Mia Love

Education
As a mother with three children enrolled in public schools, quality education is extremely important to Mia. Mia believes in a strong educational system that will allow America to continue in its role as the world’s premier leader in scientific research and technological development. She supports a system that prepares students for the workplace. Mia has worked hard to push for reforms that bring about necessary changes.

Utah families want better quality education, lower costs, and more local control over decisions related to education. In recent years, the U.S. Department of Education has expanded the federal role in education to unprecedented levels, to the detriment of our children and college students. Utah—not the federal government—knows what is best for Utah’s students. Mia trusts Utah teachers and Utah parents over Washington bureaucrats.

While in Congress, Mia has kept her promises to Utah’s 4th District by taking the following actions:

• Co-introduced the Student Right to Know Before You Go Act, which would provide prospective college students with crucial information regarding outcomes at each college, allowing them to make decisions informed by data

• Introduced the Flexibility to Innovate for College Affordability Act, which would provide regulatory relief and flexibility to universities, helping them to reduce the costs of college education

• Introduced the Enhancing Opportunities for Medical Doctors Act of 2016, which would promote training in cutting-edge medical specialties

• Cosponsored the Local Control of Education Act, which would prohibit the federal government from mandating a school’s adoption of Common Core State Standards

• Worked with fellow members of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus to ensure education systems prepare students for the workplace

• Introduced the Funding Local Schools Act, a bill that would help to bring additional funding to Utah’s schools.

Mia has pledged to continue to work hard for your children’s future.

Healthcare
Mia believes that Utahns should have access to high quality, affordable health care options that best meet their needs. She has met with hundreds of Utah individuals and families and has seen the damaging effects Obamacare has had on hardworking Utah families. It drives up premiums and deductible costs, reduces options, stifles innovation, and fosters fraud. Mia believes a better system is possible.

That is why she has repeatedly voted to repeal Obamacare and its most damaging provisions. Mia believes in a shift towards patient-centered reforms that expand coverage while reducing costs. And she pledges to continue to fight for better options.

While in Congress, Mia has already:

• Repeatedly voted to repeal Obamacare

• Cosponsored and supported House-passed legislation to repeal the medical device tax, which would hurt a major Utah industry and stifle medical innovation

• Opposed the “Cadillac Tax” on health insurance plans

• Introduced the Enhancing Opportunities for Medical Doctors Act, which helps to address the shortage of doctors in Utah

• Fought proposals to cut Medicare reimbursement rates

National Security
Nothing Mia does is more important than ensuring the safety of American citizens. She takes her Constitutional duty to “provide for the common defense” seriously, and has put her beliefs into action while in Congress. As global instability has increased and new threats have emerged, it has become even more important to maintain the most robust military in the world.

Because our men and women in uniform are asked to protect us from increasingly sophisticated threats, it’s important to provide them with the equipment and resources they need to keep their America safe. It’s also important that they know that their country will provide for their families and personal needs.

Mia has worked hard to ensure that the country counters extremists across the world, works to promote freedom, and modernizes its military to deter all threats in the 21st Century.

While in Congress, she has:

• Strongly opposed the final version of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, better known as the Iran Deal, which legitimizes Iran’s nuclear program and jeopardizes safety for the sake of a President’s legacy

• Supported tightened sanctions on organizations that support and encourage terrorism

• Supported efforts to combat terrorism and cyber-attacks

• Worked to strengthen US support of and partnership with Israel

• Voted in favor of defense appropriations and funding bills that modernize the military and provide pay raises and personal care to troops and their families

• Opposed efforts to transfer resources from the Utah National Guard

• Led efforts to hold international organizations accountable

• Worked to bring Utahans trapped abroad back home

D.C. Dysfunction
After spending the past two years fighting to bring Utah values to our nation’s capital, Mia fully understands how dysfunctional our federal government has become. This dysfunction is the result of both behavioral and systematic flaws that she will continue working to address. Here are just a few of the actions she has already taken to ensure the federal government works for, and is accountable to, all Utahns:

• Mia has routinely worked across the isle to advance legislative priorities. She believes that we are stronger as a nation when two or more people talk about what they’re for, instead of what they’re against. As the only Republican member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Mia knows from experience that common ground can be found on almost any issue. That’s why she has worked with her Democratic colleagues on issues like poverty, criminal justice reform, education, veterans, and immigration. And it’s why dozens of her friends from across the isle have cosponsored bills that she has introduced

• Mia has introduced the One Subject at a Time Act, a common-sense bill that would prohibit lawmakers from adding unrelated provisions and bills to host legislation. This would promote fiscal responsibility, greater transparency, and improved accountability

• Mia is one of ten members of the Article I Project, which seeks to reclaim Congress’ power of the purse, prevent last-minute legislative cliffs, and reassert authority over regulation

• Mia cosponsored the Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2016, which seeks to fix our broken budgeting process and end crisis-driven budgeting

• Mia has cosponsored balanced budget amendments

• Mia has voted to deny Members of Congress, including herself, a pay raise.

Mia is proud of the work that she has done so far to get Washington back on track. Getting the federal government to work for the people will require both behavioral changes from politicians and systematic changes to the way things are done, but Mia is committed to push for those changes and to continue bringing Utah values to Washington.

Taxes
Utahns and local businesses deserve to keep their hard-earned money and use it as they please. Tax rates on both individuals and businesses are too high, discouraging investment and endangering the American dream. Americans not only pay a myriad of visible taxes, but also pay hidden taxes imposed upon them through burdensome regulations. In fact, dozens of “major” rules and regulations, each costing the economy more than $100 million, are added each year with little or no transparency. Moreover, the federal tax code is too cumbersome and complex to navigate, and the costs of complying with filing requirements are paid in both time and money. Simply put, the country’s tax system is a mess.

That’s why Mia will continue to work hard to simplify our nation’s tax code and reduce tax rates on families and businesses. She has a proven record of opposing tax increases and working to right-size the regulatory state. She will fight for real reforms until Utahns receive the relief they deserve.

Jobs & the Economy
Prior to serving in Congress, Mia used her term as mayor of Saratoga Springs to create a pro-growth environment. Today, she continues to work hard to advance policies that support an economy that provides opportunities for everyone. She fights to ensure all families have quality employment opportunities. She fights for fewer, lower, and simpler taxes for all. And she regularly supports legislation that allows Utah’s small businesses to thrive. So far, she has:

• Introduced and passed legislation to expand access to credit from community banks for middle-class families and small business owners

• Cosponsored the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act, which passed the House. This legislation would require new executive branch rules and regulations with economic impacts of $100 million or more to come before Congress for an up or down vote

• Cosponsored the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, which passed the House and compels bureaucratic agencies to assess the impact of their actions on small businesses. This is something that Utah already does and is just another way she is trying to bring Utah values to Washington

• Voted to repeal the medical device tax, which does significant harm to an important Utah industry

• Voted to support programs that incentivize work and help low-income families escape poverty

• Routinely supported legislation that promotes upward mobility for individuals and removes barriers for businesses

Because of her consistent record, Mia has earned the support of Utah’s business community and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award. She pledges to continue working to make sure the economy produces more jobs that pay higher wages.

Veterans
No one is a stronger supporter of our nation’s military veterans than Mia Love. These men and women have voluntarily risked their lives defending freedom, courageously serving in our nation’s many wars and conflicts across the world. They are heroes who have consistently and willingly answered the many calls issued to them, and Mia believes in honoring their sacrifice.

President Coolidge famously said, “The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.” Mia believes in keeping the promises made to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. That is why she will always fight on behalf of our veterans. During the 114th Congress alone, Mia has sponsored or cosponsored more than 18 bills to benefit veterans and their generous families. She introduced one of these bills, the Fair Treatment for Families of Veterans Act, after learning about a constituent’s challenges with the VA. And Mia pledges to continue working to ensure veterans receive the benefits they’ve been promised and the timely, quality medical treatment that they deserve.

Second Amendment
Americans have a Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. This right, acknowledged in and guaranteed by the Second Amendment, is essential for the preservation of liberty. It guarantees all other rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights. Furthermore, it allows Americans to protect their families, their homes, and their own lives. As a concealed carry permit holder and gun owner, Mia understands the importance of responsible gun ownership. Therefore, she will continue to firmly oppose efforts to further restrict our Second Amendment rights just as she had done during the 114th Congress.

The following represent some of the actions Mia has already taken to protect the Second Amendment rights of American citizens:

• Cosponsored the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which permits authorized concealed carry permit holders to carry concealed firearms into other states that permit concealed carry

• Cosponsored the Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act, which removes the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF) to interpret clauses in federal law in an attempt to undermine the purpose of the Second Amendment

• Cosponsored the Enhancing Safety at Military Installations Act, which would ultimately allow trained military personnel to carry firearms and defend themselves on military bases

• Consistently supported the rights of sportsmen to hunt and participate in responsible recreational activities

Energy Independence
Abundant, affordable energy is key to a healthy, dynamic economy. The nation is blessed with both bountiful resources and innovative technologies that have allowed people to become more energy independent than ever. However, more can be done to support an all-of-the-above energy strategy and ultimately secure energy independence.

Mia has worked hard in Congress to advance legislation that fosters innovation, creates jobs, and allows for leadership in energy development of every kind. So far, she has:

• Opposed burdensome regulations that stifle growth, discourage innovation, and attempt to dictate what sources of energy are preferred by federal bureaucrats

• Supported the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act in order to increase private investment and public-private partnerships which will ultimately lead to safer and cheaper access to improved nuclear technology

• Cosponsored the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act, which promotes renewable energy development on public lands and ensures that local communities benefit from such development

• Cosponsored the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, which would provide investors in renewable energy projects the same access to corporate structures and tax advantages that are now afforded to fossil fuel development projects

• Supported construction of the Keystone XL pipeline

• Supported efforts to lift a 40 year old ban on oil exports, helping the nation to become a net energy exporter in the coming years

Mia is so proud of the work that she has done so far, and pledges to continue to support and promote solutions that will secure a bright and sustainable energy future in coming years.

Public Lands
Utahns are fortunate to live in a beautiful state. Mia loves being outside and in the mountains, where she can appreciate Utah’s landscapes. As a runner, Mia appreciates the desire to recreate on these lands and the desire to preserve them for future generations.

Mia favors a balanced, multi-use approach to land management. Some land should be available for recreation, fishing, hunting, and grazing. Other land should be protected differently. Ultimately, she believes land management policy is best crafted when all stakeholders express their positions. That is why Mia has supported locally driven approaches, such as efforts to preserve land in Millcreek Canyon and lands along the Wasatch Mountain Range.

Utahns are more than capable of coming together to find smart solutions to land and resource issues. And, in the majority of cases, they are best equipped to manage the land. Most elected officials and bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. have never visited Utah. Mia pledges to continue bringing Utah’s plans and ideas to them.

Immigration
As the daughter of immigrant parents, Mia understands the importance of sound immigration policy. The US has been both economically and culturally enriched by the determination, strength, and diversity of immigrants who have sought better lives on American soil. Mia supports legal immigration, and has fought for an immigration system that facilitates the American dream and incentivizes would-be immigrants to arrive through the proper channels. She has worked hard, and will work even harder, to secure the US border, prevent visa overstays and abuses, and modernize the outdated legal immigration system.

The following represent a few of the actions Mia has taken as well as her proposals to fix the broken system:

• She has strongly opposed the President’s unilateral action to override the US immigration laws, because such overreach threatens the system of government, the rule of law, and sends the wrong message to immigrants

• She has supported, and will continue to support, legislation to ensure enforcement agencies are equipped to secure our border, thereby protecting the nation from potential security threats such as ISIS

• She will continue working to prevent visa overstays, which account for nearly 40% of the illegal immigration in the country

• She will push for the implementation of an entry-exit tracking system, which has been mandated by law for years

• She has supported, and will continue to support, legislation to create an entrepreneur visa, creating a process for skilled international entrepreneurs to start small businesses and hire American workers on United States soil

• She has supported skilled visa reforms that will lead to a fair and equitable immigration process and will allow international students who graduate from U.S. colleges to contribute their skills to American companies, instead of foreign companies

Fiscal Responsibility
The federal government is on an unsustainable path. Despite increasing revenue from taxes, deficits are now on the rise and our national debt has increased to more than $19 trillion dollars. Congressional Budget Office projections show that net interest payments will rise in the coming years, crowding out spending in other areas. Ultimately, this fiscal situation will limit the ability of Congress to respond to future, unexpected crises and will threaten our children’s future.

Mia believes in a sustainable path for federal spending. Our children deserve a bright future. And hardworking taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to spend hours, weeks, or months working to simply pay interest on debt accrued by previous generations.

While in Congress, Mia has kept her promises to the 4th District. She has worked hard to promote a financially sustainable future by:

• Cosponsoring a balanced budget amendment

• Cosponsoring legislation to set a regulatory budget for executive agencies, putting Congress in control of the size and scope of the regulatory state

• Cosponsoring legislation compelling Congress to pass a two-year budget, preventing yearly crisis-to-crisis budgeting

• Cosponsoring legislation to end spending on programs that hasn’t been authorized by Congress, taking the budgeting process off autopilot

• Voting for a responsible budget that gradually balances

• Voting against an irresponsible budget that reverses progress made in deficit reduction

• Fighting wasteful spending programs

Senior Citizens
Utah’s seniors have spent their entire working lives paying into Medicare and Social Security, and they deserve all the benefits they receive from those programs. While in Congress, Mia has fought to preserve both Medicare and Social Security. She worked to ensure federal regulators did not cut Medicare Advantage, and she voted against legislation that endangered Social Security funds. Utah’s seniors deserve the benefits they have earned, and Mia pledges to continue to stand on their behalf in Washington.^[95]