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Glenn Ivey's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MD) - District 4

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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.

  • "Overturning Roe v. Wade won’t stop abortions. Instead, it takes away the right for all women to access a safe abortion. Congress must act now to codify this as the law of the land and ensure that all women have the right to safe and effective reproductive care." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 26 "Born-alive Survivors Protection Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Happy 87th birthday, #SocialSecurity! Americans deserve to have their long-term wellbeing and dignity protected, not attacked. We must continue to safeguard this program against Republican attempts to privatize/cut benefits." (twitter.com)
  • "House Republicans say they're listening to Donald Trump with their new budget gutting Social Security benefits.I've got a better idea: How about they listen to hardworking Americans who don't want their Social Security ripped away?" (twitter.com)
  • "Last year, nearly every House Republican voted to raise the retirement age to 69 -AND- cut #SocialSecurity funding by 30%. On this 84th anniversary of the first Social Security check, I promise to keep fighting the GOP's scheme to deprive our seniors of benefits they earned." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans want to end social security.Democrats want to expand it.Vote like #SocialSecurity depends on it… because it does." (twitter.com)
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  • "For too long, our country has failed to invest in fair and affordable housing leading to more families experiencing homelessness and house instability. We must make investments to #ShowHousingLove and build an #EconomyforEveryone." (twitter.com)
  • "Securing stable housing is another critical step in reducing poverty. I have supported increased access to affordable housing through programs that have repaired 72,600 homes, empowered more than 18,800 new homeowners, and assisted 105,253 families with affordable housing counseling to date. As a member of the Caucus on Homelessness, I remain committed to ensuring everyone has access to affordable housing." (ivey.house.gov)
  • "Glenn understands that people in our community are worried about high prices & the cost of living. He will fight to bring down inflation & provide an economy that works for everyone. He knows the importance of constituent service & helping people with their day-to-day problems." (twitter.com)
  • "College should be a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier. So far, @POTUS has canceled $127 billion in student loans for nearly 3.6 million Americans, despite GOP obstruction. This is what Investing in America looks like. #CancelStudentDebt" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Caucus, I view cultivating a sustainable environment as essential for human health and economic growth. These investments will keep costs down and preserve our planet to the benefit of future generations." (ivey.house.gov)
  • "Preserving the environment, growing our economy, and transitioning our economy to clean energy all go hand-in-hand. Such a comprehensive strategy creates good-paying American jobs while ensuring that we will be responsible stewards of the natural environment for the benefit of future generations." (ivey.house.gov)
  • "We urgently need to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid some of the worst consequences of climate change. To limit these harmful effects, Congress must fully support the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue and enforce regulations that stop polluters and enforce greenhouse gas emission limits. I commend the Biden administration for empowering the EPA to rein in plastics pollution and toxic emissions into our air and water." (ivey.house.gov)
  • "The U.S. is already the world’s top producer of oil and gas.We cannot drill our way to energy independence.@HouseGOP’s#PollutersOverPeople Act further pads the pockets of fossil fuel executives & attacks the cheapest form of energy—clean energy—raising prices for Americans." (twitter.com)
  • "I believe in the 2nd Amendment. I also believe we have the right to be safe in our communities. We can have both. But we need to be honest with ourselves about the danger guns pose in the hands of disturbed individuals. Sensible gun reform targets criminals, not lawful citizens." (twitter.com)
  • "My office is addressing this crisis in several ways. First, we've identified federal grants focused on reducing gun violence, and we work alongside constituents to facilitate the application process. In Congress, I've sponsored and co-sponsored federal legislation that supports law enforcement and prevention. We also regularly organize media and roundtable events in order to engage and inform the public about gun violence issues." (ivey.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Making sure healthcare is affordable is one of my top priorities in Congress. We need to safeguard health care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and deepen and expand access to quality health care for everyone. No one should ever have to worry about affording a lifesaving treatment or going bankrupt because they or someone they love falls seriously ill. Health care is a right – not a privilege – and I won’t stop fighting until it is universal." (ivey.house.gov)
  • "Too many Marylanders cannot afford comprehensive healthcare or their prescription drugs. This is why we can't wait any longer to pass Medicare for All!" (twitter.com)
  • "No one should have to go broke caring for a loved one. 31 years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act made history and changed workplaces for women & families. On this anniversary of the #FMLA, it's time to take the next step and pass a national #PaidLeave law." (twitter.com)
  • "Let’s also make sure working parents can afford to raise a family with sick days, paid family and medical leave, and affordable child care that will enable millions more people to go to work." #SOTU" (twitter.com)
  • "Too many Marylanders cannot afford comprehensive healthcare or their prescription drugs. This is why we can't wait any longer to pass Medicare for All!" (twitter.com)
  • "I'm at the Southwest border today with @BennieGThompson & fellow members of @HomelandDems to discuss border security and immigration with local officials and to see the DHS border facilities and technologies to learn more about how we can create innovative legislative solutions." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe immigration reform should treat immigrants humanely, especially children and families; enforce the law against employers who abuse H-2A and H-2B visas; extend rights to DREAMers to legalize their immigration status fully and permanently; establish a pathway to citizenship for immigrants to recognize their contribution to our society; and properly fund the security of our borders." (ivey.house.gov)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I strongly condemn the direct attacks by Iran on our ally Israel.I call upon @SpeakerJohnson to immediately bring the Senate supplemental funding bill to the House Floor to provide critical aid to Israel & Ukraine and life-saving humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza" (twitter.com)
  • "Ukraine’s fight is ours. On the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion, I want the Ukrainian people to know that we will not abandon them. Not today, not tomorrow -- never." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521 " Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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