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Personal Details

Current Legislative Committees

No committee memberships found.

Policy Positions

Abortion

Pro-lifeDo you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Other or expanded principles

Budget

NoIn order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
  • Rated 95% by Center for Security Policy https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4gm2dyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 95% by Center for Security Policy https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4gm2dyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "That proposal featured significant increases in defense spending and Young is firm in his commitment to allocate more dollars to our nation's defense." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/958814/kmaland-congressman-young-excited-to-be-working-on-a-budget/?search=defense%20spending#.Wt4hhGdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "That proposal featured significant increases in defense spending and Young is firm in his commitment to allocate more dollars to our nation's defense." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/958814/kmaland-congressman-young-excited-to-be-working-on-a-budget/?search=defense%20spending#.Wt4hhGdyIfI (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

I support reducing wasteful government spending. I'm working to improve government efficiency at all levels, including at the Department of Defense, that can save taxpayer dollars and reduce spending.

Campaign Finance

Unknown Position Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4inGdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4inGdyIfI (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

I support ensuring transparency and disclosures in campaign spending so voters can see how money is spent.

Economy

NoDo you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
YesDo you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Other or expanded principles

Education

NoDo you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Other or expanded principles

I supported bipartisan repeal of No Child Left Behind with passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act giving more power to states and communities to make the best decisions for their students.

Energy & Environment

YesDo you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
NoDo you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Other or expanded principles

I'm leading in a bipartisan way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including introducing carbon capture legislation.

Guns

No Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
  • Rated 0% by Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young/37#.WtdmWa3SQfJ (votesmart.org)
  • "Young said he was pro-life and pro-gun a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/925932/omaha-world-herald-iowa-house-hopeful-david-young-shakes-hands-makes-pitches-in-council-bluffs-visit/?search=gun#.VXi-o3UViko (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by National Rifle Association https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young/37#.WgOLv2e3wfI (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Brady Campaign to End Gun Violence https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young/37#.WtdmWa3SQfJ (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by National Rifle Association https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young/37#.WgOLv2e3wfI (votesmart.org)
  • "Young said he was pro-life and pro-gun a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/925932/omaha-world-herald-iowa-house-hopeful-david-young-shakes-hands-makes-pitches-in-council-bluffs-visit/?search=gun#.VXi-o3UViko (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

I've voted in support of community safety measures designed to curb violence including gun violence. I worked to secure grant funding for the Des Moines police department, advocated for additional background check funding at the federal level, voted in support of the Stop School Violence Act, the Fix NCIS Act, to stop the sale of bump stocks, and joined my colleagues in introducing bipartisan "red flag" legislation.

Health Care

Yes Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
  • "David believes Obamacare should be dismantled and replaced by solutions such as allowing individuals to purchase insurance across state lines, price transparency, and reducing hospital readmissions by improving follow-up care." http://www.davidyoungforiowa.com/improvinghealthcare.php (www.davidyoungforiowa.com)
  • "David believes Obamacare should be dismantled and replaced by solutions such as allowing individuals to purchase insurance across state lines, price transparency, and reducing hospital readmissions by improving follow-up care." http://www.davidyoungforiowa.com/improvinghealthcare.php (www.davidyoungforiowa.com)
  • "Too many Americans have been suffering under the mistake made seven years ago when Obamacare was rushed through Congress and to President Obama's desk. It is a failed law that does not work for everyone and the problems and costs created by it are only going to get worse with each passing year." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1153253/congressman-youngs-statement-on-american-health-care-act-development/?search=obamacare#.Wt4pRWdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "Too many Americans have been suffering under the mistake made seven years ago when Obamacare was rushed through Congress and to President Obama's desk. It is a failed law that does not work for everyone and the problems and costs created by it are only going to get worse with each passing year." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1153253/congressman-youngs-statement-on-american-health-care-act-development/?search=obamacare#.Wt4pRWdyIfI (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

We've tried partisan approaches to address the failure of current health care law, and now we must come together to pass bipartisan legislation to repeal, reform, fix or anything else you want to call addressing our current health system. The costs of health care is a nonpartisan issue, and working to help all Americans access quality and affordable care should also be a nonpartisan issue.

Immigration

Yes Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
  • "Last week, I voted to secure our border, provide a legal status for DACA recipients, mandate e-verify, end the visa lottery program, and finally limit chain migration. This bill, H.R. 4760, will provide funding for the President’s border priorities – from providing a security wall in needed areas to other border security solutions in other areas." https://davidyoung.house.gov/media-center/weeklyreport/working-fix-our-broken-immigration-system-capitol-solutions (davidyoung.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by the Federation for Immigration Reform https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4pamdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "We are going to consult with the folks down in those states, [and] the governors know where the border is the most porous and were the biggest needs are. They might need to build a wall in one section, or employ more agents, drones, or cameras." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/958697/the-iowa-republican-congressman-young-headed-to-three-border-states-with-homeland-security-chairman/?search=border#.Wt4Q6mdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Federation for Immigration Reform https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4pamdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "We are going to consult with the folks down in those states, [and] the governors know where the border is the most porous and were the biggest needs are. They might need to build a wall in one section, or employ more agents, drones, or cameras." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/958697/the-iowa-republican-congressman-young-headed-to-three-border-states-with-homeland-security-chairman/?search=border#.Wt4Q6mdyIfI (votesmart.org)
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
  • "Secure the border, enforce the rule of law, protect the homeland, then go from there." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/958697/the-iowa-republican-congressman-young-headed-to-three-border-states-with-homeland-security-chairman/?search=immigration#.VXi_SXUViko (votesmart.org)
  • "Despite clear objections from the American people, the Congress, and a federal court ruling in Texas, the President refuses to reverse course on his unconstitutional executive amnesty." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/958823/weekly-report-protecting-hard-working-taxpayers#.VYR7WnUVhHw (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Federation for Immigration Reform https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4pamdyIfI (votesmart.org)
  • "Secure the border, enforce the rule of law, protect the homeland, then go from there." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/958697/the-iowa-republican-congressman-young-headed-to-three-border-states-with-homeland-security-chairman/?search=immigration#.VXi_SXUViko (votesmart.org)
  • "Despite clear objections from the American people, the Congress, and a federal court ruling in Texas, the President refuses to reverse course on his unconstitutional executive amnesty." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/958823/weekly-report-protecting-hard-working-taxpayers#.VYR7WnUVhHw (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Federation for Immigration Reform https://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/155218/david-young#.Wt4pamdyIfI (votesmart.org)
Other or expanded principles

I support a legal status for illegal immigrants who have not commitment crimes or posed any threat to their communities or our country. We are a welcoming and compassionate nation, but we are also a nation of laws and a balance can be achieved.

Marijuana

NoDo you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Other or expanded principles

National Security

Unknown Position Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Unknown Position Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
Other or expanded principles

American intervention into international conflicts needs to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The primary responsibility of the federal government is to protect American citizens and I'd support increased intervention should that be required to accomplish this responsibility.

Administrative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

I've always viewed my role as the Representative of Iowa's Third District as bringing the voice and values of my constituents to Congress. If elected, I'll continue to serve my bosses, the people of the Third District, and ensure their priorities are brought to Washington.
I'll continue to build on the economic success we've seen in the last two years and work to reduce regulation, and increase international markets for Iowa farmers and manufacturers.
I'll also continuing fighting to protect those with pre-existing conditions and work in a bipartisan way to lower the cost of quality health care.

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