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Mike Pence
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: A
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Energy and Environment
Grade: B-
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: A
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: A
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Regulations
Grade: A-
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Individual Liberties
Grade: B+
An analysis of Pence’s record shows a generally strong commitment to limited government principles surrounding individual liberties. As Governor, Pence signed multiple measures which strengthened 2nd Amendment rights as well as a “right to try” bill. While Pence is very strong on protecting religious liberties, he has a record of deviating from limited government principles on issues such as powdered alcohol and parental rights over tanning.
Position
Weight
Action
+2
SB 101 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (2015)
Signed a Bill Protecting Religious Liberties by Prohibiting a Governmental Entity from Substantially Burdening a Person’s Exercise of Religion.
+2
HB 1065 Investigational Drugs (2015)
Signed a Bill Strengthening Individual Liberties by Providing Terminally-Ill Patients the Right to Try Experimental Drugs Not Yet Approved for Use by the FDA.
-2
Signed a Bill Infringing Individual Liberties by Banning the Sale and Imprisoning Individuals in Possession of Powdered Alcohol.
+3
Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Repealing a Ban on Sawed-off Shotguns.
+3
Signed a Bill Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights by Permitting a Firearm to be Possessed on School Grounds if Hidden from View in a Locked Vehicle.
-2
SB 50 Minors and Tanning Devices (2014)
Signed a Bill Infringing Parental Rights by Strictly Prohibiting Minors from Attending Tanning Facilities (Previously Permitted with Parental Permission).
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: C+
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Local and National Security
Grade: A-
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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