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Danny Davis' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (IL) - District 7

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  • Rated 0% by National Right to Life Committee (None)
  • "Brett Kavanaugh could destroy Roe v. Wade, a woman's right to choose, protections for pre-existing conditions, Brown v. Board of Education and much more. We are with @NARAL -- and we *are not* going back #CommitToRoe" (x.com)
  • "On what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I am committed to make sure we codify a woman's right to make healthcare decisions without the permission of the government." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "I am committed with every fiber of my being to protecting Social Security for all current and future generations. I stand with @POTUS in this fight, as we work together to honor the promise we've made to our seniors. #SOTU #ProtectSocialSecurity" (x.com)
  • Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? "Yes" (None)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve and Protect Social Security (None)
  • Rated 11% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "I am against the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Act because it eliminates fairness in our tax system. We’re back to the same old thoughts, ideas, and practices. Protect the wealthy. Disadvantage the poor. We need a tax system that is fair & we need auditors." (x.com)
  • In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket? "Yes" (None)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 12% by National Taxpayers Union (None)
  • Rated 11% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? "Yes" (None)
  • Rated 95% by End Citizens United (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was an original co-sponsor of, and voted for, H.R.7100 the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020 which limits qualified immunity." (None)
  • Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct? "No" (None)
  • Voted against S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Do you support increasing defense spending? "No" (None)
  • Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Working with the Biden Administration we continue to improve our nation's outcomes. The CHIPS and Science Act will reinvigorate American semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and invest in innovation. This will improve access to all areas of our daily lives." (x.com)
  • Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? "Yes" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Stable housing is foundational for the social, emotional, and economic well-being of individuals and families. Nationally, 8 million of the lowest-income renters spend at least half of their income on rent, leaving them little remaining to cover other basic needs for food, clothing, and health care. Despite the profound need, only 1 in 4 eligible households receives any help, and some households spend years on waitlists due to inadequate funding. Creating a new renters' tax credit -- along with expanding targeted investments to increase supply -- can help end America's housing crisis." (None)
  • "Every day thousands of people in Chicago struggle to pay rent," said Rep. Davis. "The Rent Relief Act will help renters in a real, life-changing way so that they can better care for their families without fear of eviction or making the horrible choice between a roof over their heads or medicine and food for children. Direct grant assistance and affordable housing are essential, but only help a limited number of families. A renter's credit could help every eligible taxpayer afford housing and improve their quality of life, working in concert with the other supports to help end America's housing crisis." (None)
  • "I am proud to sponsor H.R. 9313 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301: "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, many of the 80,000 seniors in my district with Medicare prescription drug coverage, and the 1,771,000 seniors across Illinois with these plans, will soon pay less for their medications. We can't turn back now." (x.com)
  • "Estimates from the Joint Economic Committee show that my support for the Inflation Reduction Act is helping 17,000 people in IL-07 access affordable health care coverage. Without this law,individuals would have seen their health insurance premiums rise or lost altogether." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Through the Inflation Reduction Act, 33,000 workers in our congressional district were employed in clean energy and emerging sectors of the economy, and an additional 32,000 worked in occupations that are in demand as the United States transitions to cleaner, more secure energy." (x.com)
  • "I applaud President Biden for taking this important step to cancel up to $20,000 of borrowers’ federal student loan debt" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547:"Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (None)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (None)
  • "$2.4T Iraq War, $700B Bank Bailout, $46B Trump Ag Bailout, $152B Economic Stimulus, $79.7B Auto Bailout I'm sure we can garner a return to taxpayers with student loan debt...." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "Constitution: The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. GOP: hundreds on bills on voter ID" (x.com)
  • "I can never understand the roaming restrictions placed on voting given our country's history of voting rights...yet when there is mention of "background checks" for killing machines these same folk have an issue...." (x.com)
  • "The Voting Rights Act of 1965 stands as a resolute testament to our nation's commitment to equality and democracy. It represents a pivotal stride towards justice, ensuring that every citizen's voice is heard and every vote is counted." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Investing in a renewable economy will produce new economic opportunities. We are many moons away from using whale oil as our energy source...progress with the times..." (x.com)
  • Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)? "Yes" (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • "Investing in a renewable economy will produce new economic opportunities. We are many moons away from using whale oil as our energy source...progress with the times..." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, we commemorate a crucial milestone in the ongoing fight for sensible gun safety measures – the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, commonly known as the Brady Bill." (x.com)
  • "I know first hand the devastation that gun violence causes. That’s why I’m urging my colleagues to pass my bill: The Gun Violence Prevention and Safe Communities Act. We cannot wait. Our children’s lives depend on it!" (x.com)
  • "One year ago today, the House took an historic step forward, introducing #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. It's passage in the House was the first Congressional action in a generation to help prevent gun violence #ForThePeople" (x.com)
  • Do you generally support gun-control legislation? "Yes" (None)
  • "The irony here is this new push to go to Mars; build a wall and increase defense spending - but if folk arent healthy enough to participate from the lack of access to healthcare; it seems shortsighted." (x.com)
  • "Just last month there was talk about all this "extra" military equipment going to local police departments. And we cant fund healthcare?" (x.com)
  • "The day we get news there will be a full repeal of healthcare = a $33B loss. And we can't fund the ACA???" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "At some point in our lives, all working people need access to #PaidLeave the #FAMILYAct would set a national standard..." (x.com)
  • "80MM workers 16 & older are paid hourly & lack benefits. This is more than 58% of all wage and salaried workers. 6.9% are Ind contractors. 6 million people have jobs that are known as contingent jobs, or jobs that are expected to go away. I'm pushing for paid leave TONIGHT!!!!" (x.com)
  • "I am an original co-sponsor of H.R.1185 - FAMILY Act which provides paid medical leave as a permanent Social Security benefit." (None)
  • Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19? "Yes" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The U.S. House of Representatives today passed HR 3 an important first step in protecting and improving the health of our people by lowering the cost of prescription drugs, increasing supports for Medicare, and supporting public health." (x.com)
  • "Working with Congress, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act which slashed the cost of prescription drugs, locked in lower health care premiums, cut energy bills, and reduced the deficit — Every single Republican, House and Senate, voted No." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Congressman Danny K. Davis joined a powerful bi-partisan statement in the House of Representatives with a historic vote to limit presidential overreach and help protect the constitutional balance of power between the White House and Congress. The vote to block President Trump’s emergency declaration at the southern border was an unprecedented congressional challenge to a president’s authority to invoke emergency powers and expropriate the Congressional power of the purse. Davis insisted that "There is no emergency at the border." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.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)
  • "DACA advocates from the Chi -- we are with you..." (x.com)
  • Rated 8% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 340: "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (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." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Congressman Davis joins with Senator Durbin, Ambassador Oksana Markarova of Ukraine, Congressman Quigley, Andriy Futey President of the Ukraine Congress Committee of America, other leaders to say "Putin there will be no Russian take over of Ukraine without grand consequences" (x.com)
  • 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." (votesmart.org)
  • 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?
Yes In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
I was an original co-sponsor of, and voted for, H.R.7100 the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2020 which limits qualified immunity.
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes 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?
I co-sponsored, and voted for, several bills to provide financial relief to business and/or corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19.
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
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?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
I am an original co-sponsor of H.R.1185 - FAMILY Act which provides paid medical leave as a permanent Social Security benefit.
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
No Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
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