Diane Black introduced a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood (Flickr).

Before being elected to Congress in 2010, she worked as a nurse, small businesswoman, and teacher. She went on to become a member of the Tennessee Senate for the 18th district, floor leader of the State Senate Republican Caucus, and part of the Tea Party Caucus.

Now a member of the House of Representatives, Black – identifying herself as a congressman – has made it clear how she stands on controversial issues. She, just like the majority of her political party, is in favor of enforcing immigration laws, improving military and veteran benefits, and stopping the “borrow and spend cycle” in Washington.

When questioned about gun control legislation on MSNBC's “Jansing & Co.,” Black rejected the option to have background checks on potential gun buyers and instead addressed other issues she felt were more relevant, such as mental illness, violence, and the breakdown of the family.

Despite her push for mental illness treatments, she does not support Obamacare, which would provide more people with necessary health insurance coverage to get treatments. Black does, however, support background checks for workers who are tasked with helping Americans sign up for Obamacare.

Earlier this year, she also introduced a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion clinics.