
Famela Ramos
Republican | California
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Famela Ramos
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 53
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Grossmont Health Occupation, San Diego, LVN, 2010
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Right to Try Foundation, Founder, CEO, Silent Voices
Board Member, 40 Days for Life, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Chula Vista Elementary School Board, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Dran Reese
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Joel Anderson
Peter Farrell Chairman of ResMed
Richard Bailey Mayor of Coronado
Wes Chandler, NFL Hall of Famer
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
New Majority California (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Increasing efficiency and transparency of the system.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Unnecessary spending. This is highlighted in various reports, including the 6 categories highlighted by the Heritage Foundation: Programs that should be devolved to state and local governments; Programs that could be better performed by the private sector; Mistargeted programs whose recipients should not be entitled to government benefits; Outdated and unnecessary programs; Duplicative programs; and Inefficiency, mismanagement, and fraud.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
It is the individual's responsibility to pay off their own loans.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The Church and State must be separate, however, the Church needs to act as a check for the Government. The role of the Church is to provide moral guidance. "Give unto Cesar what belongs to Cesar and onto God what belongs to God"
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I support free market economy, transparency of pricing, and research and innovation.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Domestically we need education, vigilance and when appropriate actions taken in a proactive manner to identify and neutralize potential threats as early as possible.
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Individuals that can contribute to the U.S.A.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Catholic
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am a board member of Silent Voices, a pregnancy resource center that helps abortion vulnerable women. I participate and support different Pro-Life organizations and campaigns such as 40 Days for Life and the Walk for Life and donate to various pregnancy resource centers. I support Second Amendment rights and am a member of the San Diego Gun Owners Association.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe that Faith, Family, and Freedom are core American values that are being threatened by current social ideologies. I am running to preserve these values and to maintain a government that allows for hard working people to achieve their goals and dreams.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Thorough background checks and appropriate waiting periods
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Reform immigration laws to focus on addressing the needs of America. Strengthen our borders by providing more manpower, technology, and infrastructure. Rapidly and effectively process asylum cases at the border. 2. Tax breaks and incentives for companies using Right to Try to accelerate drug development 3. Provide incentives for students to enter trade schools focused on addressing needs of industry in real time.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Any type of racism is hatred. Hatred has no place in our society.
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