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Mazie Hirono's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "Dobbs didn't just sow chaos & confusion across America, it unleashed a torrent of attacks against abortion care providers. Our doctors shouldn't be living in fear of losing their medical license or facing up to 99 years in jail for providing health care to people who need it." (x.com)
  • "Since Dobbs, Republican states nationwide have blocked or rolled back access to contraception. It's all about power and control. Women, not politicians, should be the ones to make decisions about our own bodies. That's why we need to pass the Right to Contraception Act today." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As Democrats work lower health care & drug costs, invest in American jobs & workers, and work to make the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes. Republicans are working to cut critical programs like Medicare & Social Security and protect the bottom lines of the ultra-rich." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's budget is an investment in the American people. It will lower costs for working families, strengthen crucial safety net programs like Medicare and Social Security, expand the Child Tax Credit, and help ensure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/1677/mazie-hirono
  • " Now is not the time for giving up. It's time for ALL of us to step up. Job Creation. Climate Solutions Middle-Class Tax Cuts. Lower Costs for Rx, College, Child Care. I’m not giving up on working families. The stakes are too high. (x.com)
  • "Republicans have zero plans to lower inflation. In fact, instead of working with Democrats to actually lower your everyday costs They will give massive tax cuts to the biggest corporations and richest Americans—which will make inflation worse." (x.com)
  • "We can fix our roads, bridges, ports, broadband, and water systems in Hawaii with this historic infrastructure investment. Next up, the Build Back Better Act to cut costs and lower taxes for families, paid for by taxing the richest in our country." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Americans for Democratic Action (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As Democrats work lower health care & drug costs, invest in American jobs & workers, and work to make the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, Republicans are working to cut critical programs like Medicare & Social Security and protect the bottom lines of the ultra-rich" (x.com)
  • "Billionaire corporations have used loopholes to avoid paying taxes for far too long. Now, giant corporations have to pay a 15% minimum tax because of the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats made this happen, and it will help lower costs for hardworking families across America." (x.com)
  • "We can fix our roads, bridges, ports, broadband, and water systems in Hawaii with this historic infrastructure investment. Next up, the Build Back Better Act to cut costs and lower taxes for families, paid for by taxing the richest in our country." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by FreedomWorks (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Since #CitizensUnited, special interest spending and dark money in our elections has rigged the system against every day Americans. It's time we know who's behind this spending and what these donors are getting in return. That's why we need to pass the #DISCLOSE Act.' (x.com)
  • "I don't want to hear any more lectures from Republicans about 'activist judges.' From Citizens United to Shelby County to Janus to this case, so-called "conservative" justices have no trouble overturning precedent when it's something they don't agree with." (x.com)
  • "By declaring on the one hand that Presidents have immunity for their "official acts" and then with the other hand broadening the scope of those official acts, the Court makes a mockery of our cherished Constitutional tradition that no one is above the law." (x.com)
  • "That video footage was horrific to watch. I commend the Memphis Police Department for quickly charging the officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols. Police brutality and the use of excessive force is far too common in America. We must pass police reforms." (x.com)
  • "This reporting underscores a disturbing disregard for transparency and ethics on the Supreme Court. SCOTUS's lack of a code of ethics undermines our democracy and Americans' faith in our judiciary. If the Court won't adopt a code of ethics, Congress needs to require it to." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Association of Police Organizations (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • " Families and servicemembers in Hawaii continue to bear the brunt of aging and poorly maintained military infrastructure.That's why I fought to secure over $800 million in the House-passed NDAA to safeguard and modernize critical infrastructure in Hawaii and across the region." (x.com)
  • "As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, my priority for NDAA—first and foremost—has been to safely close Red Hill. I’m proud that I successfully secured $1 billion in the House-passed NDAA for that purpose. I look forward to voting for this bill in the Senate." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Council For A Livable World (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted for HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I secured nearly $450 million in federal funding for projects across Hawaii to protect our environment, support community health organizations, expand access to affordable housing, and much more." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's budget is an investment in the American people. It will lower costs for working families, strengthen crucial safety net programs like Medicare and Social Security, expand the Child Tax Credit, and help ensure the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "To be clear, @POTUS and his administration have been incredibly helpful over the past week. I’m glad to see so many on the right are so concerned about what’s happening in Hawaii though - I look forward to them supporting the robust federal relief funding our state will need." (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Finding and securing affordable housing is an ongoing challenge across Hawaii. @SecFudge and I heard from community members and leaders about how @HUDgov’s programs are working to help people move into safe, affordable homes—especially members of the Native Hawaiian community." (x.com)
  • "First, I met with local veterans to discuss the obstacles they are encountering, like access to quality health care and affordable housing, as well as what I can do in Congress to help address their needs." (x.com)
  • "I secured nearly $450 million in federal funding for projects across Hawaii to protect our environment, support community health organizations, expand access to affordable housing, and much more." (x.com)
  • "Our nation is facing an affordable housing crisis that demands urgent action. That's why I'm introducing the Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act that increases our nation's affordable housing and provides critical services to those struggling." (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower their health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping their out-of-pocket costs to $2,000 a year, and making all of their vaccines free." (x.com)
  • "Without a single vote from Republicans, Democrats capped Part D drug costs at $3,300 in 2024 and $2,000 in 2025 & beyond for seniors with Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats are working to make drug costs more affordable, while Republicans sit on their hands." (x.com)
  • "Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act without a single vote from Republicans. As a result, about 82,000 Hawaii residents will save an average of $281/year on their prescription drug costs starting in 2025. Democrats will continue working to lower costs for Americans." (x.com)
  • ".@POTUS has been delivering on his promise to relieve the crushing burden of student debt from millions. Despite Republicans' repeated attempts to stop him, to date, @POTUS has approved $146 billion in student debt relief for 4 million Americans and he's working to relieve more" (x.com)
  • "Proud to join advocates outside the Supreme Court as arguments began on the lawsuits against @POTUS’s student debt relief plan. I will continue calling on the Court to put politics aide and uphold the President's proposal to #CancelStudentDebt." (x.com)
  • "Republicans are doing everything possible to block @POTUS's student loan debt relief—which will help millions of families across the country. Meanwhile, they want to lower taxes for the richest Americans and largest corporations. Remember this next week." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Public Citizen (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our country’s legacy of racial discrimination in voting is undeniable. And it’s undeniable that we are witnessing history repeat itself today. If we want to honor Dr. King’s legacy, we must pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. #MLKDay" (x.com)
  • "Republicans must stop spewing conspiracy theories of election fraud that are undermining our democracy and fueling hate and violent threats against the workers who uphold our elections." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Hawaii is leading the way in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future with the opening of the West Loch Solar Project. This partnership between @HwnElectric and our military is helping HI achieve its renewable energy goals all the while improving our energy security." (x.com)
  • "Hawaii set an ambitious goal of 100% renewable power by 2045 and as of now, we’ve reached about 40% renewable power. Improved energy storage technologies will be critical to help us reach our transition to renewable energy." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Environment America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Sierra Club (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Project 2025 calls for slashing federal investment in clean energy solutions that lower energy bills and combat the climate crisis. Instead, Project 2025 continues our reliance on fossil fuels by enriching oil and gas companies. Pay attention people." (x.com)
  • "The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the last pristine landscapes in America - that's why I wrote to 11 of the largest US banks to stop financing oil or gas drilling there. Even Goldman Sachs has stopped, when will the rest follow?" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • " We cannot let extreme Republicans normalize gun culture and violence in our country. This is not about protection, this is about advancing their extreme political agenda." (x.com)
  • "Today, we #WearOrange in honor of the victims, survivors, and families devastated by gun violence across the country. Every day Congress fails to ban weapons of war and act on common-sense gun safety laws, we fail the people of our nation. The time to act is NOW." (x.com)
  • "As we mark 13 years of the Affordable Care Act providing millions of Americans quality affordable health care—let's not forget the GOP tried to repeal the ACA over 70 times. Democrats stopped them then and we'll continue fighting to protect access to health care for all." (x.com)
  • "Everyone should be able to get the health care they need, regardless of their income or insurance status. I am proud to join @SenSanders' Medicare for All Act to help expand access to quality, affordable, comprehensive health care for all communities." (x.com)
  • "Like millions of Americans, I know what it's like to live without health care. 7 years ago, I fought to save the Affordable Care Act from Republicans' attacks. On this 14th anniversary of the ACA, we reaffirm our commitment to working to expand access to health care for all." (x.com)
  • "The clear and present danger from this Supreme Court nominee is the elimination of the Affordable Care Act. That means eliminating health care for seniors, people of color, those with living with pre-existing conditions, and those with COVID-19." (x.com)
  • "#Covid_19 has illuminated the huge gaps in health care coverage in our country and how it's a risk for all of us. States like Hawaii that are dependent on tourism are seeing the impacts where people don't have paid sick leave. We have to help these workers and their families." (x.com)
  • "Congress needs to pass ✓ a paid leave bill ✓ an unemployment compensation bill ✓ and ensure everyone has health care. We need to pass emergency bills to help the American people dealing with coronavirus. Why won’t Republicans realize what families are facing in our country?" (x.com)
  • "This #LaborDay, I thank @ActSecJulieSu for her consistent advocacy and work to support our nation's workers. From fighting wage theft to expanding worker health care and paid leave, @DOL Acting Secretary Su is the right person to help grow the middle class & advance our economy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act without a single vote from Republicans. As a result, about 82,000 Hawaii residents will save an average of $281/year on their prescription drug costs starting in 2025. Democrats will continue working to lower costs for Americans." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act caps the cost of insulin at $35 a month for Medicare recipients. Democrats worked to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month for everyone in America, but Republicans blocked us. Who are they working for— their constituents or Big Pharma?" (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower their health care costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping their out-of-pocket costs to $2,000 a year, and making all of their vaccines free." (x.com)
  • "Without a single vote from Republicans, Democrats capped Part D drug costs at $3,300 in 2024 and $2,000 in 2025 & beyond for seniors with Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act. Democrats are working to make drug costs more affordable, while Republicans sit on their hands." (x.com)
  • "America is a nation of immigrants. Like myself, @SecMayorkas immigrated to the U.S. for a better life and is now committed to giving back. I appreciate his determination to protect our borders while ensuring immigrants are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve." (x.com)
  • "So many people who immigrate to the US do so in search of a better life. Even some of my colleagues' parents or grandparents were immigrants who sought the American dream. So why are we unable to come together to pass immigration reforms? We've done it before, let's do it again." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by NumbersUSA
  • Rated 6% by the Federation for America Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "@realDonaldTrump’s all-out assault on immigrants has put 800,000 people at risk of deportation. When he canceled DACA, Dreamers courageously shared their stories and fought back hard. We must join them and pass the American Dream and Promise Act in the Senate." (x.com)
  • "Dreamers are our friends and neighbors - they're part of our communities and they deserve the peace of mind that comes with permanent status. While right-wing judges play games with their future, I'm fighting to pass the DREAM Act and ensure Dreamers can live here with dignity." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I will continue to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in the face of Putin's reckless and unprovoked invasion and support President Biden’s use of sanctions and security assistance." (x.com)
  • "Putin recklessly invaded Ukraine and Russia should be held accountable to, at minimum, pay the costs of Ukraine's rebuilding. The REPO Act would allow the U.S. to seize Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine in coordination with our allies. The Senate must pass this bill." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Council for a Liveable World (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S.1 "Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Peace Action (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Council for a Liveable World (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691 "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "CrowdTangle data shows what we already know: that right-wing disinformation and hate speech are rampant on @Facebook. The response? The company considers less transparency. When is Mark Zuckerberg going to realize Facebook doesn’t have an image problem—Facebook is the problem?" (x.com)
  • "Social media companies including @X, @Meta, @Snapchat, @tiktok_us & @discord cannot continue to profit off young users, only to look the other way when children are harmed on their platforms. This system is untenable and the Senate Judiciary Committee is working to change this." (x.com)
  • "While the internet becomes increasingly dangerous for young people—social media companies are making millions by attracting children to their platforms. These companies have an obligation to ensure young people are safe. They can't look the other way when kids are harmed online." (x.com)
  • "At the same time @Facebook is running ads calling for "updated internet regulations," its lawyers are trying to stretch Sec 230 to immunize its executives from liability for lying to Congress. If that’s the update they’re looking for, count me out. Pass the SAFE TECH Act." (x.com)

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