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Chris Deluzio's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (PA) - District 17

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  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • "Chris believes in the simple idea that women should have the freedom to make their own healthcare and reproductive decisions: a basic human right." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, we cannot allow right-wing extremists and the government to interfere with a woman’s decision regarding their health. That means we need federal and state action to codify the right to an abortion and a woman’s right to decide what’s best for them." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "Chris is fighting to guarantee healthcare for every American and believes that healthcare is a human right. He supports efforts to lower the Medicare eligibility age; to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing services; to allow Medicare to negotiate better prescription drug prices; to expand Medicaid coverage to home care services for seniors and people with disabilities; and to close the Medicaid coverage gap. Chris will work hard to expand Medicare to achieve coverage for all Americans." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "Folks have earned their Medicare after years of sacrifice and service. Today, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare, I'm proud to support this program for our seniors and people with disabilities in Western PA and will always defend it from cuts." (twitter.com)
  • "I don't think the richest billionaires in history should pay a lower tax rate than you. Pretty basic stuff, folks. And when I'm the next #PA17 Congressman, I'll fight to get these billionaires and huge corporations to pay their fair share in taxes." (x.com)
  • "Fiscal responsibility demands that the ultra-wealthy start paying their fair share in taxes." (x.com)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter agenda will create good paying UNION jobs and build an economy that rewards work, not wealth. Added bonus: it’s the richest and most powerful who are going to pay for it—with tax cuts for more than 90% of households with kids." (x.com)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter agenda will create good paying UNION jobs and build an economy that rewards work, not wealth. Added bonus: it’s the richest and most powerful who are going to pay for it—with tax cuts for more than 90% of households with kids." (x.com)
  • "Fiscal responsibility demands that the ultra-wealthy start paying their fair share in taxes." (x.com)
  • "I don't think the richest billionaires in history should pay a lower tax rate than you. Pretty basic stuff, folks. And when I'm the next #PA17 Congressman, I'll fight to get these billionaires and huge corporations to pay their fair share in taxes." (x.com)
  • "He supports legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, and he knows we need to overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling in Citizens United that opened the door to limitless corporate money in politics." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "Chris has supported and secured federal funding for local law enforcement, so that cops have what they need to keep us safe." (chrisforpa.com)
  • Voted in favor of H Con Res 40 "Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enfo ..." (None)
  • Responsible Statecraft "The intense consolidation of the defense industrial base makes it too easy for contractors to price gouge, ripping off the military and the public. Without competition driving prices down, and with systems in place that pre-pay for costs, companies can charge exorbitant amounts for their services, supplies, and weapons." (responsiblestatecraft.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • "There are a lot great policies for #PA17 in The Inflation Reduction Act. It's a bill that would ramp up clean energy and lower the cost of medicine, save people $ and help tackle inflation – all paid for by the ultra-rich and corporations." (x.com)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter agenda will create good paying UNION jobs and build an economy that rewards work, not wealth. Added bonus: it’s the richest and most powerful who are going to pay for it—with tax cuts for more than 90% of households with kids." (x.com)
  • "Glad to be in the fight to make housing more affordable for hardworking folks in Western PA." (www.instagram.com)
  • "I am requesting funding for the Affordable Housing in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, project in fiscal year 2024. The entity to receive funding for this project is ACTION-Housing, Inc., located at 611 William Penn Place, Suite 800, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217. The funding would be used to develop affordable housing. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would increase housing supply and improve housing affordability in the local community." (deluzio.house.gov)
  • "There are a lot great policies for #PA17 in The Inflation Reduction Act. It's a bill that would ramp up clean energy and lower the cost of medicine, save people $ and help tackle inflation – all paid for by the ultra-rich and corporations." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (None)
  • "Today is a great day to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." (x.com)
  • "I first swore the oath to our Constitution as a 17-year old, I've worked hard to secure voting rights and our elections as a lawyer, and I'll fight every day in Congress to defend our democracy." (x.com)
  • "He supports legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, and he knows we need to overturn the Supreme Court’s disastrous ruling in Citizens United that opened the door to limitless corporate money in politics." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "To do this, we need to invest in the clean energy sources of the future, while protecting and creating union jobs in places like Allegheny and Beaver County that have kept the lights on in this country for over a century. Chris supports policies like the Inflation Reduction Act that are investing in renewable energy production and creating good jobs right here in Western Pennsylvania." (chrisforpa.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (None)
  • "We should, of course, fight for tougher environmental standards around natural gas (like methane emissions controls) and protect our public lands, but we need natural gas in our electrical grid to provide reliable base load power while we build out capacity for non-fossil fuel sources like solar, hydropower, and wind." (chrisforpa.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "It’s exactly because of this background that Chris supports common sense gun reforms like background checks for every gun sale, getting high-capacity magazines and weapons of war off our streets and out of our schools, and red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others." (chrisforpa.com)
  • Giffords "Deluzio strongly supports legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as efforts to extend background checks to all gun sales and to make sure that dangerous weapons don’t fall into the hands of those seeking to do harm." (giffords.org)
  • "This Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding will help tackle the too-frequent tragedy of gun violence plaguing our communities," said Congressman Deluzio. "I was proud to support the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act when I was seeking federal office, and now I am thrilled that this funding is coming home to help the Commonwealth take on the gun violence crisis." (deluzio.house.gov)
  • "Chris is fighting to guarantee healthcare for every American and believes that healthcare is a human right. He supports efforts to lower the Medicare eligibility age; to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing services; to allow Medicare to negotiate better prescription drug prices; to expand Medicaid coverage to home care services for seniors and people with disabilities; and to close the Medicaid coverage gap. Chris will work hard to expand Medicare to achieve coverage for all Americans." (chrisforpa.com)
  • "It’s not radical to believe that no one should have to choose between caring for a sick kid or loved one and getting fired. We need paid family leave in this country, and we need it now." (x.com)
  • "If I were serving in Congress, I’d have President Biden’s back to deliver his Build Back Better agenda for the American people: infrastructure $ AND lowered Medicare age, universal pre-K, Medicare negotiating down drug prices, paid family leave, & so much more. Get it done!" (x.com)
  • "Right this second, members of Congress are blocking help for Western PA. They don't know what #paidleave means to a family on a working class income. They're not worried about grocery lists and packing lunches. But I am. Join my campaign" (x.com)
  • "If I were serving in Congress, I’d have President Biden’s back to deliver his Build Back Better agenda for the American people: infrastructure $ AND lowered Medicare age, universal pre-K, Medicare negotiating down drug prices, paid family leave, & so much more. Get it done!" (x.com)
  • "He supports efforts to...allow Medicare to negotiate better prescription drug prices" (chrisforpa.com)
  • "More good news for western PA seniors: the Inflation Reduction Act caps the costs of insulin (at $35), limits out-of-pocket spending on drugs, and will finally let Medicare negotiate drug prices to bring down costs for folks." (x.com)
  • "We face tremendous security challenges at home at our southern border and across the globe—including in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific." (deluzio.house.gov)
  • Rated 14% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted against H Res 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety cr ..." (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • Rated 14% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "Russia's invasion of #Ukraine is a direct attack on the Ukrainian people and their sovereignty. The President is right to take swift diplomatic and economic action against against Putin and Russian officials for this war of aggression, which must end at once." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 6126 "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "I look forward to supporting President Biden’s security supplemental request. The package not only helps our friends in Israel, Ukraine, and around the world, but also provides humanitarian assistance to desperate Palestinian civilians and fights for America’s national security interests abroad and at home—like stemming the flow of fentanyl across our border." (deluzio.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "Russia's invasion of #Ukraine is a direct attack on the Ukrainian people and their sovereignty. The President is right to take swift diplomatic and economic action against against Putin and Russian officials for this war of aggression, which must end at once." (x.com)
  • "I look forward to supporting President Biden’s security supplemental request. The package not only helps our friends in Israel, Ukraine, and around the world, but also provides humanitarian assistance to desperate Palestinian civilians and fights for America’s national security interests abroad and at home—like stemming the flow of fentanyl across our border." (deluzio.house.gov)
  • "Big Tech giants make billions hoarding our personal info. Demand real transparency + break 'em up." (x.com)
  • "Behemoths like Big Tech monopolists have been buying up political power and rigging the rules for themselves for too long -- break 'em up." (x.com)
  • "This Facebook outage is a great reminder, yet again, that letting Big Tech gobble up competitors, kill small business, and behave like monopolist bullies is a threat to our economy and our democracy. Break em up" (x.com)

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