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Bobby Scott's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (VA) - District 3

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  • Rep Scott voted no on HR26, the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, a bill that establishes requirements for the degree of care a health care practitioner must provide in the case of premature birth following an abortion or attempted abortion. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rep. Scott co-sponsored H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act, which wouldcodify the federal right to an abortion in Roe v. Wade (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The statutory calculation that Social Security is required to use to determine the COLA has not produced an increase in two years, largely due to the weak economy. However, seniors have still had their budgets stretched by the rising cost of medical care, food, and housing. Today's announcement will give millions of seniors much needed relief but there remains an ongoing debate in Washington on the future of Social Security. I am committed to protecting Social Security for present and future beneficiaries. Congress should be working to strengthen Social Security, not attempting to cut benefits to help offset unaffordable tax cuts. Social Security has been keeping its promise to our seniors for seventy-five years and I will keep fighting to ensure we continue to keep that promise." (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • "I am proud to be a cosponsor of the Social Security 2100 Act," said Rep. Scott. "Social Security and Medicare make up the foundation of American retirement security. Americans have paid into the system for decades and, during that time, these programs have promised Americans the chance to retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. This legislation helps us keep our promise to safeguard Social Security for our seniors and people with disabilities. But more importantly, this legislation keeps the Social Security Trust Fund solvent for decades and ensures that our seniors will not live in poverty." (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • "That is why I have long supported legislation, such as the Social Security 2100 Act, that would require the Social Security Administration to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly or CPI-E when calculating the annual COLA rather than the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers or CPI-W. The CPI-E formula better accounts for seniors’ spending patterns in the economy, which differs considerably from the general population. Research shows that seniors tend to spend significantly higher portion of their income on health care, which is growing at a much faster rate than other spending categories. The CPI-E formula would better weigh these cost increases.
  • "We cannot add more than $800 billion to the deficit through tax cuts and tell the American people with a straight face that they won’t have to sacrifice anything in the future to balance the federal budget. If we didn’t have the political will to end the Bush-era tax cuts tonight, we certainly won’t have the political will to do it two years from now during a presidential election."(this statement dates back to 2010) (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • "The Republican's proposed plan provides tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest among us and adds $1.5 trillion to the deficit. This legislation provides no real investment in workers, jobs or the economy. Eventually these irresponsible tax cuts will be paid for by cutting Medicare, Medicaid, veteran services, educational resources, and other vital services for working families. (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • Scott: We Ought Not to Balance the Budget on the Backs of Hardworking Federal Employees (information from 2013, nothing more recent appeared) (bobbyscott.house.gov)
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  • "Representing an area that is largely dependent on Department of Defense and other federal spending, I appreciate how important fully funding our federal government for the entire fiscal year is to my constituents and to our nation. Regrettably due to several truly egregious provisions added late to this bill, I voted No.(information dated for 2010, nothing more recent shows up) (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • The federal government has a responsibility to ensure all students have access to a quality education. The Save Education Jobs Act is a necessary investment in rebuilding our education system and helping students, educators, and communities get back on track." (bobbyscott.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • ".@HUDgov announced that Newport News and Norfolk will receive $60 million in grants to make critical public housing improvements. This is a big win for communities in Hampton Roads!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8294 "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 7% by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Wages are rising. Inflation is going down. Business investment is taking off. Unemployment is at record lows. More work to do, but #Bidenomics is working." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the National Education Association (NEA) (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I support the Biden Administration's continued efforts to provide relief to student loan borrowers." (x.com)
  • "The LOAN Act is the next step we must take to confront the student debt crisis. This legislation will: ⬆️Double the Pell Grant ✅Improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program🛑Lower interest rates" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (justfacts.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)
  • "The #BuildBackBetter Act includes more than 130 programs that would invest nearly $600 billion in climate action, clean energy jobs, and healthier living conditions for families. The Senate needs to pass it so we can send it to @POTUS’ desk." (x.com)
  • "Thanks to @POTUS' Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, there are now over 56,000 infrastructure projects across the country to rebuild our roads and bridges, deliver clean and safe water, tackle pollution, expand access to high-speed internet, and build a clean energy economy." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 823 "Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Offshore drilling has no place off the coast of Virginia. Pleased to join @RepMcEachin in reintroducing the #DefendOurCoast Act to protect our coastal ecosystems and economies from offshore drilling." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Speaker McCarthy won’t act to keep our communities safe from gun violence. Today, we took action by demanding a vote on the following bills: ✅ Assault Weapons Ban ✅ Bipartisan Background Checks Act ✅ Enhanced Background Checks Act" (x.com)
  • "This comprehensive gun safety package will help save lives if enacted and is in addition to what the House passed last year to ensure universal background checks and to close the so-called Charleston loophole." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Workers shouldn’t have to choose between keeping a job and caring for a loved one. I gave remarks today about the need for paid family and medical leave for all workers during the @PaidLeaveforAll National Bus Tour event in Norfolk." (x.com)
  • "We had a great discussion about advancing the Build Back Better Agenda with bold investments in higher education, child care, workforce development, school construction, paid leave and other important initiatives." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Congressional Democrats and @POTUS took historic action to lower the cost of prescription drugs by passing the Inflation Reduction Act. This law will lower drug costs for American seniors by granting Medicare the power to directly negotiate the price of prescription drugs." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2494 "POLICE Act of 2023" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act which will finally offer permanent protections to all Dreamers who are integral to our communities and our economies." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4695 "Protect Against Conflict By Turkey (PACT) Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Ever since Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked invasion on Ukraine, @POTUS promised that Russia would face crushing sanctions, and we would leave Russia more isolated economically and diplomatically from the world. This is another example of following through on that promise." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Thankfully, we were finally able to advance this package to support our democratic allies in Ukraine, as well as Israel and the Indo-Pacific, while also surging humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, as well as civilians in Ukraine, Haiti and other conflict zones." (x.com)
  • "However, I am disappointed it did not include aid for our allies in Ukraine, despite overwhelming support in both chambers of Congress." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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