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Andrew Clyde

Andrew Clyde is running for Georgia US Representative, District 9, Republican Primary.

Personal background

After a honorable discharge from the navy, Andrew made his home in Athens, Georgia. He has a bachelors degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a masters degree in corporate finance and entrepreneurship. He lives with his wife in Jackson County, Georgia.

Professional background

He is the owner of a small firearms business called Clyde Armory. He previously served as a in the US Navy for 28 years including three combat deployments in Kuwait and Iraq. During his service he earned: a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, four Navy Commendation Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal w/Marine Corps Combat Operations Insignia, Iraq Campaign Medal, Expert Rifleman Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal, and multiple other medals.

Political background

Andrew Clyde is currently the Representative representing Georgia's 9th Congressional District. He was elected in 2020 and has served his first term. He serves on the Committee of Oversight and Reform and the Committee of Homeland Security.

Healthcare

Believes that life begins at conception and ends at natural death.

As a Representative, he cosponsored HR 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosures Act. The bill prohibits the use of federal dollars for abortions or any healthcare coverage plan that includes abortion services.

As a Representative, he cosponsored HR 554, the Support and Value Expectant Moms and Babies Act. This bill would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration from approving any new drugs that are used for abortions or would terminate pregnancies. This bill has not reached the House Floor for a vote and was not signed into law.

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Immigration

Supports efforts to finish the construction of the Southern US-Mexico border wall.

As a Representative, he cosponsored HR 2729, the Finish the Wall Act. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to finish the border wall. This bill has not reached the House Floor for a vote.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

As of March 26, 2022, Andrew Clyde’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Environment

During his first term in Congress, Andrew has not cosponsored any environment-related legislation.

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Economy

Believes the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is over-reaching. He wants to protect small businesses by dismantling the IRS.

Said, "\[Trump] has done more to promote economic prosperity in this nation than any president since Ronald Reagan."

Wants to stop taxation on the production of goods. He instead wants to tax consumption of goods.

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