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Thomas Massie
U.S. representative from Kentucky until January 2027; lost his 2026 Republican primary.
Latest move
No major news found in the last 7 days.Wrote on X that he expected to reach 218 signatures next week to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. lavocedinewyork.com ↗ · Nov 5
Are they running in 2028?
"I will not rule out anything, and right now I'm not going to rule in anything." Would not commit to running as a Republican.
newsweek.com ↗ · May 2026
Where Thomas Massie stands
11 of 12 issues have a clear enough record to place on our scale. Dates show how recent each source is, and older statements may not reflect current views.
Cost of living
Introduced a bill to abolish the Federal Reserve, saying "the most effective policy is to end the Federal Reserve" to reduce inflation.
More gov. supportMore free market
massie.house.gov ↗ · Mar 2025
Health care
Said in 2026 the GOP made no serious effort to "repeal Obamacare and legalize affordable health insurance."
Public optionPrivate choice
foxnews.com ↗ · Jul 2026
Immigration
Voted for the Laken Riley Act in 2025; in 2024 said he supports Trump's "strong mandate to enforce the immigration laws."
Expand pathwaysStricter limits
clerk.house.gov ↗ · Jan 2025 · murrayledger.com ↗ Nov 2024
Abortion
Introduced a 2025 bill to bar U.S. foreign aid to governments or groups that subsidize or promote abortion and to codify the Mexico City Policy.
Protect accessRestrict access
govinfo.gov ↗ · Sep 2025
Taxes
Said a first 2025 budget bill should "extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" but voted against the House bill, citing deficits.
Fund programsCut taxes
dailycaller.com ↗ · Jun 2025 · kentuckylantern.com ↗ May 2025
Crime & safety
Introduced a bill barring federal funds for license plate readers and biometric surveillance cameras, saying they are "an invasion of privacy."
Reform-focusedEnforcement-focused
spectrumnews1.com ↗ · Sep 2026
Education
Reintroduced a 2025 bill to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, saying states and local communities should shape curricula.
More public fundingMore school choice
lpm.org ↗ · Feb 2025
Climate & energy
Signed a 2025 House letter urging full repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act's green-energy subsidies.
Faster clean-energy shiftPrioritize energy costs
hageman.house.gov ↗ · May 2025 · dailycaller.com ↗ Jun 2025
Foreign policy
Filed a 2026 resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth, saying forces were sent into the Iran war without congressional approval.
More engaged abroadFocus at home
alaskasnewssource.com ↗ · Sep 2026 · lpm.org ↗ Jun 2025
Trade & tariffs
Voted with Democrats to end the tariffs on Canadian imports.
Open tradeTariffs to protect industry
washingtontimes.com ↗ · Feb 2026
Guns
Backed a 2025 bill, H.R. 645, to bar state and local limits on citizens carrying firearms in public.
Stricter gun lawsProtect gun rights
foxnews.com ↗ · Jan 2025
AI & technology
Planned to vote against a bill limiting lawsuits over data centers' environmental reviews, saying "no industry deserves special treatment under the law."
dailycaller.com ↗ · Jun 2026
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