Steve Austria

Steve Austria has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 7th district of the State of Ohio, since 2009 (map).

Economy
To stimulate the economy, Austria says he will work to provide permanent tax relief to families and reduce regulations that hamper growth on businesses. To lower gas prices, Austria says he will vote to allow drilling for oil and natural gas domestically, and support alternative energy resources like nuclear power, clean coal and hydrogen.

National Security
Austria says he will ensure that the troops have the proper tools to do their jobs.

Immigration
Austria supports strengthening borders to prevent illegal immigration. He does not support amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Spending
Austria says he will work to eliminate wasteful spending and ensure that the government does not spend above its budget constraints.

Second Amendment
Austria believes that citizens have the right to own and carry guns provided, and says he will protect Second Amendment rights.

Abortion
Austria says he will "defend the unborn at all levels".

2008 elections
Austria won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic candidate Sharen Swartz Neuhardt for retiring incumbent Rep. David Hobson's (R-Ohio) vacant seat.

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Committees
Austria will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Campaign Contact Information
Steve Austria for Congress 2537 Obetz Drive Beavercreek, OH	45434 Brad Mascho (937) 322-0045 [mailto:steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com steve@steveaustriaforcongress.com]

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Ohio and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Ohio’s 7th Congressional District
 * Official Austria for Congress website