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Elise Stefanik's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Office:
  • U.S. House (NY) - District 21, Republican Chair of House Republican Leadership

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Elise Stefanik 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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  • "LIFE WINS! This June, we celebrated the historic Supreme Court ruling that will save countless lives. I am proud to join this resolution as a reminder of our commitment to defend the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for every American." (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)
  • "Elise is a strong supporter of protecting Social Security and Medicare to make sure that our seniors have the resources and care that they need. Our district has many seniors for whom that monthly budget is critical to make ends meet, and Elise is committed to ensuring that everyone who has paid into Social Security receives the benefits that they have earned." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • "She believes that we need legislative action to ensure that these programs are available for our children while guaranteeing no changes in Social Security for anyone over the age of 50." (eliseforcongress.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)
  • "MAKE NO MISTAKE – raising taxes during a recession is WRONG." (x.com)
  • "Our national debt is now more than $28 trillion and is growing each day. That means our future generations are saddled with crushing debt, and the programs that seniors count on, such as Social Security and Medicare, are in jeopardy of going bankrupt in the near future. Elise is fighting back against Joe Biden and Democrats’ reckless tax and spend agenda to preserve and protect these programs for our future generations. She will continue to be a strong advocate for balanced budgets in Congress." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • Rated 87% by The Club for Growth (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Elise has earned the support of various law enforcement groups, including the New York State Police Investigators Association, Police Conference of New York, NY State Police PBA, The NYS Law Enforcement Officers Union, Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD, Council 82, and the National Border Patrol Council." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • "Elise proudly Backs the Blue. Earning the endorsement of every law enforcement union, she stands with men and women in law enforcement at the federal, state, county, and local level. While Far Left Democrats push to defund the police, Elise has defended the brave officers in blue who put their lives on the line to keep our community safe. Elise has continuously stood with our brave police officers." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our federal government has no greater role than to provide for our national defense. Our country continues to face serious, complex, and growing national security challenges around the world. New York’s 21st District plays an integral role in protecting the United States against these threats. Fort Drum is home to the 10th Mountain Division, the most deployed division in the U.S. Army since 9/11, and Elise is committed to ensuring that our soldiers at Fort Drum have the training and resources necessary to complete their mission." (eliseforcongress.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)
  • "Our national debt is now more than $28 trillion and is growing each day. That means our future generations are saddled with crushing debt, and the programs that seniors count on, such as Social Security and Medicare, are in jeopardy of going bankrupt in the near future. Elise is fighting back against Joe Biden and Democrats’ reckless tax and spend agenda to preserve and protect these programs for our future generations. She will continue to be a strong advocate for balanced budgets in Congress." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • "The American people know House Republicans are committed to curbing Joe Biden’s reckless spending and delivering #RESULTS for them." (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)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "#Bidenflation is costing Americans an extra $1,019 a MONTH compared to three years ago. #Bidenomics is bankrupting the American people." (x.com)
  • "The American people know House Republicans are committed to curbing Joe Biden’s reckless spending and delivering #RESULTS for them." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of fixing our broken student loan system, Joe Biden is once again squeezing hardworking Americans for every penny they’ve got. One American should not have to pay off the student loan debt of another. It’s as simple as that." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden’s illegal student loan scam will cost taxpayers $400 BILLION according to the CBO. The American people are smart—they know there is no such thing as "canceling" student loan debt. In fact—hardworking Americans are being forced to pick up the tab." (x.com)
  • "We need to do everything we can to ensure free and fair elections. That means passing election integrity and election security laws at the state level." (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)
  • "Americans want energy dominance and lower prices, not Biden's failed Far Left Green New Deal policies that have caused prices to surge." (x.com)
  • "New York’s 21st District is home to extensive energy resources which have the potential to supply our growing nation, fuel economic development, and support our energy independence. Sources of energy production ranging from wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and conventional energy all support Upstate New York. This diverse portfolio of sources puts our district at the leading edge of new technologies and includes critical components of an American-made ‘All of the Above’ energy policy." (eliseforcongress.com)
  • Rated 0% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1628: "American Health Care Act of 2017" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, I proudly testified on behalf of my bipartisan paid leave legislation before the Ways & Means Committee. the Advancing Support for Working Families Act would provide resources for #NY21 families with a new child & enhanced paid leave options." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m proud to support legislation to lower prescription drug prices on behalf of our seniors who rely on pharmacies for their medications." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Build the wall. End Catch and Release. There’s a crisis on our Southern Border." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% 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)
  • "Democrats are refusing to address the crisis on our Southern Border. Their push for mass amnesty and spending taxpayer dollars on benefits for illegals would only make Biden’s Border Crisis WORSE." (x.com)
  • "Don’t forget – We are facing a crisis on our Southern Border, but House Democrats voted for mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% 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)
  • 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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "TikTok is a national security threat. It poisons the minds of our youth, promotes divisive and dangerous propaganda, and gives Communist China unfettered access to Americans' data. The only way to end TikTok’s influence is by banning the Communist Chinese malware from America. Anything less than this is unacceptable." (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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