to tour the nation. Young stated: “I look forward to further understanding the unique challenges the people of Israel, and the entire region, face as we work to pursue and achieve policies which will provide security and stability in a region where we have long prayed for peace.” Abortion Young opposes using federal funds to pay for abortions. He does not believe Planned Parenthood should receive federal funding. He does "believes in women’s access to healthcare and contraceptives" with the organization relying on outside funding to achieve these ends. Drug policy In 2016, Young co-sponsored the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act (CARERS Act). The CARERS Act is a marijuana policy reform which would reschedule cannabis to allow it to be researched and would permit states with medical marijuana programs to operate without federal interference. Electoral history 2014 2016 2018 2020 Personal life Young is a non-denominational Christian and lives in Van Meter. References External links Campaign website 1968 births 21st-century American politicians Drake University alumni Living people People from Van Meter, Iowa Political chiefs of staff Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa United States congressional aides