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Jared Golden's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Rated 17% by Maine Right to Life Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Finally, I believe every woman has the right to make her own healthcare decisions. Family planning options, including contraception, should be accessible and affordable to all women, regardless of income or insurance. I also firmly believe that Washington politicians have no business being involved in the private medical choices made between a woman and her healthcare professional." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We should honor all seniors, and fight against the privatization or roll back of Medicare and Social Security. We need to make these programs more efficient and accessible, and increase benefits so that more seniors have the opportunity for comfortable, secure retirements." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "My healthcare roadmap includes measures to boost Medicaid expansion, allow Mainers 50+ to buy into Medicare, and reduce drug costs as we move towards universal coverage and #MedicareforAll." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 90% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe the key to true campaign finance reform lies in ending Citizens United either by a constitutional amendment or by another Supreme Court ruling superseding the previous decision." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • Endorsed by End Citizens United. (votesmart.org)
  • "Everyone knows Washington is broken and dysfunctional, and it should anger every American that the rich people and corporations who fuel this dysfunction remain hidden by shady campaign finance loopholes," said Golden. "If we're going to make real progress on the most important issues facing this country, like ending special tax breaks for the wealthy, we need to root out this soft corruption from the system. I'm proud to lead this effort to shine a light on the dark money from flooding our elections." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "After the administration slashed shipbuilding for DDG-51 destroyers in their budget request earlier in the year, we had our work cut out for us in this year's defense bill. The reduction put at risk both the future of shipbuilding jobs at BIW and our Navy's ability to respond to national security threats over the next decade," Golden said. "After months of hard work, the defense bill the House passed this week represents a full turnaround from the administration's proposal. We are one step closer to a big victory for Maine shipbuilders, American servicemembers, and our national security priorities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Authorizing two more DDG-51 destroyers over the next two years would be great news for our shipbuilding workforce at BIW," said Golden. "These DDG-51s -- the most versatile in our fleet -- are key to our country's national security interests at sea. I strongly support this bipartisan amendment because it will make necessary investments that help the American Navy keep us safe, protect thousands of good jobs in Maine, and prepare our shipyards and shipbuilders for the future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Maine shipbuilders play a critical role in our national security," Congressman Golden said. "I worked to ensure this legislation includes funding to continue Bath Iron Works' proud tradition of building the highest-quality ships in the world, including at least one additional Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, continued work on the Zumwalt-class destroyer, and the opportunity to compete for the new Navy frigate. These provisions will help keep good shipbuilding jobs in Maine and support the growth of our workforce and economy." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Invest in infrastructure to help Maine's rural economy. In addition to repairing our roads and bridges, the federal government must prioritize expanding broadband and bringing faster Internet to our communities so all Mainers can compete in the 21st century economy." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • "With this week's votes, we will also immediately begin the budget resolution process, which will include policies, from climate protections to health care to universal pre-K that are critical for our Districts. The country has waited far too long for legislation that will actually fix our crumbling roads, bridges, tunnels, rail, and water, and invest in broadband and fighting climate change. This deal ensures the House will pass the bipartisan package by September 27th." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Successfully secured over $7 million in Community Project Funding for Maine, with a particular focus on logging apprenticeships, shipbuilder training, first responders, and economic development." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • "Today, the House passed the CARES Act, a massive emergency response bill to provide economic relief to millions of Americans and escalate the fight against the coronavirus. Mainers deserve to hear from me why I supported this wide-ranging legislation" (twitter.com)
  • "Only time will tell whether this behemoth will fully deliver on its economic promises. It won't fully stop the deepening recession. Only the loosening of the tourniquet will let the blood flow back into our economy, but that is not yet an option. I will, however, support this relief act. It is not a stimulus. It is an emergency relief act providing $100 billion to hospitals." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in Favor of HR 266 - Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "In addition to building roads, bridges, broadband, and more, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill we signed into law four months ago is going to create jobs, strengthen small businesses and workers, and, according to the @USChamber, help us fight inflation in the long term" (twitter.com)
  • "One top takeaway on the economic impact: according to the @USChamber, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is going to help us address the runaway inflation we’ve been experiencing for months now." (twitter.com)
  • "Our roundtable discussion yesterday with some of Maine's renewable energy businesses, @SBAgov, and @NRCMenvironment led to a productive talk about how we can work together to help businesses lower energy costs with clean energy projects. #mepolitics" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "We write to express our support for an immediate extension of the biodiesel tax incentive for 2018 and 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • "Grow the renewable energy sector. With proper investment we can reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and create high-quality, good-paying jobs." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 - Climate Action Now Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "Finally, we must fully fund the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure the safety of our air, water, and lands. We must keep polluters in check with strong environmental regulations, without over-regulating responsible small business owners." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • "Grow the renewable energy sector. With proper investment we can reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and create high-quality, good-paying jobs." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • Rated 96% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "To keep firearms out of the hands of criminal offenders, we need to strictly enforce the background check system already in place and provide it with the resources necessary to work. I support increased funding for the NICS system to improve and automate the process, eliminate backlogs, and reduce human error. I will oppose efforts to erode our existing background check system because I know that most Mainers support this system and want it to work effectively and efficiently." (votesmart.org)
  • "This program would help make sure that gun owners are not prevented from taking steps to safely secure their firearms because of an issue of affordability or lack of knowledge and information about safe storage options," said Congressman Golden. "These habits can help save lives. The bipartisan bill Rep. Davis and I are introducing today builds on the great work local organizations and law enforcement agencies are doing to educate Americans on gun safety. I'm proud to have the support of law enforcement leaders and sportsmen's groups in Maine and across the country on this legislation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "My healthcare roadmap includes measures to boost Medicaid expansion, allow Mainers 50+ to buy into Medicare, and reduce drug costs as we move towards universal coverage and #MedicareforAll." (twitter.com)
  • "Few issues touch working Mainers as closely as access to affordable, high quality healthcare coverage. Jared has been a staunch defender of the Affordable Care Act and expanding access so that every American can have health coverage." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • "#MedicareforAll will ensure ever Mainer and every American has affordable healthcare, because an equal chance at a healthy life should be a right, not a privilege. Every other developed nation in the world has a universal healthcare system. We can do it too." (twitter.com)
  • "We have to be bold & change the system to get universal coverage in America. That’s why I’m cosponsoring #MedicareforAll as part of my healthcare roadmap." (twitter.com)
  • "I worked hard to make sure the bill delivers for servicemembers & families: - Makes federal employees eligible for paid parental leave" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • "In his first term, he introduced original legislation, the FLAT Prices Act, which would punish Big Pharma companies when they hurt consumers with skyrocketing drug prices." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • "Prioritized lowering prescription drug prices. He helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which: Empowers Medicare to begin to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for seniors. This provision alone is slated to save the Medicare program over $100 billion over ten years." (jaredgoldenforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Both parties have been talking past each other & it has to stop. The best way to end the gov't shutdown is for the president and leaders of both parties to come to the table. They must find a way to open the gov't and secure the border with strategies that actually work." (twitter.com)
  • "I remain committed to strengthening the border and keeping the government open. Democrats and Republicans have developed a compromise plan that achieves both those goals. That’s how our government is supposed to work." (twitter.com)
  • "We need to strengthen our borders. But shutting down the gov't to demand more money for the president's unrealistic, irresponsible wall hurts Maine & doesn’t get us closer to a secure border. I’m working with both parties to get the gov't working again and put people first" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "In recent years, thousands of Dreamers faced the potential threat of deportation. H.R. 6 would create a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers who arrived in the U.S. as children, have lived here for at least four years, paid an application fee, passed a background check, and completed years of work, higher education, or honorable military service. The bill would also offer permanent residency eligibility to immigrants from war-torn and disaster-ravaged countries who currently live here under temporary status." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It's wrong to deny someone a place in America because of their religion. Freedom from that kind of religious oppression and discrimination is why generations of Americans came to this country," said Golden. "The NO BAN Act forbids any president from denying someone entry to America based on their religion and I was proud to help pass it through the House." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (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)
  • "I’m working with lawmakers in both parties to introduce a new bill today that would take the Russian bank assets the internal community has seized over the course of the war and dedicate those funds to the reconstruction of Ukraine and relief for the Ukrainian people." (twitter.com)
  • "in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Congress should work together to approve additional assistance packages as appropriate given the evolving situation on the ground in Ukraine and enact tougher sanctions against Russia." (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 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)
  • "in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Congress should work together to approve additional assistance packages as appropriate given the evolving situation on the ground in Ukraine and enact tougher sanctions against Russia." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 15% by The Club For Growth (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I want to keep working w/ senators to fix these issues. A billionaire tax could raise ~$557 billion. For families in Maine, that could fund: More $ for LIHEAP heating assistance. $$ to shore up Medicare Trust Fund. Capping seniors' out-of-pocket Rx drug costs faster" (twitter.com)
  • "@SenatorBennet has it right. I sure didn’t come to Congress to cut taxes for rich people." (twitter.com)
  • "Our trade policies must once again focus on creating economic opportunity for middle- and working-class Americans first. The United States must stop using trade agreements as investment deals for the world's wealthiest corporations and instead prioritize higher wages, safer work, and meaningful environmental standards." (votesmart.org)
  • "Since implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, wages have stagnated, standards of living have dropped, and thousands of good jobs have been lost in key sectors like manufacturing and agriculture. People are right to be frustrated that the government -- under both parties -- has elevated corporate profits over the well-being of America's workers in most trade deals. This needs to stop." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)

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