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Lori Trahan's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "The consequences of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe are devastating. Millions of women have lost access to safe, legal abortion care because of anti-abortion state laws taking effect. Congresswoman Trahan believes in women’s ability to decide what is best for themselves and believes all women should have full access to reproductive health care. When SCOTUS announced its decision in June 2022, Congresswoman Trahan acted immediately to protect women. She supported the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, both of which passed the House in July of 2022. These pieces of legislation prohibit government interference with abortion services and ensure women will not be penalized for seeking services in another state. " (trahan.house.gov)
  • "Today marks two years since the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Since then, Republican politicians have passed extreme abortion bans that strip women of the freedom to make their own health care choices. We need the Women's Health Protection Act." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "House Republicans unveiled a budget proposal that would cut Social Security benefits for Americans who paid into it their entire lives. Social Security is a sacred promise - and it’s one I’ll always fight to protect." (x.com)
  • "One of Congresswoman Trahan's top priorities in Congress is advocating on behalf of important issues that impact our senior citizens. Congresswoman Trahan is fighting to protect Social Security, expand Medicare, defend protections for people with preexisting conditions, lower prescription drug prices, and ensure that Americans can retire with both their dignity and pensions intact." (trahan.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It was an honor to join @POTUS to celebrate the passage of the #InflationReductionAct. This law will lower costs for millions of working families, ensure corporations and the ultra wealthy pay their fair share, and combat the climate crisis. That’s a win-win-win!" (x.com)
  • "Last year, Democrats enacted legislation to finally make the wealthy pay their fair share and help working families save money. Republicans’ very first bill this year? Helping millionaires and billion-dollar corporations dodge their taxes." (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 95% by Americans for Democratic Action (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It was an honor to join @POTUS to celebrate the passage of the #InflationReductionAct. This law will lower costs for millions of working families, ensure corporations and the ultra wealthy pay their fair share, and combat the climate crisis. That’s a win-win-win!" (x.com)
  • "Last year, Democrats enacted legislation to finally make the wealthy pay their fair share and help working families save money. Republicans’ very first bill this year? Helping millionaires and billion-dollar corporations dodge their taxes." (x.com)
  • Rated 4% by The Club for Growth (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Congresswoman Trahan secured House passage of two amendments to the For the People Act: a provision enhancing ballot access for the families of our brave servicemembers in uniform and a provision prohibiting the agents of foreign governments from exercising influence over the drawing of new congressional districts.The For the People Act, will help to restore Americans’ trust in the political system by implementing automatic voter registration across the country, expanding early voting, banning voter purges, strengthening disclosure requirements for political campaign expenditures and donors, and fortifying ethics laws by requiring presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns. " (trahan.house.gov)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Police officers must be accountable to the communities they're sworn to serve. We must pass the #JusticeInPolicing Act to: Require body & dash cameras Create a National Police Misconduct Database Eliminate qualified immunity Strengthen prosecutions for police misconduct" (x.com)
  • "The United States was founded on the belief that no one is above the law, not even the president. Instead, today’s Supreme Court’s decision creates two tiers of justice – one for Donald Trump and another for the rest of us." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8774: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 202s" (votesmart.org)
  • "@HouseDemocrats are working with @POTUS to keep money in families’ pockets and improve our economy. That’s why we capped insulin costs, lowered prescription drug prices, and invested in our infrastructure. We're committed to investing in working families!" (x.com)
  • "While Republicans cheered for an economic recession that would have devastated families, @HouseDemocrats got to work investing in American manufacturing, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding the child tax credit." (x.com)
  • Voted against H.R. 3746 "Limit, Save, Grow Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m thrilled to announce 8 MILLION in federal funds for affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance programs in #MA3. I’ll always fight to secure funds like these to make our district a better, more affordable place to call home." (x.com)
  • "Today, I voted to expand the Child Tax Credit, increase affordable housing supply, and spur economic development in Massachusetts. While the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act isn’t perfect, I will always support a bill that helps working families." (x.com)
  • 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" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m committed to doing everything possible to grow the middle class. That’s why I’ve worked with @HouseDemocrats to: Create 15.7 MILLION new jobs, Increase wages so they outpace inflation, Strengthen American manufacturing, Keep unemployment at historic lows" (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4521 "America COMPETES Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Forgiving up to $20,000 in student debt is huge for millions of Americans and their families struggling under the weight of their loans. I'm especially glad to see that families who need it most – working and middle class families – will be the ones who benefit from this relief." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I voted YES on the largest climate action investment by any country ever! We are setting in motion a long overdue transition to cheap, renewable energy. This will lower energy costs for working families, create new manufacturing jobs, and protect our planet! " (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Coastal communities rely on clean water and healthy beaches for tourism and fishing. Handing them over to Big Oil for more drilling destroys coastal economies & pollutes our oceans." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against H.R. 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Following years of horrific gun violence and almost no federal action, Congresswoman Trahan voted to support the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which became law in June 2022. The legislation includes provisions for enhanced background checks for those under 21, disarming domestic abusers, and cracking down on gun trafficking, as well as funding for community violence intervention, mental health initiatives, and safety measures in schools." (trahan.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "More than 6.7 million jobs were created in 2021, making it the strongest year of job growth *ever* — but too many women have been left out of this recovery. We need reliable, affordable child care & paid leave to ensure women are supported as they return to work." (x.com)
  • "We’re moving in the right direction, but women continue to lag behind in our economic recovery. Solutions like the #ChildTaxCredit, paid family & medical leave, & paycheck fairness support women returning to the workforce. It’s time to create the conditions for women to thrive." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last year, I voted to cap the price of insulin at $35/month for seniors. I wanted to lower the cost for everyone, but Republicans blocked us. Now, Big Pharma is feeling the pressure, and Novo Nordisk is the latest corporation to proactively lower prices!" (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act slashed the cost of insulin for the thousands of people living with diabetes in #MA3. Lifesaving medications should never break the bank for working families!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Congresswoman Trahan knows that the United States is a nation of immigrants, and that the Massachusetts Third has been especially enriched by immigrants who have located here from around the globe. The granddaughter of immigrants herself, Trahan believes we must reject nativism and instead pursue just and compassionate immigration laws." (trahan.house.gov)
  • Rated 0% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2 - "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR: 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "For 12 years, DACA has allowed Dreamers to pursue an education, apply for work permits, and contribute to our community and our country. We must finally pass the Dream and Promise Act to ensure they have a pathway to citizenship!" (x.com)
  • "On March 18th, 2021, Congresswoman Trahan voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which she was an original cosponsor of, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. These two long overdue pieces of legislation would modernize and reform America’s immigration system and secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have been, and will continue to be, key to the economic recovery of the nation." (trahan.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1333 "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1603 "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Putin’s price hike means working families like the one I grew up in are feeling squeezed at the pump and at the grocery store. By imposing severe sanctions on Putin & his cronies, we're working to end this conflict as quickly as possible and limit the impact on American families." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Two years ago, Putin launched his unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Russia was supposed to win quickly, but brave Ukrainians have fought tirelessly to protect their independence. The U.S. must continue standing with our allies against authoritarianism and in defense of democracy." (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 S. 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "TikTok’s problems only underscore our need for a national data privacy law. We must do more at the federal level to protect our kids’ data online." (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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