Chris Stewart

[Congressional biography]

Born: July 15, 1960 in Logan, UT

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Key House Vote Data for Chris Stewart in 2023

Date	Subject	Result	Conserv. Position	Stewart Voted
2023-01-10	Creating a Select Subcommittee to Combat the Weaponization of the Federal Government [HRES12]	Passed (221-211)
This resolution sponsored by Rep. Jordan (R-OH) creates a select subcommittee on the weaponization of the federal government. The subcommittee is tasked with investigating how the executive branch has worked with private sector and non-profit entities to take action against American citizens. CPAC has grave concerns about the government targeting its citizens and supported the creation of this committee.
2023-01-11	Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act [HR26]	Passed (220-210)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Wagner (R-MO), known as the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act", requires healthcare practitioners to provide the same standard of care that they would administer to a baby born normally to babies that are born alive in the wake of an abortion. It additionally requires medical practitioners to take such babies to an actual hospital. CPAC believes abortion is always a human tragedy, believes that infanticide is evil, and supported this bill.
2023-01-11	Opposing the Recent Attacks on Pro-Life Facilities [HCONRES3]	Passed (222-209)
This concurrent resolution sponsored by Rep. Johnson (R-LA) decries the vandalization of pro-life centers and houses of worship. It then calls upon the Biden administration to prioritize investigating and prosecuting these criminal acts. CPAC believes that the government should protect law-abiding citizens and supported this resolution.
2023-01-12	Prohibiting the Sale of Products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China [HR22]	Passed (331-97)
This resolution sponsored by Rep. McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA) prohibits the Secretary of Energy from selling petroleum products from the strategic petroleum reserve to China. CPAC supports measures that hinder Communist China's progress as a dangerous force in the world and supported H.R. 22.
2023-01-27	Sacrificing U.S. Energy Needs at the Altar of the Paris Accords [HR21]	Failed (199-229)
Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act would limit the U.S. plan to expand oil and gas leasing permits by disallowing new leasing in locations where doing so would be inconsistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Accords. The Paris Climate Accords is an international treaty on "climate change" that the U.S. first entered into during the Obama administration. CPAC opposes any effort to outsource policymaking to global interests and foreign bureaucrats, and opposed this amendment.
2023-01-31	Immediately Terminating the Public Health Emergency Declared Over the COVID-19 Pandemic [HR382]	Passed (220-210)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Guthrie (R-KY), known as the "Pandemic is Over Act", officially ends the COVID-19 public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020. CPAC believes that the end of this emergency should have been declared a long time ago and supported this bill.
2023-02-06	Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Graduate Students Studying Cybersecurity [HR302]	Passed (357-56)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Ross (D-NC), known as the "Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act", directs the Department of Energy to offer financial assistance to graduate students who are studying cybersecurity. CPAC believes that taxpayers should not be forced to fund other people's education and opposed this bill.
2023-02-08	Removing the CDC's Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Travellers [HR185]	Passed (227-201)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Massie (R-KY) annuls the CDC's "Amended Order Implementing Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic". This order restricted non-citizen non-immigrants from entering the United States if they were not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The bill also prohibits the CDC from creating future orders that impose similar requirements. CPAC opposes vaccine mandates, believes that the decision to receive a vaccine should be made on a voluntary basis, and supported this bill.
2023-02-09	Overruling Washington D.C.'s Decision to Let Non-Citizens Vote [HJRES24]	Passed (260-162)
This joint resolution sponsored by Rep. Comer (R-KY) nullifies Washington D.C.'s Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. The measure allowed people who were not citizens of the U.S. to vote in local elections. CPAC opposes measures that encourage election fraud, believes that only citizens should be permitted to vote, and supported this resolution.
2023-03-01	Permitting Congressional Scrutiny of All Potentially Inflationary Executive Orders [HR347]	Failed (199-226)
Roy (R-TX) amendment to the REIN-IN Act ("Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation") making it easier for those performing oversight functions to scrutinize potentially inflationary executive orders. It does this by removing certain types of executive orders from the list of presidential actions that could be exempted from Congressional scrutiny. CPAC supports efforts to protect Americans against arbitrary and overreaching executive orders and supported this amendment.
2023-03-08	Impeding the Government's Efforts to Censor Medical, Religious and Political Speech [HR140]	Failed (207-223)
Perry (R-PA) amendment to the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference" Act prohibiting certain federal bureaucrats from censoring people while acting in an official capacity. CPAC opposes government censorship and supported this amendment.
2023-03-09	Disapproving the Biden Administration's Onerous New Definition of WOTUS [HJRES27]	Passed (227-198)
This Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Rep. Graves (R-MO) nullifies the Biden administration's new definition of "waters of the U.S." Had the executive branch been left to its own devices, the new definition would have overruled the old 2020 definition by expanding it to include certain wetlands and ephemeral waters. This measure, in turn, would have greatly increased the regulatory power of the EPA and associated entities. CPAC opposes any increase in the regulatory powers of the EPA, opposes major increases in regulatory burdens on American citizens, and supported this resolution.
2023-03-23	Protecting Pension Funds from the ESG Regime [HJRES30]	Failed (219-200)
This resolution sponsored by Rep. Barr (R-KY) nullifies the Department of Labor rule titled "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights". This rule allowed public investment managers to invest pension funds based on ESG standards and objectives. CPAC believes that financial managers should make decisions based on the financial interests of investors rather than arbitrary and irrelevant woke goals. CPAC therefore supported this resolution. (A 2/3 vote was needed to override President Biden's veto.)
2023-03-24	Terminating the Corrupt Department of Education [HR5]	Failed (161-265)
Massie (R-KY) amendment to the Parents Bill of Rights Act declaring that it is the sense of Congress that the Department of Education be terminated before the end of 2023. CPAC believes that questions about public education should be decided on a state and local level and that the federal government should stop interfering in this matter. CPAC therefore supports the termination of the Department of Education and supported this amendment.
2023-03-24	Promoting School Choice by Allowing Education Funds to Follow the Students [HR5]	Failed (113-311)
Roy (R-TX) amendment to the Parents Bill of Rights Act changing Title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow certain grant funds to be used for the educational needs of individual children. CPAC supports school choice and supported this amendment.
2023-03-24	Parents Bill of Rights Act [HR5]	Passed (213-208)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Letlow (R-LA), known as the "Parents Bill of Rights Act", recognizes that parents have the primary responsibility to care for their children and are thereby entitled to know what is being taught in schools. It declares that parents have the right to review their children's school's curriculum, the right to know if the school allows males to use women's restrooms, and the right to inspect the books in the school's library. CPAC supports parental rights in education and supported this bill.
2023-03-29	Curtailing the EPA's Overregulation of Emissions [HR1]	Failed (96-336)
Perry (R-PA) amendment to the Lower Energy Costs Act repeals Section 115 of the Clean Air Act. This section allows the EPA to regulate emissions that it believes are negatively impacting other countries. CPAC supports efforts to pare down the EPA's authority in this way and supported this amendment.
2023-03-30	Lower Energy Costs Act [HR1]	Passed (225-204)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Scalise (R-LA), known as the "Lower Energy Costs Act", promotes American energy independence by revising the Biden administration's anti-energy policies and regulations. It streamlines the permitting process for energy infrastructure, prevents President Biden from banning hydraulic fracking, disapproves of Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline, and much more. CPAC supports American energy independence and supported this bill.
2023-04-20	Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act [HR734]	Passed (219-203)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Steube (R-FL), known as the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act", makes it unlawful for federally funded athletic programs and activities to allow males to compete in competitions designed for females. CPAC supports efforts to create a safe and fair environment of play in women's sports and supported this bill.
2023-05-09	Competing with Private Services in Weather Modeling [HR1715]	Passed (356-50)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Miller (R-OH), known as the "Advanced Weather Model Computing Development Act", directs the Department of Energy to research different ways to advance weather and climate modeling and prediction schemes. CPAC believes that the government should not compete with private companies in providing weather modelling services and opposed this bill.
2023-05-11	Secure the Border Act [HR2]	Passed (219-213)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Diaz-Balart (R-FL), known as the "Secure the Border Act", expands provisions barring certain people from applying for asylum, requires the DHS to resume certain planned constructions of the border wall, and requires employers to use an electronic system to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. CPAC supports efforts to enforce and strengthen federal immigration laws and supported this bill.
2023-05-30	Expanding Race- and Gender-based Federal Programs [HR2796]	Passed (309-67)		No Vote
This bill sponsored by Rep. Waters (D-CA), known as the "Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act", calls on the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the SEC to host events and create educational materials to help "underrepresented" small businesses raise capital. "Underrepresented small businesses" refer primarily to women- and minority-owned businesses. CPAC opposes racism in government decision-making processes and opposed this bill.
2023-06-13	Nullifying the ATF's Absurd Shoulder Brace Rule [HJRES44]	Passed (219-210)
This Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Rep. Clyde (R-GA) nullifies a rule submitted by the ATF titled "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces". This rule attempts to classify firearms with stabilizing braces as "rifles", a measure that would subject them to far stricter regulation and place millions of Americans in danger of automatically becoming felons. CPAC opposes the ATF's infringement on the Second Amendment, supports efforts to uphold Second Amendment freedoms, and supported this resolution.
2023-06-13	Ending Washington D.C.'s Anti-Police, Pro-Crime Policies [HJRES42]	Failed (233-197)
This resolution sponsored by Rep. Clyde (R-GA) nullifies Washington D.C.'s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act Amendment of 2022. This legislation siphoned off funds for police operations to pay for DEI programs and placed unnecessary restrictions on law enforcement. CPAC has long worked to make our communities safer and to improve the work of the police in achieving this end. CPAC recognizes that D.C.'s reform will have the opposite effect and therefore supported this resolution. (A 3/5 vote was needed to override President Biden's veto.)
2023-06-13	Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act [HR1615]	Passed (248-180)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Armstrong (R-ND), known as the "Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act", prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to ban gas stoves or create a regulation that makes gas stoves prohibitively expensive. CPAC supports consumer choice, opposes bureaucratic meddling and supported this bill.
2023-06-14	Extending Congressional Oversight Over Bureaucratic Rules Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [HR277]	Failed (217-219)
Roy (R-TX) amendment to the REINS Act of 2023 expands the provisions within the Act to give Congress the authority to approve major rules related to DEI. CPAC opposes racist DEI programs, supports efforts to increase legislative oversight over the bureaucracy, and supported this amendment.
2023-06-14	REINS Act of 2023 [HR277]	Passed (221-210)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Cammack (R-FL), known as the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act", creates a congressional approval process for major rules proposed by executive agencies and prevents these agencies from implementing such rules until they are approved by Congress. The definition of "major rule" includes those that will have an effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more, those that will substantially change prices for consumers, those that will badly damage U.S. business interests, or those that will greatly increase vaccination rates. CPAC supports measures that increase legislative oversight over bureaucratic rules, and supported this bill.
2023-06-15	Separation of Powers Restoration Act [HR288]	Passed (220-211)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzgerald (R-WI), known as the "Separation of Powers Act", allows courts to no longer give federal bureaucrats the benefit of the doubt when Americans take executive agencies to court. CPAC supports efforts to reign in bureaucratic overreach and strengthen the separation of powers within the federal government.
2023-06-21	Cracking Down On Unconstitutional Executive Student Loan Actions [HJRES45]	Failed (221-206)
This Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Rep. Good (R-VA) nullifies a rule promulgated by the Department of Education titled "One Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief". This rule forgave $10,000 of student debt. CPAC believes that taxpayers should not be forced to pay off other people's debts, believes that this action was clearly unconstitutional, and supported this resolution. (A 2/3 vote was necessary for the bill to override President Biden's veto, but the rule was later found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.)
2023-06-21	CHOICE Arrangement Act [HR3799]	Passed (220-209)
This bill sponsored by Rep. Hern (R-OK), known as the "CHOICE Arrangement Act", expands healthcare insurance options for small businesses and their employees. It gives small businesses the option to pay their workers in cash which workers may then use to purchase the healthcare coverage of their choice. CPAC supports measures that promote freedom in healthcare decisions and supported this bill.
2023-06-21	Censuring Adam Schiff For His Grotesque Lies to the American People [HRES521]	Passed (213-209)
This resolution sponsored by Rep. Luna (R-FL), censures Adam Schiff for lying to the American people about President Trump's relationship with Russia. Beginning in 2016, Representative Schiff repeatedly alleged that he had significant evidence that President Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. However, a special counsel created to investigate this matter found that these allegations were outright lies. CPAC opposes Representative Schiff's abuse of his office and supported this resolution.
2023-07-13	Prohibiting the Department of Defense from Paying for Abortions [HR2670]	Agreed To (221-213)
Jackson (R-TX) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 prohibiting the Secretary of Defense from using public funds to pay for abortions. CPAC believes that funds appropriated for defense purposes should be used for defense purposes, not abortions, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-13	Prohibiting the Department of Defense from Paying for Radical Gender Surgeries [HR2670]	Agreed To (222-211)
Rosendale (R-MT) amendment to the National Defense Authoization Act for FY 2024 prohibiting the military's healthcare system from covering gender reassignment surgeries or hormone replacement therapies. The amendment also prohibits the Department of Defense from paying for gender reassignment surgeries. CPAC believes that public funds should not be used to fund elective surgeries, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-13	Requiring the POTUS to Create a Plan of Action for the U.S. in Ukraine [HR2670]	Failed (129-301)
Davidson (R-OH) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 requiring the President to submit a report to Congress containing a strategy for U.S. involvement in the ongoing war in Ukraine. CPAC believes that the U.S. needs this type of plan of action, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-13	Ending DEI Hiring and Promotion Practices at the Department of Defense [HR2670]	Agreed To (214-210)
Crane (R-AZ) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 prohibiting the Department of Defense from conditioning its hiring, promotion or retention of individuals based on their participation in or affirmation of certain "race-based concepts". These concepts include those that teach that a person is inherently racist or that people should feel shame because of their race. CPAC believes that the Department of Defense should focus on defending the U.S., not promoting the left's racial ideologies, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-13	Requiring Patriotic Flags to Be Flown at Federal Facilities [HR2670]	Agreed To (218-213)
Norman (R-SC) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 stating that only the American flag, state flags, military service flags and a selection of other flags may be flown at federal facilities. CPAC supports efforts to promote patriotism in the federal government and supported this amendment.
2023-07-13	Scrutinizing the "Countering Extremism Working Group" [HR2670]	Agreed To (218-213)
Hageman (R-WY) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024 requiring that the documents and correspondence of the "Countering Extremism Working Group" be made available to the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and the Committee on Armed Services. This group is tasked with combating ideologies that the government deems "extreme" among the ranks of the U.S. military. CPAC recognizes that this group is a weapon deployed by the government to attack conservative members of the military, believes that it is deserving of thorough scrutiny, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-19	Wasting Money on Green R&D Programs for Plane Engines [HR3935]	Failed (127-308)
Perry (R-PA) amendment to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act which cuts out the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise Program (CLEEN). Under this program, the FAA partners with airline companies to develop "greener" and more efficient engines by contributing funds to airline research and development projects. CPAC believes that the government should refrain from subsidizing favored industries with taxpayer dollars, and supported this amendment.
2023-07-26	Cutting an Increase in Funding for the NATO Security Investment Program [HR4366]	Failed (83-347)
Greene (R-GA) amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2024 cutting the $73,000,000 funding increase for the NATO Security Investment Program. CPAC believes that President Trump's strategy of conditioning increases in funding for NATO on the choice of other countries to contribute their fair share to its budget is the best strategy for dealing with the organization. CPAC therefore supported this amendment as a way of driving nations to contribute more to NATO's security infrastructure.
2023-07-27	Cracking Down on the Government's Abuse of the Endangered Species List [SJRES9]	Passed (221-206)
This Congressional Review Act resolution sponsored by Sen. Marshall (R-KS) nullifies a rule created by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Status". The rule places the Lesser Prairie-Chicken on the endangered species list and extends various protections to it. CPAC recognizes that the endangered species list has been used by left-wing environmental radicals to stop economic development. In the case of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, its "endangerment" has helped bolster opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline, a project particularly hated by the environmental left. CPAC opposes the abuse of the endangered species list in this way and supported this resolution.
2023-09-14	Protecting Consumers Against Radical Bans on Gas-Powered Cars [HR1435]	Passed (222-190)		No Vote
This bill sponsored by Rep. Joyce (R-PA), known as the "Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act", prohibits the EPA from authorizing a state to adopt a regulation prohibiting or limiting the sale of a new type of motor vehicle if the regulation is being set because of the vehicle's use of an internal combustion engine. The bill also requires the EPA to revoke authorizations issued after January 1, 2022 that allowed for states to enact such regulations. CPAC supports efforts to preserve consumer choice in the motor vehicle market and supported this bill.

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