Derrick Van Orden advocates for policies that promote economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation. He supports reducing government intervention in the economy.
Agriculture
Conservative
Van Orden emphasizes the importance of agriculture to his district and supports policies that protect farmers, including subsidies and reducing regulatory burdens.
Immigration
Conservative
He supports strict immigration controls, including border security measures and enforcement of existing immigration laws.
Education
Conservative
Van Orden supports school choice initiatives and advocates for reduced federal involvement in education, emphasizing local control.
Energy
Conservative
He favors policies that expand domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and opposes regulations that he views as burdensome to the energy sector.
Climate change
Conservative
Van Orden generally opposes regulatory approaches to addressing climate change, favoring instead market-based solutions and technological innovation.
Healthcare
Conservative
He advocates for reforming healthcare by reducing government involvement and supporting market-based solutions to increase competition and lower costs.
Housing
Conservative
Van Orden focuses on reducing government regulations that he believes hinder housing development and support affordable housing initiatives through market solutions.
Transportation
Conservative
He supports infrastructure development, including updating and maintaining roads and bridges, often emphasizing private sector involvement.
Veterans affairs
Conservative
As a veteran, Van Orden focuses on improving services for veterans, including healthcare access and employment opportunities.
Voting rights
Conservative
He supports measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws and other actions to secure the electoral process.