Chip Roy

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Chip Roy


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist.21


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Chip Roy websites
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EDUCATION

Univeristy of Virginia, Charlottesville, B.S., 1994

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, M.S., 1995

University of Texas School of Law, Austin, J.D., 2003

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Church, Samaritan's Purse

UVa Alumni Association Board of Managers, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

United States House of Representatives - Texas's 21st Congressional District, Jan 2019 - Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (16)

Young Conservatives of Texas

Texas Right to Life

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)

Campaign for Working Families

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC)

OTHER (2)

Texas Alliance for Life PAC (TAL)

Texas Medical Association (TEXPAC)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (24)

House Freedom Fund (2024)

Ron DeSantis (2024)

Susan B. Anthony List (2024)

WinRed (2024)

Club for Growth (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (200)

Bill Galvano (2024)

Brian Birdwell (2024)

Buckeye Liberty PAC (2024)

Bulldog PAC (2024)

House Freedom Fund (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2020)

OTHER INFORMATION

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act, which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions. 

Candidate graded D- by pro-marijuana group NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).

This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.

Voted no on H.R.4350, a bill which would have expanded Selective Service registration to include women.



QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Reduce Spending, Reduce Inflation on Goods and Services, Lower Taxes. Spending is key.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Did not answer

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

From a federal standpoint - none.

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

Healthcare Freedom - Expand Options, Free Up Market.


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Peace Through Strength. But Also Checking Our Inclination to Act As World Police. Reinsert Congress Into AUMFs. Don't Allow Endless Conflicts.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Our Strongest Ally in the Region, and important to protect Western Civilization.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Democrats Using the Military to Run Social Experiments. Woke Advertising and Priorities. Politicized Vaccine Mandates. Failed Leadership in Moments like the withdrawal from Afghanistan.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We have generous legal immigration system as is, any further conversation must be preempted by total border security.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Co-Sponsor


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God-fearing Christian. There can be no freedom without Judeo-Christian influences.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

1. Get government out of the way of the marketplace, repeal Inflation Reduction Act subsidies for unreliable energy 2. Oil, Natural Gas, and Nuclear should be scaled up and unleashed.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Did not answer

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Did not answer

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