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Annie Kuster's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, Annie is focused on reforming our healthcare system to improve access to affordable, quality health care. She is fighting to stabilize the health insurance marketplace and bring down the cost of health insurance for all Americans. Kuster was one of the first Members of Congress to propose a comprehensive plan to fix and improve the Affordable Care Act. She knows the ACA is not perfect, which is why she is working to improve the law. And she's willing to work with members of both parties to propose common sense solutions to bring down healthcare costs. She sponsored the bill to fix the "family glitch" and make family health coverage more affordable, and cosponsored legislation to expand tax credits so small businesses can more easily afford to provide health care for their employees. She also successfully pushed to ensure that drugs that help combat breast cancer will be covered by health insurance providers." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Affordable Care Act was an important step in improving access to health care for Granite State families and people across the country," said Kuster. "The ACA expanded access to care for tens of millions of Americans and the expansion of Medicaid has been critical in our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in New Hampshire." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Granite Staters want real accountability from their elected officials. The For the People Act will expand access to the ballot box by breaking down institutional barriers to voting and bolster federal support for voting system security to ensure we are safeguarding every vote. Importantly, this legislation ends partisan gerrymandering to ensure that the American people are picking their elected representatives, and not the other way around. Free and fair elections should not be a partisan issue, and I'm proud to support this transformational, forward-looking package for the good of our democracy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 80% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation's police officers are tasked with the tremendous responsibility of administering the rule of law, and it is in every American's best interest that our police force is held to the highest standard. As a nation, we must acknowledge that systemic racism and inequality are pervasive within our society and work to end these injustices. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act aims to accomplish that goal by enacting safeguards to protect the public, prohibiting federal and state law enforcement from using racial profiling, and ensuring that police are accountable to the communities they serve." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Funding our armed services is essential, and today I was glad to see my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in both the House and Senate come together to deliver critical funding for our troops, expand investments in clean energy and technology, and combat military sexual violence," said Rep. Kuster. "From promoting U.S. global leadership to honoring our troops at home, this legislation provides our armed forces with the resources they need to keep us safe, and I was proud to vote for this measure." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud the House came together in a bipartisan way to pass the National Defense Authorization Act," said Rep. Kuster. "In these difficult times for our country, it is important for the American public to see elected leaders working together to protect our nation. This bill provides a well-earned pay raise for our men and women in uniform, removes the shameful legacy of the Confederacy from military installations, and will improve access to childcare for Department of Defense families. Most importantly, this bill ensures that our country maintains a strong national defense during a global pandemic and recognizes New Hampshire's unique role in maintaining our national security." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Access to reliable, high-speed internet is essential for all Granite Staters -- that's why I am focused on closing the digital divide and ensuring every New Hampshire family and small business has access to the broadband services they need to thrive and fully participate in the 21st Century economy," said Rep. Kuster, a member of the House Rural Broadband Task Force. "This funding, made possible by the American Rescue Plan, will help connect students, employees, and businesses and strengthen our state's digital infrastructure. I will continue working to ensure every New Hampshire household has the broadband connections they need." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This is a historic day for our country and represents a milestone in our efforts to invest in the future of American families, our economy, and communities in New Hampshire and throughout the United States," said Rep. Kuster. "From bolstering broadband access to repairing our roads and bridges, this bipartisan legislation comes at a critical time for America's infrastructure. I'm proud to deliver key priorities for New Hampshire, and I look forward to President Biden signing this legislation into law to keep our country's infrastructure competitive, create millions of jobs, and support hardworking families." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • "Wonderful to talk to businesses in Hanover and New London today about how they’ve adapted during COVID-19. I’m so proud of the work our NH businesses have done. As we build back, it’s crucial we provide support for those hardest hit—and that’s what I’m fighting for in Congress." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I traveled to Washington, D.C. to vote for bipartisan legislation to ensure that New Hampshire receives additional funding and support as we continue responding to the public health and economic crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19," said Kuster. "The relief bill we passed today is another step in our ongoing efforts to protect Americans throughout this unprecedented public health emergency and mitigate the financial burden this pandemic has caused for families, workers, and businesses across the country." (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. 4521 "America COMPETES Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 “Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "1 of the first votes I took was to keep interest rates low on student loans. I support debt free college & support community colleges" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2547 “Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • "Aug 6 1965—the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. 55 years later, we're still fighting to ensure that promise is kept. Congress must restore the VRA – now the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act – and secure the right to vote for all." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 80% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Climate change poses an existential threat to everyone across the world, and in the same way that families in New Hampshire and across the country benefit from a reliable electric grid, everyone benefits from a clean energy grid," said Rep. Kuster. "Still, the evolution to clean energy presents significant challenges for our nation as we work to transfer clean energy to homes across the country. Some of our most promising sources of renewable energy -- like wind and solar -- are located far from major urban areas where electricity is most needed." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "For the good of our public health, our planet, and our economy, the federal government must take bold action to invest in a clean energy future," said Rep. Kuster. "Innovative, creative efforts to build a clean energy economy, transition to net-zero carbon emissions, and remove carbon from our atmosphere will create high-quality jobs in New Hampshire and across the country and benefit not only our planet but also our economy and our communities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Fossil fuel prices are inherently unpredictable and subject to global forces outside of our control. Renewable energy does not have the same level of unpredictability, and so investing in clean technologies will help decrease inflation. This has been borne out repeatedly in different analyses, including a recent study by the Rocky Mountain Institute, which found that the clean electricity tax credits in the reconciliation package could cut Americans’ electricity bills by $5 billion annually by 2024 and thereby combat inflation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Annie has advocated for building a clean energy economy to protect our environment, reduce energy costs, and create jobs. She knows that the only way to ensure a sustainable future is to build an economy around clean energy. Annie has cosponsored legislation to keep the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement and to establish a plan for how the country will reduce carbon pollution. Annie Kuster is committed to enacting policies to reduce carbon emissions, promote clean energy, and protect the environment." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "For the good of our public health, our planet, and our economy, the federal government must take bold action to invest in a clean energy future," said Rep. Kuster. "Innovative, creative efforts to build a clean energy economy, transition to net-zero carbon emissions, and remove carbon from our atmosphere will create high-quality jobs in New Hampshire and across the country and benefit not only our planet but also our economy and our communities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our nation has been shaken by the horror and heartbreak of mass shootings time and again, and yet, Congressional Republicans have continued to block overwhelmingly popular and common-sense measures to address gun violence and prevent future tragedies," said Rep. Kuster. "Enough is enough. Today, I voted for legislation to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others in order to prevent them from doing harm. I urge the Senate to immediately take up this legislation and the Protecting Our Kids Act passed by the House yesterday to save lives and stop the cycle of gun violence plaguing our communities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I believe everyone deserves access to affordable health care. I believe insurance companies should cover those with pre-existing conditions. I believe we should build on the #ACA to improve access—not tear it down without a replacement. #NHpolitics" (twitter.com)
  • "The Affordable Care Act has been a crucial step in expanding access to care for Granite Staters and millions of Americans. We should work together across party lines to improve the #ACA to lower costs and ensure it works for everyone. #NHpolitics" (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)
  • "Paid family leave is critical for families in our state. I’ll always fight for hardworking families." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "We have more work to do to secure equal pay for equal work, paid family leave & access to critical health care services #WomensEqualityDay" (twitter.com)
  • "I am honored to have the support of so many Granite Staters across #NH02. Together, we will lower the cost of prescription drugs, protect access to abortion, and deliver real results for New Hampshire families." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm running for reelection to continue fighting for what matters most to NH families—lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting access to abortion & reproductive care & building a stronger, more resilient economy that works for everyone." (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)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday I voted for funding to address the humanitarian crisis at the border. These families are fleeing horrific violence & conditions. We need comprehensive immigration reform that reflects our nation's values. Encouraged to hear compassion & call for action at the #DemDebate" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The young Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status are making numerous contributions to our nation; serving in our military, working and paying taxes, and getting an education," said Kuster. "These young people brought here as children know no other home and should not fall victim to our broken immigration system and President Trump's effort to politicize this issue. This legislation helps ease the uncertainty faced by young Dreamers and TPS recipients by providing these individuals with a fair opportunity to obtain a more permanent status, allowing them to fully contribute to our nation. I urge Majority Leader McConnell to bring it up for a vote in the Senate. It's long past time that Congress passed comprehensive immigration reform that truly strengthens our security and honors our values as a nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today's Supreme Court ruling to block the Trump Administration's reckless, cruel decision to end the DACA program will bring some certainty to the lives of hundreds of thousands of young Dreamers who were brought to our country as children and only know one nation as home -- the United States. These young Americans are making contributions to our nation by serving in our military, working and paying taxes, and getting an education. It's unconscionable for us to allow our broken immigration system and President Trump's efforts to politicize this issue to jeopardize the lives and futures of these young Americans. While this decision is a positive development and places our nation on the right side of history, it is long past time that Congress passed comprehensive immigration reform that truly strengthens our security and honors our values as a nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7108 "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • 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 H.R. 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • "In Congress, I always put the needs of the Granite State first. That’s why I was proud to lead the charge on legislation to end the Medical Device Tax. #NHpolitics #NH02" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 15% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "House Democrats successfully blocked language in USMCA that would have raised prescription drug costs for Americans, and secured key enforcement provisions to protect American jobs and improve accountability with Mexican labor laws. The agreement that the President provided Congress had insufficient enforcement mechanisms in these key areas, and I was proud to work with my colleagues to fix these problematic aspects of USMCA. While I'm encouraged that the agreement includes improved environmental protections, there is more we can and must do to combat climate change and reduce carbon pollution. I look forward to my continued work to protect our environment, address climate change, and help the Granite State economy thrive." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are pleased that by working together with our governors and congressional delegations, we succeeded in reversing this harmful tariff on Canadian aluminum imports," said Welch, Kuster, Pingree and Pappas. "This is an important victory for our regional economy and for the continued close cooperation with Canada." (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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