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Martin Heinrich's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Five Supreme Court Justices shouldn’t have final say over the reproductive decisions of women across this country. We need to codify Roe." (x.com)
  • "On this day in 1973, #RoeVWade provided women with the right to choose what is best for her body and well-being. Almost half a century later, we must continue to protect Roe v. Wade and ensure that ideological views never interfere with personal health care decisions." (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)
  • "The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt on this day in 1935. It has been a vital support for retirees, families, and those with disabilities. I will continue fighting to strengthen and protect this essential program." (x.com)
  • "We must ensure that our seniors are able to retire with dignity. I fear that Republicans are eyeing massive cuts to #SocialSecurity to pay for the trillions of cuts in their #GOPTaxScam" (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)
  • "We need to boost our economy by growing the middle class. We can do that by expanding the earned income and child tax credits. That’s what the Working Families Tax Relief Act will do and why I’m proud to be a cosponsor of it." (x.com)
  • "While Democrats are busy fighting for American workers and families, extreme MAGA House Republicans are pushing for policies that would endanger Americans. They've proposed devastating cuts to public safety, all to protect massive tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations." (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter Act is a game changer for our country. It will make historic investments in the American people, lower costs, cut taxes, create climate careers, and make the wealthy and corporations finally pay their fair share. Let’s get this done in the Senate" (x.com)
  • "While Democrats are busy fighting for American workers and families, extreme MAGA House Republicans are pushing for policies that would endanger Americans. They've proposed devastating cuts to public safety, all to protect massive tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations." (x.com)
  • Rated 3% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The dark money that our now partisan Supreme Court made possible is flooding the nation to protect corporations and billionaires from having to pay taxes like the rest of us." (x.com)
  • "We cannot continue on a path that equates money with speech, and corporations with people. Congress must act to restore transparency and accountability to the political system. I’m proud to join @SenateDems in introducing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United." (x.com)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Adam Toledo & Daunte Wright should still be alive. Their killings shock the conscience, and they come right in the midst of reliving the murder of George Floyd during the Derek Chauvin trial. We cannot continue to accept systemic racism in our justice system. We need reform now." (x.com)
  • "George Floyd should still be alive today. A year since his murder, we say his name, and recommit ourselves to the hard work that still lies ahead—to confront systemic racism & build a more just, accountable, & equitable justice system." (x.com)
  • "Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, Antonio Valenzuela, and George Floyd. We say their names. But if we truly want accountability for police misconduct and lasting change for our police departments, we also need to pass the #JusticeInPolicingAct." (x.com)
  • "Today a jury has delivered justice and accountability for the murder of George Floyd. It marks the end of this trial and the start of the hard work still ahead - to confront systemic racism and build a more just, accountable, and equitable criminal justice system." (x.com)
  • "Proud to have authored key parts of #NDAA that make critical investments & strengthen #NM military bases, test ranges & laboratories" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7776: "James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 815: "National Security Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter Act is a game changer for our country. It will make historic investments in the American people, lower costs, cut taxes, create climate careers, and make the wealthy and corporations finally pay their fair share. Let’s get this done in the Senate" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4346: "Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Every New Mexican deserves a safe and secure place to call home. I'm welcoming $500K in federal funding to New Mexico from @HUDgov to continue providing housing and support to low-income seniors." (x.com)
  • "The American Rescue Plan included billions in housing and rental assistance fund to ensure that families and individuals have a roof over their heads. Remember that every Republican senator voted NO." (x.com)
  • "There’s $7.5M from @HUDgov going Taos Pueblo to build 24 affordable housing units. This will mean more families have a safe and secure place to call home and a foundation for a better future." (x.com)
  • "We need more housing in New Mexico. I’m leading the effort on these two bills, and I'll keep up the work until we make finding a home for your family easier." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act created enormous opportunities for farmers and rural communities, from clean energy to climate-resilient farming to critical conservation work." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is creating major new investments in New Mexico — investments that are creating thousands of clean energy manufacturing jobs as well as jobs for electricians, linemen, and other skilled trades" (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act was the most significant action we have taken to change the trajectory of the climate crisis and lower costs for families, while also adding jobs and supercharging domestic manufacturing." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "5,410 New Mexicans now have $260 million of student loan debt eligible for forgiveness under @POTUS’ newly announced student loan debt relief. That could be the difference in buying a home, starting a business, or starting a family. It matters." (x.com)
  • "@POTUS has canceled student debt for 10,000 New Mexicans under the new SAVE program. This will bring needed relief for these folks and an opportunity to build a more secure economic future for their families." (x.com)
  • "Millions of Americans are just steps away from student debt relief. Get ready to start your application when it opens in October." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. Today is reminder of the work ahead to continue protecting voting rights for all Americans." (x.com)
  • "Over 50 years ago, John Lewis and so many others put their lives on the line for the right to vote. Today, that right remains under threat. Proud to cosponsor the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect every Americans’ access to the ballot box." (x.com)
  • "While states across the country continue to strip back protections, attacking our sacred right to vote, all of us in New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation are united in guaranteeing every single voter can access the ballot. That is why we are urging the New Mexico legislature to pass the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, House Bill 4. This historic voting rights proposal is based on one simple premise: whether you live in the heart of a big city, in a rural area, or in a Tribal community, all voters deserve a streamlined, secure, and inclusive voting process." (x.com)
  • "I'm proud to see New Mexico lead the nation in transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is creating major new investments in New Mexico — investments that are creating thousands of clean energy manufacturing jobs as well as jobs for electricians, linemen, and other skilled trades" (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act was the most significant action we have taken to change the trajectory of the climate crisis and lower costs for families, while also adding jobs and supercharging domestic manufacturing." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm proud to see New Mexico lead the nation in transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy by 2045." (x.com)
  • "President Trump is moving forward with oil and gas drilling in the Arctic Refuge, the crown jewel of our nation's wildlife refuge system. We should never open up our national parks and wildlife refuges to oil and gas exploration. #ProtectTheArctic" (x.com)
  • "Wildlife should come first on the #ArcticRefuge, not oil and gas development. #ProtectArcticRefuge" (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Heartbreaking scenes like those unfolding today in Parkland, Florida should never happen. We once again send thoughts of comfort and healing to grieving families, but we must also act to protect our children and stop gun violence. There has to be a legislative response." (x.com)
  • "I am calling for the repeal of the Dickey Amendment, which restricts the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from researching gun violence and its effects on public health." (x.com)
  • "We can no longer accept these horrific shootings—or the estimated 90+ Americans killed each day by gun violence—as the status quo. I’m with you in demanding action. #WearOrange" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "If the recent ACA ruling is upheld, 17 million Americans could lose their health insurance, pre-existing conditions wouldn't be covered & rural hospitals could be at risk of closing. We MUST protect the #ACA" (x.com)
  • "There are only 33 days until SCOTUS hears the case attempting to strike down the ACA. It's unconscionable that during a massive public health crisis, this administration is still dead-set on taking away millions of Americans' access to health care. #WhatsAtStake" (x.com)
  • "Today is the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act! The ACA has helped millions of Americans gain access to coverage and protections and made major progress in reducing racial and economic disparities in health care outcomes." (x.com)
  • "While tonight’s ruling may be a setback, the ACA is still the law of the land. We will not rest until every American has access to quality, affordable health care -- including coverage for pre-existing conditions." (x.com)
  • "No one should be able to choose between caring for their family or keeping their job. And yet even unpaid leave is inaccessible to two-thirds of New Mexico's workforce.That's why I'm proud to introduce the FAMILY Act, which would create a permanent national PAID leave program." (x.com)
  • "We need #PaidSickLeave so America's workers aren't put in the impossible position of choosing between their health and a paycheck." (x.com)
  • "Well worth a read. Americans shouldn’t have to choose between their health and their paycheck. We’ve got to pass a national paid leave policy. It’s a moral imperative and a public health necessity." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats are working to strengthen Medicare and lower health care and prescription drugs costs. Meanwhile, Republicans are focused on cutting programs Americans rely on while driving up every day costs with their threats to default on our debt limit." (x.com)
  • "We need to address the soaring cost of prescription drugs in our country. Proud to cosponsor legislation to ensure prescription drugs are safe and more affordable." (x.com)
  • "With the Inflation Reduction Act we are combating the climate crisis, fighting inflation, lowering health care and prescription drug costs, and finally making the tax code fairer so it’s no longer rigged in favor of corporations and the ultra-rich. What a momentous step forward." (x.com)
  • "With the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats empowered Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs for seniors. That’s more money back in pockets and our economy." (x.com)
  • "Democrats are working to secure the border. Republicans are playing politics. New Mexicans deserve elected leaders who are driven by what benefits working people, not Trump’s campaign rallies." (x.com)
  • "If Republicans were serious about governing, they would have worked with Democrats to pass our bipartisan border security deal that would have reformed our broken asylum system and made major investments toward creating safer communities. Instead, they chose politics over people." (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S Amdt 1955: "Uniting and Securing America Act (Coons-McCain Amendment" (votesmart.org)
  • "It is not fair for Dreamers to continue living in uncertainty. Enough is enough. Congress must prioritize passing legislation to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers." (x.com)
  • "On the 9th anniversary of #DACA, the Dreamers who grew up going to our schools and volunteering in our communities are still fighting for a pathway to citizenship. It's time to #LetThemDream by passing the American Dream and Promise Act. #HomeIsHere" (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S Amdt 1948: "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (Toomey Amendment)" (votesmart.org)
  • "Fentanyl has caused the deadliest American drug epidemic ever. We need to use every available tool to stop it and punish those profiting from it. These sanctions are an important part of going after the sourcing of ingredients from China and Guatemala." (x.com)
  • "When we support Ukraine, we stand for freedom and democracy. Our allies in Ukraine have needed our aid for months now. It’s time we send it. Let’s get this done." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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)
  • "When we support Ukraine, we stand for freedom and democracy. Our allies in Ukraine have needed our aid for months now. It’s time we send it. Let’s get this done." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (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)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022"
  • "Earlier this year I led a group of senators in calling on FEC to consider new rules that would prevent foreign nationals from using online advertising platforms, like Facebook & Twitter, to influence U.S. elections." (x.com)
  • "It is deeply disappointing to see Facebook ignoring disinformation about climate change while it aims to help its users fact check posts on other important scientific topics like COVID-19. I am calling on Facebook to end this policy immediately." (x.com)
  • "This is extremely concerning evidence of how the Chinese Communist Party is using TikTok to achieve its political ends.Recognizing how much I sound like a dad, it needs to be said: Fun videos cannot outweigh our national security." (x.com)
  • "Twitter and other online platforms should be taking steps like this to stop fake accounts & protect users." (x.com)

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