Joseph R. Pitts

Joseph R. Pitts

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM
Status
Inactive
State
Pennsylvania
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$0.00
Date of Birth
1939-10-10
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative
Joseph Pitts consistently supported policies aimed at reducing taxes and government spending, emphasizing fiscal conservatism. He advocated for a free-market economy with minimal government intervention.

Agriculture

Conservative
Pitts backed legislation that favored traditional agricultural practices and often supported subsidies to benefit local farmers and agricultural businesses.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
He supported stricter immigration laws and opposed measures perceived as granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants, advocating for stronger border security.

Education

Conservative
Pitts favored education policies that emphasized local control over schools and supported initiatives for school choice, including vouchers and charter schools.

Energy

Extremely conservative
He promoted increased domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, and generally opposed measures that would impose strict environmental regulations on the energy sector.

Climate change

Extremely conservative
Pitts was skeptical of climate change science and opposed policies targeting lowering carbon emissions that would potentially harm economic growth.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
He consistently opposed the Affordable Care Act and supported efforts to repeal it, advocating for market-based alternatives to healthcare reform.

Housing

Conservative
Pitts generally favored policies that reduced federal intervention in housing markets, supporting deregulation and private sector solutions.

Transportation

Conservative
He advocated for limited federal spending on transportation, prioritizing funding for essential infrastructure over new projects, and encouraged private sector involvement.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Pitts supported measures to increase funding for veterans’ services and improve the efficiency of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Voting rights

Extremely conservative
He supported voter ID laws and other measures aimed at preventing voter fraud, emphasizing the importance of election integrity.

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