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Jake Auchincloss' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Jake Auchincloss 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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For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2022.

  • "As we celebrate 48 years of safe, legal abortion thanks to Roe v. Wade let’s also recommit ourselves to a future where no barriers stand between people and their access to care. #ReimagineRoe #RoeAnniversary." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Reproductive health care is a human right. Congress must protect abortion access, because regardless of the final ruling, we know that SCOTUS can't be relied upon to uphold Roe." (twitter.com)
  • "It’s time for corporations and the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm cosponsoring the Social Security Fairness Act because our dedicated public servants deserve access to their full Social Security benefits." (twitter.com)
  • "The #TrumpBudget cuts trillions from education, Medicare, Medicaid & Social Security, and pours money into ‘border protection’ for a fabricated border crisis. Another immoral budget document from an immoral president." (twitter.com)
  • "@juliaforboston - strongly support your campaign finance reform imperative. Public matching can be done even better than 1:1, check out this paper by @glenweyl and @VitalikButerin. They show, mathematically, how to amplify small-donor voices." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We need the Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act — a necessary step for transparency and accountability in our criminal justice system." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate must abolish the filibuster and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We need to scale down massive DoD funding on conventional land forces and invest in the capabilities that protect the global commons and keep us safe from terrorist attacks." (twitter.com)
  • "You don’t have to be a veteran to know that the defense budget is out of control when you have a trillion-dollar fighter jet that can’t dogfight." (twitter.com)
  • "As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee I am working to ensure that Massachusetts residents benefit from better infrastructure, which supports stronger towns and healthier families. In my first term I helped pass an historic, bipartisan infrastructure bill. Now, I’m working with state and local leaders as America invests more than $1T in roads and bridges, transit, high-speed internet, the electric grid, and clean water." (www.jakeforma.com)
  • "It’s time to reimagine transportation and turn the INVEST in America Act into law. Our streets should be safe and accessible for everyone." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It’s time for corporations and the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes." (twitter.com)
  • "Americans, small businesses, and local governments are struggling right now and we need to get #COVID relief fast. This has become a matter of life and death as well as a matter of livelihoods and we just can't wait for the GOP to come around to what is so clearly necessary." (twitter.com)
  • "There’s no rebuilding the economy without reopening schools. This must be a top priority as we work on the next #COVID relief package." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "By solving the climate crisis, we can create jobs and protect our planet’s future.That’s why I’m advocating for federal funding for workforce development initiatives like Bristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute — offshore wind can power the green economy." (twitter.com)
  • "Climate change is a clear and present threat to our planet and our children’s way of life. Even before coming to Congress, I was leading on this issue in the private sector and in local government. On the city council, I voted with Green Newton priorities 100% of the time. At a Fortune 100, I helped build products for sustainable mobility." (www.jakeforma.com)
  • "If we harness the power of renewable energy we can tackle the challenge of climate change and create jobs while doing it." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • " As an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal and leading advocate for Offshore Wind, I have called for a carbon tax to curb the pollution that causes climate change; fought for investments in green infrastructure and clean-energy research and development; and have become a champion for sustainable, on-demand transit." (www.jakeforma.com)
  • "The bipartisan infrastructure bill makes important investments, but we need to do more for climate resilience and getting to a carbon-neutral economy." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 8% by Gun Owners of America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The horrific shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde are a painful reminder that action to stop gun violence is long overdue – and that Republicans’ decades of stonewalling is an intentional decision to allow Americans, including children, to continue to be slaughtered." (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)
  • "Medicare can negotiate drug prices and offer hearing coverage. That + ACA & Medicaid expansion = lower healthcare costs for seniors & working families." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans tried to take away health care from 31 million people, but they lost. Today’s ruling is a victory for every American — the ACA is here to stay." (twitter.com)
  • "Pass paid sick-leave & unemployment benefits for the duration of the pandemic" (twitter.com)
  • "This is irresponsible, and has life or death consequences. Americans need a strong, immediate federal response to this pandemic — one that addresses testing, paid sick leave, food assistance, and other crucial response measures. We must put #FamiliesFirst. #COVID19" (twitter.com)
  • "Documentation is not indicative of dignity. The workers who feed America deserve respect. I am voting to create a pathway for 1 million undocumented farm workers to apply for legal status. #HomeisHere" (twitter.com)
  • "On the anniversary of DACA, we must commit to delivering citizenship for millions of young people, TPS holders, and essential workers. It’s what the American people support and it’s the just thing to do. #HomeIsHere" (twitter.com)
  • "This Citizenship Day, let’s celebrate that our country is immeasurably enriched by immigrants. The Build Back Better Agenda offers the best chance for a pathway to citizenship in 35 years — we’re going to get it done. #WeAreHome" (twitter.com)
  • "Documentation is not indicative of dignity. The workers who feed America deserve respect. I am voting to create a pathway for 1 million undocumented farm workers to apply for legal status. #HomeisHere" (twitter.com)
  • "On the anniversary of DACA, we must commit to delivering citizenship for millions of young people, TPS holders, and essential workers. It’s what the American people support and it’s the just thing to do. #HomeIsHere" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 1% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This Citizenship Day, let’s celebrate that our country is immeasurably enriched by immigrants. The Build Back Better Agenda offers the best chance for a pathway to citizenship in 35 years — we’re going to get it done. #WeAreHome" (twitter.com)
  • "I oppose war with Iran. Let us not repeat the mistakes of 2003. Congress, take back your warmaking authority. And stop another war." (twitter.com)
  • "Iran won the Iraq war. Invasions to build nations don't work. Nat'l security for this era: • Scale down Army, scale up Navy / Air Force / Cyber to protect global commons • Invest in the special operations that neutralize terrorists • Diplomacy & aid" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 256 "To Repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002" (votesmart.org)
  • "I oppose war with Iran. Let us not repeat the mistakes of 2003. Congress, take back your warmaking authority. And stop another war." (twitter.com)
  • "Expanded trade has helped lift 100K+ of the world’s poorest out of poverty every day for last 25 years" (twitter.com)
  • "Nobody wins trade wars. Specialization and trade => prosperity. Restraints on trade make us all poorer in the medium term." (twitter.com)

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