Gerard Beloin

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you support "The Speaker Project" from the organization No Labels, a proposal to change several House rules with the intent of encouraging bipartisan cooperation? (Learn more at https://www.nolabels.org/the-speaker-project/)

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you believe the "Trump tax plan" bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens?

"I believe the 'Trump tax plan' bill passed in December 2017 helps middle income citizens."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by giving states a fixed block grant for Medicaid?

"Obama Care needs to be eliminated. It is unaffordable. The architect of Obama Care, Dr. Jonathan Gruber, admitted to having to lie in order to get it voted in. It is fraud."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should Congress create a path to citizenship for illegal/undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children?

"Against"

Candidate's Website, 2016

"This country's current immigration policy is all upside down and backwards and is counterproductive to the needs of the times. The current immigration reform policy proposed by the gang of 8 US Senators is defacto amnesty and bad for the country."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by eliminating the "essential health benefits" insurance plans must cover?

Obama Care needs to be eliminated. It is unaffordable. The architect of Obama Care, Dr. Jonathan Gruber, admitted to having to lie in order to get it voted in. It is fraud.

Candidate's Website, 2016

"It is the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution that gives US citizens the right to bear arms and the states should not be allowed to infringe upon that right. A law abiding citizen with a permit to carry a concealed weapon from his own state should be allowed reciprocal rights for each of the 50 United States of America."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I support a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and serious health complications of the mother and/or child?

"The State of California considers a fetus human. CALIFORNIA CODES CIVIL CODE SECTION 43-53 43.1. A child conceived, but not yet born, is deemed an existing person, so far as necessary for the child's interests in the event of the child's subsequent birth. The law now allows the State to charge a person with a double homicide when murdering a pregnant women. The law recognizes the fetus as a human being. Scott Peterson of California was charged with and convicted of a double homicide. The murder of his wife, Laci and his unborn son Conner. When the unborn child’s life is terminated outside the hospital or clinic it is murder. Inside the hospital or clinic, it is called a procedure. I believe that Roe v Wade should be overturned to establish consistency to the right to life established in the US Constitution."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports "requiring the federal budget to be balanced each year"

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2012

"The Cap & Trade legislation is based on the premise of "global warming" and global warming, based on human activity has been proven to be a hoax. That is why all global warming proponents are now promoting "climate change" legislation. Now they can argue for the tax hike whether the temperature goes up or down. They have lost the argument but still want to forge ahead with this costly tax."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"I believe that a national retail sales tax or some kind of flat tax is the best solution to our current tax code monstrosity. I find a national sales tax would be very simple to enact because most states already have a sales tax and a collection mechanism in place. No more IRS! No more filing income taxes! No more manipulation of the existing tax code by special interests."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by increasing funding for research on climate issues?

"Climate change is real. The ice ages came and went without human interference. The climate has changed in the past and will continue to change in the future. We must do all that we can to keep the environment as clean as possible and allow the free market to determine which type of energy is the most efficient."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

"I oppose federal funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the government enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana?

"The government should not enforce federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government raise the minimum wage?

"Illegal immigration puts downward pressure on wages. Stop illegal immigration and wages will rise organically."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government increase oversight of state and local police departments?

"Local control of law enforcement is very important."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government have the power to override state public health decisions to close or reopen public areas?

"States rights."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to an abortion as decided in Roe v. Wade?

"https://www.gbforussenate.net/abortion.html#/"

Candidate's Website, 2022

The pro choice movement does not consider the voice of the unborn child to be important in choosing whether it lives or dies. I do. I believe that if the unborn child were given a voice it would choose life every time. Someone needs to speak for the unborn child. If elected to the US Senate I will do so with vigor and consistency.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of coal?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for energy efficiency?

"Climate change is real. The ice ages came and went without human interference. The climate has changed in the past and will continue to change in the future. We must do all that we can to keep the environment as clean as possible and allow the free market to determine which type of energy is the most efficient."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of natural gas?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government increase subsidies for nuclear energy to bring them into line with subsidies for other energy sources with low greenhouse emissions, such as wind and solar?

"I oppose increased subsidies for nuclear energy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government continue to subsidize the domestic production of oil?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government do more to combat climate change by providing subsidies for renewable energy?

"Climate change is real. The ice ages came and went without human interference. The climate has changed in the past and will continue to change in the future. We must do all that we can to keep the environment as clean as possible and allow the free market to determine which type of energy is the most efficient."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government provide free tuition at public colleges and universities?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should higher income brackets pay more in federal taxes than they currently do?

"I am for replacing the IRS with a national retail sales tax. Each state will tack on the Federal sales tax onto their state sales tax and mail a check to Washington each month."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you generally support higher tariffs on imports from countries such as China, where we have a large trade deficit?

"I am for fair trade, not free trade. If we open our markets to their products, they must open their markets to our products. We must also manufacture all of our life sustaining pharmaceuticals in the US. As it is now, 90% of our pharmaceuticals are manufactured in China. That opens the US up to blackmail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Would you vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date?

"I would vote against impeaching President Donald Trump based on what is known to date."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports eliminating funding for scientific and medical research

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government increase funding for transportation infrastructure, such as road repair and highway expansion?

We are nearly 30 trillion if debt. This spending must be offset by cuts elsewhere.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one?

"The federal government should not limit certain firearm purchases to residents over age twenty-one."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2010

Supports eliminating corporate taxes

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"All mail in ballots are more susceptible to fraud than voting in person. I am for eliminating all mail in ballots of every kind and requiring all voters to show up at the ballot box to make sure that their vote is properly counted. There is an old expression for a person who does not care. It is called 'mailing it in.'"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

"Decriminalization but never legalization. When legalized, business owners can't screen for dopers. I am OK with the freedom for a doper to dope themselves up but I don't want them working for me. Let them start their own 'Doper Landscaping Company' and see how well they can compete with the 'Strait Arrow Landscaping Company'. The prisons are full of nonviolent dopers who just want to be left alone with their choice of dope. When drugs are decriminalized, the prisons will be emptied by half of nonviolent dopers who will return to their families or treatment centers where they can become semi productive taxpayers instead of being a drain on the taxpayers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?

"Bill Gates does not need his social security check. Social Security, as it stands now, will go broke. It is unsustainable. There are millions of Americans who have no need for a social security check. Means testing will help the Social Security Administration balance it's books."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?

"Obama Care needs to be eliminated. It is unaffordable. The architect of Obama Care, Dr. Jonathan Gruber, admitted to having to lie in order to get it voted in. It is fraud."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

"Obama Care needs to be eliminated. It is unaffordable. The architect of Obama Care, Dr. Jonathan Gruber, admitted to having to lie in order to get it voted in. It is fraud."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the U.S. build a physical wall between Mexico and the U.S.?

"For"

Candidate's Website, 2016

"I believe that Roe v Wade should be overturned to establish consistency to the right to life established in the US Constitution."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government provide more funding to states to fight opioid addiction?

"The federal government has provided enough funding to states to fight opioid addiction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the federal government provide health care and/or insurance to every citizen?

"The federal government should not offer universal health care or insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on North Korea unless it abandons its nuclear program?

"The U.S. should not impose additional sanctions on North Korea."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?

"Bill Gates does not need his social security check. Social Security, as it stands now, will go broke. It is unsustainable. There are millions of Americans who have no need for a social security check. Means testing will help the Social Security Administration balance it's books."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?

Bill Gates does not need his social security check. Social Security, as it stands now, will go broke. It is unsustainable. There are millions of Americans who have no need for a social security check. Means testing will help the Social Security Administration balance it's books.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?

"Bill Gates does not need his social security check. Social Security, as it stands now, will go broke. It is unsustainable. There are millions of Americans who have no need for a social security check. Means testing will help the Social Security Administration balance it's books."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by repealing the tax penalty for employers who do not offer health insurance?

"Obama Care needs to be eliminated. It is unaffordable. The architect of Obama Care, Dr. Jonathan Gruber, admitted to having to lie in order to get it voted in. It is fraud."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"I am against Obama Care. I believe that it is an excessive government intrusion where it does not belong. Even if I thought it was a good program, I would vote against it until we balanced the budget."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"Gays and lesbians should never be discriminated against and should have the rights that all other American citizens have. I just don't believe that they should have special rights. They have civil unions that cover all of the legal bases and they are free to celebrate their unions in any way that they please. If a church, like the Episcopalian church is willing to marry them, then the State has no business interfering. Likewise, if the church, like the Catholic church refuses to conduct gay marriages, the State should not force the Catholic church to do so."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should the U.S. impose additional sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its aggressive action in Syria and the Ukraine?

"The U.S. should impose additional sanctions on Russia."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government allow student loan payments to be reduced based on income?

"If you can't afford to go to college then don't attend."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?

"Climate change is real. The ice ages came and went without human interference. The climate has changed in the past and will continue to change in the future. We must do all that we can to keep the environment as clean as possible and allow the free market to determine which type of energy is the most efficient."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"I would like to see a school voucher program option become the law of the land. Allow the parents to choose which school their children will attend and which teachers will teach their children. Bad teachers will disappear because the parents will have the decision making power to take their child to a different teacher."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement?

"I support Pres. Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Do you agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement?

"I agree with President Trump on withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement."