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Sharice Davids' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Sharice Davids 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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  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "As proud members of the first pro-choice majority in the House of Representatives, we unequivocally oppose efforts to roll back access to reproductive health services, including abortion, and underscore the role that these essential services continue to play in this global pandemic." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "54 years ago, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law, providing access to healthcare for seniors & working families that millions of Americans still rely on today. I'll keep fighting to protect and strengthen these programs so that they are available for generations to come." (twitter.com)
  • "I successfully fought to include more Medicaid expansion incentives in the #AmericanRescuePlan. But 12 states still haven’t expanded, including KS. Now, I’m pushing for the upcoming budget to extend those incentives & explore other federal strategies to close the coverage gap." (twitter.com)
  • "Just wrapped up our panel discussion on the impact of money in politics. I’m proud that 99% of our contributions come from individual people - REAL PEOPLE who believe in what our campaign is about. Thanks to everyone who attended and participated today!" #KS03 (twitter.com)
  • Rated 80% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Federal grants are helping #KS03 police departments hire staff and keep our community safe. For example, Merriam Police Department just hired new mental & behavioral health specialists with federal funds I voted to support." (twitter.com)
  • "Over the past year, millions have joined together, raised their voices, and said his name to demand change and accountability. The Senate must answer the call and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. No single law can deliver justice, but we can make a start." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H R 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I shared my position on the bipartisan infrastructure bill this weekend in the @KCStar. We have the opportunity to come together and pass legislation that creates jobs, boosts our economy and invests in our community. It’s not absolutely perfect. But it’s absolutely necessary." (twitter.com)
  • "Restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic. These are pillars of our community, the place where you know the owner & they know your order. I’m not going to stop fighting to support #KS03 businesses—so I’m renewing my call for targeted relief to service industries." (twitter.com)
  • "The coronavirus stimulus package must put the health and financial security of our families and workers first. It should include: ?? protections for workers ?? clear accountability ?? relief for small businesses ?? childcare support ?? student loan debt relief & much more." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H R 9051 "Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We have to insist on accountability for relief programs for small businesses so our local entrepreneurs can get help and get ahead in our economy — not just the well connected." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 Inflation Reduction Act (votesmart.org)
  • KCUR: "I have certainly, in my time in the house, been a big proponent of making sure that we're being as fiscally responsible as we can be. Which I think, again, is probably part of growing up seeing what it looks like to really have to manage your budget. The Inflation Reduction Act actually does make a 300 billion payment on the national debt, which will, in the long term, help us reduce some of those inflationary pressures." (www.kcur.org)
  • KCUR: "Sharice Davids: The things I'm hearing about the most from folks are issues around what I'll call lowering costs for folks. I think a lot of people are just feeling really kind of squeezed right now because of either inflation or supply chain issues. Coming out of the pandemic has led a lot of people to really see just how tightly squeezed they are." (www.kcur.org)
  • “During our roundtable on student loans, I heard from so many students and families in Kansas about the devastating effect student loan debt is having on them and their ability to plan for the future. As we continue to look for solutions to this pressing issue, I’m proud to introduce two pieces of legislation that will lower the cost of student loans and help protect students from bad actors,” said Davids. " (davids.house.gov)
  • “Students take out loans with the expectation that they will receive an education that sets them up for success – yet too many students are left with enormous debt from predatory institutions and no education to show for it. Congress must put in place safeguards to ensure defrauded students have the opportunity for relief,” said Davids." (davids.house.gov)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of H R 9 "Climate Action Now Act 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I’m also a strong proponent of policies that encourage and increase the speed at which we shift to a system based on renewable energy. Kansas is uniquely poised to capitalize on wind energy, as our region has some of the highest wind production potential in the world. That’s why I’m working to create greater investment in Kansas’ wind-production infrastructure." (davids.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Climate change is real, and that change is having real impacts on our economy, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. We can fight climate change in a way that cuts pollution AND grows our economy. That's exactly what I'm pushing for." #KS03 (twitter.com)
  • "It’s essential that our country honors its commitment to work with the rest of the world to cut carbon pollution and address this global crisis together." (davids.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of H R 9 "Climate Action Now Act 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H R 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We need more than condolences from legislators. We need swift legislation for commonsense gun safety reform. We can’t allow lawmakers, like Rep. Yoder, who accept big money from the gun lobby to continue sacrificing our safety in exchange for campaign contributions." #GunReformNow (twitter.com)
  • "Improving and Strengthening the Affordable Care Act: On my first day in office, I joined my House colleagues to throw the full legal weight of the U.S. House of Representatives against the Trump Administration’s lawsuit, which attempts to not only strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions, but to eliminate every single protection and benefit provided by the Affordable Care Act. " (davids.house.gov)
  • "In a recent interview, she called health care the No. 1 issue concerning Kansans in 2020, but made clear she does not support Medicare-for-All legislation because it would remove people from their private insurance plans." (davids.house.gov)
  • "In Kansas, women make 80 cents to a man’s dollar, on average. That gap is worse for women of color. We have to support women in the workforce, from paid leave to pay parity. When we do, the entire economy will benefit. #EqualPayDay" (twitter.com)
  • "Davids is a fierce advocate for making health care affordable and accessible to all Kansans. She has voted to cap insulin costs at $35 per month, create the first ever out-of-pocket cap on seniors' prescription drug costs, and stop drug companies from raising prices faster than inflation. She has led her colleagues in pushing for Medicare to negotiate for lower prices on medications, a move that would lower costs for all Americans--not just those on Medicare. And she successfully passed a bipartisan law to protect patients from unexpected medical bills, which went into effect this year." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Kansans I speak to daily are worried about rising prices on everything from medicines to gas to groceries," said Davids. "After today, many of the solutions I've sought to address these concerns -- capping the cost of insulin, allowing Medicare to negotiate for lower prices on prescription drugs, supporting clean energy jobs, all while lowering the deficit -- will soon be signed into law. While no bill is perfect, we can't understate the massive, concrete difference this will make for families. I was proud to support it and will keep fighting for Kansans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 Inflation Reduction Act (votesmart.org)
  • Anderon County Review: "In contrast Sharice Davids has criticized funding a border wall, called for the abolishment of ICE and voted against Title 42 expulsions of illegals from countries with identified communicable diseases before walking back her comments this election year. Davids also voted against prohibiting gang members from receiving federal benefits, stated that declaring an emergency at the southern border is “dangerous to our democracy,” and “… we have to get away from thinking of everyone who’s coming to the United States as being a threat.” In 2018, Davids promised to “finally fix” our immigration system before the border crisis rapidly deteriorated under Biden." (garnett-ks.com)
  • "I am committed to working with the law enforcement officials I met with today and others to fight the fentanyl crisis head-on because one death is one too many." (twitter.com)
  • "To be clear, these issues will not be resolved by funding alone. We must continue to push for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. That is the only long-term, real solution and I stand ready to work with Republicans and Democrats to get it done." (twitter.com)
  • "To be clear, these issues will not be resolved by funding alone. We must continue to push for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. That is the only long-term, real solution and I stand ready to work with Republicans and Democrats to get it done." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • 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." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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