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Jacky Rosen's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. Senate (NV) - Jr

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  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America in 2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "From Arizona to Florida, we’re seeing the implications of anti-choice extremists overturning Roe v. Wade. We must push back against these extreme abortion bans and restore Roe as the law of the land." (x.com)
  • "Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-choice attacks on reproductive care have been relentless. If extreme politicians get their way & pass a nationwide abortion ban, it will only get worse. This is why we must restore federal protections for reproductive rights." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Let me be clear: I will continue to oppose far-right Republican attempts to cut Social Security and Medicare." (x.com)
  • "From capping the cost of insulin & lowering Rx drug costs to protecting Social Security & Medicare, I will always fight to improve the lives of seniors." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare in 2021-22 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "As families experience inflation, Congressional Republicans want to keep raising prices through a misguided national sales tax. Instead, we must cut taxes for working families & make the ultra-wealthy & billion-dollar corporations pay their fair share." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by The Club for Growth in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Transparency and accountability strengthens our democracy. Right now, giant corporate special interests and even foreign actors can anonymously dump unlimited money into our elections. That's wrong, which is why I'm voting yes on the #DISCLOSE Act to end dark money in politics." (x.com)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United in 2024 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Ten years ago today, the disastrous #CitizensUnited decision opened the floodgates to an influx of dark money in our politics. I’m proud to have recently received an "A" from @StopBigMoney for my record of fighting to get big money and special interests out of politics." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Association of Police Officers in 2023 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'll always stand with Nevada's law enforcement officers who bravely dedicate their lives to keeping our communities safe. Making sure they have the resources, tools, and respect they deserve is one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate." (x.com)
  • "I’m proud that this year’s NDAA is on its way to becoming law. It includes 5 of my bills to strengthen cybersecurity, a troop pay raise, & provisions to benefit Nevada, including no funding for Yucca Mountain & support for our military bases." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "From direct stimulus payments, to investments in vaccine distribution, to emergency rental assistance and increased SNAP benefits, the American Rescue Plan is delivering desperately-needed relief. Help is here." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The affordable housing crisis is being felt in communities across Nevada.I’m pushing to fund housing programs, including those to help veterans avoid homelessness, and to give families the financial assistance they need to afford a home." (x.com)
  • "Jacky helped secure $500 million for the state of Nevada to create more housing options for hardworking families through the American Rescue Plan, including millions of dollars for rural areas." (www.rosenfornevada.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5735 "THRIVE Act" in 2018 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by Council for Citizens Against Government Waste in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs & create good-paying jobs. In one year, this historic law has invested nearly $10 billion in clean energy in NV created thousands of good-paying jobs lowered Rx drug costs & health care premiums for Nevadans" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4521 "America COMPETES Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Students are forced to take out more student loans to pay for their education as college tuition continues to grow. I’m co-sponsoring the Student Loan Refinancing Act, so that students can refinance their federal student loans any time a lower interest rate becomes available." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association in 2023-24 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We must protect the sacred right to vote. We must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and #ForThePeopleAct." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause in 2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We need to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and the #ForThePeople Act to fortify the sacred right to vote." (x.com)
  • "I'm committed to protecting our planet, investing in clean energy, improving clean air and water, and supporting a healthier environment for all." (x.com)
  • "Jacky was a decisive vote to pass the largest investment in our nation’s history to address the climate crisis. That legislation is now delivering historic funding to Nevada to combat the worsening effects of climate change, jumpstart more affordable clean energy, and make it easier to buy zero-emissions cars that cut harmful pollution and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. With abundant solar, wind, geothermal, and critical mineral resources, Nevada has an opportunity to be the national leader for good-paying clean energy jobs of the future." (www.rosenfornevada.com)
  • Rated 94% by League of Conservation Voters in 2023 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 94% by League of Conservation Voters in 2023 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Protecting Nevada’s picturesque Ruby Mountains from oil and gas drilling is a top priority of mine. I met with advocates to reaffirm my commitment to preserving Nevada’s public lands. #RosenOnTheRoad" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance in 2021-22 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America in 2023 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We can't allow news of yet another tragic and deadly mass shooting to be normalized. Congress has a responsibility to act – we must do more to stop gun violence." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday, on the same day when my hometown of Las Vegas had a shooting, Senate Republicans blocked three commonsense gun safety bills. Enough is enough. We need commonsense gun reform." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of S. 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" in 2022
  • "Fifty-eight years ago, Medicare and Medicaid were established. Today, millions of Americans and Nevadans rely on the resilience of these programs. I am committed to protecting and strengthening these critical programs." (x.com)
  • "Happy birthday to the Affordable Care Act! Thanks to the ACA, the door to affordable health care was opened to millions of Americans. I'll always fight to defend the ACA and #ProtectOurCare." (x.com)
  • "Nevada’s economy runs because of union workers. Today, I held a roundtable with @NVAFLCIO to discuss how I’m fighting for Nevada workers, including my support for the #PROAct. Workplace safety, higher wages, equal pay, and paid family leave—let’s get to work and get it done!" (x.com)
  • "As a former member of @Culinary226, I know how critical it is to ensure workers have access to policies like paid sick leave. That’s why I’ve helped introduce legislation to guarantee paid sick leave so workers can care for themselves and their loved ones." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" in 2020 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Nevada's seniors deserve the very best. That's why I've successfully fought to cap the cost of insulin & lower the price of Rx drugs." (x.com)
  • "Jacky will always put Nevada’s families ahead of the politicians and special interests in Washington who want to threaten access to quality, affordable health care. She is fighting every single day to lower the cost of health care and prescription drugs, address the physicians and nurses shortage affecting Nevada, and expand access to telemedicine and rural health care." (www.rosenfornevada.com)
  • "The rising costs of prescription drugs are hurting Nevada families & putting many life-saving medications out of reach. I’m working to cap prescription drug costs & increase consumer protections for Nevadans who are struggling to pay for their medications." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 4760 "Securing America's Future Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This year, she worked with both parties to support a bipartisan border security deal that would make historic investments to secure the border, including funding new security and screening technology, hiring more Border Patrol agents, and increasing resources for Customs and Border Protection officers." (www.rosenfornevada.com)
  • Rated 3% by NumbersUSA in 2023-24 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6136 "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Senate parliamentarian’s ruling is deeply disappointing. Immigration reform is vital for our economy and I will continue fighting for a path to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, and others who are undocumented and contributing to Nevada." (x.com)
  • "Nevada’s immigrant families are part of the fabric of our communities, and Jacky won’t stop fighting to find a solution that provides permanent relief for the thousands of Dreamers and TPS recipients who call Nevada home." (www.rosenfornevada.com)
  • Rated 3% by NumbersUSA in 2023-24 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of "Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act" in 2017 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I sent a letter urging @StateDept to appoint a skilled diplomat to lead the effort to enact sanctions on North Korea, Russia, Iran, & other bad state actors." (x.com)
  • "It’s critical that we pass unconditional aid for Israel ASAP. And I’m pushing my Senate colleagues to do so." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SJ Res 37 "A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Republic of France of certain defense articles and services" in 2019 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "During #HFX2022, we met with the Ukrainian delegation to discuss America’s unwavering commitment to continue providing assistance to Ukraine as they defend against Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion." (x.com)
  • "On my recent bipartisan trip to Germany and Poland, we saw how urgent the need for assistance to Ukraine is. I will continue to push for whatever is needed to help Ukraine in the fight against Putin's unjust and unprovoked war." (x.com)
  • "At today’s hearing, Mark Zuckerberg told us to hold Facebook accountable for the spread of hate speech. I intend to." (x.com)

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