Pennsylvania — 15th District

Bilger blames Thompson's chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee for widespread family farm closures and disproportionate corporate subsidies, whereas Thompson highlights his committee leadership as vital for protecting local agricultural producers.

Bilger demands federal protection and tax credits to prevent rural hospital closures and lower premiums, while Thompson emphasizes federal spending restraint and preserving Medicare for current retirees.

Bilger advocates for targeted federal funding and incubators to rebuild rural PA-15 economies, whereas Thompson favors fiscal restraint, lower taxes, and stopping infrastructure tolling to spur business growth.

Bilger demands strict corporate oversight of natural gas companies and investment in clean energy jobs, while Thompson supports expanding fossil fuel extraction and reducing regulatory permitting hurdles.

Bilger supports codifying federal abortion rights and protecting reproductive healthcare, whereas Thompson opposes abortion and campaigns to protect unborn life.

Bilger supports congressional stock trading bans, campaign finance reform, and a six-term limit for House members, whereas Thompson supports stricter voter proof-of-citizenship laws and voted against certifying PA's 2020 electoral results.

Bilger advocates for border security paired with legal pathways and strict oversight of ICE tactics, whereas Thompson supports strict detention mandates and deportation for immigration violations.

Bilger opposes SNAP benefit cuts and work requirement expansions, while Thompson voted for legislation that expanded SNAP work requirements to constrain federal spending.

Bilger advocates for expanding federal STEM teacher grants and protecting public university research funding, while Thompson emphasizes federal spending limits and restricting female athletic programs to biological females.

Bilger opposes VA healthcare privatization and budget cuts to protect veteran benefits, while Thompson highlights his overall record supporting military and veterans legislation.