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Claudia Tenney's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Claudia Tenney did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

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  • "Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what has been true all along: that Roe & Casey were wrongly decided. The right to abortion is not one that has ever been guaranteed or protected by the Constitution of the United States." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "For Claudia, protecting Social Security and Medicare is personal. Both of Claudia’s parents depended on Social Security and Medicare while elderly and sick. In Congress, she opposes any benefit changes for those at or near retirement. Claudia has worked to recover and return countless Social Security and Medicare benefits to her constituents in NY-22. She will work to ensure this critical safety net remains in place for future generations." (claudiaforcongress.com)
  • "Sorry, Mr. President, but House Republicans have always been committed to protecting Social Security, despite your lies. I joined @MorningsMaria to discuss a resolution I introduced reaffirming our longstanding support for protecting and preserving Social Security!" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden's budget calls for a $4.9 trillion tax hike. Don't let the liberal media fool you, Biden's bloated budget will plunge hardworking families further into a financial crisis." (x.com)
  • "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been a game-changer for small, family-owned businesses, propelling growth and success across the country and in #NY24. It's time to make TCJA permanent!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "By removing Trump's tax cuts from his FY25 Budget, Biden is adding $7 trillion of new taxes on small businesses & families struggling from his failed #Bidenomics. The Biden admin continues to enact policies that will result in fewer jobs & higher prices for hardworking Americans." (x.com)
  • "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been a game-changer for small, family-owned businesses, propelling growth and success across the country and in #NY24. It's time to make TCJA permanent!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Due to weak border policies & pro-criminal, anti-police laws, being a law enforcement officer is now more dangerous & difficult than ever. I joined public servants from #NY24 to discuss how we can address these issues & stand with our men & women in blue!" (x.com)
  • "Our police officers are under attack by the 'defund and demoralize' the police movement. This week, @HouseGOP will honor America's law enforcement heroes by passing bills that highlight our steadfast support for our men and women in blue!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "As drone technology takes off, we must ensure our military bases are equipped to detect, disable, & disarm hostile unmanned aerial systems. Our amendment to the NDAA will require the military to assess the threat unmanned aerial drones pose to US national security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "I have worked tirelessly to fight wasteful spending and bloated government funding bills and a return to regular order for appropriations bills. That's why I voted for this CR to continue funding our government and allow House Republicans more time to pass fiscally responsible appropriations bills." (x.com)
  • "This Thanksgiving meal will cost New York families 25% more than Thanksgiving in 2019. This struggling economy is a direct result of Biden & Democrats’ reckless spending. It's time to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2811: "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The AHCIA Act, a bill I cosponsored, works to enhance affordable housing access for rural, low-income families in #NY24 & nationwide. This week, I joined my colleagues in urging House Leadership to include this bill in any potential tax legislation brought to the floor!" (x.com)
  • "Since President Biden took office, inflation has risen by nearly 19.9%, costing Americans $12,800 more annually. Thanks to the Democrats’ reckless spending, prices have skyrocketed." (x.com)
  • "Thanks to #Bidenflation, Americans are spending $1,000 more a month than they were three years ago. President Biden and the Democrat's reckless fiscal policies are costing hardworking Americans their livelihood." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Not only was Biden’s plan to unilaterally forgive $430 billion in student loan debt unconstitutional, but he failed to safeguard against potential fraud. College is now more unaffordable than ever, thanks to this program." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's most recent student loan forgiveness scheme will continue to force Americans who choose not to go to college to foot the bill for wealthy elites. This unconstitutional & unfair bailout will only put our country further into debt." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Voter ID requirements are supported by 80% of Americans, and a majority are not very confident in our elections. Election integrity isn’t just a Republican issue, it’s an issue for ALL voters." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In November 2020, the price of home heating oil in New York was $2.41 per gallon. But just over three years later, the cost skyrocketed to $4.24 per gallon. President Biden's Green New Deal policies continue to bankrupt Americans." (x.com)
  • "The winners from the Biden administration's Climate Disclosure Rule: woke lawyers & Green New Deal climate activists. The losers: the American people. Unelected bureaucrats must stop creating burdensome climate disclosure requirements for American companies." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of releasing more oil from our strategic petroleum reserves, President Biden should unleash our domestic energy production to meet demand and drive down costs." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 21: "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It is clear that our Healthcare system is not working. Congress needs to come together to deliver solutions for Americans. We need a healthcare system that is affordable and accessible. In Washington, Claudia is fighting for free-market, patient-centric healthcare allowing New Yorker’s to once again have the right to choose an affordable medical insurance that works for them and allows them to keep their doctor." (claudiaforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I’m honored to support legislation in Congress to lower prescription drug costs & ensure our small businesses have the resources they need to thrive right here at home." (x.com)
  • "The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act not only lowers out-of-pocket costs for our community's seniors, but expands access to more affordable generic drugs for all of #NY24. I will always work to lower the price of quality healthcare and medicine for all Americans!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must ensure the security of our nation’s border immediately. Claudia knows we must stop the flow of illegal-immigrants that is putting our nation’s security at risk and placing a financial burden on American citizens. In Washington, she is working to protect our sovereignty and our citizens by fighting to secure the border and preserve taxpayer resources for Americans and immigrants who respect our laws by choosing to come here legally. Claudia will always put New York and American workers first." (claudiaforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "In Joe Biden’s America, you’re rewarded for breaking the law. The Build Back Better plan paves the way for mass amnesty and welfare benefits for illegal immigrants. We shouldn’t be incentivizing criminals to come to America, especially in the middle of a crisis." (x.com)
  • "We must ensure the security of our nation’s border immediately. Claudia knows we must stop the flow of illegal-immigrants that is putting our nation’s security at risk and placing a financial burden on American citizens. In Washington, she is working to protect our sovereignty and our citizens by fighting to secure the border and preserve taxpayer resources for Americans and immigrants who respect our laws by choosing to come here legally. Claudia will always put New York and American workers first." (claudiaforcongress.com)
  • Rated 92% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8034: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel was made possible by the E3’s decision to allow UNSCR 2231 sanctions on Iran’s ballistic missiles to expire. I’ve led the fight to get the UK, France, and Germany to invoke snapback sanctions on Iran. We need snapback sanctions NOW!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden has weakened the U.S. in the eyes of our allies and our enemies, which left a gaping hole for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked & unjustified war in Ukraine.The U.S. must return to Reagan’s Peace Through Strength foreign policy." (x.com)
  • "Congress’ recent TikTok ban for federal employees is only the first step. This app is a national security risk that gives the Chinese Communist Party an unprecedented ability to identify, monitor, and track American users. It should be banned nationwide." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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