Immigration
Dr Kumar immigrated to this country in 1970. A treasured Birthday gift from his daughter Nina, is a coffee mug that says, "Making America Great Again since 1970".
Certainly, America is the Land of Liberty and Lady Liberty beckons immigrants. The process must be LEGAL and Constitutional. Our laws must be respected, honored and enforced.
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Health Care
Dr. Kumar has noted, "American health care is of the highest quality in the world. Our delivery system is inequitable. We need to make it available to all Americans at a reasonable cost."
With over 40 years in Health Care as a Physician, a Hospital Board Member and now as a Legislator, Dr. Kumar understands the needs of the patient, the doctor, the hospital and the insurance industry.
Dr. Kumar has been the Chairman of the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Currently, he is the Chairman of the full Insurance Committee in the House. He has worked towards many health care initiatives including Direct Primary Care, Volunteer Health Care, 3-Star Healthy Project Task Force, Continuity of Care, Balance Billing Solutions, Epi Allergy Shot Availability in Public Places, Opioid epidemic control, Lowering Drug Prices, Pain Relief Act, Sobriety Monitors.
Government
Dr Kumar believes in a small efficient government that responds to the needs of citizens. Government should not be intrusive in our lives. Government cannot solve all problems but it should empower the citizens, civic organizations, non profit and faith-based initiatives to tackle societal needs and ills.
Medical Marijuana
Marijuana is a psychoactive drug with significant risks including addiction and psychosis. "I have seen families ruined by drug addiction that started with marijuana", Dr Kumar has said. Marijuana is five times more addictive than alcohol.
Dr Kumar believes that if Medical Marijuana, also called Medical Cannabis, helps a patient, they should have it! But the evidence that it helps them, should be based on science and not social media.
Medical Marijuana, approved by the FDA, in the form of synthetic, plant-extract or combination is already available.
Patients can have it by a doctor's prescription. It is available as a pill, liquid or spray. It is pure, tested and exact in dose.
Yes, it gives a 'high', too!
Only a licensed physician can prescribe it. This is the true and safe form of "medical marijuana" in which there is a physician - patient relationship and medical supervision of a patient's condition.
It is of concern, however, that many users still want it in the ‘smoke’ and ‘vape’ form. This form of marijuana or cannabis, sold by dispensaries is not approved by the FDA. It cannot, therefore, be prescribed or supervised by a physician.
Because Each Issue can be the Most Important One to a Particular Constituent, these are Listed Alphabetically
Robertson County Values: Love of God, Love of Country, Love of Family!
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Veterans
Mrs. Linda's Dad served in the US Army and the Air Force! We have the greatest respect for our veterans and Military. It has been our honor to know the Robertson County Veterans' Groups. They have served our Nation and they continue to serve our community, today, with volunteer efforts and by helping each other in a brotherhood of Patriots! We are the Land of the Free because of the Brave! God Bless our Armed Forces and our Veterans!
Taxes and Budgets
Dr. Kumar is a fiscal conservative. He insists on Low Taxes and Balanced Budgets. He has worked to cut Death Taxes and the Hall Income tax in Tennessee. "I am proud that the fiscal health of our State is strong, with AAA Bond ratings, fully funded pension plans and a Rainy Day Fund which is over $1.5 B.
Education
Dr Kumar has said, "Education changes Lives! I am where I am in life, certainly, because of my education.....and what mom did for me!"
He has supported and will continue to support policies that provide the best education for all students in Tennessee. He has worked to provide the Largest Ever Increases in funding for Public Education and Teacher Salaries. These policies have moved Tennessee from number 49 to 31 / 33 in the NAEP rankings during his time in the Legislature. We are also the fastest improving state in the nation!
Because each student learns differently and each family has different needs, Dr. Kumar supports Parental School Choice.
Safety of our children in schools is paramount and must be assured.
Sabi 'Doc' Kumar Tennessee State Representative - District 66 - Robertson County
Legislative Office
Suite 654 Ms Kylene Johnson
425 - 5th Avenue North Legislative Assistant
Nashville TN 37243 615- 741-2860
Rep.Sabi.Kumar@Capitol.tn.gov
Our Values
Our Values reflect our Character and our Commitment to God Almighty! These are very important to Tennesseans.
Pro-Life: Decades ago, as a Physician, I swore by the Hippocratic Oath when I graduated from medical school. I embraced the Culture of Life and its beauty! The Hippocratic Oath is a Pro-Life commitment with praise for God by the medical profession. It is also an instruction for humanity. Life is a gift from God. It must be received with love, gratefulness and humility. I have always worked to support and sustain Life of the unborn to the elderly, and all Life in between.
Religious Liberty: All Americans should be free to choose and follow their faith. Our covenant with God is Holy.
I have passed Bills to facilitate teaching of the Bible and Moral Values in Schools.
Marriage: An overwhelming majority of Tennesseans believe that God created Marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman. So do I.
LGBTQ:God loves all of His Children. There should be no discrimination. Gay lifestyle is contrary to God's Word. As a Physician, and through scientific evidence, I know that it is harmful to good health and brings high risks for unusual diseases. Differences between men and women should be respected. I oppose participation of men in women's sports, presence of boys in girls bathrooms and gender care for minors.