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Seth Magaziner's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Seth Magaziner 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

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.

  • "A woman in Texas was forced to carry her dead fetus. A 10-year-old rape victim was denied an abortion in Ohio. Women have to flee their states to get an abortion to save their lives. I’m fighting like hell to restore Roe into law." (x.com)
  • "As we mark the 51th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded of the stark reality that millions of women do not have access to abortion care. Make no mistake – this fight is not over. We will not stop working to restore Roe and codify abortion rights into law once & for all." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Americans have worked their entire lives, knowing they’ll be able to rely on Medicare when they’re ready to retire. Instead of slashing Medicare benefits for retirees, we can fully fund Medicare for another generation without cutting benefits by one cent." (x.com)
  • "Rep. Magaziner believes that the promise of Social Security and Medicare is a sacred obligation upon which thousands of Rhode Islanders rely every single day. To ensure that all seniors can retire with dignity, Rep. Magaziner is fighting to strengthen and expand Social Security and Medicare, and will always oppose any attempts to cut these vital programs." (magaziner.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Call me old fashioned, but I believe that it’s wrong to cut food & healthcare for kids, just so we can keep paying for billionaires’ tax cuts. Instead of targeting working people, it’s time for millionaires and billionaires to finally pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "It’s been 40 years and it’s safe to say: trickle-down economics has failed working people.The way we grow our economy is by strengthening the middle class — that means supporting unions, bringing back American manufacturing, and making billionaires pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "When billionaires and corporations don’t pay their fair share in taxes, it is working people who are forced to bear the burden. Under Donald Trump & the GOP, billionaires paid a lower effective tax rate than the middle class for the first time ever. We must reverse this trend." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Call me old fashioned, but I believe that it’s wrong to cut food & healthcare for kids, just so we can keep paying for billionaires’ tax cuts. Instead of targeting working people, it’s time for millionaires and billionaires to finally pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "It’s been 40 years and it’s safe to say: trickle-down economics has failed working people.The way we grow our economy is by strengthening the middle class — that means supporting unions, bringing back American manufacturing, and making billionaires pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "When billionaires and corporations don’t pay their fair share in taxes, it is working people who are forced to bear the burden. Under Donald Trump & the GOP, billionaires paid a lower effective tax rate than the middle class for the first time ever. We must reverse this trend." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Rep. Magaziner also understands that real reform is needed to restore Americans’ faith in their government, which is why he supports overturning the Citizens United decision that allows unlimited spending in elections, supports banning members of congress from trading stocks, and has introduced legislation to enact term limits for members of congress." (magaziner.house.gov)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8774: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "If we want to grow the middle class and support working people, we need to invest in apprenticeships and job training programs. That’s why I co-sponsored the Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act – to expand good-paying, secure job opportunities for Rhode Islanders." (x.com)
  • "I’m fighting for an economy that works for working people. We’ve got to invest in American manufacturing and innovation like we did with the CHIPS Act and Infrastructure law. It’s how we build the middle class and create good-paying jobs here in RI and across the country!" (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 3746 "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Federal funding is coming to RI to help develop affordable and permanent supportive housing. Every Rhode Islander deserves to have a safe, affordable place they can call home, and this funding brings us one step closer to that goal." (x.com)
  • "My House-passed legislation expands affordable housing for shipbuilding workers — like the thousands of tradesmen and women employed in RI. I’ll keep fighting to address the rising cost of housing so working people have an affordable place they can call home." (x.com)
  • "We have a housing shortage and a lot of underutilized old mill buildings in RI. To address this shortage, we need creative solutions. I sent a letter to @NatlParkService urging changes to make it easier to convert shuttered mill buildings into housing for Rhode Islanders." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Rhode Island is leading the nation’s transition to a clean energy economy. By investing in wind, solar, and other types of renewable energy, we are creating good-paying, union jobs, and boosting our state’s economy, ensuring a safe and livable climate for future generations." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "House Republicans have blocked a vote on my amendment to prohibit oil and gas drilling adjacent to National Parks. The National Parks are treasures that belong to every American, and they need to be protected." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In Congress, Rep. Magaziner is fighting for common sense gun safety legislation to: Reinstate the ban on assault weapons used in many mass shootings. Establish universal background checks for every firearm sale. Require safe storage of firearms to prevent children or others who cannot lawfully obtain a firearm from causing harm to themselves or others. Ban the purchase and sale of high-capacity magazines and silencers. Strengthen red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who are a danger to themselves or others." (magaziner.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "27 million American workers do not receive any guaranteed vacation time, and it’s past time to change that. I’m proud to introduce the Protected Time Off (PTO) Act today to make paid annual leave a reality for all workers." (x.com)
  • "The US is the only industrialized country without paid leave. As a father & proud member of the Dad’s Caucus, this is unacceptable. Congress must follow RI’s lead – which passed paid leave in 2014 – so that no one has to sacrifice their health or family to keep their job." (x.com)
  • "I came to Washington to fight for working people, even when it means taking on big corporations. We forced Big Pharma to negotiate lower drug prices and capped the cost of insulin at $35 a month. That’s a great start but there is much more left to do." (x.com)
  • "Starting today, insulin is capped at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries! It's so important that ALL Rhode Islanders have equal access to healthcare and the medications they need — we must finish the job and cap insulin costs for everyone." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Two years after Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people continue to fight courageously for their freedom. Their resolve has not wavered, & neither should ours. We must continue to stand with Ukraine to ensure our national security and the fate of the free world." (x.com)
  • "Ukraine is running out of time. The cause of freedom and the hopes of millions are on the line. I joined Gold Star mothers today to urge my colleagues to stand up to Putin and support vital funding for Ukraine this week." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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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