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Susan Wild's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation? "Pro-Choice" (votesmart.org)
  • "Happy birthday, FDR! Thank you for creating Social Security so Americans could retire with dignity and security. For your birthday, we've introduced the #SocialSecurity 2100 act to strengthen and expand Social Security - and make it financially secure for generations to come." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 90% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Defend Social Security. I oppose any attempt to cut benefits or privatize social security. If you're eligible, you deserve the benefits that you earned." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "H.R. 1, the For the People Act, would begin the work of returning power to the American people. Among many important provisions, it would implement landmark anti-corruption reforms, including: requiring super PACS and dark money groups to disclose their donors, strengthening ``conflict of interest'' requirements for federal officials, and preventing members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. I'm also proud to have introduced the Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act as part of H.R. 1, which will enact more robust regulations around what constitutes lobbying and ensure no one can skirt federal lobbying rules." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Throughout the past several weeks, I've participated in community discussions and peaceful demonstrations to address the injustice and inequity experienced by Black Americans -- joining thousands of Americans across our nation demanding that we honor this moment with urgent change," Wild said. "And we have to deliver -- our country deserves no less and George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others deserve no less. Today, our vote to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act codifies their movement and takes a long-needed legislative step toward meaningful reform." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • ""Last night, I joined my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in passing the FY22 NDAA, a robust bill that includes key investments to strengthen our national defense, while meeting the needs of our servicemembers and their families, including a pay raise of 2.7% for our troops." said Rep. Wild. "It's more important than ever for Congress to work together and deliver on well-deserved promises for the people who put their lives at risk for our democracy. This legislation reflects our country's values, both at home and abroad, and I'm proud support these commonsense investments that will support our country's security and improve the everyday lives of our brave members in uniform."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, I joined my colleagues from both sides of the aisle in passing the FY22 NDAA, a robust bill that includes key investments to strengthen our national defense, while meeting the needs of our servicemembers and their families, including a pay raise of 2.7% for our troops." said Rep. Wild. "It's more important than ever for Congress to work together and deliver on well-deserved promises for the people who put their lives at risk for our democracy. This legislation reflects our country's values, both at home and abroad, and I'm proud support these commonsense investments that will support our country's security and improve the everyday lives of our brave members in uniform." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "Thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, going home for the holidays will soon become a lot easier. Pennsylvania is investing $2.8 billion for improving public transportation options across the Commonwealth." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Because of the #PPP, nearly 10,000 #PA07 businesses were able to keep more than 108,000 people employed through #COVID19. That's tens of thousands of livelihoods saved and hundreds of thousands of meals on tables during one of the most uncertain times in our nation's history." (twitter.com)
  • "Not only will this funding go to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs which have been so critical for our local businesses, it will also set aside billions for community-based lenders and smaller businesses who had trouble accessing this relief the first time around. This is necessary if we want our most vulnerable businesses to be able to reopen on the other side of this pandemic. Representing a district with two world class hospital networks, I was also proud that this funding will support our health care providers and frontline workers through these unprecedented times." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Inflation Reduction delivers on many of my priorities since taking office: empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, lowering health care costs, taking action on climate change, creating good-paying jobs, & making the economy work for working people. I JUST voted for it." (twitter.com)
  • The Morning Call: "We should keep doing what we have started doing, which is fashioning common sense legislation that will deal with the effects of global inflation. We have got to make sure that corporations that are price-gouging are held accountable. You want to talk about prices of gas and oil? Let’s talk about oil companies that are sitting on drilling leases they haven’t used. They are artificially keeping prices high and hurting the American people. As gas prices have started to come down, we have not seen a corresponding decrease in food prices. We have got to stop allowing these monopolies in different sectors. The whole idea of being a capitalist country is that we promote competition, we should not be protecting those sectors." (www.mcall.com)
  • "Today, I joined @ProtectOurCare to talk about how the Inflation Reduction Act is making health care more affordable for all Americans. Lowering premiums, capping drug costs for seniors, and giving Medicare the power to negotiate drug prices—all accomplished by the IRA." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday, I joined my PA colleagues in writing a letter to @POTUS urging him to extend the student loan payment pause. The bottom line: we are still in the middle of a pandemic, and people need time to recover before resuming payments. I’m thankful he answered our call." (twitter.com)
  • "Yesterday, I jumped on SIRIUS XM POTUS with @juliemason to chat about cancelling student loan debt. Especially for people with disabilities, cancelling student debt is a major step towards eliminating educational disparities and bringing work opportunities to more students." (twitter.com)
  • The Morning Call: "The right to vote I consider to be our single most important Democratic right, and it’s very important that we trust in the outcome of our elections. Having said that, I have never opposed voter ID. I know that’s at odds with some in our party. I would not be opposed to that, with the caveat that we have got to make sure that non-drivers have an easy way of getting a legitimate government ID." (www.mcall.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • "We have seen time and time again the risks of going too small in this battle, and we can't afford to pump the breaks when it comes to building out a clean energy future that creates 21st century jobs," said Rep. Wild. "However, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are finally putting a foot forward on getting electric and low-emission transit vehicles on the road, cutting air pollution, and bringing hundreds of good-paying jobs to the Lehigh Valley." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • ""We have seen time and time again the risks of going too small in this battle, and we can't afford to pump the breaks when it comes to building out a clean energy future that creates 21st century jobs," said Rep. Wild. "However, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are finally putting a foot forward on getting electric and low-emission transit vehicles on the road, cutting air pollution, and bringing hundreds of good-paying jobs to the Lehigh Valley."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA). (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Bipartisan #SaferCommunities Act is a step in the right direction to help reduce gun violence. I’m going to keep pushing for laws overwhelmingly supported by the American people — including background checks and safe storage." (twitter.com)
  • "Every single Pennsylvanian deserves access to quality, affordable health care – which is why I’ve worked to strengthen and expand the ACA, close the Family Glitch loophole that kept families from accessing affordable coverage for spouses and dependents, and lower the price of prescription drugs." (wildforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "We are writing on behalf of America's workers in support of bringing H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, directly to the House floor. This legislation to empower our nation's workers passed the House a year ago. Since then, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has sadly underscored the urgent need for workers' ability to bargain collectively for safe working conditions, robust health care and paid leave, and pay that reflects their essential role in our society. We believe that now is the time to move this important legislation across the finish line." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Parental leave. I support the FAMILY Act, which would guarantee at least 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for every worker in America -- which they could use to take care of a newborn or help a family member who has fallen ill. During the COVID-19 crisis, I've also worked to ensure that our health care and frontline workers get the paid leave they need to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "After years of fighting the pharmaceutical industry, we have won the fight to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. No longer will Medicare be forced to pay whatever outrageous prices Big Pharma decides to charge," said Rep. Wild. "But that's not all the Inflation Reduction Act does. It maintains critical tax credits that makes sure over 300,000 Pennsylvanians continue to access affordable and comprehensive health insurance. It fights the climate crisis and will create good paying manufacturing jobs in places like my district that are poised to take advantage of the opportunities in this bill." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The days of putting profits over people must come to an end. Reducing the costs of prescription drugs was a top priority of mine when I got to Washington and it remains a top priority of mine now," Wild said. "I'm done watching families in the Greater Lehigh Valley decide whether to pay for life-saving medication or to pay their mortgage or put food on the table. No one should have to live in fear of the cost of their health care. Our system has failed the American people, and today we committed to putting their health and well-being first. I am proud to support this long-needed, life-saving legislation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I will never vote for a wall along the U.S. Mexico border. It is an absurd waste of tens of billions of taxpayer dollars. Democrats, Libertarians, and most Republicans agree it will be ineffective in its goal. And not even a single member of Congress -- of any party -- whose district borders Mexico supports building the wall. With the real infrastructure needs our country is facing, no serious politician can support Trump's proposal." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Last night, the House voted for the 10th time to reopen the government and included $1.6 billion in effective border security solutions. If the Senate is serious about ending this shutdown and securing our borders, it will send this bipartisan package to the President’s desk." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? "No" (votesmart.org)
  • "I cosponsored this resolution bc I’m concerned about the impacts of the emergency declaration on #PA07. @POTUS chose to bypass Congress for funding that was rejected w/ overwhelming bipartisan support. He must work w/ us - Rs & Dems - on long-term, effective immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 6% by NumbersUSA. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I cosponsored this resolution bc I’m concerned about the impacts of the emergency declaration on #PA07. @POTUS chose to bypass Congress for funding that was rejected w/ overwhelming bipartisan support. He must work w/ us - Rs & Dems - on long-term, effective immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We need to forcefully address this humanitarian crisis from every angle. Yesterday, the House overwhelmingly voted to pass the #UIGHURAct of 2019 to place sanctions on Chinese officials to address these gross human rights violations." (twitter.com)
  • 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."
  • "I am proud to vote in support of the bill I co-sponsored to encourage the sale of seized Russian assets to: ?rebuild Ukraine ?support Ukrainian refugees ?provide humanitarian & military assistance Our support for Ukraine continues, and will outlast Russia's egregious war." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter Act is what the American people need right now. Jobs, tax cuts, and lower costs. The Senate must send it to the President’s desk ASAP." (twitter.com)
  • "Reinstating these basic tax deductions - tax deductions that never should have expired -- is a simple and commonsense way to provide slight relief for students and working families in Pennsylvania and around the country," Wild said. "Our students are facing extremely high tuition costs and graduating college with mountains of debt - this is a small thing we can do to help students find a bit of relief now. I am working hard with the Education and Labor Committee works to create comprehensive solutions to the student debt crisis and make college more inclusive and affordable. At a time when taxpayers feel squeezed from all sides, we must do all we can to support hardworking people in this country." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The amazing thing about this bill is that it not only pays for itself, but it reduces the deficit. We're not raising taxes on working people. What we are doing is making sure that the largest corporations with over $1 billion in profits per year are paying their fair share. We are saving taxpayer dollars by holding Big Pharma accountable for their price hikes. The importance of this bill cannot be overstated, and with thoughts of the constituents it will help in my mind, I am proud to have voted for this bill," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "For the past 6 months, I have worked to secure a North American trade agreement that puts our workers, our businesses, and our families first," Wild said. "When I led 27 of my colleagues in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer, I made renegotiation of provisions that would have locked in high drug costs and harmed our workers my priority and demanded these issues be taken seriously. Now, the American people have won. This deal can't be added to the pile of bills collecting dust on the Senate Majority Leader's desk -- it deserves to be taken up and passed swiftly by the Senate." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Public Citizen. (votesmart.org)
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
I am an EMILY's List-endorsed candidate and am wholeheartedly pro-choice (running against two anti-choice Democrats in my primary).
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
I support raising tax rates on the highest earners.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I would like to see us move toward publicly funded elections that completely remove "dark" and corporate money from our political process.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
I would support reinstating the 1994 assault weapons ban, banning "bump stocks," raising the eligible age for gun purchases, and creating a universal background checks, among other measures.
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
The Affordable Care Act can be improved upon, but that in no way includes dismantling or repealing it. It was a great start that I believe should set us on a course toward a Medicare for all-type program.
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Yes Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Yes, and I have signed Sen. Bernie Sanders' petition calling for the legalization of marijuana and an end to the failed "War on Drugs."
No Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Yes Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
Both of these answers deserve follow up: First, I believe diplomacy is the most proven, best approach to preventing hostile governments from possessing a nuclear weapon. Second, I would support increased intervention only in the sense of diplomacy and coalition building � putting boots on the ground in that region with no end in sight will be a failure.
My campaign is all about Families, and that�s why my top priorities in Congress will be: (1) establishing a Medicare for all system, so no family has to face bankruptcy due to medical bills; (2) protecting Social Security at all costs, so no seniors face financial uncertainty after a lifetime earning their benefits and playing by the rules; and implementing campaign finance reform to get dark money out of politics. When more revenue is needed to make these priorities a reality, I support increasing taxes on the highest income earners and reducing defense spending.

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