not reach the House Floor for a vote and is not law.

As a Representative in 2013, he cosponsored HR 1422, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board Reform Act. The bill would require EPA to appoint at least 10% of their Research Board membership from state, local, or tribal representation. This bill passed the House but not the Senate.

As a Representative in 2013, he cosponsored a H.Res.213, a resolution that affirmed that the Keystone XL pipeline was environmentally safe.

As a Representative, in 2011 and 2013, he cosponsored the Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act. The bill would direct the EPA to exclude hunting ammo and fishing tackle from federal regulation. This bill did not pass the House and is not law.

Supports a "jobs bill" that would invest in free enterprise and reduce corporate, death, and capital gains taxes.

As a Representative, he sponsored a Balance Budget Amendment. His amendment would require a 2/3 majority vote in the House to raise taxes and to deficit spend. The amendment would also limit spending to population growth and inflation, and requires any surplus to return to taxpayers.