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Joe Neguse's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CO) - District 2

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For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Today marks the 46th anniversary of the landmark decision that affirmed the constitutional right to an abortion. For women across our nation Roe v. Wade means safety, dignity, and economic security. Today and everyday, we must #FightForRoe" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks the moment when billionaires stop paying into Social Security. That's why I am proud to cosponsor #Secure2100, ensuring that millionaires pay their fair share and secure the economic well-being of our seniors. #ScrapTheCap" (x.com)
  • "Today, as we mark the 88th anniversary of the #SocialSecurity Act being signed into law, we recommit ourselves to protecting this critical lifeline for all Americans." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Americans are worth investing in. Through the Build Back Better Act, @HouseDemocrats are working to cut taxes and lower costs for working families." (x.com)
  • "Today marks the moment when billionaires stop paying into Social Security. That's why I am proud to cosponsor #Secure2100, ensuring that millionaires pay their fair share and secure the economic well-being of our seniors. #ScrapTheCap" (x.com)
  • "We will deliver good-paying jobs, tax cuts for working families and bold, substantive action on climate change. Count on it." (x.com)
  • Rated 9% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Millionaires and billionaires are paying a lower tax rate than teachers and firefighters.The #BuildBackBetterAct will change that." (x.com)
  • "Today marks the moment when billionaires stop paying into Social Security. That's why I am proud to cosponsor #Secure2100, ensuring that millionaires pay their fair share and secure the economic well-being of our seniors. #ScrapTheCap" (x.com)
  • Rated 9% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Ten years ago, #CitizensUnited opened the floodgates to unlimited spending in our elections, giving undue influence to a handful of wealthy individuals and corporations. We must return power to the people by passing #HR1 and overturning the decision #ForthePeople" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor must include meaningful & structural reforms to policing to address the disparities and injustices that have been rooted in our society for generations. We must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act before @HouseJudiciary today. We must act." (x.com)
  • "Today we vote on the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act, a transformative bill to provide accountability & transparency to policing in America & to address the discrimination & bias that have led to far too many deaths. We MUST meet injustice with action today and every day." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4346: "Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Affordable child care. Affordable health care. Affordable housing. It’s time to invest in the American people." (x.com)
  • "The Build Back Better framework would make a HISTORIC investment into affordable housing. Pass. The. Bill." (x.com)
  • "This week, we travelled nearly 600 miles to visit with communities across our district. We heard how the #AmericanRescuePlan is providing critical relief and discussed solutions for tackling wildfires, expanding affordable housing and so much more." (x.com)
  • "We’ve reached an inflection point for affordable housing. From Granby to Vail, Fort Collins to Berthoud, our communities know something has to change. Today we're unveiling the Housing Our Communities Plan to expand opportunities & availability of affordable housing." (x.com)
  • "Congress must tackle inflation. That’s why the House just recently passed the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. Appreciated the opportunity to discuss our work to lower costs for working families with local nonprofits in Summit County." (x.com)
  • "It’s been 1 year since we signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, marking the single largest investment in climate action in American history. Since then, this law has delivered by lowering costs, defeating special interests, tackling climate issues, and growing the economy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must ensure every veteran can access housing, job training and student debt relief." (x.com)
  • "We’re working to ensure that more veterans see their student debt cancelled. Today we unveiled the VET Student Loan Act to add a retroactive date and lower the tax burden for more veterans." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Eduation Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It’s been 1 year since we signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, marking the single largest investment in climate action in American history. Since then, this law has delivered by lowering costs, defeating special interests, tackling climate issues, and growing the economy." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday I hosted a roundtable with health care workers & medical professionals from across #Colorado to discuss our efforts to make universal healthcare and #MedicareForAll a reality." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The U.S. trails the world in our commitment to paid leave. It’s time to change that. #BuildBackBetter" (x.com)
  • "To support our families as they recover, we must establish universal and comprehensive paid family and medical leave." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "In 2017, House Republicans increased the deficit by trillions via their reconciliation bill. The #InflationReductionAct does the exact opposite — it will lower the deficit AND reduce prescription drug prices. Time to put #PeopleOverPolitics and pass this bill!" (x.com)
  • "When I meet with Colorado seniors, they often tell me of their struggle to afford lifesaving prescription drugs. For them, I will continue to work with my colleagues to pass legislation that caps these costs & lowers prices!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Fundamentally the border wall is a message that @POTUS is sending to the rest of the world that the U.S. is closed off to everyone else. It doesn't matter what he is going to call it, we're not going to pay for it #EndtheShutdown" (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (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 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • 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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