Robert Pittenger generally supports tax cuts and reducing government regulation as a means to stimulate economic growth. He has backed measures to lower corporate taxes and favors a free-market approach.
Agriculture
Conservative
Pittenger has supported policies that favor agricultural development through reduced regulation and increased market access, with an emphasis on protecting the economy of rural areas.
Immigration
Extremely conservative
He is known for supporting stricter immigration enforcement, including stronger border security and measures to prevent illegal immigration. Pittenger has opposed policies that provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
Education
Conservative
Pittenger has advocated for reducing federal oversight in education, favoring local control and support for school choice, including charter schools and voucher programs.
Energy
Conservative
He has supported expanding domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas exploration, as a means to achieve energy independence and economic growth.
Climate change
Conservative
Pittenger has generally been skeptical of regulatory measures aimed at addressing climate change, supporting energy policies that prioritize economic growth over environmental regulation.
Healthcare
Conservative
He has favored repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with a market-driven solution. Pittenger supports reducing federal involvement in healthcare.
Housing
Conservative
Pittenger has focused on reducing government regulation in the housing market to encourage private sector investment and growth.
Transportation
Conservative
He supports prioritizing infrastructure development but emphasizes the role of private investment rather than relying solely on federal funding.
Veterans affairs
Conservative
Pittenger has advocated for improving services for veterans, emphasizing the need for better access to healthcare and more efficient VA operations.
Voting rights
Conservative
He supports measures that aim to ensure election security, including voter ID laws, arguing they are necessary to prevent voter fraud.