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Kim Schrier's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Kim Schrier 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 report found a similar number of abortions are happening in the US as before Roe V. Wade was overturned. This is a reminder to us all that extreme Republicans aren’t stopping abortions - they are just ending safe abortions. (x.com)
  • "As the only pro-choice woman doctor in Congress, I was proud to help pass the Women's Health Protection Act in the House today. This legislation will help protect Roe v. Wade to ensure everyone has access to the reproductive care they need." (x.com)
  • "I am outraged by the Supreme Court's decision today to overturn Roe. This decision should be between a woman and her doctor, not the government. As the only pro-choice woman doctor in Congress, I will never stop fighting to protect a woman's right to choose." (x.com)
  • "Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, some DC politicians want to ban all abortions. As a doctor and mother, I am outraged. As your Congresswoman, I won’t stand for it." (x.com)
  • "As your congresswoman, I'm fighting to protect the programs that retired Washingtonians rely on and ensure your earned benefits, like Social Security and Medicare, are there when you need them." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Commitee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Let me set the record straight: I will not create a state income tax. I do not support a 57-cent has tax. And I will not repeal the middle class tax cuts." (x.com)
  • Rated 2% by FreedomWorks (2024) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 7% by the Nationsl Taxpayers Union (2022) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "10 years ago today, the Supreme Court unjustly ruled that corporations are people and opened the floodgates for undisclosed, unlimited campaign spending. It's time we put an end to this decade of dark money, and I'm proud to be working with @StopBigMoney to #EndCitizensUnited." (x.com)
  • "I am so proud to be endorsed by End Citizens United. I remain committed to my promise to accept no corporate PAC money and will continue to fight to put government back in the hands of the people." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday, the House voted to pass #HR1 to strengthen and protect our democracy. This critical legislation will restrict dark money and partisan gerrymandering in our politics while expanding voting rights." (x.com)
  • "From lowering prescription drug costs to rebuilding our nation's infrastructure, the #BuildBackBetter agenda is exactly what I promised to accomplish when I was sent to Congress." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud that many elements of my State Broadband Office Innovation Pilot bill were implemented by the Department of Commerce. With people more dependent than ever on internet access, this bill will help build and improve broadband infrastructure." (x.com)
  • "Last night, I voted to pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act! This bill will help create jobs in #WA08, strengthen our economy by investing in resilient 21st century infrastructure, and build a greener future." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As housing costs continue to skyrocket, I'm proud to have secured nearly half a million dollars to address this issue. These funds bring much-needed improvements and repairs to existing low-income housing stock, providing families with relief and security." (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)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As the Supreme Court considers President Biden’s plan to wipe out some student loan debt, Schrier said there are ways to help students pay off their debt quickly without a blanket program. She said it starts with loan forgiveness that targets people who enter specific specialties." (upnorthlive.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 83% by Common Cause (2022) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Co-sponsor ofH.R. 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Tonight the House passed HR 1, the For The People Act that will end the dominance of big money and special interests in politics and elevate the voices and priorities of every day Americans. This package will make it easier to vote and puts the government back in the hands of the American people, where it has always belonged." (www.facebook.com)
  • "We write to you today on an issue we know you care deeply about and which is fundamental to preserving our democracy: protecting the right to vote…We are therefore seeking your help with a strategy that seeks to immediately pass legislation to both affirmatively set national standards for voting under a modified H.R. 1/S. 1 and restore the protections enshrined in the Voting Rights Act in H.R. 4. This "sword and shield" approach can both protect and expand voting rights for all Americans. We believe that these two pieces of legislation, in addition to intensive voter registration and education on the ground, are the three prongs of a robust strategy to protect the integrity of the 2022 election, and beyond." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 97% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Oil and gas companies don’t get to jack up prices and call it inflation. I went toe to toe with oil and gas execs telling them to drill more in the short term while investing in cleaner energy for the future. I won't let them get away with ripping us off. #waelex (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As a doctor, I know gun violence is a public health crisis. I'm working in Congress to pass common sense gun reform legislation to keep our communities safe." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Both as a patient and a community pediatrician for nearly 20 years, I know how important it is to make health care, along with other everyday costs, more affordable for middle-class families. I have worked to get bills passed into law to end surprise medical billing, prevent Medicare cuts, and make healthcare more affordable by shoring up the ACA. " (drkimschrier.com)
  • "The Affordable Care Act was a monumental step toward accessible, affordable healthcare for all Americans. Today, I can live without fear of losing coverage because of my pre-existing condition, and 85,000 people in the 8th district have access to care thanks to the #ACA." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Only 5% of Congress is made up of women with young children. We need more moms who understand first hand the need for paid family leave, affordable childcare and CHIP funding." (x.com)
  • "As a doctor and Type 1 diabetic, lowering the cost of prescription drugs is one of my top priorities. That's why I was proud to help pass a bill last week that will cap the cost of insulin to $35 per month." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "From advocating for lower prescription prices to securing federal funds for our district, I've worked hard to make a positive impact right here in #WA08." (x.com)
  • "When I first ran for Congress, I promised to be an independent and effective voice for the people of Washington’s 8th Congressional District – someone willing to work with both parties to deliver real results that matter. And that’s exactly what I've done. I've worked to get bills passed that bring down the cost of prescription drugs, like insulin." (www.drkimschrier.com)
  • Rated 0% by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 14% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Both parties have failed to come to the table and pass comprehensive immigration reform. I'll work with anyone to pass reform that works for #WA08, supporting our economy, securing our border, and providing a path to citizenship. #waelex" (x.com)
  • "Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is heartbreaking and a breach of global peace and stability. The United States stands with our allies in support of Ukraine and will hold Putin accountable for his actions. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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 - National Key Vote (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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