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Luz Rivas' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 29

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Issue Positions

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  • "As anti-abortion extremists across the country attack our fundamental freedoms, California’s leadership on reproductive freedom continues to be more important than ever." (x.com)
  • "Now more than ever we need to fight for abortion access, reproductive health and the right to control our own bodies. #BansOffOurBodies" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of AB 1253 - "Increases Income Taxes For People Who Earn More Than $1 Million" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1593 - "Authorizes Certain Tax Breaks for Undocumented Families" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1253 - "Increases Income Taxes For People Who Earn More Than $1 Million" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "A year ago, #CALeg passed one of the strictest policies in the nation on the use of deadly force by police - #AB392 by @AsmShirleyWeber. After the murder of George Floyd, we know there is still more work to do." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of AB 531 - "Appropriates $6.4 Billion in Bonds to Build Infrastructure for 10,000 New Behavioral Health Treatment Slots" (None)
  • "I’m leading this #CALeg budget ask because we need to invest in LA County’s children and families. #investinLADCFS" (x.com)
  • "Established the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. Authored legislation to identify homeless youth and provide services to homeless K-12 children. Worked with advocates across the state to secure $3 billion of 2023-2024 housing and homelessness-related expenditures" (www.luzforcongress.com)
  • "We need more student loan debt relief. It will be a lifeline for so many Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SB 29 - "Authorizes the Continuation of Mail-In Ballots" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 860 - "Authorizes Vote By Mail Absentee Ballots" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1373 - "Appropriates Funding for Various State Clean Energy Programs" (None)
  • Voted in favor of SB 100 - "Increases the State Renewable Energy Target" (None)
  • "Californians overwhelmingly back oil drilling restrictions and setbacks!! That’s why we need to keep the law authored by @SenGonzalez_33 and that we Voted in favor of in the state legislature!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SJR 7 - "Establishes Various State Gun Control Measures" (None)
  • "Today I met with #AD39 HS students that support @PhilTing's AB2888 - a bill that would expand Gun Violence Restraining Orders from only being used by family to adding teachers, co-workers & other professionals. They gave me lots of postcards written by students" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SB 1383 - "Expands Protections for Paid Family Leave" (None)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1246 - "Requires Large Group Health Plans to Cover Medically Necessary Prescription Drugs" (None)
  • "It is criminal that our country under Trump can't find the parents of 545 children separated at the border!" (x.com)
  • "Proud to have joined my colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration stop separating families at the border. We must account for all children at detention facilities and reunite them with their families! #FamiliesBelongTogther" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of AB 1593 - "Authorizes Certain Tax Breaks for Undocumented Families" (None)
  • "Proud to have joined my colleagues in demanding that the Trump Administration stop separating families at the border. We must account for all children at detention facilities and reunite them with their families! #FamiliesBelongTogther" (x.com)

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