Federal Policy
Federal Policy Priorities
These are examples of compromise policy positions. As these are compromise positions, most people will agree with the majority of what is written here but will want to make changes to various points. If you have any suggestions for how to improve these examples please contact us.
The agricultural industry plays an important role in our lives and in our economy. Federal laws and regulations should protect, maintain, and improve the quality, quantity, affordability...
The United States continues to increase debt and deficit spending, and passes continuing resolutions as opposed to the constitutionally required annual budget. The national budget is an estimate...
An individual citizen may be born with raw talent, but it is only through education that a person’s potential and capacity are transformed into accomplishments. The summation of the...
The quality of the environment is important in both the short and the long term. It is essential to assess continuously the validity of various hypotheses based on scientific and technological data...
The Internet is an open platform that was created to allow for the use of a newly discovered part of the world. It should not be controlled by any individual, organization, or government...
The Constitution, which is the foundational law of the United States, protects the free practice of religion, and prohibits the government from making any laws that establish a government-sponsored...
A comprehensive and balanced energy strategy is necessary to create a modern, efficient, secure, and integrated energy system. The United States needs to foster research and development...
Responsible regulations are important to protect financial institutions, investors, and consumers. Regulations should be updated, and streamlined to allow for innovation, competition, growth, and...
Free speech is one of the cornerstones of the United States as a representative government and must continue to be supported. Free speech is one of the fundamental and constitutionally...
All federal government programs should be reviewed routinely both, internally and by Congress, because Congress is required to provide oversight of government programs. Programs should be assessed...
Good health is beneficial for both the common good and a strong economy. Even though government provided health care is not part of the outlined role of American government, or a Constitutional...
Public infrastructure has a direct impact on personal, business, and governmental success whether it is transportation, energy, water, public facilities, or communications. Infrastructure in the U.S...
Americans value the right to privacy as individuals, in the home, on personal property, in relationships, and in families. It is necessary to continue to fiercely defend those rights. The issue of privacy...
In order to pay for the operating expenses of government, money is collected through taxes, fees, and fines. The U.S. system of taxation is complex, inconsistent, and uncompetitive. The current...
America is a nation of immigrants and is the most powerful and free society in the world. In order to grow and remain successful, the United States must continue to welcome talented and hardworking...
The United States is the preeminent power in the world. By the realpolitik of that position, it is the global leader. This leadership role is based primarily upon America's strength which has four...
Private property rights create the foundation of a free society. A crucial aspect of freedom itself is the right the fruits of your own labor and the acquisition, possession, and transfer of...
The United States transportation infrastructure, which has been the envy of the world, must be properly managed and updated to accommodate the maintenance and evolving construction needs...
The working relationship between employers and employees is important to the success of a business and for the quality of life of all those involved. An employee is hired by an employer to...