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Tim Scott
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Tax and Fiscal
Grade: B-
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Energy and Environment
Grade: C+
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Law and Scope of Government
Grade: B+
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Workforce and Labor
Grade: B+
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Regulations
Grade: B+
An analysis of Scott’s record on regulations shows a generally strong commitment to limited government principles. As Senator, Scott supported a number of bills which utilized the Congressional Review Act to combat federal overreach, especially within the banking and lending sector. However, there are a couple areas where he strayed away from limited government principles, most notably regulations on consumer goods.
Position
Weight
Action
-2
Voted to Block Preventing the FDA from Imposing Overreaching Regulations on the Branding of “Milk” to Benefit the Dairy Industry at the Expense of Milk Alternatives.
+3
SJR 57 CRA Indirect Auto Lending (2018)
Voted to Overturn Overreaching Obama Admin Regulations which Hiked Costs in the Automotive Lending Industry.
+3
S 2155 Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (2018)
Voted to Implement Numerous Reforms to Reduce Regulatory Burdens Under the Draconian Dodd-Frank Act.
+3
SJR 52 CRA Restoring Internet Freedom (2018)
Voted to Protect Trump Admin Reforms Concerning “Net Neutrality” which Protect Internet Service Providers with Overreaching Mandates.
-2
SJR. 28 CRA Dept. of Agriculture (2016)
Voted to Block a Measure which Eliminates Overreaching Obama Admin Regulations Imposing a Mandatory Catfish Inspection Program.
+2
Voted to Oppose New Regulations which Force Commercial Airlines to Meet Minimum Passenger Space Mandates Determined by Government.
-2
Voted to Hike Energy Efficiency Mandates on Water Heaters and Expanding Government Bureaucracy through the Creation of a “Tenant Star Program”.
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Individual Liberties
Grade: A-
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Education
Grade: A-
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Healthcare
Grade: A-
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Local and National Security
Grade: B
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Free Speech and Elections
Grade: A
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