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It’s no secret that politicians often make promises on the campaign trail that never materialize once they arrive in Washington. Candidates often campaign on conservative principles but vote like liberals once they get to the swamp.

It's been business as usual in Washington for far too long, and that's why Heritage Action for America was created in 2010.

Heritage Action has become one of the most effective and powerful conservative grassroots organizations out there. With our "gold standard" legislative scorecard, we hold every lawmaker accountable to the conservative principles their constituents elected them to uphold.

“Heritage Action is THE scorecard for conservatives.” - Washington Examiner

By measuring votes, co-sponsorships, and other legislative activity, Heritage Action provides real-time updates on the scorecard that helps you see your congressman's true colors and hold them accountable to their votes. Our scorecard has become a well-renowned tool on Capitol Hill: When we announce we're going score a vote, congressman stop and take note, not wanting to hurt their Heritage Action grade.

Now is your chance to vote on the hot-button issues facing Congress right now and find out if your congressman really represents your core principles. Take a walk in the shoes of your representative and cast your votes on real legislation and issues to see how your results compare to your representative's.

Issue 1 of 10
Should Congress cut unnecessary spending deals and government programs from the latest omnibus bill?
Last month, Congress passed a massive $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill that gives billions of dollars away to useless and wasteful government programs. Lawmakers have an opportunity to cut nearly $15 billion with a "rescissions" package from the White House.
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Should Congress pass a bill giving military families more options and greater oversight over their kid's education?
The legislation would allow parents of military-connected children to establish voluntary Education Savings Accounts to pay for a wide variety of qualified education services that work best for their children.
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Should Congress end former President Obama's illegal DACA program, which grants amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants?
The current immigration process is broken and millions of have taken advantage of the federal government's poor enforcement of our immigration laws. President Obama unconstitutionally and unlawfully authorized the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which grants amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants, and setting the precedent for broader amnesty into the future.
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Should Congress put stricter work requirements as a part of the Farm Bill?
The Farm Bill, which is expected to be debated on the House floor, is unacceptable. It not only fails to make reforms to existing farm subsidies, but makes the subsidies even worse. For example, it creates new ways to funnel more money to agricultural producers, including to individuals who do not even farm.
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Should Congress reauthorize net neutrality?
By repealing the Obama Administration's net neutrality edict, the FCC unleashed tremendous freedom and opportunity for American consumers and innovators. But with Congress buying into the left's hysteria, internet freedom and competition may again be at risk.
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Should Congress finally repeal and replace fracturing and failing Obamacare?
Congress has had numerous opportunities to repeal and replace Obamacare. The devastating, outdated, and crumbling healthcare program from the Obama Administration has proved to do nothing more than lower the quality of medical service and raise American's premiums. It's time to repeal and replace.
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Should Congress pass a tax reform bill that will significantly drop both the individual and corporate tax codes, as well as eliminate Obamacare's individual mandate penalty?
The tax reform bill passed by Congress significantly lowers business tax rates and provides temporary expensing for new capital investments. The plan also takes huge strides to in simplifying the tax code by lowering tax rates for a majority of Americans, reducing the use of itemized deductions, and significantly scaling back the state and local tax deduction which vastly benefits the wealthiest Americans.
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Should Congress protect unborn children by preventing abortions 20 weeks into a pregnancy, at which unborn children can feel pain?
All life is worth fighting for. Unfortunately, so many in Congress do not want to fight for the sanctity of life like we do. This legislation would protect unborn children by preventing abortions 20 weeks after fertilization, at which time scientific evidence suggests the unborn child can feel pain.
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Should Congress ban the use of federal tax dollars for abortions?
The bill would establish a permanent, government-wide prohibition on federal taxpayer funding of abortion and health benefits plans that include coverage abortion, as well as prevent federal tax dollars from being entangled in abortion in coverage under Obamacare. Congress has the opportunity to follow President Trump's lead, who proposed a prohibition of federal funds to any facilities that commit abortions or refer clients to abortion facilities.
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Should Congress create greater economic growth and regulatory relief for consumers by rolling back out dated Dodd-Frank regulations?
This bill would give much needed relief to smaller local banks from various Dodd-Frank regulations that hinder financial and economic growth.
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