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Bob Casey, Jr.'s Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. Senate (PA) - Sr

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  • WESA "Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, one of the last lawmakers on Capitol Hill calling himself a "pro-life Democrat," said Tuesday he would support a bill to write abortion rights into federal law following the Supreme Court’s leaked draft decision that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling." (www.wesa.fm)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • "Today’s decision upends almost a half century of legal precedent and rips away a constitutional right that generations of women have known their entire lives. This dangerous ruling won’t end abortions in this country, but it will put women’s lives at risk. And make no mistake—this is not the end goal, it’s just the beginning. Republicans in Congress want to pass federal legislation to completely ban abortion. Our daughters and granddaughters should not grow up with fewer rights than their mothers." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (None)
  • "Senator Casey uses his positions on these committees to defend the Affordable Care Act, protect Medicaid and Medicare, expand and protect health care access for all Pennsylvanians." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "We write to express our bipartisan support for the Medicare Advantage program and the high-quality care it provides to nearly 30 million older adults and individuals with disabilities." (www.cortezmasto.senate.gov)
  • Rated 97% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • Rated 3% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "Our tax code should work for workers, not just corporations and CEOs. Today, I’m introducing two bills, the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act & Tax Fairness for Workers Act, to level the playing field for workers." (x.com)
  • "Senator Casey supports reversing the massive tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations passed in 2017, and enacting tax policies to rebuild the middle class, reduce child poverty, lower the costs of child care, and support working parents and opportunities for all Americans." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 3% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "Our tax code should work for workers, not just corporations and CEOs. Today, I’m introducing two bills, the No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act & Tax Fairness for Workers Act, to level the playing field for workers." (x.com)
  • "Senator Casey supports reversing the massive tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations passed in 2017, and enacting tax policies to rebuild the middle class, reduce child poverty, lower the costs of child care, and support working parents and opportunities for all Americans." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by End Citizens United (None)
  • "Americans are fed up with dark money blocking progress on policies they support, from raising the minimum wage to protecting the right to vote. It’s time to end this corrupting influence in our politics by passing the DISCLOSE Act" (x.com)
  • "Since the Supreme Court’s disastrous Citizens United decision 12 years ago, billions of undisclosed dollars have corrupted our politics. This week, the Senate will vote on @SenWhitehouse's DISCLOSE Act to end the reign of dark money and boost transparency in our elections." (x.com)
  • Rated 94% by Common Cause (None)
  • "This is about George Floyd, but it’s also about Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Antwon Rose. Philando Castile. Michael Brown. Tamir Rice. It’s about a need for change. It’s about reforming our systems and committing to try and right injustice wherever we see it. I am listening." (x.com)
  • "Senator Casey believes that our Nation is at a moral crossroads, and we can no longer accept a criminal legal system – informed by centuries-old prejudices and racial bias – that turns a blind eye to the injustice and systemic racism impacting our communities of color. He believes that we can and we must reform these systems, while still supporting our law enforcement and holding accountable those who abuse their positions of public trust." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "Far too often, people with disabilities and people experiencing mental health crises end up in fraught interactions with law enforcement who are unprepared to manage the situation, resulting in meaningless violence. It is vital that we break this cycle." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • "Senator Casey believes that diplomatic engagement, working with our allies, and robust foreign assistance are the best ways to promote America’s interests abroad. However, these efforts must be coupled with a strong national security apparatus and investments in deterrence and self-defense." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 815: "National Security Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4346: "Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • "For too long, we have not invested enough in American infrastructure, manufacturing, and workers. But in the last 2 years, we've passed record investments to rebuild our economy and support working families." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Many children experiencing homelessness also struggle with hunger, poor physical and mental health, trauma and inconsistent schooling. The effects of homelessness follow children throughout their lives. This funding will invest in community-based solutions to see that every young person in America has a home, ensure communities across the Commonwealth are able to invest in safe housing options and set up children to succeed," said Senator Casey. "I will continue to advocate for resources for people experiencing homelessness in Pennsylvania." (None)
  • "Every family deserves a safe, reliable and affordable home to raise their children and create community," said Senator Casey. "With this funding, the Philadelphia Energy Authority will be able to restore affordable housing for years to come, so residents can rely on safe, secure and comfortable housing, helping them build community wealth. I will continue to work to pass this spending bill to bring home resources to Philadelphia." (None)
  • "Safe housing also means resilient housing, built away from or to withstand the worsening effects of climate change, and housing that is safe from environmental risk and contamination. Senator Casey advocates for policies to support these efforts at the federal level." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Corporate profits rose by 75% from 2020 to 2022, 5x the rate of inflation. That’s what I call greedflation, and I’m working to hold these companies accountable." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4346: "Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • "Pennsylvania families are sick and tired of digging deeper into their wallets for their weekly grocery runs while corporate CEOs laugh all the way to the bank. I’m fighting to crack down on shrinkflation and hold corporations accountable for these deceptive practices." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "Today, President Biden eased the burden for millions of Americans who are struggling under the weight of their student debt. This will give them the freedom to invest in their future, buy a home, or take a risk and start a business. It’s an important first step forward in helping borrowers saddled with student debt. Moving forward, we must work to lower the skyrocketing costs of college so that future students are able to get an education without signing up for a lifetime of debt." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "With student loan debt reaching over $1.4 trillion, it is critical that we work not only to reduce the cost of college, but give those students who have already taken out loans a fair shot at repaying them." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "Since the deadline of October 31, 2022 to qualify for PSLF under the waiver program is rapidly approaching, we ask that the Department extend this deadline in order to ensure that all public servants with federal student loans are able to benefit from this historic waiver." (www.menendez.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of S 2747: "Freedom to Vote Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From the beginning, #VoterID has been designed to prevent many Pennsylvanians from exercising their right to vote." (x.com)
  • Rated 94% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 2093: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The climate crisis not only threatens the health of the environment for future generations, but it is already having a devastating impact on our communities today by negatively affecting our public health, agriculture, economy, and environment. We need to invest in meaningful climate action now." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "Senator Casey believes we must maintain that status while also working to address the climate crisis and invest in energy solutions that bring economic, health, and environmental benefits to all Pennsylvanians. We must increase the use of renewable energy to address the climate crisis, while also recognizing and prioritizing the protection and creation of good-paying jobs in the energy sector." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act invests in American-made energy & manufacturing & puts us on track to reduce emissions 40% by 2030 while lowering costs for families. I also fought to include incentives for clean energy developments in communities dependent on coal, oil & natural gas." (x.com)
  • "The skyrocketing price of RFS compliance is threatening our Nation’s refining capacity and the futures of thousands of skilled union workers and their families across the Northeast," Senator Casey said. "The Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production & Independence Act will provide certainty and predictability for the workers at merchant refineries like the Monroe Energy Refinery in Marcus Hook, all while supporting the transition to renewable fuels." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "This month, I joined several colleagues in calling on @POTUS to tap into our Nation’s strategic oil reserves to help lower gas prices caused by supply and market constraints. Today’s action will help American families as we head into a busy (and cold) holiday season." (x.com)
  • "I will continue to consider all options on the table to lower gas prices for Pennsylvanians, including pursuing domestic clean energy solutions, to ensure families no longer have to depend on foreign adversaries to fill up their gas tanks." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act invests in American-made energy & manufacturing & puts us on track to reduce emissions 40% by 2030 while lowering costs for families. I also fought to include incentives for clean energy developments in communities dependent on coal, oil & natural gas." (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • "Gun violence is a public health epidemic ravaging our Nation and disproportionately affecting our communities of color. Senator Casey believes that we have an obligation to do everything that we can to combat this uniquely American problem, including passing commonsense measures to keep dangerous firearms out of the hands of dangerous people. Those efforts should include universal background checks, limits on magazine size, and banning military-style assault weapons. He also believes that we must increase our efforts to support the millions of gun violence survivors across our Nation who struggle to cope with the aftermath of this senseless violence." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "And while gun violence is not an issue we can solve overnight, there are basic measures we can take to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people and criminals." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "First, we should expand background checks for gun sales and close the loopholes that allow guns to be bought online, at gun shows and through private sales without background checks. This doesn’t mean a father won’t be able to give the gift of a hunting rifle to his son or daughter. But it does mean a person won’t be able to walk into a gun show and buy a gun from a stranger without a background check." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (None)
  • "For people with disabilities, the ACA is essential, preventing discrimination against the 61 million Americans with disabilities that have pre-existing conditions. A court that strikes down the ACA will be a court that directly attacks the disability community." (x.com)
  • "As SCOTUS hears arguments in the Trump Administration’s maniacal quest to end the Affordable Care Act, I’m reminded of this statement submitted by Secretary Miller last year detailing how the ACA and Medicaid expansion have had an overwhelmingly positive impact on Pennsylvanians" (x.com)
  • "President Obama signed the ACA into law 12 years ago. Since then, it's saved countless lives & connected more than 30 million Americans to health care. Despite dozens of GOP attempts to repeal it with no replacement, it's still in place today & providing families with security." (x.com)
  • "Only 20% of American workers have access to #paidleave. That is unacceptable, especially in the wealthiest country on Earth." (x.com)
  • "Every American worker should be guaranteed paid family and sick leave." (x.com)
  • "There is no excuse for this Nation's failure to support families with policies like paid leave & paid sick days – in fact, the lack of these policies has been one of the drivers of the gender wage gap. We must ensure equal pay for equal work." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201: "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "There is no reason why health plans and pharmacy benefit managers should be able to overcharge American seniors just because they're enrolled in Medicare Part D," Chairman Casey said. "The Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act will end this unfair practice. We cannot allow corporate profiteering to continue getting in the way of our seniors being able to afford the prescription drugs they need."" (None)
  • "If you have private insurance and need insulin, Senate Republicans just voted against capping the cost of insulin at $35. Think about that. They voted to keep your medical costs high." (x.com)
  • "Senate Republicans are upset that Democrats are acting to lower prescription drug costs. They're taking it out on veterans by denying our Nation's heroes health care. It's absolutely despicable." (x.com)
  • "When we passed the Inflation Reduction Act, I fought to include provisions that would bring down the cost of health care and prescription drugs and ensure that Pennsylvania’s seniors and families can afford the care and medications that they need." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "This bipartisan bill provides critical steps towards securing our southern border, stopping fentanyl from coming into our Nation and destroying Pennsylvania communities, and cracking down on the transnational criminal organizations in the fentanyl supply chain." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "The emergency supplemental spending bill includes funding to secure the southwest border by hiring additional border patrol agents and funding additional border security inspection technology and equipment." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led 16 of his Senate colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden outlining the urgent need for robust funding for border security and drug interdiction efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and similar illicit drugs being smuggled across the border through official ports of entry." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "Over 80% of Americans support DACA and Dreamers. I am one of them." (x.com)
  • "As we celebrate today's #SCOTUS decision, I want to thank the many #DACA organizers--many undocumented themselves--who fought boldly and fiercely for this, working through unfathomable personal trauma while building a movement. Next up: a path to citizenship. #HereToStay" (x.com)
  • "In the pandemic, undocumented workers helped keep our hospitals open and food on our tables. We can’t #BuildBackBetter if we leave millions of our friends, family & neighbors behind. They—we—need a clear path to citizenship" (x.com)
  • "Senator Casey believes we must take an accountable, commonsense approach to immigration reform. This means enacting policies that bring undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and into our communities and economy, secure our borders, unite families, and ensure individuals fleeing violence and persecution who arrive at our shores have a fair opportunity to petition the government for asylum – and are well cared for while they do so." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6126 "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • "Senator Casey is a consistent and vocal advocate for robust security assistance to Israel." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • "They include competing with China in a complex global economy, as Chinese actions increasingly undermine American interests; taking a global leadership role and working with allies to combat climate change; protecting our Nation from terrorists; countering Russia's malign activities; supporting our stalwart ally, Israel; and bolstering international efforts to combat the grave threat of nuclear terrorism." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • "It is past time for the U.S. Congress to take up and pass legislation guaranteeing Ukraine has the critical resources necessary to continue defending themselves against Putin’s illegal war," the Senators wrote. "We urge you to act immediately to advance legislation that will provide critical and sustained security and economic support for Ukraine to the President’s desk for his signature." (www.casey.senate.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • "Casey called Putin’s invasion a "clear violation of international law," stressed the importance for democratic leaders to stand together in the face of Putin’s aggression, and declared that the United States will do all it can to support the Ukrainian people in the face of President Putin’s unprovoked attack." (www.casey.senate.gov)
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