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Ilhan Omar's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Ilhan Omar 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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  • "Expand the court. Abolish the filibuster. Pass the Women's Health Protection Act to codify Roe v. Wade into law." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We’re seeing the most aggressive attacks against Roe v. Wade in decades. I won’t stop fighting in Congress to make sure Roe v. Wade stays the law of the land." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8296 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "85 yrs ago, Social Security was signed into law and provided a lifeline out of poverty to millions of seniors. We must fight back against attempts by the Trump Administration to defund Social Security and expand it to ensure our seniors have the financial security they deserve." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 95% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Oil and gas companies made up 10 of the 17 biggest corporate contributions to outside groups in 2018. Every single one went to GOP super PACs and dark money groups. Citizens United didn't just endanger our democracy. It is endangering our entire planet. #EndCitizensUnited" (twitter.com)
  • "Overturn Citizens United and eliminate Super PACS." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Abolish qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. Full stop." (twitter.com)
  • "This week, the House will vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This legislation will eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, ban chokeholds, and mandate data collection on police encounters. This is the first step in bringing real change to policing." (twitter.com)
  • "I agree. We need to focus federal resources on battling the coronavirus pandemic and help the American people get through this—not increase defense spending." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday, the House approved a $768 billion Pentagon budget. We have a moral responsibility to reduce our defense spending and invest in the American people, not in weapons manufacturers. That’s why Rep. Omar voted NO." (twitter.com)
  • "The Build Back Better Act included provisions based on our Zero Waste Act. It includes $750 million to create a federal grant program to help local cities invest in zero waste initiatives and end toxic landfills. This legislation will create jobs and protect our communities." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2 "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Tonight, we are voting on the COVID relief bill that will include a $15 minimum wage. Make no mistake: Providing a raise to 28 million Americans *is* COVID relief." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Workers and small businesses are struggling. The people need emergency COVID-19 relief now. The Senate must step up to pass the HEROES Act that’s been sitting on McConnell’s desk for months to expand unemployment benefits and finally deliver more much-needed relief checks." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Leader Schumer: "During the COVID-19 pandemic, the child care industry has faced numerous and steep challenges in their work to adequately serve the population most affected by the pandemic. Families were forced to choose between staying home to care for their children or returning to the workforce and relying on inefficient or scarce alternatives. Furthermore, as inflationary pressures increase and families face rising child care prices, this proposal will allow parents, families, and child care workers to offset part of that burden. The funding will allow those parents who have been unable to rejoin the workforce an opportunity to continue their careers, make sure that their children are adequately cared for, and support the existing child care workforce." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Glad to see the President extend the moratorium on student loans. Once this extension expires he should extend it again. And then after that, again. And then again, and again...actually you know what, why don't we just cancel it?" (twitter.com)
  • "Going to college is one of the greatest tools for upward economic mobility we have. It shouldn't come with a 20-year debt sentence. Cancel student loan debt. All of it." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "In roughly 35 days, on September 1, 2022, tens of millions of federal student loan borrowers are scheduled to resume payments. Despite repeated reports and surveys concerning whether borrowers will be able to pay,1 we understand the Administration is considering restarting student loan payments at the end of August.2 We write today to urge you to extend the pause on student loan payments, given the numerous economic issues facing borrowers across the nation, as well as administrative actions in process by the Department of Education." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "On the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we're reminded of how much work must be done to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens. We must do all we can to prevent gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and every attempt to infringe on democracy." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Who knew making it easier to vote would increase voter turnout ¯\_(?)_/¯ It’s almost as if Republicans who advocate for strict voter ID laws and other barriers to access are intentionally crafting proposals to suppress the power of your ballot." (twitter.com)
  • "It’s past time we take serious action against climate change. We know what’s at stake - a livable future. We need a Green New Deal." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 96% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today the House voted to block Trump from pulling out of the Paris Agreement. This one step in a long journey to combat the climate crisis. We need bold action the the Green New Deal to move us 100% clean energy for future generations! #ClimateActionNow" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 96% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "One of the great tragedies of climate change is that those least responsible will be the most impacted. As the country with the most historical carbon emissions, we have a moral responsibility to pass a #GreenNewDeal." (twitter.com)
  • "Today the House voted to block Trump from pulling out of the Paris Agreement. This one step in a long journey to combat the climate crisis. We need bold action the the Green New Deal to move us 100% clean energy for future generations! #ClimateActionNow" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Guns are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. It doesn’t have to be this way. We need universal background checks on all gun sales. Period." (twitter.com)
  • "There were TEN mass shootings across the country over the weekend. This week, the House will vote on a package of gun violence prevention bills to stop the carnage. Let’s get this done." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "All people deserve high quality healthcare," said Rep. Ilhan Omar. "I'm proud to support this bill that will allow states to use federal funds for their own universal health plan. This critical bill will revolutionize healthcare as we know it and incentivize states to finally make universal healthcare a reality." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Americans owe almost $200 billion in medical debt - a concept that is absolutely alien to most people outside this country. We need Medicare For All." (twitter.com)
  • "FIGHT FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL AND INVEST IN HIGH-QUALITY, PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Outbreak or not — paid sick leave should be guaranteed in this country." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "In the weeks since the Families First's passage, however, it has become clear that further actionmust be taken to protect workers and their loved ones when it comes to paid leave. Data has shown that due to loopholes in the Families First Act and further exemptions created by the Department of Labor's implementing regulations, only 17 percent of private sector workers would be guaranteed paid leave under the law." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "When we lift up the people who are doing the work, they can speak out about what a democratic workplace looks like. That’s why we’re seeing legislation that’s strengthening collective bargaining rights, establishing paid family leave, and raising the minimum wage." (twitter.com)
  • "I believe that healthcare is a basic human right," Rep. Omar said. "And the right to healthcare extends to being able to access prescription drugs at an affordable price. Americans pay the highest prices to access drugs in the world -- including three times the price of drugs in Great Britain alone. Instead of taking donations from the pharmaceutical industry, we need to hold them accountable for taking advantage of the American people." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’m a proponent of Medicare for All. I believe we can have accessible healthcare in a system that holds pharmaceutical companies accountable, lowers the price of prescription drugs, and ensures that Americans don’t suffer because they can’t afford their medical bills. #MN05" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Ban ALL funding for the racist border wall." (twitter.com)
  • "Bombs don’t check your nationality and border security shouldn’t either. Everyone fleeing Ukraine is in desperate need of shelter. I hope neighboring countries who are opening their borders to Ukrainians wouldn’t discriminate against Africans and Asians. Let’s lead with grace." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Create a fair and accessible pathway to legal status and citizenship for DREAMERS, TPS recipients and all undocumented people living in the US." (ilhanomar.com)
  • "Trump might have ended #DACA but two court injunctions ensures 800k DREAMERs maintain their status here in the US. I will continue to fight for citizenship for all undocumented people living in the U.S., including DREAMERs and TPS recipients." (twitter.com)
  • "We must welcome immigrants into our country and provide them simple and accessible means to becoming documented." (ilhanomar.com)
  • "I support sanctions that are targeted at Putin, his oligarchs, and the Russian military, including and especially targeted at their offshore assets. But I will continue to oppose broad-based sanctions that would amount to collective punishment of a Russian population that did not choose this. I am heartened that the Biden Administration has included humanitarian exemptions and general licenses to the first tranche of sanctions, but I am also aware that exemptions and licenses have never been sufficient to prevent indiscriminate human suffering." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There is a very real chance that this war and our sanctions could lead to famine in places like Sudan, which imports half of its wheat from Russia. The Russian people did not choose this war, and the Sudanese people certainly did not. Our policies should not punish them. I don't support broad-based sanctions on any country, adversary, or ally. They are economic warfare, and we should all oppose them like we oppose military actions." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4695 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The consequences of flooding Ukraine with billion dollars in ???? weapons, likely not limited to just military-specific equipment but also including small arms + ammo, are unpredictable & likely disastrous. Specially when they are given to paramilitary groups w/out accountability." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Create a more progressive tax system by increasing income tax for the wealthiest Americans" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by FreedomWorks. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We need a #WealthTax: ?Pay Ratio Corporate Tax ?2% on those worth > $50 million ?3% on those worth > $1 billion ?#MarginalTaxRate: At least 70% on income > $10 million Most Americans support this to reduce the worst wealth inequality the world has ever seen." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)

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