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I have consistently supported legislation to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners, including expanding concealed carry and eliminating burdensome fees.  I remain committed to using my role to defend constitutional freedoms while ensuring that firearm owners and related businesses are treated fairly and without undue bias.","source_url":"https://letlow.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Agriculture Learn about news and information related to Agriculture. Image Economy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding the Economy. Image Education and Workforce Development Learn about initiatives and news items related to Education. Image Energy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding Energy. Image Health Care Learn about news and information related to Health. Image Veterans Learn about news and information related to Veterans issues. Education Image Abortion As a mother of two children, I’ve experienced the miracle of life and will always support protecting the life of the unborn. I strongly oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion, voting to defund Planned Parenthood and using my role on the Appropriations Committee to stop it. My pro-life position is unwavering, and I've received 100% rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for my work to defend the unborn in Congress. Image Gun Rights As your member of Congress, I will always defend the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. I have consistently supported legislation to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners, including expanding concealed carry and eliminating burdensome fees.  I remain committed to using my role to defend constitutional freedoms while ensuring that firearm owners and related businesses are treated fairly and without undue bias.","source_url":"https://letlow.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Agriculture Learn about news and information related to Agriculture. Image Economy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding the Economy. Image Education and Workforce Development Learn about initiatives and news items related to Education. Image Energy Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding Energy. Image Health Care Learn about news and information related to Health. Image Veterans Learn about news and information related to Veterans issues. Education Image Abortion As a mother of two children, I’ve experienced the miracle of life and will always support protecting the life of the unborn. I strongly oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortion, voting to defund Planned Parenthood and using my role on the Appropriations Committee to stop it. My pro-life position is unwavering, and I've received 100% rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for my work to defend the unborn in Congress. Image Gun Rights As your member of Congress, I will always defend the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. 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