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Marilyn Strickland's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Marilyn Strickland did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

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  • "1 year ago, #SCOTUS ripped the promise of reproductive freedom from millions of Americans. MAGA extremists have spent every day since pursuing a national abortion ban. See my statement on my bill to give women back their freedom with a Reproductive Health Travel Fund." (x.com)
  • "48 years ago, Roe v. Wade established the legal right to abortion. Today, we celebrate that victory and commit to making sure everyone has equal access regardless of income, race, and ZIP code. " (x.com)
  • "Access to reproductive health care is a fundamental right. Period. Congress must codify Roe into law. I will continue fighting to ensure that happens." (x.com)
  • "MAGA-extremists continue to put #ReproductiveRights under attack. As Planned Parenthood's Champion for Reproductive Health, I will continue highlighting disparities caused by the fall of Roe." (x.com)
  • "Social Security must reflect the real cost-of-living, and this 3.2% increase is a step in the right direction. @HouseDems will continue to fight for expansions on Social Security." (x.com)
  • "This past week, Congress paved the way for vital investments in #Caregiving infrastructure, workers, families & our economy by passing the budget resolution. I also voted to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote and cosponsored a bill to expand Medicare access. Check out my weekly update!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "When the House passed the #AmericanRescuePlan, I fought to expand the #ChildTaxCredit for mothers in the South Sound like Carolyn. This tax cut gives families the help they need to make ends meet, build better lives and boost our economy." (x.com)
  • "The high-income tax bracket will stop paying into #SocialSecurity for the year on Saturday while working-class Americans continue to contribute with each and every paycheck. That's not right. It’s time to #ScrapTheCap to ensure the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • "Our democracy is on life support. Dark money is corrupting our politics. States are restricting access to the ballot box. Partisan gerrymandering is silencing voters. We must pass the #ForThePeopleAct and the #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct to protect our sacred right to vote." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm proud to bring home federal #IIJA funds for the #SouthSound that will help improve safety for residents, boost our economy, and protect the planet." (x.com)
  • "Our #EV framework is critical for the transition to a cleaner #SouthSound economy for decades to come. That's why I'm proud to bring $12 million in #BIL funding for the Northwest Seaport Alliance, investing in the necessary infrastructure to reduce emissions and create jobs." (x.com)
  • "Washington State is receiving a $1.2 billion investment ensuring reliable, high-speed & affordable internet for all #Washington homes. I'm proud to have secured this funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, connecting the unconnected & closing the digital divide." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Community Project Funding works to keep the #SouthSound advancing towards the future. Through investments in infrastructure, affordable housing, and community centers, I am proud to secure over $13 million for #WA10." (x.com)
  • "I met w/ the Family Support Center of South Sound to visit their #affordablehousing in Olympia. Supported by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, this project has 62 units & is designed for families & survivors of domestic violence. All Americans deserve a safe, affordable home." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As American families experience rising prices on gas and food, Republicans are taking your pain and using it for political gain and power. @NewDemCoalition is fighting inflation and finding solutions." (x.com)
  • "PASSED! The #InflationReductionAct will: 💊Lower prescription drug prices.🩺Lower health care costs.⚡️Lower energy costs.🤑Lower the deficit and help fight inflation.🌎Deliver America’s largest-ever climate investment." (x.com)
  • "South Sound residents desperately need relief from rising prices. That’s why I worked to provide a set of solutions to keep inflation down in the long-term." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Last week, I voted to lower the cost of insulin, decriminalize Marijuana, and cosponsored bills to help lower the burden of student loans and fight crime in the South Sound." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Republicans are attempting to block Georgians, esp. minorities from voting. This isn't about election security, it's about making it harder to vote. Let's restore the #VRA & sign #HR1 into law to end these blatant voter suppression tactics." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the @USDA is able to give more funding to support rural energy grants. Renewable and clean energy is critical in combating climate change and to making #WA10 more affordable." (x.com)
  • "The #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw means an inclusive economy & #jobs for the South Sound! It'll invest in: 🌉Bridges & Roads 🚰Clean Water 🚅Mass Transit ⚡️Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations 👷Good-Paying Jobs 🌎Climate Change & More" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It is time for the Senate to pass bipartisan gun legislation to save American lives." (x.com)
  • "This past week I voted for the #AmericanRescuePlan, supported strengthening background checks on guns, and much more." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The #AffordableCareAct has made affordable healthcare an obtainable reality for millions of Americans for the last 13 years. Today, over 800k Washingtonians rely on the #ACA for their coverage. We'll continue fighting to make sure every #WA10 resident has affordable coverage." (x.com)
  • "I support #PaidLeaveForAll because no one should have to choose between their family and a paycheck, their health and their work. Paid family and medical leave will not only help workers and families, it will also help get our economy back on track." (x.com)
  • "This #WomensHistoryMonth, I’m celebrating the many contributions of women in America. But I'm not done. From child care and paid leave to equal pay and abortion rights, my @DemWomenCaucus colleagues and I will never stop fighting to deliver for women." (x.com)
  • "@HouseDemocrats are proud to have passed the Inflation Reduction Act to cap insulin at $35 per month, and we’ll keep fighting to lower prescription drug costs for American families." (x.com)
  • "Americans and our #WA10 residents deserve a government that fights to lower costs and deliver affordable prescription drugs." (x.com)
  • "No one should have to decide between getting their insulin and putting food on the table. House Democrats' push to cap insulin at $35/month for seniors is pushing companies to do right by Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Senate must pass the American Dream & Promise Act & the U.S. Citizenship Act to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS, & DED holders." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 4% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "For the 1.5 million Asian #dreamers & 2.1 million African #immigrants, the American Dream and Promise Act is a pathway to citizenship that will determine their future. Proud to stand with the @HispanicCaucus and @SpeakerPelosi in supporting this critical legislation." (x.com)
  • "The Senate must pass the American Dream & Promise Act & the U.S. Citizenship Act to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS, & DED holders." (x.com)
  • "There is no better way to celebrate #CitizenshipDay2021 than by thanking immigrants for making our nation stronger. Let’s do that by enacting a path to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers & other workers to ensure we build an equitable recovery." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 2494 "POLICE Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Foreign aid is not conditional; we must pass a reasonable, bipartisan, nat'l security bill and support our allies across the world." (x.com)
  • "The sanctions that the United States has implemented on Russia for their illegal invasion of Ukraine are essential to protecting democracy and our global economy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "One year since Russia’s unprovoked invasion, I still stand with Ukraine. With ongoing support from Congress, I know that the United States is committed to helping Ukraine win its fight for democracy." (x.com)
  • "Ukraine is our ally and we must support them." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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