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Juan Vargas' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 52

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  • "As the one-year mark of the #DobbsDecision comes to a close, I promise to double down on the fight for #ReproductiveFreedom for ALL women. Abortion IS healthcare — and it’s a decision that should be made by a woman and her doctor, NOT politicians." (twitter.com)
  • "Earlier today, I joined regional leaders in San Diego to denounce #SCOTUS’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We must codify Roe into federal law so women can make their own reproductive health care decisions. The Senate must pass the Women’s Health Protection Act." (twitter.com)
  • "Overturning #RoevWade was fundamentally wrong & jeopardized millions of women’s access to reproductive care. The Senate must pass the #WomensHealthProtectionAct to make Roe the law of the land once again." (twitter.com)
  • "Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. Today's Supreme Court decision is fundamentally wrong and extremely disappointing, impacting millions of women across the country. My full statement is below." (twitter.com)
  • "I #StandWithNancy because I know she will fight for families, workers, veterans, and against GOP attacks on Medicare." (twitter.com)
  • "On Sunday, we celebrate the 52nd anniversary of #Medicare & #Medicaid—crucial programs for families that will be at risk under #Trumpcare." (twitter.com)
  • "Over and over, the President has said he will terminate the payroll tax if reelected, which would defund #SocialSecurity, ending benefits by 2023. We can't and won't let this happen! #SaveOurSocialSecurityNow #HandsOffSocialSecurity" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 826 "Expressing Disapproval of the Trump administration's harmful actions towards Medicaid" (None)
  • 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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Exactly one year ago, the world witnessed a knee on the neck of George Floyd. We must continue fighting for JUSTICE and create a future where NO ONE loses their life to police violence. The time for change is now. The #JusticeInPolicing Act needs to become law." (twitter.com)
  • "House Democrats will vote today on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Join us in sending a message to Trump and Senate Republicans that we need comprehensive police reform NOW. Sign up today to become a citizen co-sponsor at (JusticeInPolicing.us)
  • "The House PASSED the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act TWO WEEKS ago. @SenateMajLdr Mitch McConnell: DO YOUR JOB and hold a vote on this vital legislation." (twitter.com)
  • "Two years ago today, we lost George Floyd in another senseless act of police violence. We can’t stop fighting for justice. George Floyd’s life mattered. Black Lives Matter." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (None)
  • "I’m proud to have voted today for President Biden’s #BuildBackBetter Act. These once-in-a-generation investments are good for my constituents in #CA51, California, and our nation." (twitter.com)
  • "One in four US bridges require significant repair. Let's pass create jobs & rebuild America's aging infrastructure!" (Dems.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Moving Forward Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (None)
  • "I was delighted to connect with the wonderful community at the Bay Terraces Community & Senior Center! It was a pleasure to meet with my constituents and engage in meaningful discussions around housing affordability and important issues in #CA52" (twitter.com)
  • "It was an honor to address @NAHREP Policy Summit attendees last night to share my work fighting for more affordable housing." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m leading housing initiatives in Congress to help communities of color gain more equitable access to homeownership. Everyone deserves to own a home! #CHCISUMMIT" (twitter.com)
  • "Passing #BuildBackBetter could end homelessness, reduce the racial wealth gap, and create equitable access to affordable housing. Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and affordable place to live. #ShowHousingLove" (twitter.com)
  • "In #CA52, ACA enrollees are saving $1,000 on premiums thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Average premiums in the district were $1,890, but without the IRA, they'd have surged 58% to $2,900. Affordable healthcare matters!" (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation Reduction Act dollars at work! Recently, @EPA announced $250 million available in planning grants under the $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, helping governments confront climate pollution in their communities." (twitter.com)
  • "More people signed up for #healthcare thanks to increased federal subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act and California's new cost-sharing program You can still enroll until midnight, tonight, Feb 9th for coverage!" (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you to the Inflation Reduction Act that will save Seniors money across California when Medicare negotiates to lower drug prices!" (twitter.com)
  • "Black & Latino Americans owe more on average compared to white borrowers. Canceling up to $20K in student loan debt is a step toward racial & economic justice. #CancelStudentDebt" (twitter.com)
  • "Student loan payments are meant to resume on May 1. @POTUS can & should #CancelStudentDebt!" (twitter.com)
  • "Student loan payments restart on October 1st! Approximately 1 in 5 student borrowers will struggle with student debt repayments. That’s over 8 million borrowers. Our borrowers deserve student debt relief. #StudentDebtRelief." (twitter.com)
  • "The pause on federal student loan repayments is extended through May 1, 2022. This will help millions of financially vulnerable Americans who are unable to resume payments. Now let’s go a step further and #CancelStudentDebt for good." (twitter.com)
  • Co-Sponsored HR 4 "Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4 "Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019" (None)
  • "On Friday, I’m going to vote for historic climate legislation to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, invest in renewable energy, & reduce pollution in the hardest hit communities, like those in #CA51. The #InflationReductionAct is going to help solve the climate crisis." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (None)
  • "Inflation Reduction Act dollars at work! Recently, @EPA announced $250 million available in planning grants under the $5 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, helping governments confront climate pollution in their communities." (twitter.com)
  • "It’s critical that we continue investing in clean, renewable energy resources -- and I thank @potus for his work on this. I'm fighting for Americans by championing #ESG so consumers have a better understanding of which private companies have sound environmental practices." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "#Paidleavemeans all working people – no matter where they live or work – have time to care for their own health and their families. It's time to create more equal workplaces for everyone by guaranteeing paid family and medical leave in the United States. #FMLA25" (twitter.com)
  • "Happy to take a step towards gender equity today by cosponsoring the #FAMILYAct to give workers *paid* family & medical leave." (twitter.com)
  • "In 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act transformed lives across our nation. 26 years later, millions of workers are still forced to choose between putting food on the table or taking care of a loved one. We need the #FAMILYAct now." (twitter.com)
  • "There is strong and growing demand for #paidleave that promotes gender and economic equality and strengthens businesses and our economy. The #FAMILYAct would set a national standard and advance the FMLA’s vision of more equitable and family-friendly workplaces. #FMLA25" (twitter.com)
  • ".@HouseDemocrats have put #PeopleOverPolitics to lower health care costs. We’ve lowered prescription drug prices, including capping insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare" (twitter.com)
  • "Millions of Americans are struggling to keep up with the rapidly rising cost of prescription drugs. Last year, nearly 20% skipped doses were due to the high costs alone. I am working with @housedems #ForThePeople to fix this broken system. #ProtectOurCare" (twitter.com)
  • "No one should have to ration insulin because they can't afford their prescription. I Voted in favor of the #AffordableInsulinNow Act so the more than 37 million Americans with diabetes will never have to ration life-saving medication again." (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you to the Inflation Reduction Act that will save Seniors money across California when Medicare negotiates to lower drug prices!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (None)
  • Voted against HR 5283 "Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act" (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • Voted against HR 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-border policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-border policies." (None)
  • "DACA recipients are our students, teachers, friends & neighbors. They deserve a pathway to citizenship. Let’s pass the Dream Act NOW! #HomeIsHere" (twitter.com)
  • "DREAMers are our neighbors, our children's classmates, and members of our military. We must pass the DREAM Act to #ProtectDREAMers." (twitter.com)
  • "Dreamers deserve the same access to opportunities offered to other Americans. Today, I introduced the #HomeownershipforDreamersAct to ensure that Dreamers remain eligible for certain federal mortgages and home loans." (twitter.com)
  • "Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration to extend healthcare to Dreamers is a massive step in the right direction. I applaud this effort! I hope to continue seeing further advancements for America’s Dreamers — like codifying their access to home loans backed by the FHA." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340 "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3774 "Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108 "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (None)
  • "Last night, @HouseDemocrats voted to: Provide additional support to Ukraine. Reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct. Bring $11.7 million to #CA51 community projects. We are working & delivering #ForThePeople." (twitter.com)
  • "The United States values democracy around the world. We’ve issued strong sanctions against Putin & will continue to deliver military, economic & humanitarian aid to Ukraine. #SOTU #StandWithUkraine" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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