Bill Allen
Republican | Indiana
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Allen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
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QUESTIONNAIRE*
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RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape and/or incest after counseling as to adoption alternatives, and to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency if the mother has pre-agreed.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I would support a graduated flat income tax from 0.5% to a maximum of 10%.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
The church cannot be affiliated with or endorsed by the State, and vice versa. The right to religious liberty is an inalienable right and it cannot be impinged.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
With Federal Legislation in accord with the bicameral legislative process in the interest of public health and safety based on scientific research outcomes that are both valid and reliable.
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)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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.
The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. Caveat: This view can easily be abused in favor of intervention based on false information pertaining to "trying to grow democracy" and "trying to fight tyranny." Intervention where American troops are committed should involve Congressional action under the War Powers Act of 1941.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
Elements of this approach have merit however, Israel is a sovereign nation, the issues and history are exceedingly complex, and BDS fails to fully appreciate Israeli interests.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Continue the strengthening of our intelligence gathering abilities, the strengthening of our international commitment to human rights, the strengthening of our international commitment to education with access for all, and the strengthening of our engagement with Islamic nations for mutually beneficial economic relationships.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration should be available to all who follow the immigration laws of the United States. Any other pathway must be clearly defined and provided for via the Congressional legislative process.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian; salvation is by faith through grace in Jesus Christ alone; the Bible is the Word of God and contains all we need for godly living.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Indiana law, Public Law 109-2005, requires Indiana residents to present a government-issued photo ID before casting a ballot at the polls on Election Day. I support all Indiana legislation aimed at strengthening the integrity of the election process.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism does exist in America, and it will always be a factor we have to acknowledge and be vigilant in working to overcome. As such, racism is a threat to domestic security, particularly where it is used as a weapon to increase hate, fear, and mistrust.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. However, this view does not mean that I fail to see the need for environmental laws and regulations. A balance must be struck and the power to make laws must be left to Congress, not placed in the hands of regulators.
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
none
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My priorities as a legislator are to educate and serve; education to help voters sort through all the information/opinions in the public space; service to fulfill my obligation and responsibility to author and support legislation that will address problems directly and indirectly affecting my Indianapolis constituents. My priorities are public safety, crime reduction, job opportunity creation and enablement, improved educational outcomes, border security, stopping the flow of illegal drugs, pro-police, pro-life, pro-Constitution including the Second Amendment, strengthening our military, increasing access to mental health services, and addressing the housing insecurity affecting the homeless and many children in our communities.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks for purchase, restrictions on ownership of a gun by violent offenders involved in crimes such as aggravated assault, murder and rape, and those with diagnosed dangerous mental health issues. Nevertheless, I do not support laws that create broad classes of people who cannot own a firearm because the application and interpretation of those laws can easily encroach on Second Amendment rights.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
Each case stands alone on the facts and the law.
