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Civility in Congress It i","detail":"Families Tax Cuts so that illegal immigrants and able-bodied non-workers don’t steal critical healthcare benefits from the vulnerable American citizens that need it the most. Civility in Congress It is no secret that tensions are at an all-time high in Congress. While Mike Carey may have political and policy differences with his fellow members, he believes that we should treat one another with civility and respect. That is why he partnered with Democrat Congresswoman Joyce Beatty to create the Civility and Respect Caucus to encourage decorum amongst fellow members regardless of party.","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"In 2025, America saw some of the lowest illegal crossings in history, including 6 months of zero illegal releases of illegal aliens into the country. All we needed was a new President. Ensuring Vetera","detail":"In 2025, America saw some of the lowest illegal crossings in history, including 6 months of zero illegal releases of illegal aliens into the country. All we needed was a new President. Ensuring Veterans, Law Enforcement, and First Responders Receive the Care and Respect They Deserve Congressman Carey has taken a stand in Congress to always do what is best for our veterans, law enforcement officers and first responders. Here is some of the legislation Mike has introduced and championed: The Veterans HSA Access Act - Mike introduced this bipartisan legislation to allow disabled veterans who","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"tips. No taxes on overtime. Tax deductions for seniors on Social Security. Making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent. Promises Made. Promises Kept. Protecting and Fixing Social Security As the Vice Cha","detail":"tips. No taxes on overtime. Tax deductions for seniors on Social Security. Making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent. Promises Made. Promises Kept. Protecting and Fixing Social Security As the Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, Congressman Carey has made it a priority to work in a bipartisan fashion to strengthen Social Security and preserve it for generations to come. Social Security Overpayments: Congressman Carey was the first member of Congress to call for a hearing regarding Social Security Administration (SSA) overpayment notices after SSA refused","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"commit crimes in America and made them easier to deport. This bill was named after Laken Riley, a student in Georgia, senselessly and ruthlessly murdered by a dangerous illegal alien. Congressman Care","detail":"commit crimes in America and made them easier to deport. This bill was named after Laken Riley, a student in Georgia, senselessly and ruthlessly murdered by a dangerous illegal alien. Congressman Carey also voted to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill that classified fentanyl and all its pharmaceutical analogues as Schedule I substances with no accepted medical use. The law also raised penalties for criminals who trafficked this poison into American communities. Congressman Carey also supported President Trump’s efforts to secure the border, providing $175 billion to enact border security","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"- Mike voted in favor of this life saving legislation to expand VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Protect and Serve Act - Mike ha","detail":"- Mike voted in favor of this life saving legislation to expand VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. Protect and Serve Act - Mike has championed this legislation to support law enforcement by making it a federal crime to knowingly cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act - Our law enforcement continues to struggle with hiring and retention of officers to protect our communities. To help with this critical issue, Mike","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"illegal alien. Congressman Carey also voted to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill that classified fentanyl and all its pharmaceutical analogues as Schedule I substances with no accepted medical use. T","detail":"illegal alien. Congressman Carey also voted to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill that classified fentanyl and all its pharmaceutical analogues as Schedule I substances with no accepted medical use. The law also raised penalties for criminals who trafficked this poison into American communities. Congressman Carey also supported President Trump’s efforts to secure the border, providing $175 billion to enact border security in the Working Families Tax Cuts. In 2025, America saw some of the lowest illegal crossings in history, including 6 months of zero illegal releases of illegal aliens into","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"its pharmaceutical analogues as Schedule I substances with no accepted medical use. The law also raised penalties for criminals who trafficked this poison into American communities. Congressman Carey ","detail":"its pharmaceutical analogues as Schedule I substances with no accepted medical use. The law also raised penalties for criminals who trafficked this poison into American communities. Congressman Carey also supported President Trump’s efforts to secure the border, providing $175 billion to enact border security in the Working Families Tax Cuts. In 2025, America saw some of the lowest illegal crossings in history, including 6 months of zero illegal releases of illegal aliens into the country. All we needed was a new President. Ensuring Veterans, Law Enforcement, and First Responders Receive","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Fairness Act: Congressman Carey played an integral role in ending antiquated regulations on the Social Security benefits of retired public employees such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters","detail":"Fairness Act: Congressman Carey played an integral role in ending antiquated regulations on the Social Security benefits of retired public employees such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters by helping lead the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in 2025. Today, public servants who dedicated their careers and risked their lives for their communities will get their full Social Security benefits thanks to this law. Keeping Ohio Communities Safe Following the Biden Border Crisis that allowed record-high illegal crossings into America, along with deadly drugs like Fentanyl,","source_url":"https://WWW.CAREYFORCONGRESS.COM/issues","source_date":"2026-06-20"}],"committees":[],"finance":[{"id":1522,"official_id":557,"fec_candidate_id":"H2OH15228","cycle":2026,"office_sought":"H","total_raised":2567314.01,"total_spent":1206608.55,"cash_on_hand":1521999.77,"total_debt":0,"individual_contributions":665328.81,"pac_contributions":1358150,"party_contributions":500,"self_funding":0,"last_filing_date":"2026-04-15T00:00:00","source_url":"https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H2OH15228/?cycle=2026","updated_at":"2026-06-20 12:07:21"}],"vote_count":0,"vote_summary":[],"vote_topics":[],"recent_votes":[],"ai_visibility":{"official_id":557,"name":"MIKE CAREY","office":"U.S. Representative","state":"OH","score":64,"grade":"C","max_score":100,"percentile":null,"breakdown":{"profile_completeness":{"score":14,"max":25},"position_depth":{"score":25,"max":25,"positions":8,"topics":8},"vote_record":{"score":0,"max":20,"votes":0},"recency":{"score":15,"max":15},"origin_quality":{"score":10,"max":15}},"what_ai_can_answer":["Their policy positions on multiple issues","Current and up-to-date information","Source-verified, citable positions"],"top_improvements":["Add Photo (+3 pts)","Add Website URL (+5 pts)","Add Phone number (+3 pts)","Missing voting record — federal officials should have votes"],"claim_url":"https://politics.rootz.global/claim?id=557","_note":"This profile is well-indexed. 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