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Jim Himes' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jim Himes did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • 100% rating from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As proud members of the first pro-choice majority in the House of Representatives, we unequivocally oppose efforts to roll back access to reproductive health services, including abortion, and underscore the role that these essential services continue to play in this global pandemic." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "At the federal level, Jim has opposed Republican budget proposals that defund family planning and community health centers, and he stood up against the Abortion Full Disclosure Act, which is nothing but an elaborate attempt to persuade private insurers to stop covering legal abortions. He will also continue to oppose state legislatures across the country that are attempting – at times very successfully – to destroy reproductive freedoms." (www.himesforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Seniors and social security recipients deserve to receive their hard-earned benefits. Monthly checks help cover the costs of housing, food, and prescription drugs. That’s why I proudly support @RepJohnLarson's Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust to enhance and protect benefits." (twitter.com)
  • "No one should go bankrupt because of medical costs and life saving health care needs. Jim will continue to support all efforts to ensure Americans and Connecticut residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare. He will also continue to fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, and will not support any attempt to privatize Social Security." (www.himesforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 94% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today’s verdict delivers justice and, I hope, some peace to George Floyd’s family and community. But, the injustice and racism that lead to the disproportionate killing of Black men and women remain. We have work to do." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7120 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "we need systemic change, not more lip service or placating promises. The Justice in Policing Act delivers that change." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Connecticut is a leader in the defense industry and advanced manufacturing," said Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04). "This bill ensures our armed forces remain unrivaled in the world, and that many of the technologies that secure that dominance are developed right here, supporting Connecticut companies and Connecticut workers." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Tax cuts and defense spending had nothing to do with it? This is the kind of sophistry worthy of someone with half your IQ." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats and Republicans have come together today to fulfill our promise for historic infrastructure investment in America. This law delivers at least $5.4 billion to Connecticut, with the chance for much more, and will improve the lives of all our neighbors in the 4th District. Today means a brighter future as we repair, rebuild, and improve our rail, roads, bridges, ports, pipes, and broadband all while creating good-paying, union jobs. I will always work to improve opportunity and quality of life for Connecticut families, and was proud to deliver for you today." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is what America needs. @JoeBiden's #BuildBackBetter plan will create the jobs we need to build modern, sustainable infrastructure and deliver an equitable clean energy future." (twitter.com)
  • "The bill provides $25B in rental relief funding to eligible households in a program to be administered by states. Eligible uses include rent, rental arrears, necessary utilities, and arrears of necessary utilities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 “Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "A year ago today SCOTUS weakened the Voting Rights Act. Racial discrimination in voting still exists. We need a #VRA4Today" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Any plan to combat climate change must include a reduction in our dependence on fossil fuels. Jim looks forward to the time when dirty energy is a thing of the past. Affordable solar energy, wind turbines, alternative sources of fuel – all of these green sources of energy are at our fingertips." (www.himesforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 - Climate Action Now Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 95% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Jim was proud to co-sponsor and help pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would have finally implemented the universal background checks we desperately need. Although Mitch McConnell and the NRA blocked the bill in the Senate, he will continue fighting in the House of Representatives until this crucial legislation is passed into law." (www.himesforcongress.com)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Two years later, we won back the majority in the House with the promise to deliver on gun safety legislation and ever since we have had the votes to pass common sense gun violence prevention legislation in the House." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The ACA isn’t perfect, but that doesn’t mean we throw it out. That means we sit down and fix it" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1425 “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 987 “MORE Health Education Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "I support @rosadelauro & POTUS push to expand paid family, sick leave to millions of US workers, like we have in CT." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Lunch of cheese, tomato, lettuce sandwich with CHEETOS. Out of Mountain Dew so going with Diet Coke. Still trying to figure out why anyone oppose efforts to cut Americans’ prescription drug prices." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats have and will fund border security. We won’t fund the campaign dream of a President who knows nothing about security and who has consistently lied about the threat." (twitter.com)
  • "Everyone is pro border security. Only DT thinks that means a wall. There are no “trade concessions”. The new deal is neither approved, nor new inasmuch as its TPP stuff. And the $150bn to Iran was THEIR money, unfrozen. But thx for playing." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Congress also needs to pass legislation to support deferred action for children in the DACA program and grant them citizenship. We are a nation of immigrants. It is through the influx of new ideas and culture that we become a stronger, more resilient nation. It is Jim’s duty as your representative to ensure that we continue to tap into this potential while keeping our nation safe and secure. We must move toward a fair, safe and legal immigration policy while enforcing our laws humanely and treating people with dignity." (www.himesforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "If you know the history of aggressive dictators, you know it’s critical not to lose clarity. Putin is invading Ukraine. Full stop. He’s done it before, and he will do it again if he we don’t impose full sanctions.He’s desperate that we have a confused debate about this today." (twitter.com)
  • "Just got out of a meeting with Ukraine’s ambassador to the US. Remarkable grit and optimism. And asked that we continue to stand strong with #Ukraine. Arms and sanctions." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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)
  • "Just got out of a meeting with Ukraine’s ambassador to the US. Remarkable grit and optimism. And asked that we continue to stand strong with #Ukraine. Arms and sanctions." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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 S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "I just can figure out why Republicans would take it out on burnpit-injured veterans because Democrats are going to lower drug prices and make corporations pay their fair share of taxes." (twitter.com)
  • "No matter what channel you’re on, Democratic ideas for educational opportunity, affordable healthcare and secure retirement will always beat out tax cuts for corporations." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 8% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This agreement isn't about which party wins or loses. It's about doing what's right for American workers and American families. Democrats will never torpedo a policy that is good for the American people because it has the President's name on it. Instead, we will legislate for the good of the country. The USMCA implements effective and enforceable labor standards, ensures we are acting as responsible stewards of our environment and addresses the issue of rising prescription drug costs, all while strengthening our economy. It is a true feat of bipartisanship and I thank the Speaker and all of those who worked hard to get a deal done." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)

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