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Angie Craig's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "I am fiercely opposed to any efforts to roll back abortion laws – laws that are sensible and widely supported by the vast majority of Minnesotans – and I will do everything I can to make sure the American government does not overreach into the private, personal decision of American families. That's why, earlier this year, I helped introduce and pass the Women's Health Protection Act, which would officially codify Roe v. Wade into law. I also helped lead the effort to pass the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, which ensures that no woman face legal consequences for traveling across state borders to seek abortion care. And finally, I helped introduce and pass the Right to Contraceptives Act, which would shore up access to birth control in the wake of the Supreme Court's assault on reproductive rights and other fundamental freedoms." (craig.house.gov)
  • "The federal government has no place interfering in the decisions between a woman and her doctor, criminalizing abortion or enacting arbitrary laws that undermine women's reproductive freedoms. The ruling by six extremist Justices on the Supreme Court was a calamitous decision that upended decades of precedent and rolled back fundamental rights for millions of Americans. And I fear that it is just the beginning of government overreach into the private, personal decisions of American families." (craig.house.gov)
  • "Today is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade – but instead of celebrating how far we’ve come, women across America are grappling with their rights being taken away by politicians. Republican politicians are working step by step to ban abortion nationwide, and we can’t let them." (x.com)
  • "We’re seeing the dangerous impacts of the GOP’s efforts to ban abortion every day. Restrictions on reproductive care put women’s lives at risk – plain and simple. I’m working in Congress to protect our rights and freedoms." (x.com)
  • "A strong Medicare program means seniors can get the health care they need at a price they can afford. I’ll keep doing everything in my power to make sure Medicare is around for seniors who need it, and I’ll fight back against any attempt to weaken it." (x.com)
  • "America’s seniors have paid into Social Security through a lifetime of hard work – they deserve to keep their benefits. My You Earned It, You Keep It Act will eliminate the Social Security double tax and extend the program’s solvency by 20 years." (x.com)
  • "Social Security and Medicare are a promise that we’ve made to America’s seniors – if you work hard and play by the rules, affordable health care and the dignity of a secure retirement will be within your reach. In order to keep this promise, we need to keep Medicare and Social Security fully funded and combat any attempts to privatize or defund them. We should look for commonsense, bipartisan ways to strengthen Medicare and Social Security while shoring workers’ pensions – and stop putting the retirement of millions of Americans in danger." (craig.house.gov)
  • "Social Security isn’t an "entitlement," it’s something Minnsota seniors earned after a lifetime of hard work. Every American deserves to retire with dignity, and that’s why I will always oppose Republican efforts to privatize, jeopardize or make any cuts to Social Security." (x.com)
  • "American infrastructure needs a historic investment. We can pay for it by making sure that big companies — some who pay NO taxes now — pay their fair share and that the super wealthy pay just as much in taxes as we do." (x.com)
  • "How about we work toward real tax reform that prioritizes working families and the middle class instead of the already rich and large corporations?" (x.com)
  • "Republicans' priorities are totally wrong. We cannot continue to drive up our nation’s debt to give more tax breaks to the wealthiest. We must support the middle class and working families." (x.com)
  • "Too much of our nation’s wealth goes to too few. Let's elect a Congress that will reflect the values of working families in #MN02, not pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans." (x.com)
  • "While hardworking families struggled to just make ends meet, billionaires got even richer during the pandemic. Yet another reason we need an economy built around the American worker – not the wealthy and powerful." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I was also proud to work with my colleagues to pass H.R.1, the For the People Act, a comprehensive bill that would reform America’s corrupt campaign finance system and return power where it belongs – in the hands of the people, not corporate donors." (craig.house.gov)
  • "Two years ago – before I was even sworn in – I helped develop H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a comprehensive campaign finance reform bill that would put an end to the dark money in politics and start to restore voters’ faith in our democratic process." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe that our country needs both a more just law enforcement system and our valued police officers to truly keep our communities safe. Like most Minnesotans, I believe that we can accomplish both of those goals if we set politics aside and work together." (craig.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by the National Association of Police Organizations (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7120: "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, the House passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, which provides a much-deserved pay raise for our troops, reforms the way the military handles sexual assault cases and refocuses our attention on the strategic threats posed by Russia and China." (x.com)
  • "Our nation’s servicemembers deserve a bipartisan defense bill that improves their quality of life & safeguards our national security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "The economy is roaring back to life and experts say this is just the start. Proud of the Democratic stimulus bill that helped this happen!" (x.com)
  • "It’s great to see the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in action. It's even better to know that it's making our roads and bridges safer while creating thousands of good-paying jobs nationwide." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (2020) (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684: "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (2021) (votesmart.org)
  • "Across the district, from Red Wing to Plainview, I hear about the lack of affordable housing - especially in Greater MN. Today, I voted for HR 3620, a bill to expand housing programs in rural areas, and I’m proud to continue fighting for affordable housing for every MN family." (x.com)
  • "Affordable housing is a cornerstone of strong economies and communities in the Second District. If you don’t have a roof over your head, you can’t focus on finding a job or contributing to your community. It’s critical that Congress take action to expand access to affordable housing so that everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. That’s why I was proud to co-sponsor the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which would expand and strengthen the Affordable Housing Tax Credit to build more affordable housing units for seniors, veterans and underserved communities. Additionally, my casework team and I are dedicated to connecting our constituents to the resources they need to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities." (craig.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301: "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8294: "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related agencies Appropriations Act" (2023) (votesmart.org)
  • "My House colleagues & I just passed the Inflation Reduction Act – Medicare price negotiation, extending ACA tax credits, $2k cap on senior drug costs, monthly co-pay cap on insulin for Medicare, investments in clean energy & reduces the deficit." (x.com)
  • "That’s exactly why I was so proud to lead efforts to reverse this trend and pass a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure – the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This bipartisan package will create millions of good-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced, create strong and sustainable economic growth in our local communities, rebuild Minnesota’s crumbling roads and aging bridges and expand high-speed internet access to rural communities throughout Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. And the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is only the beginning. Recently, I was proud to see the House pass my Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act, which would create a dedicated task force designed to shore up the American food supply chain, increase government coordination and provide recommendations to Congress to prevent future supply chain issues that raise costs for hardworking families." (craig.house.gov)
  • "We need to continue taking action to address our supply chain issues and bring down the cost of living for folks in #MN02." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4521: "America COMPETES Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m also deeply committed to expanding the quality and quantity of educational opportunities here in Minnesota’s Second District – including both at four-year colleges and promoting the trades, the career skills and technical training opportunities that can connect students with good-paying jobs without the burden of student loan debt." (craig.house.gov)
  • "The price of higher ed has become unsustainable for many Americans & the decision to cancel student loans won’t fix that fundamental problem. I’m committed to expanding educational opportunities in #MN02 so students can access the education they need, w/o the burden of loans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547: "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It’s been two years since we passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure that all Americans can participate in our democracy. We must continue to protect the voting rights of all Americans." (x.com)
  • "We must do whatever it takes to expand and protect voting rights in this country. Nothing less than our democracy is at risk." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "In Congress, I’ve prioritized commonsense initiatives, like instituting a fee and dividend program to reduce our nation’s reliance on fossil fuels. And I’m proud to say that I’ve been a leader on the effort to ensure year-round access to clean, renewable fuel sources, like E15." (craig.house.gov)
  • "It's amazing to see the transformative effects of renewable energy right here in Minnesota. If we continue to invest in renewable energy, we can cut carbon emissions, lower energy costs & create thousands of good-paying jobs in #MN02 & across the country." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (2019) (votesmart.org)
  • "Whether it’s wildfires on the West Coast, hurricanes in the Gulf Coast or extreme drought conditions right here in Southeastern Minnesota, we are seeing the effects of climate change in this country every single day. We cannot afford to wait any longer to take action if we want to preserve a healthy planet for our children to grow up on. We need to chart a new, "all of the above" energy future – one that creates jobs, maintains American energy independence, keeps costs affordable for middle-class families and responds to the challenges of global climate change." (craig.house.gov)
  • Rated 97% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Artic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Whether it’s wildfires on the West Coast, hurricanes in the Gulf Coast or extreme drought conditions right here in Southeastern Minnesota, we are seeing the effects of climate change in this country every single day. We cannot afford to wait any longer to take action if we want to preserve a healthy planet for our children to grow up on. We need to chart a new, "all of the above" energy future – one that creates jobs, maintains American energy independence, keeps costs affordable for middle-class families and responds to the challenges of global climate change." (craig.house.gov)
  • "Red flag laws could help save lives and prevent mass shootings by giving law enforcement the tools they need to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of dangerous criminals and folks who pose a threat to their communities. Proud to support this long-overdue effort today." (x.com)
  • "We cannot accept school shootings and senseless violence as normal. Our kids deserve to feel safe at school, and Congress needs to take action to address this epidemic of gun violence - now." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I will not stand for @TheJusticeDept’s threats to the Affordable Care Act. 35,000 of my constituents are insured because of the ACA, and I’ll keep fighting attempts like this to take away health care from Minnesotans." (x.com)
  • "The fact that so many Minnesotans, especially those living in our rural communities, are not able to access or afford the health care they need is simply unacceptable." (craig.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a day to honor all of the women who have paved the way for a more equal, just society and to remind us of the work still left to do - including equal pay for equal work and ensuring paid family leave for every working family." (x.com)
  • "We're putting our values into action in MN. I look forward to the day when every worker in America has access to paid medical or family leave." (x.com)
  • "Workers should never be forced to choose between their job and taking care of a new child, family member, or their own health. That’s why I’m a proud cosponsor of the #FAMILYAct to create a national #PaidLeave program." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Americans pay more for prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Today I convened a roundtable to discuss my work to lower the cost of prescription drugs for working families and seniors in #MN02." (x.com)
  • "I took on Big Pharma and wrote the bill that caps insulin at $35/month for America’s seniors, because no one in this country should have to ration a life saving medication. I’m proud to see more and more people finally benefiting from affordable insulin, but our work isn’t done." (x.com)
  • "The United States spends more on prescription drugs than any other country in the world – while our pharmaceutical companies continue to rake in record-breaking profits. It is my belief that every single Minnesotan, no matter their zip code or income level, should be able to access high-quality, affordable health care and prescription drugs." (craig.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "House Republicans and Democrats must come together to secure this critical funding to help restore order at the border and stop the flow of illicit fentanyl into our country." (x.com)
  • "The southern border must be addressed. We must increase our CBP presence & capabilities & take further action to stop the flow of fentanyl into the US." (x.com)
  • "We need to secure the Southern border – and the only way to get legislation through a divided Congress do it is through bipartisanship. I’m calling on Speaker Johnson to bring a border security package to the House Floor that can earn the support of Republicans & Democrats." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was proud to vote yes on The American Dream and Promise Act to provide critical protections and a fair path to legal citizenship for our nation’s Dreamers." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, I was proud to help pass a critical bipartisan funding package which will help tackle our nation’s biggest challenges – by making historic investments to support Ukraine." (x.com)
  • "We need to send support to Ukraine & Israel, get humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza & address the situation at the border. There’s bipartisan support for all of these issues in the House. I’m urging my Republican colleagues to bring this funding to a vote." (x.com)
  • 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)
  • "We need to send support to Ukraine & Israel, get humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza & address the situation at the border. There’s bipartisan support for all of these issues in the House. I’m urging my Republican colleagues to bring this funding to a vote." (x.com)
  • 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)
  • "Companies like Facebook and Twitter have proven themselves incapable of monitoring their own content for disinformation and hate speech. #BigTech must do more to protect our nation and our democracy." (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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