Bangar Reddy
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bangar Reddy
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist.22
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Lamar University, Beaumont, Masters, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
vtsworld.org, Team Leader, Hurricane Harvey, yldphouston.org
Founding Member, India Culture Center, President, 2008
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Volunteers Coordinator, Mahatma Gandhi District
Event Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Abortion should only be allowed when the mother’s life is at risk.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should only be allowed when the mother’s life is at risk.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
You can guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations by allowing individual citizens to invest and manage their own retirement funds through private financial entities of their own choosing. The rate of return is far better than that of social security at all ends of the income spectrum. Not modifying the current system makes social security unsustainable or will force draconian cuts to benefits in the future.
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
You can guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations by allowing individual citizens to invest and manage their own retirement funds through private financial entities of their own choosing. The rate of return is far better than that of social security at all ends of the income spectrum. Not modifying the current system makes social security unsustainable or will force draconian cuts to benefits in the future.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should try to stop "pork barrel" projects that may steer universal resources toward only one district without defined national benefit. We can do this by independent oversight of all amendments and public disclosure of conflict of interest before voting on spending bills. We may need term limits for congressmen to reduce the incentive to engage in such practices. We need to limit the government's reliance on foreign creditors, so government debt service profits stay local and is taxed locally
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Individual student loans can only be paid off by taxpayers if there is a public service commitment by the individual to the taxpayer. Examples include some amount of military service or, service in underserved areas (physicians going to rural places for example), or some atrocity committed by government to the person (false imprisonment). Otherwise, if individuals know loans will be bailed out by the government, neither the lender or borrow will take any responsibility and the taxpayer will lose
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We should try to stop "pork barrel" projects that may steer universal resources toward only one district without defined national benefit. We can do this by independent oversight of all amendments and public disclosure of conflict of interest before voting on spending bills. We may need term limits for congressmen to reduce the incentive to engage in such practices. We need to limit the government's reliance on foreign creditors, so government debt service profits stay local and is taxed locally
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
Individual student loans can only be paid off by taxpayers if there is a public service commitment by the individual to the taxpayer. Examples include some amount of military service or, service in underserved areas (physicians going to rural places for example), or some atrocity committed by government to the person (false imprisonment). Otherwise, if individuals know loans will be bailed out by the government, neither the lender or borrow will take any responsibility and the taxpayer will lose
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
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
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
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?
Government should not establish a religion that is mandatory for the citizenry. Individuals should be free to practice their own religion and should not be discriminated against for this. However, it does not mean freedom from religion. Allowing people of different faiths to pray and consecrate government functions and activities is appropriate and reflects humanity. I come from India. New government construction or programs have opening ceremonies with prayers invited by many different religious leaders. A public institution that does not allow any prayer at all destroys our connection to our Creator and reduces our chances to be loving, caring, truthful, ethical, and kind in our governmental duties. We should promote religion in public life but be careful to allow freedom and avoid intimidation or favoritism based on religion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government should not establish a religion that is mandatory for the citizenry. Individuals should be free to practice their own religion and should not be discriminated against for this. However, it does not mean freedom from religion. Allowing people of different faiths to pray and consecrate government functions and activities is appropriate and reflects humanity. I come from India. New government construction or programs have opening ceremonies with prayers invited by many different religious leaders. A public institution that does not allow any prayer at all destroys our connection to our Creator and reduces our chances to be loving, caring, truthful, ethical, and kind in our governmental duties. We should promote religion in public life but be careful to allow freedom and avoid intimidation or favoritism based on religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare 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?
General access to healthcare that is adequate, affordable, and accessible can only possible through transparency and competitive free market system. Health insurance companies should be able to compete across state lines. This will lead to lower prices as many parts of the country have only one choice of health care provider. Health insurance companies should be able to offer lower cost products tailored to the service one needs rather than minimum one size fits all insurance required by ACA. This will provide more access. Health insurance ought to be able to purchased at similar rates when not linked to employment. That is group and individual rates ought to be similar. This can happen when the entire country becomes a market rather than limiting the market to localities. Also we promote policies that maintain low unemployment and fair full wages and benefits to employees so they can have health insurance. Visit my website for more details. https://reddy4congress.com/i
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
General access to healthcare that is adequate, affordable, and accessible can only possible through transparency and competitive free market system. Health insurance companies should be able to compete across state lines. This will lead to lower prices as many parts of the country have only one choice of health care provider. Health insurance companies should be able to offer lower cost products tailored to the service one needs rather than minimum one size fits all insurance required by ACA. This will provide more access. Health insurance ought to be able to purchased at similar rates when not linked to employment. That is group and individual rates ought to be similar. This can happen when the entire country becomes a market rather than limiting the market to localities. Also we promote policies that maintain low unemployment and fair full wages and benefits to employees so they can have health insurance. Visit my website for more details. https://reddy4congress.com/i
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
The first step is to carefully evaluate and screen those who enter the country as visitors or immigrants for any evidence of radicalism and deny entry. The second is to observe carefully trends and patterns of travel and behavior among those at high risk for radicalization and also to work positively with mainstream Muslims to help them identify the same and prevent the action. The third is to put economic and political pressure on countries who are state sponsors of terrorism or who do not allow freedom of religion. Fourth is to make sure that all persons are under the same legal system so that radicals will not be able to make their own rules and have their own adjudication or tribunals as happens in some countries based on their religion and even some localities in the US. Fifth is to secure borders and visa enforcement to prevent flow of radicals and their associated weapons and contraband. Sixth is to suppress speech that foments violence especially on the internet or modern media
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
The first step is to carefully evaluate and screen those who enter the country as visitors or immigrants for any evidence of radicalism and deny entry. The second is to observe carefully trends and patterns of travel and behavior among those at high risk for radicalization and also to work positively with mainstream Muslims to help them identify the same and prevent the action. The third is to put economic and political pressure on countries who are state sponsors of terrorism or who do not allow freedom of religion. Fourth is to make sure that all persons are under the same legal system so that radicals will not be able to make their own rules and have their own adjudication or tribunals as happens in some countries based on their religion and even some localities in the US. Fifth is to secure borders and visa enforcement to prevent flow of radicals and their associated weapons and contraband. Sixth is to suppress speech that foments violence especially on the internet or modern media
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
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
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?
America is the most generous country admitting more than a million immigrants every year. We should be generous but make sure that resources for those who are already living here are not strained and resources will be there for the newcomers. We should ensure that those who want to come here will not become a burden on the hardworking people of the country, will not foment violence, will understand the liberties we have and the responsibilities we have with liberties and contribute to the society. Immigrants should be properly vetted to ensure they do not have a pattern of crime or violence or hateful rhetoric or action. Immigrants should enter through legal channels and politicians should not show favoritism to one group of immigrants by looking the other way instead of enforcing the law and at the same time strictly enforce the law on others who might not be in their voting bloc. In short, the country should decide who will enter depending on its overall capacity and need.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
America is the most generous country admitting more than a million immigrants every year. We should be generous but make sure that resources for those who are already living here are not strained and resources will be there for the newcomers. We should ensure that those who want to come here will not become a burden on the hardworking people of the country, will not foment violence, will understand the liberties we have and the responsibilities we have with liberties and contribute to the society. Immigrants should be properly vetted to ensure they do not have a pattern of crime or violence or hateful rhetoric or action. Immigrants should enter through legal channels and politicians should not show favoritism to one group of immigrants by looking the other way instead of enforcing the law and at the same time strictly enforce the law on others who might not be in their voting bloc. In short, the country should decide who will enter depending on its overall capacity and need.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
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.
My religion teaches us that the purpose of human life is to become attached to God and shed attachment to the material world. We do this by spending this life serving all beings as service to God. We should see Divinity everywhere. My belief is that every moment of life and every action and every thought should be dedicated to God. Human life is the most special of all lives as it is an opportunity to understand and commune with God. Therefore it should be given highest priority for protection. The family traditions based on religion should be preserved as they are the source of nurturing human beings from infancy to old age, garner respect for life, and provide for continuation of the species. Habits that make us more mundane and body centered are to be eschewed. True selflessness, generosity, humility, and kindness come from gratitude to God and remembrance that we are all children of one God regardless of our backgrounds or differences. We should love all of God's creation.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My religion teaches us that the purpose of human life is to become attached to God and shed attachment to the material world. We do this by spending this life serving all beings as service to God. We should see Divinity everywhere. My belief is that every moment of life and every action and every thought should be dedicated to God. Human life is the most special of all lives as it is an opportunity to understand and commune with God. Therefore it should be given highest priority for protection. The family traditions based on religion should be preserved as they are the source of nurturing human beings from infancy to old age, garner respect for life, and provide for continuation of the species. Habits that make us more mundane and body centered are to be eschewed. True selflessness, generosity, humility, and kindness come from gratitude to God and remembrance that we are all children of one God regardless of our backgrounds or differences. We should love all of God's creation.
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?
Conservative
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Visit https://reddy4congress.com/issues/ for details and my standing on each of the issues.
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?
Conservative
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Visit https://reddy4congress.com/issues/ for details and my standing on each of the issues.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
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 am not a career politician. I just love America. I grew up in an agricultural family in India. I know what it is like to be dirt poor. I know what it is like to lack health care. I also saw the failure of big government to solve these problems. Corruption and inefficiency was rampant. My success was due to my faith in God, parents who pushed for education and hard work, and generosity of the American people to take me as a legal immigrant. America was founded by people who love God. We must love all of creation. We select conservative policies not because we want to be selfish or hate those who make bad choices but because those policies bring out the best in everyone! Since everything belongs to God, we must provide a safety net to those down on their luck but we must share appropriately and not create a disincentive to productivity. I want all Americans including minorities to understand this universal message and make the GOP inclusive. So I respectfully request your vote.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I am not a career politician. I just love America. I grew up in an agricultural family in India. I know what it is like to be dirt poor. I know what it is like to lack health care. I also saw the failure of big government to solve these problems. Corruption and inefficiency was rampant. My success was due to my faith in God, parents who pushed for education and hard work, and generosity of the American people to take me as a legal immigrant. America was founded by people who love God. We must love all of creation. We select conservative policies not because we want to be selfish or hate those who make bad choices but because those policies bring out the best in everyone! Since everything belongs to God, we must provide a safety net to those down on their luck but we must share appropriately and not create a disincentive to productivity. I want all Americans including minorities to understand this universal message and make the GOP inclusive. So I respectfully request your vote.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
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?
Persons with active mental illness, history of violence or violent crime, and terrorists should not able to obtain weapons. Those laws already exist but the reporting systems are flawed and need to be corrected so that no one escapes. Rather than focus on restrictions on gun ownership, laws are needed to identify, treat, or restrict violent persons, secure public places, and permit law abiding citizenry to carry concealed weapons wherever the place cannot be secured.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Persons with active mental illness, history of violence or violent crime, and terrorists should not able to obtain weapons. Those laws already exist but the reporting systems are flawed and need to be corrected so that no one escapes. Rather than focus on restrictions on gun ownership, laws are needed to identify, treat, or restrict violent persons, secure public places, and permit law abiding citizenry to carry concealed weapons wherever the place cannot be secured.
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 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.
Neutral
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Neutral
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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. Border security including building a wall and visa enforcement to stem the flow of drugs, contraband, and illegal aliens. 2. Repeal and replace the ACA with a fair system that crosses state lines, gives choice, flexibility and lower pricing. Definitely, I will avoid government take over of the health care system, nor let government promote abortion or rationing of elder care. 3. Promote economic development so Americans of all backgrounds can have jobs and have a higher living standard.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
1. Border security including building a wall and visa enforcement to stem the flow of drugs, contraband, and illegal aliens. 2. Repeal and replace the ACA with a fair system that crosses state lines, gives choice, flexibility and lower pricing. Definitely, I will avoid government take over of the health care system, nor let government promote abortion or rationing of elder care. 3. Promote economic development so Americans of all backgrounds can have jobs and have a higher living standard.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to domestic security if it is promoted by governmental policies. Unfortunately, there will be individuals who are racist (from all races). It becomes a threat to national security if the attitudes of individuals are used to judge an otherwise fair system. Government should avoid policies that favor one race over another (even if it is a minority getting favoritism) as that leads to imbalance and loss of tranquility. For example, a quota based system for hiring, admissions or contracts would be disastrous as it squashes the value of merit and in most societies where it is tried leads to more domestic problems. Transparency in selection systems linked to merit can eliminate racial bias. We should elevate all ethnic communities by encouraging achievement rather than fix outcomes to match racial demographics. For this, government needs to ensure safe neighborhoods, safe schools, economic growth and job opportunities, curtail drug use, and promote two parent families.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism is a threat to domestic security if it is promoted by governmental policies. Unfortunately, there will be individuals who are racist (from all races). It becomes a threat to national security if the attitudes of individuals are used to judge an otherwise fair system. Government should avoid policies that favor one race over another (even if it is a minority getting favoritism) as that leads to imbalance and loss of tranquility. For example, a quota based system for hiring, admissions or contracts would be disastrous as it squashes the value of merit and in most societies where it is tried leads to more domestic problems. Transparency in selection systems linked to merit can eliminate racial bias. We should elevate all ethnic communities by encouraging achievement rather than fix outcomes to match racial demographics. For this, government needs to ensure safe neighborhoods, safe schools, economic growth and job opportunities, curtail drug use, and promote two parent families.
