Phil Suarez

Phil Suarez served in the U.S. Army from 2010 to 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of La Verne in 2020. His career experience includes working in commercial and residential real estate.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Philip Suarez, and I’m ready to bring principled, America First leadership to Congress.

I was born and raised near Los Angeles by my hardworking single mother, a dedicated nurse who instilled American values of hard work, faith, and patriotism. She sacrificed to provide me with a Christian education, laying the foundation for my lifelong dedication to service and love for this country.

My public service began early in a junior fire academy, where I later became an instructor. Driven by a call to serve my country, I joined the U.S. Army as an infantryman and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. While deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, I led an infantry team and earned an Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

After an injury ended my military career, I turned to community service, volunteering at my church and building a successful career in real estate. I moved to Texas with my wife, Cory, in 2017, where we’ve raised four wonderful children and deepened our connection to this great state.

In Texas, I found a community that values resilience, faith, and freedom. We deserve leadership that reflects their values and fights for their interests—not D.C. elites.

My campaign platform focuses on America First policies:

-Permanently securing the border

-Fighting government waste

-Fixing veterans’ healthcare

-Protecting Texans’ liberties

I’m ready to bring real conservative leadership to Washington—for Texas, and for you.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am going to support the AMERICA FIRST agenda by permanently securing our border, protecting our liberties, and fully supporting DOGE recommendations to gut the bureaucracy and cut senseless spending.I am going to work to fix veterans’ healthcare to ensure veterans get the highest quality care without delays or red tape.I'm going to work to end green energy subsidies to bring more high quality oil and gas jobs to Texas families and drive down energy costs for everyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about Veterans' health care and rebuilding trust in Congress.

The VA is bloated and efficient. It's filled with red tape and bureaucrats that have no interest in working with veterans to deliver excellent health care outcomes. We need to radically reform the VA: get rid of the bureaucrats and the administrators, facilitate more virtual appointments for mental healthcare, and most importantly, we need to allow every veteran to see any doctor of their choosing without needing to first ask the VA's permission or fill out extra paperwork.

It's time to rebuild trust in Congress by implementing TERM LIMITS and BANNING stock trading, including by spouses and senior staff.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible, Braveheart, The Matrix, and anything written by Thomas Sowell.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Reliability.

Above all other characteristics, the voters must set the expectations for the elected official, and the elected official ought to act in their fullest capacity to meet those expectations.

If the voters cannot rely on their elected officials to do what they said, the elected official lacks integrity and courage.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Every elected member of the government's first, and only, priority should be representing the will of those Americans who elected them.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to be remembered for getting the reliably getting the results that I promised.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the planes hitting the WTC on 9/11. I was in the 5th grade.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Good Vibrations", by Mark Wahlberg

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

My wife got very sick shortly after we became married. For a season, I had to take on a disproportionate amount of the child-care functions at home. It wasn't easy, but I wouldn't trade the extra time that I got with my very young children for anything in the world.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Members of the House are elected every 2 years. That give s the voters the ability to directly and swiftly make changes to makeup of our government.

Among other things, the House also originates all spending bills and impeachment proceedings. These are powerful tools that Members should be using to go on the offense to get results for their voters.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

It can be, and it cannot be.

"Experience" is what got us most of the problems that we have today.

Sometimes, we need fresh experiences and perspectives to ensure that the will of The People is realized in our policy making.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Free speech, and our national debt.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits on all elected members of the government. I also support term limits on hired and appointed employees at the highest levels of government. If the President is limited to 8 years, those in the high ranking positions should be as well.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I like some of the policy and positions put forth by people like Matt Gaetz, Tim Burchett, Thomas Massie, and Eli Crane, among others.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

The story that I hear most often is one of disappointment. Voters are tired of feeling like their interests are playing second fiddle to foreign wars and special interest groups.

Voters of all stripes are exhausted of seeing their representatives go on FOX News and talk a big game and never taking action that represents the voters' will.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Only inasmuch as to compromise moves the ball forward and accomplishes objectives that the voters support.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

"The Power of the Purse" should be the primary way that House members negotiate. I would use that power to stall bills that are bad for Texas and/or don't support Texas values. I would also use that power to put forth good bills, and, if necessary, shut down the government to achieve a righteous end.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Frequently, when the Republic is put in danger by bad actors or incompetency.

What committees interest you?

Veterans Affairs, Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Foreign Affairs

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

It must be radical.