Policy Positions
Positions as of May 31, 2026, extracted from source websites.
Criminal Justice(2)
Opposes drug decriminalization; supports classifying fentanyl as a controlled substance to combat illicit drug use.
"He has brought together leaders across Wisconsin's Third Congressional District to hear the challenges they face in protecting and serving our communities—leading to his support for legislation that classifies fentanyl as a controlled substance."
Opposes reducing police resources; supports law enforcement and legislation that gives officers the tools they need.
"In Congress, Derrick continues to stand with the men and women in blue, supporting legislation that combats crime, strengthens law enforcement, and ensures officers have the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe."
Economy(2)
Supports tax cuts for working families to keep more money in the pockets of earners.
"That is why he champions legislation like the Working Family Tax Cuts which ensures more of your hard earned money remains where it should be: in your pocket."
As a former small business owner, supports policies that reduce financial strain on small businesses and families.
"As a former small business owner, Derrick understands that four years under the Biden-Harris administration have put considerable strain on the finances of Wisconsin families."
Healthcare(3)
Supports full repeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and replacement with a market-competition-based system.
"Derrick will work to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented allowing for true competition in healthcare, driving costs down."
Secured $1 billion annually for BadgerCare (Wisconsin's Medicaid program) and additional funding for rural healthcare infrastructure.
"Under Derrick's leadership, he secured $1 billion annually for BadgerCare, obtained an additional $600,000 in federal funding for new ambulances in underserved areas of the District, and successfully fought for and secured $500 million to strengthen Wisconsin's rural hospital infrastructure."
Supports making mental health treatment more accessible for veterans by cutting VA red tape.
"Derrick saved countless lives on the battlefield and has worked to cut red tape at the VA, making treatment for physical and mental injuries more accessible for veterans."
Immigration(3)
Strongly supports President Trump's border security policies and ensuring law enforcement and border patrol have necessary resources.
"Derrick is working with the Trump Administration to secure our borders, ensure law enforcement and border patrol agents have the resources they need, keep communities safe, and remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from our streets."
Strongly supports President Trump's border policies and efforts to secure the border, providing resources to law enforcement and border patrol.
"Derrick has staunchly supported President Trump's border policies and his efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens... Derrick is working with the Trump Administration to secure our borders, ensure law enforcement and border patrol agents have the resources they need, keep communities safe, and remove dangerous criminal illegal aliens from our streets."
Supports deportation of criminal illegal aliens as part of border security efforts.
"Derrick has staunchly supported President Trump's border policies and his efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens, including the man who assaulted two women just blocks from his home in Prairie du Chien."