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Jared Huffman's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 2

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  • "We are gravely concerned about servicemembers' reproductive privacy and health care rights, especially given the unique challenges that servicemembers face, including for those who are stationed in states that are poised to ban or restrict abortion and potentially other reproductive care if the Court dismantles Roe v. Wade." (None)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297 "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act 2022" (None)
  • "As strong proponents of the Medicaid program, we wish to reaffirm our deep commitment to ensuring that all Medicaid patients have access to their choice of provider for sexual and reproductive health care services." (fletcher.house.gov)
  • "The U.S. health care industry is inefficient and outrageously $$$. Everyone knows it. It’s time for change. I’m glad to cosponsor #MedicareforAll & to see @Rules Democrats hold this hearing on fulfilling the important goal of universal #healthcare." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (None)
  • Voted in favor of H Res 826 "Expressing disapproval of the Trump administration's harmful actions towards Medicaid" (None)
  • "FACT CHECK: The #BuildBackBetterAct costs us $0.00. It’s going to be paid for by making sure billionaires and corporations finally pay their taxes." (x.com)
  • "My constituents in Northern California have suffered enough from the devastation brought on by wildfires. They do not need the additional uncertainty of filing their taxes without proper direction while they attempt to recover and rebuild their lives." (None)
  • "The ERTC's refundable structure ensures that small businesses receive the benefit more quickly than income tax credits." (None)
  • Voted against HR 23 "Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act" (None)
  • "As we consider additional relief, we urge you to reject corporate tax breaks that would widen the income gap and reward wealthy shareholders instead of workers." (None)
  • "FACT CHECK: The #BuildBackBetterAct costs us $0.00. It’s going to be paid for by making sure billionaires and corporations finally pay their taxes." (x.com)
  • "This week we need to pass the President’s entire agenda. That means passing the Build Back Better Act with strong investments in climate, families, and job creation—paid for by making sure corporations+wealthy pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "Dark money & special interests have drowned out the voices of everyday Americans in our democracy. Honored to receive this ‘A’ score from End Citizens United Action Fund for my work #ForThePeople to reverse the damage caused by Citizens United. #EndCitizensUnited " (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8873 "Presidential Election Reform Act" (None)
  • "Implements the provision of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act which limits the transfer of surplus military-grade equipment to state and local law enforcement." (None)
  • Rated 86% by National Association of Police Organizations (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280: "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We should not throw more money at the Pentagon or weapons companies to continue the status quo." (lee.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 4365 "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "The yearly funding bill is Congress' opportunity to show America and the world where our priorities lie. And with this historic, bipartisan omnibus, we are tackling head-on the many challenges facing our nation -- from lowering costs for hardworking people and investing in local communities to defending democracy worldwide and taking bold climate action." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5305 "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "As legislators representing communities across California, we are all firmly committed to solving the urgent crisis of homelessness. Our districts are urban, suburban, and rural, yet each of them is home to a portion of the 161,000 people experiencing homelessness in California on any given night. We must all work together to meet this crisis head on, using our collective political will to marshal historic resources and see through the policy changes to bring all of our neighbors home." (None)
  • "This bill not only establishes smart long-term investments, but it also focuses resources on more immediate solutions to meet the urgent needs of the current housing crisis." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Huffman "Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark legislation which continues to deliver for California families." (huffman.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Looking at every policy through the aggrieved "what's in it for me" lens is a race to the bottom. I paid off my student loans and won't benefit from this policy either. But I support the targeted relief it will bring to millions of others who need it." (twitter.com)
  • "We are writing to urge you to act swiftly to extend the current pause on payments and interest for federally-held student loans." (None)
  • Huffman "COVID-19 emergency relief measures for federal student loans were extended through at least September 30, 2021, including suspension of loan payments, stopped collections on defaulted loans, and a 0% interest rate." (huffman.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A transformational anti-corruption and elections reform package to clean up Washington, protect and expand voting rights, restore integrity to government, and put the needs and priorities of the American people ahead of special interests." (None)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I support a much more active federal role in limiting fossil fuel extraction and accelerating the essential transformation to a clean energy economy." (votesmart.org)
  • "Increasing investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sources is a critical tool in the fight against climate change." (huffman.house.gov)
  • "The climate investments and incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act are unlike anything we’ve done before. This will be a major boost to help CA reach its climate goals, and folks across the U.S. are going to see the benefits firsthand." (twitter.com)
  • "Offshore drilling poses unacceptable risks, and the science and public opinion are clear: we should not put our oceans and fisheries, coastal communities, economies, and planet at risk just to enrich the fossil fuel industry. While Americans are hurting at the pump, Big Oil is hoarding millions of acres of unused leases and capitalizing on the war in Ukraine to gouge customers. Handing over any new leases won't lower prices by a cent -- it will only pad their pockets while fueling the climate crisis" (None)
  • "Our public lands are some of our nation's and state's greatest gifts -- which is why we must be thoughtful stewards of these special places so that communities can continue to enjoy them and benefit from our rich natural heritage for generations to come. We respectfully and strongly urge you to support inclusion of a public lands package aligned with the House NDAA." (None)
  • "The climate crisis is happening now. Communities across the country are already facing the effects of climate change, and it's critical we reduce emissions by keeping the world's remaining fossil fuels in the ground," said Representative Huffman. "This legislation is one of the most sensible steps the federal government can take to reduce emissions, protect the public, and avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change." (None)
  • "We have a gun violence epidemic in our country, a crisis that is uniquely American. As elected officials, it's our responsibility to legislate to protect communities -- but Republicans have blocked us at every turn." (None)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (GOA) (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • "Rep. Huffman has voted for five different bills to lower the cost of prescription drugs by promoting generic competition, all of which passed the U.S. House of Representatives this Congress. He is also an outspoken advocate for ambitious efforts to make health care more affordable, including Medicare for All." (None)
  • "The U.S. health care industry is inefficient and outrageously $$$. Everyone knows it. It’s time for change. I’m glad to cosponsor #MedicareforAll & to see @Rules Democrats hold this hearing on fulfilling the important goal of universal #healthcare." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Among other provisions, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act bolsters the health care system, protects frontline response workers, puts money in the pockets of individuals and families, enhances unemployment compensation, expands paid leave." (None)
  • Huffman "Many workers in America currently have no paid leave and are being forced to choose between their paycheck and their health, as well as the health of the people around them." (huffman.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2694 "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "To pay for Medicare expansion, we believe Medicare and the federal government must finally be able to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to lower the high price of prescription drugs." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378 "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (None)
  • "DACA provides temporary protection from deportation on an individualized basis to immigrants who arrived in the United States as children...It would be an American tragedy to deport DACA recipients who are saving lives in the midst of this pandemic." (None)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA. (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • "DACA provides temporary protection from deportation on an individualized basis to immigrants who arrived in the United States as children...It would be an American tragedy to deport DACA recipients who are saving lives in the midst of this pandemic." (None)
  • "It would be an American tragedy to deport DACA recipients who are saving lives in the midst of this pandemic. We must ensure these talented young immigrants are not forced to stop working when the need for their public service has never been greater. And we must give them the chance they deserve to become American citizens." (None)
  • "The Migration Policy Institute estimates that roughly 30,000 Ukrainians in the United States would be potential beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure, as they do not have U.S. citizenship or permanent status. We urge you to immediately designate for 18-months TPS and Special Student Relief (SSR) for Ukrainians, launch a public information campaign to notify those eligible of the available relief and any actions they must take, and provide at least a 180-day registration period." (None)
  • Voted against H Res 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety cr ..." (None)
  • "This will allow for emergency relief distribution, emergency repairs to essential infrastructure, and for families to purchase food and water, seek medical care, and attend to other emergency needs...The administration must fund UNRWA at not less than 2017 levels ($360 million) as well as robustly support its forthcoming emergency appeal." (debbiedingell.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 5961 "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "In addition, the legislation includes $6.8 billion in humanitarian, economic, and security assistance for Ukraine, the countries affected by the situation in Ukraine, and other assistance to vulnerable populations and communities." (None)
  • "We ask that you share plans to deliver aid and update Congress on how the U.S. is coordinating with the international community and NGOs to accommodate Ukrainian refugees." (himes.house.gov)
  • "We write to express our concerns about Twitter being used to spread disinformation related to the upcoming 2020 Census, and to request information about how your company is guarding against this threat...The Census Bureau is taking this threat seriously by hiring specialists to build local awareness surrounding the census and is seeking to collaborate with social media platforms to prevent a redux of the 2016 presidential election." (None)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Yes Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
Yes Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
Yes Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
Unknown Position Do you support raising taxes, on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
Yes, but in the context of fair trade agreements that protect labor standards, human rights, the environment, and include commitments to confront the climate crisis. Recent US trade agreements have not lived up to these standards.
1. Bold climate action, including major new investments and standards to accelerate the transition to clean energy 2. Protecting the rule of law, election integrity and democracy itself against unprecedented attacks by rightwing extremists 3. Protecting civil and personal rights, including women's reproductive choice and LGBTQ equality

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