Montana Free Press: Kyle Austin

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Kyle has a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Montana and lives in Billings, Montana. 

Kyle is a pharmacist, farmer, and pilot. He is also the owner of pharm406 and Austin's Grain.

Kyle Austin ran in the Republican primary for Montana's second congressional district in 2022, but did not win. He also ran for Montana State House in 2008, but did not win. 

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Proposes strengthening the FSA (Farm Service Agency), removing banks from the lending process, and allowing farmers and ranchers to access low interest short-term operating loans to support Montana's agricultural economy.

Said, "Montana needs to quash the Department of Environmental Quality, quash the Department of Labor, and put an end to Motor Carrier Services harassment without probable cause."

Said, "[we must] relax the environmental laws, build the mining and refining industry, create high paying jobs, purchase only American made products and impose bans on importation."

Proposes increasing interest rates to "slow down" the economy.

- Proposes strengthening the FSA (Farm Service Agency), removing banks from the lending process, and allowing farmers and ranchers to access low interest short-term operating loans to support Montana's agricultural economy.
- Said, "Montana needs to quash the Department of Environmental Quality, quash the Department of Labor, and put an end to Motor Carrier Services harassment without probable cause."
- Said, "[we must] relax the environmental laws, build the mining and refining industry, create high paying jobs, purchase only American made products and impose bans on importation."
- Proposes increasing interest rates to "slow down" the economy.

Economy

Proposes “The United States Health Plan Corporation” (USHPC)..., [which] will adjudicate all government and private plans... [and] consolidate programs to be more efficient and cost effective, create live billing and transparent reimbursement, eliminate deductibles..., and create a truly affordable plan with monthly premiums and copays for services."

Supports passing federal legislation that restricts access to abortion and clearly defines when it should be allowed.

Proposes an "offender" registry for abortions performed.

- Proposes “The United States Health Plan Corporation” (USHPC)..., [which] will adjudicate all government and private plans... [and] consolidate programs to be more efficient and cost effective, create live billing and transparent reimbursement, eliminate deductibles..., and create a truly affordable plan with monthly premiums and copays for services."
- Supports passing federal legislation that restricts access to abortion and clearly defines when it should be allowed.
- Proposes an "offender" registry for abortions performed.

Healthcare

As of April 10, 2024, Kyle Austin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Believes a southern border wall is "a necessary tool for our border security."

- Believes a southern border wall is "a necessary tool for our border security."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Believes "Congress must have a proactive role in climate change to ensure we have food production for the world."

- Believes "Congress must have a proactive role in climate change to ensure we have food production for the world."

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Education

Kyle Austin

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Montana currently has 2 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills which become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. In order to hold this office, candidates must be a legal resident of Montana for at least seven years prior to their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.