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Rosa DeLauro's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • 100% rating from the NARAL Pro-Choice America (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to represent Connecticut--a state that is proactively protecting the right to choose and creating a sanctuary for those seeking an abortion. We will continue to lead the way. I hope that everyone reading this draft opinion in fear knows it is just that, a draft opinion. Abortion is still legal. This does not change the law as it stands now. We must act. The Senate must join the House in passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The majority of Americans support this constitutional right, and I will continue standing with them in the fight to protect it." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "It was introduced by my dear friend Congressman John Larson. I am an original cosponsor. The bill expands benefits, strengthens the Social Security trust fund, and cuts taxes for seniors. The bill and House Democrats' leadership is critical at a time when Americans are struggling with stagnant incomes and a lack of good-paying jobs." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Our country has long aspired to create a universal healthcare system that gives people quality coverage without the fear of skyrocketing costs and the hassle of unnecessary complexity. Medicare for America puts us squarely on that path," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "With an extensive benefits package, caps on premiums and out-of-pocket costs, no deductibles, incentives to expand our healthcare workforce, and the power to bring down high drug costs, Medicare for America will ensure every American has access to high-quality, affordable coverage they can rely on." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Government spending, including Medicare and Medicaid, to treat cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes accounted for 54 percent of the $383.6 billion in health care spending. Twenty-one federal agencies have 200 efforts related to diet but have not effectively managed fragmentation of efforts or the potential for overlap and duplication despite establishing interagency groups." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 - For the People Act of 2019 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 87% rating by the Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "In the decade since the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United, we have seen an unprecedented influx of big money and dark money in our elections. It is time to stop putting special interests over people, and pass the #ForThePeople Act. #HR1" (twitter.com)
  • 87% rating by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to support the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act that honors our values, strengthens our security, and advances our leadership in the world," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "As a nation, we are deeply indebted to our women and men in uniform, and to the families and communities who support them. This bill honors their service, responsibly invests in our national security, and includes important wins for working people in Connecticut and across the country. In particular, the NDAA authorizes billions in funding for helicopters, combat aircraft, submarines, and more--all of which support good-paying jobs for workers in Connecticut's aerospace and defense manufacturing industries." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "After decades of disinvestment, we are finally making historic infrastructure investments that will create millions of good-paying jobs and shape our economy in a way that meets the moment," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "The bipartisan infrastructure bill repairs crumbling roads and bridges, invests in public transit and rail, expands broadband, and secures clean drinking water all while creating millions of jobs, in Connecticut and across the country, that cannot be outsourced. I am particularly pleased that this legislation ensures that contracted workers will be protected and paid prevailing wages. With the passage of this bill, including a $1.63 billion increase for Connecticut over the most recent transportation bill and $30 billion to modernize the Northeast Corridor, we are investing in a foundation for strong economic growth in Connecticut." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "House Dems passed the COVID Relief bill. Yes, it includes the $1400 checks. It will also cut child poverty in HALF in this country, thanks in large part to @rosadelauro. CT Democrats get the work done. Zero Republicans voted for it. They are against helping you when you need it" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "The U.S. economy had 0% inflation in July. Real wages went up for the first time in almost a year, but costs are still too high. While this data is welcome news, let's sustain this trend for working families by sending the Inflation Reduction Act to @POTUS' desk. It's time." (twitter.com)
  • "Today’s Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act is a needed step to lower healthcare costs for working Americans, tackle the climate crisis, create millions of jobs and reduce inflation while reining in corporate greed." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 “Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Every young person in America should have the opportunity to get a good education without getting trapped into a lifetime of student loan debt. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Affordable Loans for Any Student Act with @SenJeffMerkley and @SenatorHassan." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today’s announcement is a huge step toward dealing working Americans back in. I applaud @POTUS for taking a necessary step to level the playing field by cancelling $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn under $125,000 a year & up to $20,000 for Pell recipients." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2547 “Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • 87% rating by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Ensuring all Americans can freely participate in the electoral process is the bedrock of a democratic society. Let’s put #HR4 the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act on President Biden’s desk." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 - Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 - Climate Action Now Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Rosa recognizes that we need a new energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and lower energy costs for Connecticut families. She has called for a rapid move toward investment in biofuels and new technologies that harness clean energy sources such as wind and solar power. In the short term, Rosa supports addressing escalating energy costs by cracking down on price gouging and manipulation of the energy futures market, and by releasing oil from reserves and drilling on previously designated land." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Pruitt: "Allowing the consideration of factors other than health in setting future NAAQS would not only result in inadequate standards that would cause undue harm to the health of millions of Americans, it would also set a dangerous precedent for setting EPA standards. Your memo calls for the expedited review of two pollutants, particulate matter and ozone, which have the potential to aggravate asthma, increase the severity of chronic lung diseases, damage the lungs, cause cardiovascular harm, and even cause death. Emerging research shows links to additional health harms. Those at increased risk include children, seniors, pregnant women, people with chronic lung and heart disease, people who work or exercise outdoors, people of color, and lower-income communities. Weakening these public health and clean air standards to help industry will not eliminate costs, it will merely shift them to communities, workers, and children, and increase the cost of medical care for those affected." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the House of Representatives fulfilled its duty to check the President's climate-denying actions. The facts are clear, and there should be no debate: climate change is real. It is an urgent problem. And our country must address it. The Paris Agreement set out an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the United States should not withdraw from it. Left unchecked, climate change will continue to have disastrous effects on our environment, our public health, our food safety, our economy, and our national security. We cannot allow climate-deniers to set the legislative agenda any longer. The time to act is now." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 806 - Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 - Climate Action Now Act (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Protecting Our Kids Act, a comprehensive package to address gun violence in the United States. I am pleased that it includes my legislation, Ethan's Law, which will keep kids across the country safe by ensuring that firearms are safely stored and secured." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "We must turn our grief into action. As the 9 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting approaches, I join survivors, advocates, & members of Congress to honor all killed by gun violence & redouble our efforts to pass common sense legislation. #EndGunViolence" (twitter.com)
  • "The Affordable Care Act guaranteed coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, which more than half of all women & girls have. They could lose health care coverage if those protections are invalidated by a Supreme Court ruling. #WhatsAtStake #ACA #SCOTUS" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1425 “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 987 “MORE Health Education Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Few things can do more to help ease the burden on American families than this critical measure which I have been fighting for. This robust paid leave would close loopholes in current law and expand coverage and eligibility to tens of millions." (twitter.com)
  • "The American People are waiting for us to help them, to walk in their shoes, & do what is best for them. I’ve said it before, & I’ll say it again – now is the time to provide paid family & medical leave for all families, & we are doing it in the #BuildBackBetterAct." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "WE DID IT. Paid family and medical leave is back in. From my work as Senator Dodd’s Chief of Staff to drafting and introducing the first-ever paid family and medical leave bill in 2013, I never stopped fighting for #PaidLeaveForAll." (twitter.com)
  • "Americans are struggling to afford ever-increasing prescription drug prices. Congress must act to help" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Children are being separated from their parents at the border because of @realdonaldtrump’s zero-tolerance policy. This is child abuse, and it is immoral at its core. I have introduced a resolution to stand up for these children and condemn the Trump administration’s actions." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 6% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The President has manufactured a crisis at the border and continues to put people at risk. Vital food programs are stalled and food inspections have stopped because workers are furloughed. The safety of every American is in question. We must end the #TrumpShutdown." (twitter.com)
  • "Families should not be torn apart and for misdemeanor immigration offenses. At the same, Congress must prioritize enacting into law comprehensive immigration reform to address the eleven million undocumented immigrants currently in the country." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Today I joined my colleagues & the world virtually in watching President Zelensky's powerful & moving address to Congress. We must go further with sanctions & provide Ukraine with the necessary equipment to defend their country, their people, & their children." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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)
  • "I want to thank the student activists and Greater New Haven community for coming out this afternoon at Yale to condemn Russia. The U.S. has an obligation to support our democratic allies in Ukraine. I believe we can, and must, go further." (twitter.com)
  • "Today I joined my colleagues & the world virtually in watching President Zelensky's powerful & moving address to Congress. We must go further with sanctions & provide Ukraine with the necessary equipment to defend their country, their people, & their children." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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 S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • "Corporations take advantage of our taxpayer-supported education system, skilled workforce, and infrastructure. They should pay their fair share. The middle class, working families, and small businesses deserve lower taxes, not the biggest corporations." (twitter.com)
  • "People are struggling with bills, taxes, and need a government that looks out for the middle class. Corporations should pay their fair share, so we can make critical investments that help everyday people. The #ChildTaxCredit makes that investment in America's families." (twitter.com)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter Act delivers once-in-a-generation action to lower the everyday costs that burden working families – from health care to child care & more – fully paid for by making big corporations & the wealthiest pay their fair share." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, the #InflationReductionAct becomes law. This historic bill takes a critical step toward closing tax loopholes by making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share, saves millions of Americans from an increase in health care premiums, and lowers energy costs for families." (twitter.com)
  • "I was pleased the principles we presented to and, in many instances, forced on the USTR are reflected in the final agreement. Our gains include a labor-specific enforcement mechanism for new labor standards, a review body to ensure Mexico is meeting its obligations, penalties for goods and services not produced in compliance, and robust resources for monitoring and enforcement." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 8351 "Formula Act" (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.
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?
No In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
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?
No Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
States should continue to have the freedom to adopt their own education standards. That is why I supported the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, which prohibits any requirement on states to adopt federal education standards.
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, 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")?
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
Yes Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Families should not be torn apart and for misdemeanor immigration offenses. At the same, Congress must prioritize enacting into law comprehensive immigration reform to address the eleven million undocumented immigrants currently in the country.
No Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
Unknown Position Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
No Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
I have always viewed military force as an option of last resort in dealing with hostile governments. At the same time, I do not support putting more US boots on the ground in the Middle East. We must engage with our allies in the region to find diplomatic solutions where we can, and we must invest in economic and human development projects that stabilize the region.
The biggest economic challenge of our time is that people are in jobs that do not pay them enough to live on. People are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare, childcare, housing, and food. I am fighting every day to increase people?s wages and create more good-paying jobs with benefits?like healthcare and retirement security. That also includes making sure children and young adults get a good education, and workers have access to pay equity, paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, and predictable schedules.

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