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Dan Newhouse's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Dan Newhouse has an A rating from the leading pro-life group, the Susan B. Anthony List. Dan Newhouse is 100% pro-life and will defend the unborn." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • "In the 48 years since the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, far too many babies have been lost to abortion. I am proud to be #ProLife, and I will continue to fight for the rights of the unborn in Congress." (x.com)
  • "Life is the most precious gift we have, and it is the duty of the strong to defend the weak. I will always support the cause of human life and dignity for every person, born or unborn." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Right to Life Commoittee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am committed to preserving Social Security benefits for the men and women who are counting on them and placing our country back on a fiscally responsible track." (x.com)
  • "Our country must honor its promises made to our senior citizens. When Washingtonians retire, they should be able to do so with peace of mind and stability. Dan Newhouse believes it is our duty to preserve Medicare and Social Security for current and future generations. These are systems that hardworking Washingtonians have paid into their entire working lives, and they should know that they will be there when they need them most. Dan also prioritizes making these systems financially soluble. He opposes wasteful government spending that, in effect, adds to the deficits that both Social Security and Medicare are running." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • "President Biden's newest tax-and-spend plan forces higher taxes on American families while spoon-feeding them welfare programs. That's not progress, that's socialism." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: An income tax in Washington state is unconstitutional." (x.com)
  • "The American people deserve to keep more of what they earn, plain and simple. I will never stop working to lower taxes for hardworking families across Washington." (x.com)
  • "The Radical Left has hijacked the Democrat party and has made Socialism their guiding economic doctrine. Dan Newhouse is leading the effort against the Radical Left’s attempt to destroy our jobs, raise our taxes, and destroy our small and local businesses. Dan Newhouse will oppose Biden's tax increases on working families and he strongly opposes Inslee's and the Washington Democrat's new state tax." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6760: "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018" (votesmart.org)
  • "I will continue to work in Congress for the people of Central Washington to reduce inflation, lower taxes, and rein in government spending through reforms, effective oversight of current programs, and addressing waste." (x.com)
  • "President Biden’s massive tax increases are only going to hurt America's workforce, leading to slower wage growth and fewer jobs. This is the last thing we need at a time when our economy is just starting to recover." (x.com)
  • "Republicans are ready to put our fiscal house in order and rein in the reckless government spending we've seen over the last two years. I am committed to reducing taxes for Central Washington to provide the relief our small businesses, farms, and families so desperately need." (x.com)
  • "The Radical Left has hijacked the Democrat party and has made Socialism their guiding economic doctrine. Dan Newhouse is leading the effort against the Radical Left’s attempt to destroy our jobs, raise our taxes, and destroy our small and local businesses. Dan Newhouse will oppose Biden's tax increases on working families and he strongly opposes Inslee's and the Washington Democrat's new state tax." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • "H.R. 1 - House Democrats' top priority - is a bill to federalize elections, put taxpayer $ toward campaigns & make the FEC a partisan entity. We should be empowering states to make our elections fair, safe, & secure - not putting more power into the hands of DC politicians." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The brave men and women of law enforcement work tirelessly to serve and protect our communities. They deserve our unwavering support. I will always #BackTheBlue" (x.com)
  • "our police officers need to be equipped with the correct tools to keep our communities safe. I will continue to fight for our police officers to ensure they have the support they need." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Association of Police Organizations (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7120: "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I supported national defense bill to equip our troops and address local priorities in the Tri-Cities." (x.com)
  • "We now know that China's power in the Indo-Pacific region threatens U.S. bases. I joined Chairman @RepMoolenaar in elevating our concerns to the Department of Defense and emphasizing the urgency of this fact. We cannot afford more vulnerabilities." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Center for Security Policy (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: " National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Radical Left has hijacked the Democrat party and has made Socialism their guiding economic doctrine. Dan Newhouse is leading the effort against the Radical Left’s attempt to destroy our jobs, raise our taxes, and destroy our small and local businesses. Dan Newhouse will oppose Biden's tax increases on working families and he strongly opposes Inslee's and the Washington Democrat's new state tax." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • "We owe our children, grandchildren, and future generations a return to fiscal responsibility, and I am committed to reining in federal spending and utilizing taxpayer dollars in a prudent and responsible manner." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (2020) (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3684: "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (2021) (votesmart.org)
  • "Adequate & affordable housing is one of the challenges facing communities in #WA04. In order to support affordable housing & housing options for growing populations, we must support home builders." (x.com)
  • "I wrote to HHS in support of Yakima Housing Authority’s application to help homeless veterans." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 7301: "Emergency Housing Protections and Releif Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • "Food and energy prices rose 11.2% and 19.8% over the last year, respectively, far outstripping the 5.1% increase in wages we've seen. It's time to reign in excessive federal spending so we can lower the cost of living for all Americans." (x.com)
  • "President Biden's rampant spending is directly impacting the pocketbooks of Americans. And now, the Democrats are pushing an infrastructure bill that will skyrocket Biden's inflation even higher. It's time we put a stop to this deficit spending." (x.com)
  • "The results are clear: Injecting this much money into the economy causes high inflation and puts things out of reach for American families. We can't keep taxing our way into prosperity – it never works." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Hardworking taxpayers who responsibly paid their debts or decided not to go to college should not have to pay for someone else's student loans, period." (x.com)
  • "The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Biden’s unlawful student loan forgiveness scam is a victory for Central Washington taxpayers." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2547: "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Election laws are not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different states have different needs and different situations. We need to leave decisions up to the states and reject the full and total federal control of elections that is being so forcefully pushed right now." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the Public Citizen (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The so-called "voting rights" proposals being pushed by the President and Congressional Democrats are unconstitutional & little more than a cynical political calculation to energize their base." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud to represent a district that leads in renewable energy. Supporting & promoting hydropower as a clean, renewable source of energy is exactly what we should be doing as we move toward a clean energy future." (x.com)
  • "Washington’s dams play a crucial role in our state’s energy infrastructure and provide our communities with clean, affordable, and renewable energy. However, that hasn’t stopped Governor Inslee from doing everything in his power to bring them down. Dan Newhouse understands just how important Washington’s dams are, which is why he's consistently been one of their top defenders. Dan has been putting in the work to educate Washington on the importance of our dams, introduced legislation to protect them, and called together communities to ensure everyone’s voice is heard. The Snake River Dams are integral to Washington’s flood control, navigation, irrigation, agriculture, and recreation, and Dan Newhouse will not let them be breached." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • Voted against HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From oil & gas to uranium, to coal & renewables, getting the federal government out of the way of the American people is the key to streamlining our permitting process and making us competitive with other nations." (x.com)
  • "Why are we drilling abroad when we have over 4,400 pending Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) on American soil? The Biden Administration needs to reopen American energy production NOW to bolster our energy, job, and economic security." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "Lower Energy Costs Act" (2023) (votesmart.org)
  • "Dan Newhouse has an A rating from the National Rifle Association, and will fight to stop all of Biden’s unconstitutional gun grabs, national registries, and red flag laws." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • "Our right to bear arms cannot be taken away from us - it is guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution!" (x.com)
  • "The Left will stop at nothing to curb our constitutional rights. I support our right to bear arms and will do everything in my power to protect the Second Amendment." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Biden Administration’s open-border policies and rhetoric are impacting every community in America, not just those at the southern border. It's past-time we secure our border to keep our communities safe." (x.com)
  • "While the Biden administration is set on open borders, I remain committed to border security." (x.com)
  • "Without strong borders and enforceable laws, the Radical Left will transform our country’s culture and value system. Dan Newhouse wants to defund all sanctuary cities, fully secure our border, build a wall on the southern border, and fix our dangerous immigration system." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "The President and House Democrats are opening our borders, incentivizing illegal immigration by embracing blanket amnesty for all, and threatening the sanctity of the American Dream." (x.com)
  • "Without strong borders and enforceable laws, the Radical Left will transform our country’s culture and value system. Dan Newhouse wants to defund all sanctuary cities, fully secure our border, build a wall on the southern border, and fix our dangerous immigration system." (www.dannewhouse.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s relentless aggression. President Biden must answer the call to protect our freedoms by standing up to Putin, immediately levying severe sanctions against Russia, and standing with our NATO allies." (x.com)
  • "I voted in support of @RepSpartz's resolution which supports Ukraine by condemning Russia’s invasion and calling for the U.S. to deliver defensive military assistance and take concrete steps to strengthen America's energy independence." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (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." (votesmart.org)
  • "I stand with the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Putin’s relentless aggression. President Biden must answer the call to protect our freedoms by standing up to Putin, immediately levying severe sanctions against Russia, and standing with our NATO allies." (x.com)
  • "I voted in support of @RepSpartz's resolution which supports Ukraine by condemning Russia’s invasion and calling for the U.S. to deliver defensive military assistance and take concrete steps to strengthen America's energy independence." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (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." (votesmart.org)
  • "I just voted YES on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Controlled Applications Act." (x.com)
  • "TikTok is a Trojan Horse for the CCP and has a history of censoring dissenters to the #CCP. The #REDHouse and I are looking for answers. A threat against our First Amendment rights should always be taken seriously." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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