PAPASTRAT, GEORGE J

Running for US House

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Policy Positions

Positions as of June 6, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Criminal Justice(1)

Supports the use of medical cannabis as an alternative treatment to address the opioid crisis and reduce dependency.

"One potential avenue for addressing this public health crisis is the use of medical cannabis. By recognizing the benefits of medical cannabis, we can provide an alternative treatment option that may alleviate dependency on opioids for patients in need."

Economy(3)

Strongly supports small businesses as the backbone of the economy, emphasizing their importance to communities and advocating for their financial stability.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our country—the right to be an entrepreneur is a cornerstone of the American economy. Many small businesses are veteran-owned or family-operated. They are essential building blocks to our communities. We must ensure they remain financially stable and able to provide living wages and insurance for their employees, ultimately strengthening our local economies."

Supports implementing a flat tax rate option as a means of promoting fairer taxation and encouraging entrepreneurship.

"By implementing a flat tax rate option, we can promote fairer taxation across all Americans, encouraging entrepreneurship and ultimately driving the growth of capitalism."

Supports living wages for workers, framing it as essential for families and small business employees.

"Without quality, affordable housing, insurance, and jobs that pay a living wage, families struggle to raise children, contribute to their communities, and live out the American Dream."

Immigration(2)

Supports securing borders to protect against drug and human trafficking, viewing it as essential to national security.

"Ensuring secure borders is essential to protect the United States from drug and human trafficking. Safety and integrity are fundamental to our nation, allowing all citizens to pursue life, liberty, and happiness."

Supports legal immigration and proposes creating a portal for small businesses to recruit and sponsor work visas to attract talent and strengthen the workforce.

"By creating a portal for small businesses to recruit and sponsor work visas, we can attract bright minds from around the world. This initiative not only supports the ideals of immigration but also strengthens our workforce, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors."