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Tom Malinowski's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • ""No woman, regardless of their zip code, should have to make deeply personal health care decisions under political influence," said Representative Malinowski. "At a moment when Roe vs. Wade is under attack, I will do everything in my power to protect reproductive freedoms and to stop states from taking away a woman's right to choose."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I do not believe that women and doctors should be treated like criminals for making what are often incredibly difficult and painful decisions about pregnancies and their health care. I cosponsored the House-passed Women’s Health Protection Act, which would enshrine Roe v. Wade into the law of our land once and for all." (malinowskifornj.com)
  • "No woman, regardless of their zip code, should have to make deeply personal health care decisions under political influence," said Representative Malinowski. "At a moment when Roe vs. Wade is under attack, I will do everything in my power to protect reproductive freedoms and to stop states from taking away a woman's right to choose." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Verma: "Millions of seniors depend on Medicare Advantage plans to provide comprehensive, affordable health care as they age. In 2020, average premiums are expected to decline by 14 percent to their lowest point in the last 13 years while enrollment is projected to increase to more than 24 million.[2] Further, the average number of plan choices has continued to increase; in 2020, 93 percent of individuals on Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan that includes prescription drug coverage for no additional premium.[3]" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 87% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Representative Malinowski has been a champion in Congress for campaign finance reform. Representative Malinowski has earned an A+ rating from top corruption watchdog, End Citizens United (ECU), and has pledged to refuse accepting direct campaign contributions from corporate PACs. He continues to hold public informational town hall events with leaders from ECU to educate the public on the threat to voting rights nationwide." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • ""I am proud to vote for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act because I believe that Black lives matter, and that no person in America should have to fear an encounter with the police simply because of the color of their skin," said Representative Malinowski. "This bill will help start the process of building trust between law enforcement and the people -- all the people -- they are sworn to protect."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to vote for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act because I believe that Black lives matter, and that no person in America should have to fear an encounter with the police simply because of the color of their skin," said Representative Malinowski. "This bill will help start the process of building trust between law enforcement and the people -- all the people -- they are sworn to protect." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6395 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • ""Congress has no higher national security responsibility than the protection of the American people," said Representative Malinowski. "Today we secured a strong bipartisan national defense plan that will support our servicemembers, and provide the necessary funds to fight back against this pandemic."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "Congress has no higher national security responsibility than the protection of the American people," said Representative Malinowski. "Today we secured a strong bipartisan national defense plan that will support our servicemembers, and provide the necessary funds to fight back against this pandemic." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""Our tunnels, bridges, highways, and airports were once the envy of the world, a source of strength and pride for our country, and the foundation of our economic success. For years, we have been calling on our leaders in Washington to get serious about replacing that extraordinary turn of the 20th century infrastructure with even more extraordinary 21st century infrastructure. Today, Congress answered that call." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Our tunnels, bridges, highways, and airports were once the envy of the world, a source of strength and pride for our country, and the foundation of our economic success. For years, we have been calling on our leaders in Washington to get serious about replacing that extraordinary turn of the 20th century infrastructure with even more extraordinary 21st century infrastructure. Today, Congress answered that call." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I've been pushing hard for targeted COVID relief to restaurants and bars. The modified bill we're passing this week includes our Restaurant Act, and will provide simple grants to dining & entertainment venues to cover revenues lost to the pandemic." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was thrilled to join the president today as he signed the CHIPS & Science Act. It will ease the global shortage of microchips that has fueled inflation, bring chip manufacturing back to America, and make us the world leader in scientific innovation again. More to come soon!" (twitter.com)
  • "The president is right — we should beat inflation by lowering costs, not wages. Let’s bring home our supply chains so there is more to buy, not leave people destitute so they buy less. And let’s make it in America!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 “Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "I've never supported canceling student debt with taxpayer funds. I strongly support more generous income based repayment and attacking outrageous predatory interest rates that trap young people in endless debt even if they make their payments." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We could have built the Gateway tunnel, or eased student loan debt, or lowered the deficit. Instead, we gave Apple a tax cut, and it's giving $100 billion back to its shareholders." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • "Senator Manchin's compromise addresses Republicans' stated concerns about HR1 (including by mandating voter ID). What's left is a bill that makes it easier for Americans to vote and harder for billionaires to buy elections. That's what GOP Senators will be voting against." (twitter.com)
  • "The bill explicitly allows Voter ID. That was one of the compromises." (twitter.com)
  • ""I am proud to support legislation that protects landowners in my district, spurs clean energy innovation, enhances our transportation sector, makes homes and businesses in New Jersey more energy efficient, all while protecting our environment and repairing the economy," said Representative Malinowski. "This bill, if enacted, would help position the U.S. to win the race to a clean energy future, and enable us to address the changing climate with the urgency it demands."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The oil cartel and companies may view this crisis as their last chance to make a killing before cheaper renewable energy dominates the market. I hope they're right! We need them now. But let's make America the world's clean energy superpower so we're never at their mercy again." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access for Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to support legislation that protects landowners in my district, spurs clean energy innovation, enhances our transportation sector, makes homes and businesses in New Jersey more energy efficient, all while protecting our environment and repairing the economy," said Representative Malinowski. "This bill, if enacted, would help position the U.S. to win the race to a clean energy future, and enable us to address the changing climate with the urgency it demands." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I believe that climate change is real, and in the overwhelming scientific consensus that it is exacerbated by human activity. I support the Paris Climate Change Agreement and want the federal government to work with states to meet the voluntary commitments America made to reduce our emissions. I strongly oppose subsidies and other policies that artificially prop up fossil fuel industries, which hurt the environment and make no economic sense. I want America to lead the world to a clean energy future, and I want New Jersey to lead America." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Republicans have said they oppose the Paris climate accord because it doesn't do enough to hold China accountable for its pollution. Well, here's their chance to support a plan that does." (twitter.com)
  • "The committee accepted my amendment to encourage technologies that capture CO2 from emissions and use it to manufacture cement, greatly reducing carbon emissions from that process -- as an innovative NJ company is doing." (twitter.com)
  • I believe that climate change is real, and in the overwhelming scientific consensus that it is exacerbated by human activity. I support the Paris Climate Change Agreement and want the federal government to work with states to meet the voluntary commitments America made to reduce our emissions. I strongly oppose subsidies and other policies that artificially prop up fossil fuel industries, which hurt the environment and make no economic sense. I want America to lead the world to a clean energy future, and I want New Jersey to lead America. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA). (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""No child should be afraid to go to school, and Americans from all walks of life: students, parents, law enforcement, veterans, and law abiding gun owners, are demanding that we act to keep our kids safe," said Rep. Malinowski. "While there is still much work to be done, I am proud that today we took effective action to help ensure that no family has to endure the heartbreak and horror of losing a loved one to gun violence."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "No child should be afraid to go to school, and Americans from all walks of life: students, parents, law enforcement, veterans, and law abiding gun owners, are demanding that we act to keep our kids safe," said Rep. Malinowski. "While there is still much work to be done, I am proud that today we took effective action to help ensure that no family has to endure the heartbreak and horror of losing a loved one to gun violence." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I ran pledging to make health care more affordable. I don't think it's sunk in yet how much we just delivered on that promise. By increasing ACA subsidies and capping premiums, the American Rescue Plan will save a 60 year old couple making $75k almost $1400 a month!" (twitter.com)
  • "When we reinforce the ACA, health insurance premiums go down. When politicians try to gut it, premiums go up. A clear choice in November!" (twitter.com)
  • "Yesterday, the administration revealed its true colors on health care. Today, we showed ours. I was proud to sponsor a principled and pragmatic bill to protect pre-existing conditions, stop the gutting of the ACA, and make health care more affordable for everyone. #ProtectOurCare" (twitter.com)
  • "Last night we overwhelmingly passed a bill to provide free testing, paid sick and family leave & food assistance so families can afford to protect themselves. The president said he'd sign it. Inexplicably, McConnell won't reconvene the Senate till 5:30 on Monday to take it up." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "I spoke with an 85 year old retired firefighter a couple of days ago, not a Democrat. He's paying $1,000 every 3 months for one prescription drug. Yet you oppose letting Medicare negotiate with drug companies to get his costs down. Why?" (twitter.com)
  • "Starting next year, no senior will pay more than $35 a month for insulin, and from 2025, none will pay more than $2000 a year out of pocket for prescription drugs — thanks to a bill that also REDUCES the deficit. I’m for it. Why is Tom Kean Jr against it?" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 4% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This is actually funny. The "socialist" anti-Trump positions they cite include my votes to fund the Pentagon, the Office of the President, and border security! I guess if you're the party that stuck it to NJ on SALT & Gateway, you have to make stuff up." (twitter.com)
  • "White House political appointees say there is a threat to our military at the border. Their commander states the obvious—there is not." (twitter.com)
  • "In the debate on immigration, we should all agree it's important to respect the law. Those who duly request asylum from violence & persecution are following the law. Those who cruelly punish them for it by taking their children are breaking it." (twitter.com)
  • ""Thousands of Americans, including many of my constituents, were separated from their loved ones by the Trump Administration's cruel and unnecessary Muslim ban," said Representative Malinowski. "In passing this bill, we are reaffirming that America is a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws, and ensuring that no president can ever again close our country's doors to lawful immigrants and visitors because of their faith."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Thousands of Americans, including many of my constituents, were separated from their loved ones by the Trump Administration's cruel and unnecessary Muslim ban," said Representative Malinowski. "In passing this bill, we are reaffirming that America is a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws, and ensuring that no president can ever again close our country's doors to lawful immigrants and visitors because of their faith." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I was privileged to preside over the House when we passed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, to sanction China for the mass detention of Uyghurs & to make sure our companies and technologies aren't complicit in this awful crime." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.” (votesmart.org)
  • "Just arrived in Brussels to meet with our allies on our way to Ukraine. I'm proud to be part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to show our support for Ukraine as it faces the threat of a Russian invasion." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7691 “Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "Here are the top 55 profitable corporations that paid zero or negative taxes in 2020 -- perfectly legally -- for the infrastructure and national defense the rest of us provide them. That's wrong, and about to change thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act." (twitter.com)
  • "Let's rebuild America and make corporations pay their fair share, while protecting middle class taxpayers." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 10% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "What you won't hear from GOP partisan groups is that many of their members in Congress also support raising taxes for infrastructure -- gas taxes and tolls. Most Americans would rather make corporations pay their fair share and crack down on foreign tax shelters, as we propose." (twitter.com)
  • "The Trump administration negotiated a better NAFTA, but key gains on workers rights and the environment were not enforceable. House Democrats negotiated significant improvements. This #USMCA is a shared achievement I am proud to support." (twitter.com)
  • ""The Trump administration negotiated a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, and the House negotiated something even better," Congressman Malinowski said. "The USMCA is the first major trade agreement in modern history that will boost trade while protecting workers, and the first supported both by labor unions and the US Chamber of Commerce. It will set a standard for all future trade deals."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Trump administration negotiated a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, and the House negotiated something even better," Congressman Malinowski said. "The USMCA is the first major trade agreement in modern history that will boost trade while protecting workers, and the first supported both by labor unions and the US Chamber of Commerce. It will set a standard for all future trade deals." (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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