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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
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Victoria Spartz

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
spartzforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th District since 2021 and a member of the Joint Economic Committee. Born in Ukraine, she immigrated in 2000, became a CPA and business owner, and served in the Indiana Senate.

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Photo: Official portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports border security and opposes open borders

    From her WFYI interview; she also said legal immigration needs a better path.

    2026 Voter Guide: Indiana's 5th Congressional District

    Interview · WFYI Public Media · Sep 21, 2026 · wfyi.org

    “I want to make sure we know who's coming in the country, and make sure that we're not open borders.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Secured a Farm Bill amendment easing EPA farm-equipment rulesIn office

    Her amendment, adopted in the House-passed Farm Bill in April 2026, exempts large farm equipment from certain diesel emissions standards.

    Spartz Amendment to Make Farming and Food More Affordable Passes House

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Victoria Spartz · Apr 30, 2026 · spartz.house.gov

    “exempt large farm tractors, combines, and sprayers from unreasonable EPA emissions standards, such as DEF”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Wrote federal agencies seeking a review of LEAP data centersIn office

    September 2026 letter to the Energy and Interior secretaries about power, transmission and water demands of the LEAP district and other Indiana data centers.

    Spartz Seeks Independent Federal Review of Indiana Data Centers and LEAP

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Victoria Spartz · Sep 9, 2026 · spartz.house.gov

    “Hoosier families, farmers, small businesses, and existing industries should not be forced to subsidize extraordinary private projects”
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Environment & parks

  • Introduced a bill speeding licensing of small nuclear reactorsIn office

    The Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026 would drop obsolete mandatory NRC hearings and speed domestic uranium enrichment.

    Spartz Introduces Legislation to Streamline Advanced Nuclear Energy

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Victoria Spartz · Jul 13, 2026 · spartz.house.gov

    “Advanced nuclear reactors can lower energy costs, strengthen the stability of the grid”
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Health & human services

  • Introduced a bill restoring benefits for combat-disabled veteransIn office

    The Combat Veterans Retirement Restoration Act would let veterans medically retired before 20 years receive both retired pay and VA disability compensation.

    Spartz Introduces Combat Veterans Retirement Restoration Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Victoria Spartz · Sep 16, 2026 · spartz.house.gov

    “Combat veterans forced to medically retire because of their injuries should not lose retirement benefits”
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  • Supports requiring upfront prices before medical careIn office

    Letter urging House committee chairs to strengthen pending price transparency legislation.

    Spartz Calls for Real Price Transparency, Not Another Washington Messaging Exercise

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Victoria Spartz · Aug 6, 2026 · spartz.house.gov

    “Patients should know the actual price of care before receiving treatment”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Victoria Spartz on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.

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