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Dina Titus' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (NV) - District 1

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  • "I support Roe, which provides the fundamental right for women to choose. We cannot let it be taken away. I call on the Senate to end the filibuster and pass the Women’s Health Protection Act NOW." (twitter.com)
  • "I voted to pass the Women's Health Protection Act through the House in September which would codify the constitutional right to an abortion. Reproductive rights are at the heart of gender equality. The people most often blocking access to reproductive rights are cisgender men in positions of power, and the people hurt most by abortion restrictions are those who already face barriers accessing health care --particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), women, and low-wage workers. Reproductive rights shouldn't be up for debate. Forces are working to make this the last anniversary of Roe; defeating them will require all of us to fight." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by National Right to Life Committee. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I support Roe, which provides the fundamental right for women to choose. We cannot let it be taken away. I call on the Senate to end the filibuster and pass the Women’s Health Protection Act NOW." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 98% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Secretary Perdue: "Our nation's largest and most effective anti-hunger safety net, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), will be severely impacted by a continued lapse in government funding. Currently, SNAP serves more than 38 million of our most vulnerable people, including millions of children, low-income military veterans, and seniors. Under USDA's present interpretation of the authorizing statute, SNAP must receive an annual appropriation from Congress in order to meet the needs of the program's recipients. Such funding for SNAP benefits has not been allocated beyond the end of this month. Because of this, a continuation of the government shutdown would cripple the program and prevent millions of people from accessing basic food assistance." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Farm Bill that failed today was a partisan piece of legislation that would have made indefensible cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). One in seven Nevadans participates in SNAP, and more than 65 percent of Nevada participants are in families with children. I believe that we can and should be doing more to lift families out of poverty and end hunger in the U.S., and this bill did just the opposite. Republicans should abandon this dreadful piece of legislation and work with Democrats to produce a Farm Bill that does not hurt seniors, children, and people with disabilities." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 87% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Citizens United was a disastrous ruling that gave corporations and foreign interests free reign on our elections. That's why I co-sponsored the We the People Amendment to emphatically say, "Corporations are not people."" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks 11 years since the disastrous #CitizensUnited ruling. We must recommit to getting big money out of politics and fighting corruption in Washington." (twitter.com)
  • "Citizens United was a disastrous ruling that gave corporations and foreign interests free reign on our elections. That's why I co-sponsored the We the People Amendment to emphatically say, "Corporations are not people." (twitter.com)
  • "George Floyd's death shocked the conscience of our country. It inspired millions to demand action against police brutality and systemic racism. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act must become law." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "You can't prevent institutional injustices with window dressing. That's why I voted to pass the bold, historic #JusticeInPolicing Act. It bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants, limits qualified immunity, and makes it easier to prosecute those who disgrace their uniform." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 5% by Center for Security Policy. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""This legislation meets our duty to ensure the security of our nation and support our men and women in uniform," said Congresswoman Titus. "Along with a well-deserved pay raise for our Servicemembers and investments in cutting-edge technology that will save lives, this Defense Authorization includes my proposals to assess foreign threats and promote diversity within the Department of Homeland Security."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""Today I voted to give a well-deserved pay raise to our troops while strengthening the military's response to the pandemic and eliminating the names of Confederate soldiers on military infrastructure," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "President Trump's threat to veto this legislation over the Confederate name change shows that he would rather defend those who took up arms against our country than give U.S. troops a raise. This legislation is a major victory for Nevadans. I am especially pleased that the NDAA includes language I wrote to prevent the Trump Administration from conducting an explosive nuclear weapons test. We simply cannot allow this Administration to restart a global arms race and directly threaten Nevadans' health."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "This legislation meets our duty to ensure the security of our nation and support our men and women in uniform," said Congresswoman Titus. "Along with a well-deserved pay raise for our Servicemembers and investments in cutting-edge technology that will save lives, this Defense Authorization includes my proposals to assess foreign threats and promote diversity within the Department of Homeland Security." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today I voted to give a well-deserved pay raise to our troops while strengthening the military's response to the pandemic and eliminating the names of Confederate soldiers on military infrastructure," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "President Trump's threat to veto this legislation over the Confederate name change shows that he would rather defend those who took up arms against our country than give U.S. troops a raise. This legislation is a major victory for Nevadans. I am especially pleased that the NDAA includes language I wrote to prevent the Trump Administration from conducting an explosive nuclear weapons test. We simply cannot allow this Administration to restart a global arms race and directly threaten Nevadans' health." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I'm supportive of the physical infrastructure piece; we've needed that funding for decades. For Nevada, that means at least $4 billion dollars of investment in our highways, transit systems, airports, water and wastewater, and high speed internet. But as I've said all along, we also need the human infrastructure piece which is the heart of President Biden's agenda," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""This investment in our infrastructure is the largest in almost a century and meets some of our most basic transportation and infrastructure funding needs. It makes investments in clean water, airports, roads and bridges, transit systems, ports, broadband internet, and electric vehicle infrastructure. I appreciate the efforts from the Senate following the important work of the House, including the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "This bill does fall short of addressing some of the most pressing issues facing us at this moment, which is why I'm encouraged to see the Senate immediately begin work on the budget resolution."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "This investment in our infrastructure is the largest in almost a century and meets some of our most basic transportation and infrastructure funding needs. It makes investments in clean water, airports, roads and bridges, transit systems, ports, broadband internet, and electric vehicle infrastructure. I appreciate the efforts from the Senate following the important work of the House, including the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "This bill does fall short of addressing some of the most pressing issues facing us at this moment, which is why I'm encouraged to see the Senate immediately begin work on the budget resolution." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""I'm voting to pass the Heroes Act because essential employees on the front lines of this pandemic need our help right now," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "Health care workers, firefighters, police officers, and teachers in Clark County are in danger of losing their jobs without this relief. The Heroes Act will also provide more direct payments to Americans, extend mortgage and rental assistance, expand our national testing and tracing capacity, and protect our democracy. We are in a dire situation and it's time for Senator McConnell to come to the negotiating table to help those in need."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""Small businesses in Las Vegas are in need of relief and I will soon vote to give them more help," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "I'm pleased that this interim package also includes more funding for hospitals, medical research, and testing. In the next recovery bill, we must protect the right to vote and do more to help local governments and the postal service."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm voting to pass the Heroes Act because essential employees on the front lines of this pandemic need our help right now," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "Health care workers, firefighters, police officers, and teachers in Clark County are in danger of losing their jobs without this relief. The Heroes Act will also provide more direct payments to Americans, extend mortgage and rental assistance, expand our national testing and tracing capacity, and protect our democracy. We are in a dire situation and it's time for Senator McConnell to come to the negotiating table to help those in need." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Small businesses in Las Vegas are in need of relief and I will soon vote to give them more help," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "I'm pleased that this interim package also includes more funding for hospitals, medical research, and testing. In the next recovery bill, we must protect the right to vote and do more to help local governments and the postal service." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "126 top economists say that "these investments will fight inflation and lower costs for American families while setting the stage for strong, stable, and broadly-shared long-term economic growth.” #InflationReductionAct" (twitter.com)
  • "Great news that @SenateDems have come to an agreement on the #InflationReductionAct. This is the legislation the U.S. needs to combat climate change, reform the tax system, and bring down inflation. I’m looking forward to seeing this impactful bill come to the House." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Leader Schumer: "During the COVID-19 pandemic, the child care industry has faced numerous and steep challenges in their work to adequately serve the population most affected by the pandemic. Families were forced to choose between staying home to care for their children or returning to the workforce and relying on inefficient or scarce alternatives. Furthermore, as inflationary pressures increase and families face rising child care prices, this proposal will allow parents, families, and child care workers to offset part of that burden. The funding will allow those parents who have been unable to rejoin the workforce an opportunity to continue their careers, make sure that their children are adequately cared for, and support the existing child care workforce." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud @POTUS' announcement to erase student loan debt for over 300,000 disabled borrowers. This is an important step in ensuring higher education is available to all." (twitter.com)
  • "Students should be able to pursue higher education without worrying about being saddled with a lifetime of debt. I am happy to see @POTUS cancel $10k of debt for students making less than $125k because it will provide relief to many who need it." (twitter.com)
  • "To help students impacted by the pandemic, @POTUS extended the federal student loan payment and interest accrual pause through May 1, 2022. This gives us time to assess the impacts of omicron and provide borrowers facing financial adversity with additional relief." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to President Trump: "In 2013, the Supreme Court effectively dismantled the Voting Rights Act when it struck down a section of the law that required jurisdictions with histories of voter discrimination to receive "preclearance" before changing their voting laws. The result is 14 new state laws implementing voting restrictions that went into effect for the first time in 2016. These new laws include roadblocks such as strict photo ID requirements, early voting cutbacks, and registration restrictions. Three states with new voter restrictions--Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama--have demonstrated histories of voter disenfranchisement and were monitored by the Department of Justice for illegal electioneering. The breadth of the disenfranchisement caused by statewide voting restrictions is personified in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Florida. Wisconsin's strict voter ID law has been the subject of extensive litigation. Although a federal court held that the law unconstitutionally burdened low-income individuals and minorities, the Supreme Court allowed it to go into effect for the 2016 election. According to Wisconsin's records, as many as 300,000 people lacked the proper ID and may have been prevented from voting. Statewide, turnout for the 2016 Presidential election was the lowest it has been in two decades." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our state has tripled its renewable energy production over the last decade and now we're leading the country in solar jobs per capita. We must continue investing in solar energy production and conservation" (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "The clean energy industry, which includes renewable energy, clean vehicles, energy efficiency, and energy storage, is an integral and broad part of the American economy. Before the current crisis, this sector employed 3.4 million people, two thirds of whom worked at companies with less than 20 employees. These were blue-collar and white-collar jobs in every state of the country. Over the past five years, this sector grew at a rate that is 70% higher than the national average, particularly in states such as California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio. However, the current crisis has decimated the clean energy industry. We are particularly alarmed at a recent analysis showing that the industry has already lost 594,300 jobs through April, and is on a path to lose additional jobs by the end of June. (1) Clean energy jobs are being lost at a rate faster than the national average, revealing COVID-19's disproportionate impact on this vulnerable industry." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "These outlined policies would go a long way in providing planning certainty for clean energy investments, furthering the advancement of clean energy across the country, and helping us strive towards and ultimately beyond our Paris Agreement commitments. In addition, these policies, along with others that ensure strong labor standards and incentives for domestic manufacturing, can help ensure American leadership in clean energy technology, drive domestic manufacturing, and the support the creation and maintenance of good American jobs in the next generation of technology. With only a decade to take transformative action, we can’t miss a single opportunity to pass pro-active climate policies." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: “These outlined policies would go a long way in providing planning certainty for clean energy investments, furthering the advancement of clean energy across the country, and helping us strive towards and ultimately beyond our Paris Agreement commitments. In addition, these policies, along with others that ensure strong labor standards and incentives for domestic manufacturing, can help ensure American leadership in clean energy technology, drive domestic manufacturing, and the support the creation and maintenance of good American jobs in the next generation of technology. With only a decade to take transformative action, we can’t miss a single opportunity to pass pro-active climate policies.” (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 95% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Right now Republicans are pushing the Supreme Court to gut the #CleanAirAct and environmental protections. I joined an amicus brief in support of the @EPA's authority to protect the public from harmful pollution, reduce carbon emissions, and address climate change." (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Regan: "We commend EPA for proposing strong rules to reduce methane and other harmful air pollution from both new and existing oil and natural gas facilities across the country and offer our comments. EPA's proposal strengthens and modernizes rules adopted in 2016 for new and modified oil and gas facilities and builds upon the bipartisan Congressional Review Act resolution (H.J.Res.34, S.J.Res.14), enacted by Congress and signed by the President, with support from the oil and gas industry and electric utilities, to restore federal methane protections and regulation of oil and gas operations. Further, the proposal is historic as it applies methane reduction requirements to the hundreds of thousands of existing wells constructed prior to 2016. Altogether this proposal will help the Biden administration meet its commitment to tackle the climate crisis, achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030, and maintain U.S. leadership on the Global Methane Pledge to reduce the world's methane emissions 30% from 2020 levels by 2030." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "With this in mind, we urge you to retain the offshore oil and gas related provisions in the Build Back Better Act, including the provision that invests in the long-term protection of coastal communities by ending new federal oil and gas leasing off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. These provisions reduce the financial risks that existing policies create for the federal government while raising significant revenues and protecting taxpayers. It is time to enact a budget that ends new federal leasing for offshore oil and gas drilling and prevents the next oil spill. Oil spills shut down the very activity that drives coastal economies. As we are seeing in California right now, toxic oil is covering marine wildlife, causing beaches to close, and shutting down recreation areas that support local businesses and industries. We cannot afford to keep investing our nation's budget in harmful leasing at a time when we should be investing in coastal communities, which requires preventing new offshore leasing. To avoid the next drilling disaster and protect future generations we must permanently protect our coasts from new offshore drilling. Thousands of jobs in industries like tourism, recreation, and fishing rely on the decisions we make in the coming weeks and months." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""Firearms with high-capacity magazines have no place in our classrooms, concert venues, or communities," said Rep. Titus. "Enough is enough. Families in Las Vegas and across the country know all too well the deadly consequences of inaction."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""My heart still aches for the victims of the 1 October shooting," said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). "In Las Vegas, thoughts and prayers are not enough and neither are flimsy executive actions that get tied up in the courts. I'm proud to help introduce this commonsense legislation to address gun violence. If President Trump is serious about banning bump stocks, I hope he will join us in supporting this bill."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Firearms with high-capacity magazines have no place in our classrooms, concert venues, or communities," said Rep. Titus. "Enough is enough. Families in Las Vegas and across the country know all too well the deadly consequences of inaction." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "My heart still aches for the victims of the 1 October shooting," said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01). "In Las Vegas, thoughts and prayers are not enough and neither are flimsy executive actions that get tied up in the courts. I'm proud to help introduce this commonsense legislation to address gun violence. If President Trump is serious about banning bump stocks, I hope he will join us in supporting this bill." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m proud to be a founding member of the #MedicareForAll Caucus. Healthcare is a right, now a privilege, which is why I will continue to fight for affordable and high-quality health care for everyone" (twitter.com)
  • "The #MedicareforAll Act will help guarantee that every person in this country – young or old – can get access to the quality care they need and deserve. I’m proud to co-sponsor #M4A!" (twitter.com)
  • "While Republicans continue to disrupt the health care sector by manufacturing chaos and rattling insurance markets, this legislation serves as one of many options to provide Nevadans with affordable and accessible health care options. Along with Medicare For All legislation and measures to lower prescription drug costs for Americans, I will continue to fight for health care options to provide choices, stability, and access to quality care for Nevadans." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The American Families Plan would make it easier to get into the middle class and stay in the middle class. In the United States of America, pre-school, quality child care, and paid leave should not be luxuries reserved only for the lucky few. Best of all, we can fully pay for the American Families Act and the American Jobs Act without raising taxes on anyone who makes less than $400,000 a year." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "We're providing increased funds so that health care facilities will have the resources they need; we are expanding paid leave, unemployment benefits, and meals for seniors and students." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Health care is a right, not a privilege. That’s why I was proud to vote for the #InflationReductionAct to lower costs for Nevada families, including reducing health insurance premiums & the cost of prescription drugs." (twitter.com)
  • "The #InflationReductionAct will significantly lower prescription drug prices and cap insulin costs at $35 for seniors on Medicare. I voted for this transformative bill to bring down kitchen table costs." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
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  • ""Donald Trump's decision to terminate DACA was always evil at its core," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "Now we know that it was also illegal. This is a major victory for the 14,000 DREAMers in Nevada. I'll continue to fight to pass the Dream and Promise Act to secure their place in the only country they have ever known."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ""DREAMers and TPS recipients are essential members of the Las Vegas community," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "They are nurses, teachers, and entrepreneurs -- and more importantly they are our colleagues, neighbors, and friends. Many DREAMers and TPS recipients in Southern Nevada have served on the front lines of this pandemic and these communities will be key to our economic recovery. The symbol of the United States must remain the Statue of Liberty. That means welcoming those who are American in every way except a piece of paper and providing refuge to those who are fleeing violence and persecution."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2018." (votesmart.org)
  • "Donald Trump's decision to terminate DACA was always evil at its core," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "Now we know that it was also illegal. This is a major victory for the 14,000 DREAMers in Nevada. I'll continue to fight to pass the Dream and Promise Act to secure their place in the only country they have ever known." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "DREAMers and TPS recipients are essential members of the Las Vegas community," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "They are nurses, teachers, and entrepreneurs -- and more importantly they are our colleagues, neighbors, and friends. Many DREAMers and TPS recipients in Southern Nevada have served on the front lines of this pandemic and these communities will be key to our economic recovery. The symbol of the United States must remain the Statue of Liberty. That means welcoming those who are American in every way except a piece of paper and providing refuge to those who are fleeing violence and persecution." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2018." (votesmart.org)
  • "Beginning with the invasion of Crimea in 2014, Ukrainian sovereignty has been subject to persistent aggression from Vladimir Putin and his totalitarian regime. The U.S. stands ready to support Ukraine's right to self-determination, assist its democratically elected government, and impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia," (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I applaud the Biden Administration’s efforts to freeze key Russian financial assets. The barbaric actions taken by Putin cannot stand and these sanctions demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the Ukrainian people's heroic efforts to withstand this illegal attack by Russia." (twitter.com)
  • "The individuals who escalated this conflict and pushed Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine must be held responsible. I'm cosponsoring the Russia Travel Sanctions for a Democratic Ukraine Act which would restrict travel for Putin's cronies, oligarchs, and their family members." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Eighty-six million Americans will ultimately see a tax increase while 83 percent of the benefits go to the top one percent of earners. The new corporate rates are set in stone while the so-called benefits for working families -- new income tax rates, standard deduction hike, doubling the child tax credit, and others -- all sunset in a few short years." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The #InflationReductionAct doesn't raise taxes a penny on Nevada families making under $400,000 a year. But it does make sure wealthy corporations who have been dodging their taxes finally pay their fair share." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • ""This trade bill is an improvement over NAFTA, but it is far from perfect," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "The Trump Administration's original proposal would have undermined workers and locked in sky high drug prices, and I'm only able to vote for the renegotiated version because of the meaningful improvements made by Speaker Pelosi, labor leaders, and progressive Senators. As revised, USMCA will boost international travel and tourism to Las Vegas and give us new tools to enforce stronger labor standards among our trading partners. Going forward, when entering into trade agreements, we must do even more to put working people and the planet first."" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This trade bill is an improvement over NAFTA, but it is far from perfect," said Congresswoman Titus (NV-1). "The Trump Administration's original proposal would have undermined workers and locked in sky high drug prices, and I'm only able to vote for the renegotiated version because of the meaningful improvements made by Speaker Pelosi, labor leaders, and progressive Senators. As revised, USMCA will boost international travel and tourism to Las Vegas and give us new tools to enforce stronger labor standards among our trading partners. Going forward, when entering into trade agreements, we must do even more to put working people and the planet first." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
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.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning abortion.

a) Abortions should always be legally available.
b) Abortions should be legally available when the procedure is completed within the first trimester of pregnancy.
c) Abortions should be legal only when the pregnancy resulted from incest, rape, or when the life of the woman is endangered.
d) Abortions should be legal only when the life of the woman is endangered.
e) Abortions should always be illegal.
f) Abortions should be limited by waiting periods and parental notification requirements.
g) Should Nevada government funding be provided to clinics and medical facilities that provide abortion services?

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding affirmative action and civil rights in Nevada.

a) The Nevada government should prosecute cases of discrimination in the public and private sectors.
b) The Nevada government should provide no affirmative action programs.
No c) Do you believe that the Nevada government should recognize same-sex marriages?
Yes d) Do you believe that sexual orientation should be added to Nevada's anti-discrimination laws?

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding children and family issues in Nevada.

X a) Increase state funding for programs to prevent teen pregnancy.
X b) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for their employees.
X c) Deny or suspend state-issued permits and licenses to parents who are delinquent in paying court-ordered child support.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime in Nevada.

X a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
X b) Expand and promote "community policing" programs.
X c) Support "truth in sentencing" for violent criminals so they serve their full sentences with no chance of parole.
X d) Expand the use of the death penalty for additional circumstances relating to murder.
e) Oppose the death penalty.
X f) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
X g) Require mandatory life sentences for third-time, violent felons.
X h) Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
X i) Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their prison sentences.
j) Decriminalize the possession and private use of certain illegal drugs such as marijuana.
X k) Strengthen penalties and sentences associated with drug-related crimes.
l) Implement chain gangs in which prison inmates work together in chained work groups.
m) Limit the number of appeals allowed for inmates on death row.
X n) Strengthen "victims' rights" laws to enable victims to recover more damages from offenders.
o) Support the concept of equally applied punishment for the same crime for all persons regardless of age, gender, or race.
X p) Support contracting with private sector firms to manage state prisons.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) to address juvenile crime in Nevada.

X a) Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious, violent crimes as adults.
X b) Provide state funding for military-style "boot camps" for juvenile first-time felons.
X c) Increase state funding for local community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X d) Support state government funding of programs for at-risk youth such as guaranteed college loans and job training and placement.
X e) Allow courts to hold parents accountable for a minor child who violates the law.
X f) Allow cities to impose curfews for minors in high crime areas.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning Nevada's economic development.

X a) Increase state funds for improving the state's transportation system, including major roadways, railways and airports.
X b) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for expanding, start-up, or relocating businesses.
c) Expand legalized gambling.
X d) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector.
e) Remove state government controls or caps from wages, prices, rents, profits, production and interest rates.
f) Support limits on cash damages in lawsuits against businesses and professionals for product liability or malpractice.
X g) Increase state funding for programs to re-train unemployed workers.
h) Implement "right to work" legislation that allows employees to work without joining a union or paying union dues.
i) Curtail legalized gambling in Nevada.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Nevada's education system.

X a) Increase state funds for professional development and salaries of public school faculty.
b) Endorse teacher-led voluntary school prayer in public schools.
X c) Encourage private or corporate investment in certain public school programs.
d) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious, technical).
X e) Implement charter schools where teachers and other professionals receive state authorization and funding to establish new schools.
f) Require the use of state-wide achievement standards for all state public schools.
X g) Emphasize local control of education as long as the school district meets state health and safety standards.
h) Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
i) Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
j) Require high school students to perform community service as a graduation requirement.
No k) Should the Clark County School District be split into smaller districts?

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning Nevada's environment and natural resources.m) Which level of government do you believe should have primary responsibility for environmental regulation in Nevada?

X a) Enact tougher environmental standards to encourage the sale of cleaner burning fuels throughout Nevada.
X b) Support "self-audit" legislation which creates incentives for polluting industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
c) Require a cost/benefit analysis be completed on the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
d) Require the state to reimburse citizens when state-sponsored environmental regulations limit the use of privately owned land.
X e) Provide funding for recycling programs in Nevada.
X f) Request flexibility from the federal government in enforcing and funding federal environmental regulations.
g) Suspend Nevada's participation in unfunded, federally mandated environmental protection legislation.
X h) Maintain minimum environmental quality as mandated by current federal regulations.
X i) Require state residents to conserve water by limiting the use of water for lawns and gardens.
X j) The Endangered Species Act should continue to require property owners to protect threatened plants and animals on their land.
k) The Endangered Species Act should be amended to provide incentives to encourage property owners to protect threatened plants and animals on their land.
No l) Do you support the selection of Yucca Mountain in southwest Nevada as a storage site for used nuclear fuel?
X Federal
X State
X Local
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Yes a) Do you support the law, to take effect in 2006, that will limit Nevada's State Representatives to twelve years in office?
Yes b) Do you support the law, to take effect in 2008, that will limit Nevada's State Senators to twelve years in office?
Yes c) Do you support the current law that limits Nevada's Governor to two, four-year terms?
Yes d) Do you support amending the U.S. Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget?
Yes e) Do you support requiring limits on individual contributions to state legislative candidates?
Yes f) Do you support requiring limits on PAC contributions to state legislative candidates?
Yes g) Do you support requiring limits on corporate contributions to state legislative candidates?
Yes h) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
Yes i) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
No j) Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
Yes k) Do you support imposing a fine on legislators who do not provide campaign contribution information in a timely manner?

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.

a) Support expanding the nationwide federal ban on the public sale of assault weapons to include all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
b) Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
X c) Maintain all state registration procedures and state restrictions on possessing firearms.
d) Ease state procedures and restrictions on the purchase and registration of firearms.
e) Repeal all state bans and measures that restrict law-abiding citizens from obtaining firearms.
X f) Continue to allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms.

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning Nevada's health care system.

X a) Expand state funding for pre-natal and infant care programs available in the state, including immunizations.
X b) Provide tax incentives to assist small businesses in providing health care to their employees.
X c) Ensure that Nevada citizens have access to basic health care, through managed care, insurance reforms, or state-funded care where necessary.
d) Guaranteeing medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
e) Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
X f) Request a waiver from the federal government to provide Medicaid services through managed care programs.

Indicate what changes you support (if any) concerning levels of funding for the following categories. Select one option only.

a) Abortion
b) Affirmative Action
Maintain Status c) Agriculture
Slightly Increase d) AIDS Programs
Greatly Increase e) Education
Slightly Increase f) Environment
Slightly Increase g) Health Care
Slightly Increase h) Law Enforcement
Slightly Increase i) State Employee Salaries
Slightly Decrease j) Welfare

Please indicate the changes you support (if any) concerning Nevada's tax levels. Select one option only.

Maintain Status a) Alcohol Taxes
Maintain Status b) Business Taxes
c) Capital Gains Taxes
Maintain Status d) Gaming Taxes
Maintain Status e) Property Taxes
Maintain Status f) Sales Taxes
Maintain Status g) State Fees
No h) Would you support a state income tax in Nevada?
i) Do you support a flat tax structure for a state income tax, should one be enacted?

Please indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding Nevada's welfare system.

X a) Provide child care services to welfare recipients who work or attend school.
X b) Allow welfare recipients to work and still receive state-funded health care and child care (if needed) until they become self-sufficient.
X c) Require that able-bodied welfare recipients receive job training, attend school, or work in order to receive welfare benefits.
d) Require that unwed mothers under the age of 18 attend school and live with a parent or guardian (if possible) to receive welfare benefits.
e) Limit the welfare benefits given to recipients if they have additional children.
f) Provide two-parent families living in poverty the same welfare benefits as one-parent families.
g) Eliminate government-funded welfare and advocate privately-funded assistance to people in need.
X h) Impose a two-year limit on welfare benefits for recipients who are able to work.
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