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Michelle Steel's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (CA) - District 45

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  • Voted against HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • Voted against HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 26: "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • Rated 10% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "The Democrats' multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending spree is full of bad policies that will raise taxes, increase the debt, and send jobs overseas. Each day this week I’ll be explaining why this bill is bad for America." (x.com)
  • "I just voted NO on the biggest expansion of our government in more than 80 years. This legislation raises taxes on families and skyrockets the deficit. It is simple math – we cannot afford this bill." (x.com)
  • "It's not just millionaires and billionaires that will pay the price for this massive spending like the Democrats want you to believe. This multi-trillion-dollar social spending bill will raise taxes on middle-class families across the country. #TaxFighter" (x.com)
  • Rated 75% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Rated 75% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "It's not just millionaires and billionaires that will pay the price for this massive spending like the Democrats want you to believe. This multi-trillion-dollar social spending bill will raise taxes on middle-class families across the country. #TaxFighter" (x.com)
  • "Lower taxes, more jobs, fewer barriers to entrepreneurialism - that's what we need to grow our economy and help our neighbors thrive." (x.com)
  • "Progressive policies of high taxes and reckless spending weaken the United States and embolden adversaries like the CCP. I’m committed to cutting taxes, reining in spending, and defending our nation from those who would take our freedoms." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Had a productive meeting with my Law Enforcement Advisory Board to discuss measures like the POLICE Act and other ways that we can keep our communities safe. I will always support our police!" (x.com)
  • "I will always support our law enforcement." (x.com)
  • "Thank you to all police officers, for your continued bravery. I, along with so many others, are proud to stand with you today and every day." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was proud to vote for the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act because it provides our military with the largest pay raise in decades, improves military readiness, and includes my legislation to address the CCPs threat to our national security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Americans are facing empty shelves and higher prices right as we head into the holiday season. The Democrats’ record-breaking tax and spending spree is the last thing families need." (x.com)
  • "At this rate, inflation is going to cost the average American family $5,000 this year. Inflation is a tax on every American, and we must stop the reckless government spending driving this crisis." (x.com)
  • "I do not want my kids and grandkids footing the bill for Congress’ spending problem." (x.com)
  • "Had a great meeting with members of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Southern California to discuss the challenges facing their industry and how we can find solutions that improve access to housing and strengthen our economy." (x.com)
  • "Thanks to Democrats’ reckless spending, the average American family has now lost $6,000 this year to inflation. RT if you agree, it’s time to spend less and get this economy back on track." (x.com)
  • "American families will continue feeling the consequences of inflation as long as President Biden's reckless tax and spending spree continues." (x.com)
  • "At this rate, inflation is going to cost the average American family $5,000 this year. Inflation is a tax on every American, and we must stop the reckless government spending driving this crisis." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "My statement on the Administration’s student loan cancellation announcement, expected to cost taxpayers billions of dollars: President Biden's announcement is a slap in the face to millions of hardworking Americans who responsibly paid their debts, served in our military, worked their way through school, or went straight into the workforce to provide for their families." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by National Education Association (None)
  • Voted against HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Tonight I am voting no on H.R. 1, which would: Eliminate commonsense voter ID laws" (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted against HR 5746: "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "This morning @WaysandMeansGOP is holding a hearing about how the current tax code is subsidizing green corporate handouts and the Chinese Communist Party. As a lifelong tax-fighter, I am committed to simplifying our tax code and making it work for every American." (x.com)
  • "The Biden Administration is enabling the CCP’s Uyghur genocide in the name of the Green New Deal. My colleagues and I are demanding the Administration’s compliance with the law." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • "Gas prices in #BuenaPark. This is what radical progressive anti-energy policies have gotten us. Californian families are among the hardest hit by this disaster. We need to unleash American energy." (x.com)
  • "Banning Russian oil imports is the right thing to do because it means Putin cannot use American dollars to continue funding his unprovoked attack on innocent people. But we cannot turn from one foreign dictator to another to meet our energy needs." (x.com)
  • "Gas prices have risen more than 30% in the last year. We need energy independence NOW." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted against HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted against HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Since coming to Congress, I have prioritized standing up for our seniors and improving access to healthcare for all Americans." (x.com)
  • "Healthcare should be affordable & accessible for all Americans. That’s why I’m working to increase access to innovative healthcare solutions like telehealth, an incredible tool for patients and doctors alike." (x.com)
  • "I am proud to be an advocate for expanded access to telehealth, which is empowering millions of Americans with increased access to affordable healthcare options" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted against HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5378: "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Border security is national security. As a proud first-generation American, I’m proud to stand with @HouseGOP colleagues to ensure that our border is secure and that we live in a nation that is safe." (x.com)
  • "There are 4.4 million people waiting in line to come to the greatest country in the world – LEGALLY. Meanwhile, this administration continues to allow millions of illegal migrants to take advantage of our weak border policies. Enough is enough." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Despite a $32 billion deficit, CA wants to pay illegal migrants $300 a week in unemployment benefits. This incentivizes law breaking, and Californians – including thousands of my constituents who immigrated to this country legally – will pay the price." (x.com)
  • "The U.S. is on track to see over a million illegal border crossings in the first half of fiscal year 2022. We MUST secure our border." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126: "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "As Americans, we are committed to defending freedom at home and abroad. It's critical that we protect our NATO alliance and work together in support of Ukraine's right to defend herself from this unchecked aggression and violence." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight 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)
  • "If Tik Tok is censoring information about oppression and authoritarianism by the CCP, the American need to know about it. I joined @RepGallagher and @committeeonccp to demand answers." (x.com)

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