John Duarte's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Office:
- U.S. House (CA) - District 13, Republican
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (CA) - District 13
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Issue Positions
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- "The Fiscal Responsibility Act not only gets Americaâs financial house in order â it protects social security, Medicare, and veteransâ benefits for generations to come." (twitter.com)
- Voted in favor of "Protecting Health Care for all Patients Act" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "This week, I met with the Merced County Association of Realtors to discuss their policy priorities. Addressing the housing crisis is one of my top priorities, and the Merced County Association of Realtors has been instrumental in increasing housing opportunities in the Valley." (twitter.com)
- "I know that if we make sure we have lower prices, more water, and fairer laws, weâll have good-paying Valley jobs for everyone." (www.johnduarteforcongress.com)
- "As your Congressman Iâll do the right thing â Iâll vote to suspend the gas tax and cut fuel and food prices." (www.johnduarteforcongress.com)
- Voted in favor or HR 3564 "Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "Mineral Securityð°National Security It is critical that we harness our abundant mineral resources to remain competitive with China, protect our supply chains, and provide the materials for alternative energy sources." (twitter.com)
- Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (None)
- "Only 1% of our Nationâs energy demand will be met by wind energy. Yesterday, I highlighted the need for abundant, affordable energy to @BOEM Director, Liz Klein.The culture of scarcity surrounding our energy decisions hurts working families & increases the cost of living." (twitter.com)
- "Mineral Securityð°National Security It is critical that we harness our abundant mineral resources to remain competitive with China, protect our supply chains, and provide the materials for alternative energy sources." (twitter.com)
- Voted in favor of HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (None)
- Voted in favor of HR 1640 "Save Our Gas Stoves Act" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- Voted in favor of HR 4531 "Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act" (None)
- "Despite false claims coming from the White House, my colleagues & I remain dedicated to protecting the future financial stability of Social Security, Medicare, & VA programs." (twitter.com)
- "The Fiscal Responsibility Act not only gets Americaâs financial house in order â it protects social security, Medicare, and veteransâ benefits for generations to come." (twitter.com)
- Voted in favor of HR 485 "Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act" (None)
- Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
- "The Dignity Act is the first comprehensive, bipartisan immigration fix proposed in over a decade. This bill provides $25 billion to fully secure our border and creates a dignified way for working families to emerge from the shadows and live the American Dream." (twitter.com)
- "The #DignityAct is the first bipartisan framework to address the border crisis in over a decade.This landmark bill combines border security funding with new legal paths to bring working families out of the shadows and into the American Dream." (twitter.com)
- Voted against HR 2 "Secure the boarder Act of 2023" (None)
- "The #DignityAct is the first bipartisan framework to address the border crisis in over a decade.This landmark bill combines border security funding with new legal paths to bring working families out of the shadows and into the American Dream." (twitter.com)
- "It's time to fix our broken immigration system. It's time for a permanent solution.I'm proud to work with both Republicans and Democrats in co-introducing the American Dream and Promise Act, a critical step in helping working families get out of the shadows." (twitter.com)
- "The Dignity Act is the first comprehensive, bipartisan immigration fix proposed in over a decade. This bill provides $25 billion to fully secure our border and creates a dignified way for working families to emerge from the shadows and live the American Dream." (twitter.com)
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