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Angela Alsobrooks' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Angela Alsobrooks 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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  • "As a Senator, Angela is determined to stand against misguided Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. Additionally, she will oppose any judicial nominee who does not support abortion rights. Angela firmly believes that Congress and the Supreme Court should respect women's health care decisions and leave them to be made between women and their doctors." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "I am running for the Senate to reverse the disasterous Dobbs decision and protect a woman's right to choose. See where I stand on key issues like abortion at (angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "On her first day in office, Angela will co-sponsor the Women's Health Protection Act, a crucial step towards establishing federal legal protection for the right to provide and access abortion care. She finds it shameful that the Dobbs decision overturned 50 years of abortion rights, putting her daughter in a position where she faces the same challenges her grandmother did—deprived of the federally recognized right to make her own health care decisions." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Today marks the one year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson—the Supreme Court case decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. As a U.S. Senate candidate, let me assure you that I will always defend reproductive freedoms— in Maryland and across the United States." (twitter.com)
  • "As a U.S. Senator, Angela will advocate for the protection and preservation of Social Security and Medicare. She views these programs as a promise made to seniors and firmly opposes any efforts to defund or privatize them. Angela strongly stands against raising the retirement age or cutting benefits for either program." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "As a daughter of aging parents, I understand the burden of out of control healthcare costs. As Senator, I will advocate for the protection of Social Security and Medicare that Republicans have threatened to cut." (twitter.com)
  • "As your next Senator, I will fight for Maryland's seniors. That means I’ll advocate for lower healthcare costs and to protect Social Security." (twitter.com)
  • "She is a staunch supporter of the Biden Administration's efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act, which enables Medicare to negotiate certain prescription drug prices and cap the cost of insulin. Angela believes that extending the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices should apply to all drugs, and she supports capping any drug price increases for seniors at the rate of inflation each year. Additionally, she advocates for eliminating the payroll cap on Social Security taxes to ensure the long-term solvency of the program." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Too many Americans are struggling to get by and are forced to live paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet. As your Senator, I will fight for a fairer tax system that doesn't deliver handouts to the top 1% and I’ll fight for a $15 minimum wage so all Americans can thrive." (twitter.com)
  • "Too many Americans are struggling to get by and are forced to live paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet. As your Senator, I will fight for a fairer tax system that doesn't deliver handouts to the top 1% and I’ll fight for a $15 minimum wage so all Americans can thrive." (twitter.com)
  • "Across the nation, anti-democratic politicians are attempting to roll back our voting rights and restrict our fundamental freedoms. As a U.S. Senator, I will co-sponsor the John Lewis Freedom to Vote Act to: Expand Voting Rights. Reform Campaign Finance Law. Ban Gerrymandering. Strengthen Ethics Laws" (twitter.com)
  • "Angela is committed to fighting for the passage of critical legislation, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which empowers the Department of Justice to enforce voting rights and prevents any right-wing legislature in the country from undermining those fundamental rights. Additionally, Angela will sponsor the Freedom to Vote Act, which expands voting rights, reforms campaign finance laws, bans gerrymandering, and strengthens ethics laws for all federal office holders." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals. She will also work towards the U.S. actively participating in and fulfilling its obligations to international efforts in combating climate change. Angela expresses her readiness to proudly co-sponsor Senator Van Hollen's Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which seeks to ensure that the largest contributors of fossil fuel emissions take responsibility by paying their fair share in mitigating the effects of climate change." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "As Senator, I want to put money back into hardworking Marylanders’ pockets. When I'm elected, I'll support a permanent expanded Child Tax Credit. Taking this step would lift millions of families with children out of poverty and help put them on a path toward a brighter future." (twitter.com)
  • "She strongly supports President Biden's efforts to address climate change, including the measures passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. These pieces of legislation prioritize investments in clean energy and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "We worked to secure $2.5 billion for Prince George’s County in 2022 to invest in economic development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and affordable housing. You better believe I’m going to keep up the progress for all of Maryland once elected to the U.S. Senate." (twitter.com)
  • "It was a beautiful evening to discuss how we are making progress on issues such as new school construction, affordable/workforce housing, and expanding access to healthcare. #FurtherTogether #TeamAlsobrooks" (twitter.com)
  • "Last year, we secured $20 million for affordable housing programs in #PrinceGeorgesCounty. Once elected to the U.S. Senate, I will work to expand our affordable housing budget to ensure all Marylanders have a place to call home." (twitter.com)
  • "Over the last two years, I’ve worked to secure funding for our Blue Line Corridor Project as County Executive. Now, we’re bringing new amenities, jobs, and affordable housing to Prince George’s County." (twitter.com)
  • "We worked to secure $2.5 billion for Prince George’s County in 2022 to invest in economic development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and affordable housing. You better believe I’m going to keep up the progress for all of Maryland once elected to the U.S. Senate." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation is on the decline thanks to Democrats putting middle class Americans first. When I join the U.S. Senate, I will be a Senator for working families." (twitter.com)
  • "She is a staunch supporter of the Biden Administration's efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act, which enables Medicare to negotiate certain prescription drug prices and cap the cost of insulin. Angela believes that extending the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices should apply to all drugs, and she supports capping any drug price increases for seniors at the rate of inflation each year. Additionally, she advocates for eliminating the payroll cap on Social Security taxes to ensure the long-term solvency of the program." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "She strongly supports President Biden's efforts to address climate change, including the measures passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. These pieces of legislation prioritize investments in clean energy and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "With record inflation, everyone's paycheck is not going as far as it did just a few years ago. That’s why she fought to create and preserve affordable housing, including 5000 new affordable housing units since 2020, in Prince George’s County and would be a vocal advocate to pass a permanent Child Tax Credit, which lifted millions of children out of poverty and helped families address rising costs." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Angela also supports President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and would advocate for Congress taking action in light of the Court’s ruling against Biden’s executive action." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "MAGA Republicans rallied against President Biden’s plan to erase student loan debt for millions of Americans. It was hypocritical and wrong. Education is a right for every American. I will fight for action to lower the cost of college and support student-debt forgiveness." (twitter.com)
  • "Students should not be deterred from going to school because of the burden of student loans. We must make college more affordable." (twitter.com)
  • "Young people are the future of our country and it’s crucial we work to create opportunities for them to thrive. As a U.S. Senator, I will fight for: Climate Action. Job Creation. The codification of Roe. Student debt cancellation" (twitter.com)
  • "Angela is committed to fighting for the passage of critical legislation, such as the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which empowers the Department of Justice to enforce voting rights and prevents any right-wing legislature in the country from undermining those fundamental rights. Additionally, Angela will sponsor the Freedom to Vote Act, which expands voting rights, reforms campaign finance laws, bans gerrymandering, and strengthens ethics laws for all federal office holders." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "As your Senator, I will fight to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. I will fight for every Marylander and American, to ensure that our fundamental freedoms and civil rights are protected, for all. Those fundamental rights are core to who we are as a country. We would not be the United States without them." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m running for the U.S. Senate in Maryland to protect voting rights, ensure accessible and affordable healthcare, and end gun violence. Period." (twitter.com)
  • "Today is the 104th anniversary of when the 19th amendment was passed in Congress. This serves as a reminder that although women have the right to vote, Republicans are working overtime to infringe on our voting rights. In the U.S. Senate, I will always defend our democracy." (twitter.com)
  • "Angela knows urgent action is necessary to address the climate crisis and protect the environment. As County Executive, she issued an Executive Order for Prince George's County, setting ambitious targets to reduce the 2005 emission levels by half before 2030 and net zero by 2045. Angela believes the U.S. should adopt a similar timeline. In Prince George's County, she initiated investments in electric vehicles and sustainable building design to move towards a greener future. Additionally, she implemented a county-wide composting program to reduce and reuse organic waste." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals. She will also work towards the U.S. actively participating in and fulfilling its obligations to international efforts in combating climate change. Angela expresses her readiness to proudly co-sponsor Senator Van Hollen's Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, which seeks to ensure that the largest contributors of fossil fuel emissions take responsibility by paying their fair share in mitigating the effects of climate change." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "She strongly supports President Biden's efforts to address climate change, including the measures passed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. These pieces of legislation prioritize investments in clean energy and aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "We're excited to welcome Blink Charging to Maryland! The EV manufacturer is relocating its headquarters to Bowie, thanks in part to funding from my administration. This win for Maryland is an example of how we can grow clean energy production and create well-paying, clean tech jobs. As your next Senator, I'll be committed to climate action and working to create opportunity throughout Maryland." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Angela has personally witnessed the devastating effects of gun violence and the immense pain and destruction it inflicts on the community, both in her roles as a prosecutor and County Executive. Angela firmly believes that the current gun laws are inadequate in preventing guns from falling into the wrong hands, whether it's criminals, individuals with mental instability, domestic abusers, or even children." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Angela strongly believes that legal protections enjoyed by gun companies, which shield them from being held accountable for their products and dangerous marketing practices, should be eliminated. She believes that everyone, especially those profiting from gun sales, should have a stake in addressing and curbing gun violence in the country." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "As a mother, Angela has been deeply affected by the tragic loss of too many children to gun violence and is frustrated by the lack of action from Washington. She is committed to fighting for essential gun safety legislation to protect children and communities from school shootings, mass shootings, and other gun violence. Angela's proposed measures include implementing universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, banning military-style weapons like AR-15s, and prohibiting devices like bump stocks. Additionally, she supports the implementation of red flag laws to prevent dangerous individuals from acquiring firearms." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "I’m running for the U.S. Senate in Maryland to protect voting rights, ensure accessible and affordable healthcare, and end gun violence. Period." (twitter.com)
  • "Angela also believes it’s time to pass a Medicare buy-in option and apply ACA subsidies to the plan to ensure all Americans have access regardless of their income. Medicare buy-in balances the critical need to cover all Americans while driving down costs of private insurance and ensuring those who enjoy their current insurance plans can continue to do so. Covering all Americans is not enough, too many people in this country remain underinsured. Angela supports placing caps on total out-of-pocket expenses to ensure no one faces bills, even if insured, that they cannot afford and expanding the ability for the Federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices to ensure all Americans can afford the prescriptions they need." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Angela believes health care is a fundamental right and all Americans should have access to quality and affordable health care. That’s why as County Executive, she has worked to expand health care access, including a state-of-the-art mental health care and addiction care facility in Lanham, and a crisis stabilization center in southern Prince George’s County. She secured funding to build the county’s first dedicated cancer center, and ensured all Prince Georgians had access to vaccines during the COVID-19 crisis. She also funded the Health Assures program which covered over 55,000 patient visits for uninsured residents during a two-year period." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "In the Senate, Angela will build upon the Affordable Care Act to ensure universal health coverage and bring down the cost of health care to ensure all Americans don’t have to make critical health care decisions based on their financial situation. She believes it’s time for Congress to act to expand Medicaid for millions of Americans that should be covered by the ACA Medicaid expansion but live in the 10 states whose Republican legislators refuse to expand coverage in their states." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "I’m running for the U.S. Senate in Maryland to protect voting rights, ensure accessible and affordable healthcare, and end gun violence. Period." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Covering all Americans is not enough, too many people in this country remain underinsured. Angela supports placing caps on total out-of-pocket expenses to ensure no one faces bills, even if insured, that they cannot afford and expanding the ability for the Federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices to ensure all Americans can afford the prescriptions they need." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "No one should bear the burden of uncapped prescription drug costs. I support the Biden-Harris Administration's work with the Inflation Reduction Act to negotiate lower and fair drug prices. We must ensure that all Americans can afford the medication they need." (twitter.com)
  • "She is a staunch supporter of the Biden Administration's efforts in the Inflation Reduction Act, which enables Medicare to negotiate certain prescription drug prices and cap the cost of insulin. Angela believes that extending the ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices should apply to all drugs, and she supports capping any drug price increases for seniors at the rate of inflation each year. Additionally, she advocates for eliminating the payroll cap on Social Security taxes to ensure the long-term solvency of the program." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "America is a nation of immigrants, and they continue to be crucial assets to our workforce and communities. As your Senator, I will fight for much needed immigration reform to allow for a quicker, clearer, and more comprehensive pathway to citizenship in America." (twitter.com)
  • "If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a strong advocate for comprehensive immigration reform to mend the broken immigration system. This reform will include creating a pathway to citizenship for those already living and working in the United States. Additionally, Angela will fervently support initiatives such as The American Dream and Promise Act, aimed at safeguarding the rights and future of DREAMers and TPS recipients. She firmly believes that these individuals deserve certainty and security, regardless of who holds the office of the President." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "America is a nation of immigrants, and they continue to be crucial assets to our workforce and communities. As your Senator, I will fight for much needed immigration reform to allow for a quicker, clearer, and more comprehensive pathway to citizenship in America." (twitter.com)
  • "During her tenure as Prince George's County State's Attorney in 2013, Angela was a vocal advocate and pushed to pass legislation allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, promoting safer roads and enabling immigrants to legally commute to work. She was an early and vocal supporter of the Maryland Dream Act, actively encouraging the legislature to pass this important legislation." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "I was a vocal advocate for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants as State’s Attorney and campaigned to pass the Maryland Dream Act. I will always stand up for our immigrant communities in the U.S. Senate. See where I stand on key issues at (angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "If elected to the Senate, Angela will be a strong advocate for comprehensive immigration reform to mend the broken immigration system. This reform will include creating a pathway to citizenship for those already living and working in the United States. Additionally, Angela will fervently support initiatives such as The American Dream and Promise Act, aimed at safeguarding the rights and future of DREAMers and TPS recipients. She firmly believes that these individuals deserve certainty and security, regardless of who holds the office of the President." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "Angela firmly believes that the United States has a pivotal role to play in the international economy and in promoting peace worldwide. She advocates for diplomacy-first policies that align with American values and contribute to global peace. Angela is committed to speaking out against dictators and authoritarian regimes and supports legislation aimed at imposing tough sanctions on nations that violate international law and abuse their citizens' human rights." (www.angelaalsobrooks.com)
  • "On the 2 year anniversary of the war in Ukraine we are united in our mission to stand by our allies in their valiant fight against Putin. We all have a right to live lives free from tyranny." (twitter.com)
  • "On the 2 year anniversary of the war in Ukraine we are united in our mission to stand by our allies in their valiant fight against Putin. We all have a right to live lives free from tyranny." (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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