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Lisa Blunt Rochester's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In the two years since the Dobbs decision, we have seen Republican extremists working swiftly to past cruel abortion bans across this country — now in over 20 states. If you think that Trump and his extreme allies wouldn't pass an abortion ban, guess again. Because we can't trust his words." (x.com)
  • "It has been over one year since the Dobbs decision, and the right to an abortion hangs in the balance. We cannot let my Republican colleagues pass a nationwide abortion ban. I voted to codify Roe in the House. I will do it again in the Senate." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297 "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today is the 88th anniversary of the Social Security Act. In the face of opposition from MAGA extremists in the House, I fought to protect Social Security benefits. I’ll do the same in the Senate." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Joe Biden is making sure corporations pay their fair share. Trump is giving tax cuts to the wealthy. The difference could not be more clear." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Climate. Energy. Taxes on the wealthy. Health care All as we fight inflation. Let’s get it done. And let’s get it done ASAP." (x.com)
  • "Joe Biden is making sure corporations pay their fair share. Trump is giving tax cuts to the wealthy. The difference could not be more clear." (x.com)
  • Rated 4% by The Club for Growth (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "4 years ago, a family lost a brother, a son, and a father. George Floyd was murdered when an officer entrusted with protecting a community instead abused his power to take another man’s life. In the aftermath of his murder, we saw millions of Americans calling for justice, and we listened as these cries rang from the streets of Minneapolis to the halls of Congress. 4 years later and our work is still not done. We are still fighting for change in honor of George Floyd and the countless other lives lost to incidents of police brutality. We need to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. As we honor George Floyd today, let's continue to work together to create lasting change in his memory." (x.com)
  • Rated 20% by National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Theres' been a lot of focus on process lately. But #BuildBackBetter is about people. It's about our children. It's about our future. It's about uplifting all of us. Let's #BuildBackBetter for our children." (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by Council for Citizens against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Moving Forward Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Resolving the affordable housing crisis will take strong, bipartisan action. Proud to lead on this and thankful for support from organizations like @NewUrbanism" (x.com)
  • "We're gathering bipartisan support to combat the affordable housing crisis. With each community having its own unique needs, affordable housing is best addressed at the local level, and this bill will support community initiatives across the country." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a Congresswoman, one of my proudest moments was voting for the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA was a revolutionary investment in our country's fight against the climate crisis. I am 100% committed to leaving this world better than I found it." (x.com)
  • "Oh, what a day in America! Thrilled to see @POTUS sign the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law today." (x.com)
  • "Today is the one year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act. As a member of the House, I was proud to vote for the largest investment in climate in our nation’s history. Our fight has not stopped. In the Senate, I’ll do even more to combat the climate crisis." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Getting an education should not create a financial strain for American families. Between historic investments in HBCUs and forgiving billions in student loan debt — the Biden Administration has transformed the lives of millions of Americans." (x.com)
  • "If we are truly committed to leaving this place better than how we found it, then we will support our young people. This means lowering the cost of college, student loan forgiveness, and much more." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks 8 years since the Shelby County v. Holder decision by the Supreme Court — one of the worst in recent memory. Gutting the Voting Rights Act, it opened the door for voter suppression around the country. We must take action in defense of the fundamental right to vote." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Lisa believes that protecting our environment can lead to economic growth and opportunity. She supports investments in renewable energy, green job creation and training, and promoting clean air and water protections. In Congress, Lisa has led efforts to bring clean air and water to Delaware and efforts to protect our coastal communities." (lisabluntrochester.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (AEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Lisa believes access to affordable health care is a fundamental right — and protecting health care access was one of the reasons Lisa was moved to run for office for the first time. In Congress, Lisa has been a tireless advocate to make health care accessible and affordable to everyone. Lisa will fight against any effort to privatize Medicare and Medicaid and ensure health care coverage is available to those who need it most." (lisabluntrochester.com)
  • "Lisa fought alongside Democrats to cap life-saving insulin at $35/month for Medicare recipients and will continue to safeguard the Affordable Care Act from Republican attacks in the Senate." (lisabluntrochester.com)
  • "Most importantly, Lisa believes in approaching the health care discussion with compassion. She knows that families should not have to decide between purchasing life-saving medication and paying rent or putting food on the table. She has fought to secure funding for rural hospitals and health care facilities in Delaware and across the country. She has led efforts in Congress to make telehealth more accessible for families because it is far too hard to get in to see a doctor in our rural communities." (lisabluntrochester.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a nation that was built on working families, providing paid family, caregiver, & medical leave isn't a should-do, it's a must-do. On the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, I recommit to the work ahead to expand #FMLA by finally passing paid leave for all." (x.com)
  • "I am so proud to be standing with my friends in Dover in calling for #PaidLeaveForAll. To my colleagues in Congress: let’s get it done so we can truly Build Back Better." (x.com)
  • "The evidence is clear that paid leave slowed the spread of COVID where it was available. We also know that it would be an important tool for preparing our workforce for whatever the future may hold. We must find a way to get this done." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "One of my primary goals in the U.S. House was to lower prescription costs, and we did. We capped insulin payments at $35 per month. Our fight has just begun. I’ll do more in the Senate." (x.com)
  • "As of now, Americans with diabetes could pay up to $1,000/month out-of-pocket for life-saving insulin. It is simply unacceptable.That is why I am so proud that the Build Back Better Act would cap the cost of insulin at $35." (x.com)
  • "In the U.S. House I voted to cap insulin payments at $35 per month. My fight to lower prescription drug costs for all Americans has just begun." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520 "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 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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