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Grace Meng's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "There is no denying that reproductive rights are under attack. Starting with abortion access & now IVF treatments, the women's healthcare crisis is growing. We must codify Roe & protect the fundamental right to choose for women in every state across the country" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "#SocialSecurity is a lifeline for millions of Americans. Nearly 1 in 5 seniors rely on it for at least 90% of their income. The Social Security 2100 Act would increase benefits & protect this sacred program for generations to come. It's time to bring this bill to the Floor." (x.com)
  • "One of the @GOP’s first bills was to help the wealthy avoid paying their fair share & now they want to end the earned benefits of Social Security & Medicare for even more tax cuts. @HouseDemocrats will always work to make sure Social Security & Medicare benefits are protected." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Lowering inflation is a major issue for almost every American. The #InflationReductionAct makes our wealthiest citizens pay their fair share in taxes, lowers Rx drug prices, and does a lot more to help combat the impact inflation has on our nation’s middle class." (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Lowering inflation is a major issue for almost every American. The #InflationReductionAct makes our wealthiest citizens pay their fair share in taxes, lowers Rx drug prices, and does a lot more to help combat the impact inflation has on our nation’s middle class." (x.com)
  • "One of the @GOP’s first bills was to help the wealthy avoid paying their fair share & now they want to end the earned benefits of Social Security & Medicare for even more tax cuts. @HouseDemocrats will always work to make sure Social Security & Medicare benefits are protected." (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From expanding voting rights to improving ethics & accountability in Congress, efforts to strengthen our Democracy are ongoing.I was proud to receive an A on the @StopBigMoney scorecard. Democracy is hard work & we must remain committed to protecting this sacred system." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 94% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Just voted to pass the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address the systemic inequities and racial injustices that too many, particularly those in the Black community, tragically face. #GeorgeFloydLaw" (x.com)
  • "Today, I spoke on the House Floor about why I rise for #GeorgeFloyd. Our nation grieves for those killed by police brutality and racial injustice. The Senate must follow the House's lead and immediately pass the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our budgets reflect our nation’s priorities - Congress always finds funding for defense spending. Why can’t we do the same for public health, education & infrastructure? Will be voting to cut this military overspending." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring transformative change for working families - we must pass @POTUS' Build Back Better agenda in Congress. Let's help working moms return to the workforce, build a fairer future for our kids, address the climate crisis & create jobs." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "As I’ve said, housing is a human right & everybody deserves a safe & affordable place to live. The eviction moratorium must be extended. Cannot sit by & allow families to be kicked to the curb. The CDC must act & I stand ready to vote. Action is needed now! #ExtendTheMoratorium" (x.com)
  • "Housing is a human right & everybody in our country deserves a safe-affordable place to live. That's why @RepJayapal & I recently intro'd the Housing is a Human Right Act which would invest billions for #housing infrastructure while reducing #homelessness." (x.com)
  • "Lowering inflation is a major issue for almost every American. The #InflationReductionAct makes our wealthiest citizens pay their fair share in taxes, lowers Rx drug prices, and does a lot more to help combat the impact inflation has on our nation’s middle class." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A college education should lead to a future full of opportunity, not a lifetime of debt. This plan from POTUS will deliver long-overdue relief to millions of middle- and working-class Americans, benefitting not only borrowers, but the entire economy." (x.com)
  • "Federal student loans have saddled Americans with around $1.6 trillion in debt. I applaud @POTUS for extending the student loan moratorium to give Americans more time to breath as we move past the pandemic. But in order for our country to thrive, we must #cancelstudentdebt." (x.com)
  • "In #Queens, there are an estimated 53k borrowers eligible for student debt relief. Returning to the pre-pandemic status quo would be financially detrimental to families and businesses throughout our borough. I support @POTUS in providing needed relief to borrowers!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "From expanding voting rights to improving ethics & accountability in Congress, efforts to strengthen our Democracy are ongoing.I was proud to receive an A on the @StopBigMoney scorecard. Democracy is hard work & we must remain committed to protecting this sacred system." (x.com)
  • Rated 94% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Proud to support @POTUS' #BuildBackBetter agenda in Congress. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in moms, kids, small biz, working families & a clean energy future. This is the bold action we need to emerge from the #COVID19 crisis stronger than ever before." (x.com)
  • "We aren't just celebrating #InfrastructureWeek, we're celebrating an Infrastructure Decade! Thanks to the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw, in NYS we've invested $24B+ in transportation, broadband, clean water, renewable energy, manufacturing, & more! & we're just getting started." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We have seen the harm that careless environmental laws can have on our communities & neighborhoods, yet the @GOP refuses to make the necessary changes. @HouseDemocrats know the importance of protecting our planet for future generations & won't allow it to be sold away to big oil." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Joined @RepJayapal, @RepDebbieDingell, @RepJudyChu, @RepKatiePorter & others in a talk on the need 2 pass the #MedicareForAll Act. #COVID19 showed the need for #M4A esp w/ millions out of work. Health care is a right. We must offer quality, affordable health care 2 all in the US." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A wonderful celebration of mothers and mother figures at the @momsrising picnic. Looking forward to continuing the fight for everything that mothers need to thrive, like paid leave and childcare. When moms succeed, America succeeds!" (x.com)
  • "#PaidLeave must stay in the #BuildBackBetter Act! Joining @reshmasaujani–#MarshallPlanForMoms, @PaidLeaveUS and other advocates in NYC to underscore the importance of this crucial provision remaining in the bill. Some in the Senate want to remove it; must fight these efforts." (x.com)
  • "Proud to vote to provide rail workers with 7 days of paid sick leave & avoid a shutdown before the holiday season. Rail workers are essential to our economy & they deserve paid sick leave. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to send both resolutions to @POTUS’ desk immediately" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap out-of-pocket insulin payments at $35 a month. No American should have to choose between paying for insulin or their other basic needs. There is still more work to be done to lower Rx drug prices!" (x.com)
  • "The #InflationReductionAct capped insulin costs at $35/month for Medicare beneficiaries. Now seniors & families in NY-06 are saving hundreds annually on insulin. We're reducing the cost of life-saving medications & supporting a healthier future for insulin-dependent New Yorkers!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud @POTUS for ending the use of #Title42, the public health order that required expelling asylum seekers at the border. America must remain a safe haven for those fleeing persecution & danger and we must work to promote a welcoming and inclusive immigration system." (x.com)
  • Rated 7% 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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • 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 HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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