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Mike Levin's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 49

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  • "Make no mistake. On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, extreme MAGA Republicans are working to ban abortion nationwide with no exceptions. We can’t let them do it. We must take back the House next year." (twitter.com)
  • "#RoeVWade was not the beginning of women seeking abortions, it was the end of women dying from unsafe ones. Eliminating the constitutional right to a safe and legal abortion will jeopardize the health of women everywhere. We must #CodifyRoe into law now." (twitter.com)
  • "Abortion is health care. Overturning Roe has left millions without access to essential health care. That’s why I’m proud to support the reintroduction of the Women’s Health Protection Act to protect women’s reproductive rights. #WHPA" (twitter.com)
  • "When SCOTUS overturned #RoeVWade, the conservative majority made clear it wants to reconsider the ruling that legalized same-sex marriage next. That's why I voted today to protect marriage equality and send the #RespectForMarriageAct to the President’s desk." (twitter.com)
  • "Republicans in Congress are saying the quiet part out loud regarding their agenda if they take power. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the NRSC, wants to raise taxes on roughly 100M Americans and is threatening to end Social Security and Medicare. We can’t allow it to happen!" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare? Yes. I do not support raising income taxes on middle and lower income individuals and families, and I have voted to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families. I believe that we must strengthen and preserve Medicare and Social Security, essential programs that reflect our shared commitment to support seniors, and oppose any and all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the retirement age. I cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect and strengthen benefits for our seniors and future retirees." (None)
  • "Don’t forget: Rick Scott isn’t some random Senator. He’s the guy Trump wants as GOP Leader and is in charge of re-electing Senate Republicans. When Scott says he wants to raise taxes on those making less than $100k & end Social Security and Medicare in 5 years, it’s a big deal." (twitter.com)
  • "The #TrumpBudget announced today is atrocious. $800 billion in cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Drastic cuts to environmental protection and the total elimination of advanced clean energy research. No real plan to deal with deficits or debt. All around a travesty." (twitter.com)
  • "I have fought to lower taxes for middle and lower income individuals and families. I led action to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families, and I was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act to build a fairer tax code and a stronger economy. That landmark legislation ensures that massive corporations making over $1 billion in profit start paying their fair share in taxes without raising taxes on families making less than $400,000." (None)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare? Yes. I do not support raising income taxes on middle and lower income individuals and families, and I have voted to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families. I believe that we must strengthen and preserve Medicare and Social Security, essential programs that reflect our shared commitment to support seniors, and oppose any and all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the retirement age. I cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect and strengthen benefits for our seniors and future retirees." (None)
  • "This reporting confirmed what we already knew—the President is a fraud. Not only does he owe millions in debt, but he also doesn’t pay his fair share in federal income taxes. #TrumpTaxReturn" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare? Yes. I do not support raising income taxes on middle and lower income individuals and families, and I have voted to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families. I believe that we must strengthen and preserve Medicare and Social Security, essential programs that reflect our shared commitment to support seniors, and oppose any and all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the retirement age. I cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect and strengthen benefits for our seniors and future retirees." (None)
  • "I have fought to lower taxes for middle and lower income individuals and families. I led action to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families, and I was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act to build a fairer tax code and a stronger economy. That landmark legislation ensures that massive corporations making over $1 billion in profit start paying their fair share in taxes without raising taxes on families making less than $400,000." (None)
  • "For 13 years today, #CitizensUnited has allowed Big Oil to corrupt our politics and block real action to address the climate crisis. We must pass legislation to get dark money out of our elections so we can end the dominance of fossil fuel companies and #ActOnClimate." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals? Yes We are living in unprecedented times that require accountability, transparency, and a free press. I believe that it's important to hold Washington accountable, now more than ever, and that campaign finance reform is a vital component of this accountability and transparency. This is why I have not accepted corporate PAC money since I began campaigning in March of 2017. I also co-sponsored H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019, to expand voting rights, secure our election system against foreign interference, and remove the corrupting influence of "dark money" from American politics." (None)
  • "I’m honored to have received an A+ rating from the End Citizens United Action Fund!" (twitter.com)
  • "Mike has a strong history of supporting public safety and law enforcement, and he is proud to have the endorsement of leading law enforcement organizations like the California Fraternal Order of Police and the Orange County Police Officers Research Association (PORAC). He knows that we can support law enforcement and improve policing at the same time." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct? No. I support reforms to qualified immunity that both increase accountability and allow law enforcement to do their jobs effectively." (None)
  • "Mike also cosponsored the Invest to Protect Act, a bipartisan bill to authorize $50 million a year for five years to help strengthen and modernize smaller police departments, including a number here in San Diego and Orange counties. He stood with members of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Carlsbad Police Office Association (CPOA) to call on Congress to pass this bill, and he will continue to push for that funding." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike has never supported defunding the police, and he never will. Instead, Mike believes we should increase funding for police in a way that helps them stay safe, do their jobs more effectively, and earn the trust of the communities they serve. Mike worked with local law enforcement to secure federal funding for patrol car cameras for the Oceanside Police Department, a priority for local police and community members who want more transparency and accountability." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (None)
  • "NEWS: If we want to fully realize the clean energy benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, we must rapidly transform our electric grid." (twitter.com)
  • "Community solar programs offer people the opportunity to tap into clean energy sources, and we had this in mind when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in clean energy." (twitter.com)
  • "I was proud to preside over the House as we took the next step toward passing the #InflationReductionAct! This is a historic day for our country with lower prescription drug and health care costs, cheaper energy, and good-paying jobs on the way!" (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act does not raise taxes on those making less than $400,000 and it does not send IRS agents after middle-class families. It lowers costs, combats climate change, and reduces the deficit." (twitter.com)
  • "Mike believes that we must address an increasingly dire teacher shortage by improving college loan forgiveness programs for those who need it most, addressing affordable housing accessibility, and making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and provide mentorship." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Advancing equitable transit options is one of my priorities in Congress. By building affordable housing and community gatherings around a range of easy transport options, the Oceanside Transit Center redevelopment project will help more people access reliable, low-cost transit." (twitter.com)
  • "Great news! Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, local communities are receiving funding to support affordable housing and prevent homelessness." (twitter.com)
  • "There aren’t enough affordable homes to meet our housing demand. Any future iteration of the #BuildBackBetter Act must make historic investments in affordable housing to lower costs & reduce financial pressure on renters and homeowners. Let’s get it done." (twitter.com)
  • "NEWS: If we want to fully realize the clean energy benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, we must rapidly transform our electric grid." (twitter.com)
  • "Community solar programs offer people the opportunity to tap into clean energy sources, and we had this in mind when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in clean energy." (twitter.com)
  • "I was proud to preside over the House as we took the next step toward passing the #InflationReductionAct! This is a historic day for our country with lower prescription drug and health care costs, cheaper energy, and good-paying jobs on the way!" (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act does not raise taxes on those making less than $400,000 and it does not send IRS agents after middle-class families. It lowers costs, combats climate change, and reduces the deficit." (twitter.com)
  • "Mike believes that we must address an increasingly dire teacher shortage by improving college loan forgiveness programs for those who need it most, addressing affordable housing accessibility, and making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and provide mentorship." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt? The student debt crisis is placing a massive burden on low-income and middle-class families, and I strongly support action to lower the cost of higher education, expand Pell Grants, and provide debt relief for those who need it most. We also have a responsibility to pay for these investments without increasing the national debt, which is why I would have preferred for recent student loan relief to go through Congress. My focus now is on working to make college more affordable so future generations do not face the same burden that many families are facing today." (None)
  • "Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls? No" (None)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act does not raise taxes on those making less than $400,000 and it does not send IRS agents after middle-class families. It lowers costs, combats climate change, and reduces the deficit." (twitter.com)
  • "Community solar programs offer people the opportunity to tap into clean energy sources, and we had this in mind when we passed the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in clean energy." (twitter.com)
  • "I was proud to preside over the House as we took the next step toward passing the #InflationReductionAct! This is a historic day for our country with lower prescription drug and health care costs, cheaper energy, and good-paying jobs on the way!" (twitter.com)
  • "NEWS: If we want to fully realize the clean energy benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, we must rapidly transform our electric grid." (twitter.com)
  • "I emphasized how critical it is that we ban all new offshore drilling along our Southern California coast. The ecological and economic disaster from the recent oil spill is exactly why passing relevant legislation and the #BuildBackBetterAct is so important." (twitter.com)
  • "For 13 years today, #CitizensUnited has allowed Big Oil to corrupt our politics and block real action to address the climate crisis. We must pass legislation to get dark money out of our elections so we can end the dominance of fossil fuel companies and #ActOnClimate."" (twitter.com)
  • "He supported bills to ban new offshore drilling along our coast and protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Following the October 2021 oil spill off the coast of Orange County, Mike led the effort to advance legislation ending new drilling and strengthening oversight of offshore drilling companies." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Throughout the Trump Administration, Mike stood up to protect endangered species and their habitats. He cosponsored the Endangered Species Act to protect threatened wildlife, the Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act to block new offshore drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines, and he cosponsored the Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act to stop drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • "Do you generally support gun-control legislation? Yes. Since I was elected, I have been working to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in this country as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Over the past year the House has passed several gun violence prevention bills that would save lives and stop preventable violence and deaths caused by firearms before they occur. H.R. 8, the bipartisan Background Checks Act, which I cosponsored last year, is an example of a commonsense gun violence prevention bill that is supported by over 90% of Americans, Republican and Democrat, which passed the House." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (None)
  • "Mike is committed to expanding access to affordable health care, which includes protecting and strengthening Medicare and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), protecting those with pre-existing conditions, and lowering prescription drug costs. All options should be on the table - including addressing the Medicare eligibility age - to ensure individuals and families get the medical support they need. " (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike believes that every American should have access to affordable, quality health care, and that nobody should have to choose to pay for rent or groceries instead of seeing a doctor or paying for a prescription." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike is a cosponsor of the Protecting Pre-existing Conditions and Making Health Care More Affordable Act to improve health insurance access and affordability, and to undo the Trump Administration’s sabotage of the ACA. This includes strengthening tax credits for middle class families, requiring plans to cover all essential health benefits, ensuring broad coverage of prescription drugs, and funding outreach and education." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike believes that many ideas to improve the ACA must be explored, including the implementation of a "public option," early buy-in to Medicare coverage within health insurance marketplaces, and the hiring of new full-time federal enrollment assisters to help Americans enroll." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "I’m not leaving Washington until we pass comprehensive coronavirus legislation that provides for paid emergency leave, free testing, enhanced unemployment insurance, strengthened food security initiatives, and increased funds for Medicaid. #FamiliesFirst" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities? Yes" (None)
  • "I’ll continue to help lead the fight for paid sick leave for all workers on quarantine orders or responsible for caring for children impacted by school closures due to coronavirus." (twitter.com)
  • "I’m pleased that the #FamiliesFirst Coronavirus Response Act to be passed in the House today will include important provisions I advocated for to provide paid sick leave for those impacted by this crisis. I am hopeful the president will quickly sign this bill into law." (twitter.com)
  • "Mike has also cosponsored legislation to lower prescription drug costs. He supported and voted for the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which establishes a fair prescription price negotiation program, protects the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establishes an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs? Yes" (None)
  • "Mike also helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower the costs of prescription drugs and health care, reduce energy costs, and more. For the first time, Medicare will negotiate lower prices for the highest cost drugs in Medicare, saving more than $100 billion over 10 years. It is also going to lower energy costs for consumers with $9 billion in consumer home energy rebate programs, energy efficiency tax credits, clean vehicle tax credits for middle- and low-income families, and more." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Trump’s lack of action on prescription drug pricing is no surprise. The big companies win and we lose. This is why I’m running and why Democrats need to retake the House." (twitter.com)
  • "I am the grandson of Mexican immigrants on my mother's side. Having not graduated high school themselves, my grandparents sent all five of their daughters to college. At age 50, my grandfather, Rosendo Bringas, became an American citizen. It was among the proudest days of his life. I want to preserve the values and aspirations of so many immigrants like my grandparents, who dream of the uniquely American opportunity for self-improvement. I proudly cosponsored H.R.6 to protect our Dreamers. We can achieve a policy that emphasizes both humanity and security, and I voted to fund modern technology along our border." (None)
  • "Do you support increasing security along the southern US border? Yes" (None)
  • "Mike supports more funding for smart border security technology, but he knows a wall from sea to shining sea along our southern border isn’t going to make us any safer – it’s a waste of taxpayer dollars. He has been to the border, toured ports of entry, and met with immigration officials. He knows what they need is 21st Century infrastructure and better technology, and he voted several times to provide funding for modern technology." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike proudly cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act to protect DACA recipients, many of whom serve in our military, on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, or make incredible contributions to our country in other ways." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship? No" (None)
  • "He also cosponsored the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, and the Homeland Security Improvement Act. Mike opposed efforts to ban entry into the United States on the basis of race or religion and co-sponsored the NO BAN Act." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • "Mike worked to prevent the Trump Administration’s hateful immigration policies throughout his time in office. He cosponsored several pieces of legislation to prevent family separation at the border and help families who had been separated reunite, including the Keep Families Together Act, the Reuniting Families Act, and the REUNITE Act." (www.mikelevin.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340 "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (None)
  • "Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts? Yes" (None)
  • "The United States and our global allies cannot allow Vladimir Putin to get away with an unjustified invasion of a sovereign country, which is why it is critical that we continue to support Ukraine with military/humanitarian aid and support international efforts to prosecute war crimes. I am encouraged by the global coalition of countries, businesses, and leaders that have come together to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and hold Vladmir Putin accountable with swift/severe sanctions. While I support sending additional weapons, other resources to the Ukrainian military, I do not support sending American service members into combat there." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3774 "Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • "Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine? Yes" (None)
  • "The United States and our global allies cannot allow Vladimir Putin to get away with an unjustified invasion of a sovereign country, which is why it is critical that we continue to support Ukraine with military/humanitarian aid and support international efforts to prosecute war crimes. I am encouraged by the global coalition of countries, businesses, and leaders that have come together to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and hold Vladmir Putin accountable with swift/severe sanctions. While I support sending additional weapons, other resources to the Ukrainian military, I do not support sending American service members into combat there." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
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 will always stand for women's health issues, including access to contraception and the right to make one's own reproductive choices. Since my first day in office, I have been fighting any legislation or executive action that allows insurance companies to discriminate against women. I believe that only a woman, her family, and her doctor should be able to decide what is best for her health.
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
I do not support raising income taxes on middle and lower income individuals and families, and I have voted to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families. I believe that we must strengthen and preserve Medicare and Social Security, essential programs that reflect our shared commitment to support seniors, and oppose any and all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the retirement age. I cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect and strengthen benefits for our seniors and future retirees.
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations,unions, and individuals?
We are living in unprecedented times that require accountability, transparency, and a free press. I believe that it's important to hold Washington accountable, now more than ever, and that campaign finance reform is a vital component of this accountability and transparency. This is why I have not accepted corporate PAC money since I began campaigning in March of 2017. I also co-sponsored H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019, to expand voting rights, secure our election system against foreign interference, and remove the corrupting influence of "dark money" from American politics.
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
I support reforms to qualified immunity that both increase accountability and allow law enforcement to do their jobs effectively.
Yes Do you support increasing defense spending?
As the representative for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, I support investments in our military to provide the tools and resources our servicemembers need to fulfill their missions. As a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, I have authored and passed 18 bipartisan bills to help our servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
I was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act to dramatically reduce prescription drug prices, expand access to affordable health care, and end our reliance on expensive foreign oil -- while cutting the federal deficit by over $300 billion. We passed the CHIPS and Science Act to help end the chip shortage that has driven up costs and the bipartisan Infrastructure Law to strengthen our supply chains and get goods to market faster and cheaper. I'll keep fighting to deliver real relief for Americans struggling with high costs.
Unknown Position Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
The student debt crisis is placing a massive burden on low-income and middle-class families, and I strongly support action to lower the cost of higher education, expand Pell Grants, and provide debt relief for those who need it most. We also have a responsibility to pay for these investments without increasing the national debt, which is why I would have preferred for recent student loan relief to go through Congress. My focus now is on working to make college more affordable so future generations do not face the same burden that many families are facing today.
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
In our district, we are experiencing more extreme heat waves, longer droughts, more intense wildfires, rising sea levels, and unprecedented coastal erosion. I disagree with the idea that you cannot protect the environment and grow the economy at the same time. We are doing it in California, and I believe that we can lead in Washington, as well, if we embrace science when it comes to our environment, our economy, and the creation of the clean energy jobs of the future. I currently serve on the Natural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
Since I was elected, I have been working to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in this country as a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Over the past year the House has passed several gun violence prevention bills that would save lives and stop preventable violence and deaths caused by firearms before they occur. H.R. 8, the bipartisan Background Checks Act, which I cosponsored last year, is an example of a commonsense gun violence prevention bill that is supported by over 90% of Americans, Republican and Democrat, which passed the House.
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave opportunities?
Yes Do you support lowering the cost of prescription drugs?
Unknown Position Do you support a government-run (single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
I believe that every American should have access to affordable, quality healthcare. Nobody should have to choose to pay for rent or groceries, instead of seeing a doctor or paying for a prescription. I believe that we must work to repair and strengthen the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Many ideas to improve the ACA must be explored, including a public option, early buy-in to Medicare coverage within the health insurance marketplaces, and the hiring of new full-time federal enrollment assisters to help Americans enroll. I supported legislation to lock in lower healthcare premiums and lower drug prices for many Americans.
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
I am the grandson of Mexican immigrants on my mother's side. Having not graduated high school themselves, my grandparents sent all five of their daughters to college. At age 50, my grandfather, Rosendo Bringas, became an American citizen. It was among the proudest days of his life. I want to preserve the values and aspirations of so many immigrants like my grandparents, who dream of the uniquely American opportunity for self-improvement. I proudly cosponsored H.R.6 to protect our Dreamers. We can achieve a policy that emphasizes both humanity and security, and I voted to fund modern technology along our border.
Yes Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the U.S. providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
The United States and our global allies cannot allow Vladimir Putin to get away with an unjustified invasion of a sovereign country, which is why it is critical that we continue to support Ukraine with military/humanitarian aid and support international efforts to prosecute war crimes. I am encouraged by the global coalition of countries, businesses, and leaders that have come together to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and hold Vladmir Putin accountable with swift/severe sanctions. While I support sending additional weapons, other resources to the Ukrainian military, I do not support sending American service members into combat there.
Unknown Position Do you support raising taxes, on any income or on any entity, to promote economic growth?
I have fought to lower taxes for middle and lower income individuals and families. I led action to repeal the State And Local Tax (SALT) deduction CAP, which has been especially harmful for California's families, and I was proud to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act to build a fairer tax code and a stronger economy. That landmark legislation ensures that massive corporations making over $1 billion in profit start paying their fair share in taxes without raising taxes on families making less than $400,000.
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
I am generally supportive of removing barriers to international trade as long as our free trading partners meet high labor and environmental standards. Fair and free trade should benefit small businesses and working families. I was proud to support the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) and look forward to working with my colleagues to establish new Free Trade Agreements (FTA)s.
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