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Tom O'Halleran's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Endorsed and rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. (votesmart.org)
  • "Roe v. Wade affirmed that women across the country have a right to safe, legal medical services that they need. Women's choices are between themselves, their families, their doctors, & their faiths. Women's health, especially in rural communities, cannot be put at risk." (twitter.com)
  • Signed a letter stating: "Birth control is health care, plain and simple." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. (votesmart.org)
  • "I am focused on protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, and ensuring seniors have access to safe, affordable housing." (twitter.com)
  • "Tom has a proven track record of protecting Social Security and Medicare from those who support dangerous schemes to privatize the programs, hand them over the Wall Street or turn them into "vouchers." He knows that Social Security is not an "entitlement program"--it is a commitment that has been made to America's seniors after a lifetime of work. Over decades, America's workers and small businesses have paid into the Social Security trust fund, and now they should not have their retirement security threatened by politicians and special interests in Washington. Social Security is also crucial to the stability of our economy. That is why Tom will always fight against any attempt to privatize Social Security or reduce its benefits." (www.tomohalleran.com)
  • "Tom will protect Social Security and Medicare from those who support dangerous schemes to privatize the programs." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "A year ago I voted to pass H.R. 1, the #ForthePeopleAct, legislation to get dark money out of politics, safeguard Americans' right to vote, and restore ethics and accountability in Washington. I remain committed to ending Citizens United and protecting our democracy." (twitter.com)
  • "Congress must act and pass campaign finance laws that promote transparency and accountability in our political system. #AZ01" (twitter.com)
  • "We need to find ways to limit the impact of the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling." (votesmart.org)
  • "As a former law enforcement officer myself, I know how important it is that those who have sworn to protect and serve are held to the highest standards. Every American deserves to feel safe in his or her community." (votesmart.org)
  • "The protection and equitable treatment of all Americans is not a partisan issue," said O'Halleran following the bill's passage. "Our vote today is not a cure-all; it is a critical first step to addressing systemic racism and rebuilding broken trust between police and our communities. We must work in a bipartisan way to keep these important changes coming. I encourage the Senate to take up and pass this important legislation as soon as possible." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation that invests in our military and makes America more secure," said Rep. O'Halleran. "It gives our military leaders the long-term strategic planning capabilities they need to complete critical missions that protect our nation. This legislation will give our troops a well-deserved raise, improve readiness and capability, and invest in the modernization of our military." (votesmart.org)
  • "This bipartisan legislation is critical for securing the safety of our nation, and it supports the more than 18,000 servicemembers and their families in Arizona," said Rep. O'Halleran. "It brings Arizona a critical boost across our installations and our defense community, including Davis-Monthan and Luke Air Force Bases, Ft. Huachuca, Yuma Proving Ground, and others. After years of dangerous cuts, this bill takes an important step forward in ensuring our military remains the strongest in the world by giving our troops the resources they need to succeed." (votesmart.org)
  • "This legislation will give our troops a well-deserved raise, improve readiness and capability, and invest in the modernization of our military." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." (votesmart.org)
  • "By investing in education, job-training, research, and infrastructure, we can keep our competitive advantage as a state and country and prepare for the jobs of the future. To keep our competitive edge, we must also modernize our tax and regulatory system to foster innovation and replace outdated or burdensome regulations." www.tomohalleran.com/issues/jobs-and-the-economy
  • "Connecting rural communities to reliable broadband will create jobs & grow local economies. Investing in 21st century infrastructure will expand education opportunities & ensure small, locally-owned businesses & ag producers have access to national & global markets." (twitter.com)
  • "Investing in rural high-speed internet infrastructure will unlock economic and educational opportunities for rural and tribal communities that have often gone underserved," (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the CARES Act. Families and businesses across America and Arizona are struggling, and healthcare workers and first responders are being asked to perform their important work without proper protective gear. In my district, the Navajo Nation is dealing with a disproportionately high amount of COVID-19 cases. There were 71 confirmed cases in the community as of last night. This bill allocates over $1 billion to the Indian healthcare service and to Tribal healthcare providers and over $400 million to Tribal governments for equipment. I urge my fellow colleagues to vote for this legislative package that will provide relief to struggling American families and ensure the Tribal communities are not overlooked." (votesmart.org)
  • "Small businesses across #AZ01 are relying on PPP funds to keep the lights on, but endless red tape stands in their way. I cosponsored the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to ensure this program is working for the mom-and-pop shops that need these funds the most." (twitter.com)
  • "Today, I had the honor of presiding as the House received the CARES Act, legislation to provide much-needed relief for #AZ01 families, health care workers, and small businesses. Tomorrow, I look forward to voting in favor of this important bill." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Now is not the time for Congress to step away from Washington for six weeks. We need to stay and pass urgently-needed legislation to support #AZ01 vets, address inflation, & fund the government. I’m calling on Speaker Pelosi to keep the House in session." (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)
  • "With prices spiking everywhere from the grocery store to the gas pump, #AZ01 families are struggling to make ends meet. That's why I've worked with my colleagues on both sides to the aisle to support 5 key bills that will combat inflation & cut costs for hardworking Arizonans." (twitter.com)
  • "Every American has the right to vote, but for many in #AZ01 tribal communities, access to the voting booth is not always guaranteed. I cosponsored the Native American Voting Rights Act to work to ensure tribal communities are represented in Washington." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 80% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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)
  • "From raging forest fires to decades-long droughts, every corner of our state has felt the effects of climate change. Today, we took decisive, bipartisan action to address this very real threat to the livelihood of Arizonans and the American people," O'Halleran said following the vote. "We have more work to do to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, especially in rural parts of the country. I look forward to continue these efforts with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 97% by League of Conservation Voters (2019). (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019." (votesmart.org)
  • "We have more work to do to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, especially in rural parts of the country. I look forward to continue these efforts with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle." (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "We need to invest in projects that enhance climate resilience, while also reducing pollution and carbon emissions." (votesmart.org)
  • Signed a letter stating: "We write to express our concern regarding your recent National Security Strategy, which fails to recognize climate change as a threat to the United States. We have heard from scientists, military leaders, and civilian personnel who believe that climate change is indeed a direct threat to America's national security and to the stability of the world at large. As global temperatures become more volatile, sea levels rise, and landscapes change, our military installations and our communities are increasingly at risk of devastation. It is imperative that the United States address this growing geopolitical threat." (votesmart.org)
  • "This is unacceptable. We must find compromises that lower our greenhouse gas emissions & protect our water and natural resources for the next generation without hampering our economy, but rolling back regulations on methane is not the solution. #AZ01" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 - Climate Action Now Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "Congress must immediately begin to have a serious discussion about the violence plaguing communities across America, and we must take action to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of those who will try to do us harm." (votesmart.org)
  • "This problem is only getting worse. Parents should be able to send their children to school, church, concerts, movies, or even out their front doors without fearing they will be a victim of gun violence." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "We can, and must, work to close the gaps in our mental health treatment system, allow the CDC to do necessary research, invest in community-based violence prevention programs, and bolster law enforcement by strengthening our background check system and providing the necessary resources to address school security." (votesmart.org)
  • "For 12 years, the Affordable Care Act has expanded access to quality, affordable care for millions of Americans. With access to reliable health care more important than ever, I will continue working to protect the ACA for #AZ01 families." (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)
  • "Late last night, I voted to pass legislation that ensures free testing for COVID-19, extended paid sick leave for families affected, and expanded nutrition assistance." (twitter.com)
  • "On Friday, House voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a bill that ensures free testing for COVID-19, extended paid sick leave for families affected, expanded nutrition assistance, & additional protections public health workers." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Far too often Arizona seniors are forced to make the decision between life-saving health care or putting food on the table. Our new law finally caps out of pocket costs for prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries." (twitter.com)
  • "This month, the House passed H.R. 3, historic legislation to lower the high costs of prescription drugs, which included my amendment to improve access to quality health care in #AZ01 rural areas, & efforts I championed to expand Medicare to cover vision services." (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)
  • "We must invest in more effective means of border security, including 21st century technology & increased support for border agents." (twitter.com)
  • "Today I joined my colleagues to introduce a bipartisan bill that brings stability to DREAMers and invests in 21st century technology for our border security." (twitter.com)
  • "Tom supports immigration reform that secures our border, keeps families together, and meets the needs of our economy. He fully supports the DREAM Act, which allows young people who were brought to this country as children the chance to pursue their education, join the military, or contribute to our workforce as hardworking doctors, teachers, scientists, and more." (www.tomohalleran.com)
  • "We cannot address our border security needs by shutting down the government; it would be devastating for rural #AZ01. I am ready to work with my colleagues across the aisle on this issue." (twitter.com)
  • "Arizonans have been greatly impacted by Congress' inability to pass a bipartisan budget agreement that invests in the future of our country and our national security, and young DREAMers are living in uncertainty while they wait for a DACA solution. I am proud of the bipartisan work the Problem Solvers Caucus to find solutions to the challenges we face as a nation, and I am confident that this proposal can find broad support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. It is time for Congress to step up and take action; the American people are tired of waiting." (votesmart.org)
  • "I have met with many Arizona DREAMers. They are doctors, teachers, students, and our neighbors, and they contribute to our local, state, and national economies every single day. They have been promised access to the American Dream, and today we are delivering that promise. We must pass bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform that addresses the flaws in the system, but this is a good first start that will allow DREAMers to continue living and thriving in the only home they've ever known." (votesmart.org)
  • "Tom supports immigration reform that secures our border, keeps families together, and meets the needs of our economy. He fully supports the DREAM Act, which allows young people who were brought to this country as children the chance to pursue their education, join the military, or contribute to our workforce as hardworking doctors, teachers, scientists, and more." (www.tomohalleran.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "As the world watches in horror as innocent Ukrainian women & children are killed, the U.S. & our allies must continue to place the strongest sanctions on Russia to save lives. These sanctions should include a ban on the importation of Russian oil." (twitter.com)
  • "Last night, we voted to pass legislation to impose further sanctions on Russia and Vladimir Putin—including a ban on Russian oil imports—pressuring Putin to end this unjust war and sending a strong message that his actions will not go unpunished." (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)
  • 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)
  • "Voted tonight to pass government appropriations for this year, including new aid to Ukraine" (twitter.com)
  • "One of the most important things we can do is set our kids up for success. This spring, I was proud to help pass an expanded Child Tax Credit under the American Rescue Plan to deliver up to $300/month per child to thousands of families in #AZ01." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 20% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This spring, I was proud to help secure a historic expansion of the #ChildTaxCredit, a middle-class tax cut that puts money back in the pockets of hardworking moms and dads and keeps #AZ01 families strong and healthy." (twitter.com)
  • "This Administration's harmful, unilateral trade decisions are putting rural #AZ01 at risk. Now more than ever, I urge @SpeakerRyan to cancel the rest of August recess & bring lawmakers back to Washington to stop this trade war in its tracks." (twitter.com)
  • "This decision to raise tariffs is going to hurt our economy and raise the prices of goods for working families. I am deeply concerned that tying our trade relationships with border security will derail the ongoing trade negotiations. Congress must act to address our broken immigration system, and this administration cannot continue to weaponize international trade at the expense of hardworking Americans." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act." (votesmart.org)
  • "While we must fully support American businesses and ensure they are being treated fairly by our trading partners, these actions only serve to erode our international relationships," continued O'Halleran. "The American people, and especially those living in rural communities, should not have to pay the price for the Administration's "shoot from the hip" approach to international trade and diplomacy." (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.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding abortion.

a) Abortions should always be illegal.
b) Abortions should always be legal.
c) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
X d) Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
X e) Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
f) Prohibit public funding of abortions and of organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
g) Other or expanded principles

State Budget: Indicate the funding levels (#1-6) you will support for the following general categories. Select one level per category.State Taxes: Indicate the tax levels (#1-6) you will support. Select one level per tax.

Greatly Increase a) Education (Higher)
Greatly Increase b) Education (K-12)
Slightly Increase c) Environment
Greatly Increase d) Health care
Slightly Increase e) Law enforcement
Maintain Status f) Transportation and highway infrastructure
Slightly Increase g) Welfare
h) Other or expanded categories
Maintain Status a) Alcohol taxes
Eliminate b) Capital gains taxes
Maintain Status c) Cigarette taxes
Maintain Status d) Corporate taxes
Maintain Status e) Estate taxes
Maintain Status f) Gasoline taxes
Maintain Status g) Income taxes (incomes below $75,000)
Maintain Status h) Income taxes (incomes above $75,000)
Maintain Status i) Property taxes
Slightly Decrease j) Sales taxes
Slightly Decrease k) Vehicle taxes
l) Other or expanded categories
No m) Should Internet sales be taxed?
n) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and government reform.c) Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative and gubernatorial candidates?

Yes a) Do you support the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms for Arizona governors?
Undecided b) Do you support the current limit of four consecutive two-year terms for Arizona state senators and representatives?
No 1) Individual
No 2) PAC
Yes 3) Corporate
No 4) Political Parties
Yes d) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
No e) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
Yes f) Do you support Arizona's "Clean Elections" initiative, which allocates public funds for use in political campaigns?
Yes g) Do you support adopting statewide standards for counting, verifying, and ensuring accuracy of votes?
h) Do you support prohibiting the reporting of media exit polling results until all polling locations in Arizona are closed?
Undecided i) Should Arizona prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and places of employment?
Yes j) Should Arizona deny state and local social services to illegal immigrants?
Yes k) Should Arizona require proof of citizenship before allowing people to vote?
No l) Should Arizona recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
Yes m) Should Arizona restrict marriage to a union only between a man and a woman?
n) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding crime.

a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
X b) Support the death penalty in Arizona.
X c) Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
d) End parole for repeat violent offenders.
X e) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
f) Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
g) Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
h) Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
X i) Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X j) Increase funding for state and local emergency agencies to prevent and to respond to terrorist attacks.
k) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

X a) Support national standards and testing of public school students.
b) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any public school.
c) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any private or religious school.
d) Create a corporate tax credit program for businesses that contribute to private school scholarship funds.
X e) Continue to offer individual income tax credits for contributions to private schools.
X f) Continue to offer individual income tax credits for contributions to public schools.
X g) Increase state funds for school capital improvements (e.g. buildings and infrastructure).
h) Increase state funds for hiring additional teachers.
i) Support teacher testing and reward with merit pay.
j) Endorse voluntary prayer in public schools.
k) Require public schools to administer high school exit exams.
X l) Provide state funding to increase teacher salaries.
X m) Increase funding for Head Start programs.
n) Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
X o) Support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods.
X p) Support abstinence-only sexual education programs.
q) Other or expanded principles

Employment: Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding employment.Affirmative Action: Should race, ethnicity or gender be taken into account in state agencies' decisions on:

X a) Increase funding for state job-training programs that re-train displaced workers and teach skills needed in today's job market.
X b) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
X c) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
d) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for children in low-income working families.
X e) Increase state funds to provide child care for children in low-income working families.
f) Include sexual orientation in Arizona's anti-discrimination laws.
g) Increase the state minimum wage.
h) Other or expanded principles
No a) Public employment
No b) State college and university admissions
No c) State contracting
d) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

X a) Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
X b) Support increased production of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, and oil).
X c) Use state funds to clean up former industrial and commercial sites that are contaminated, unused, or abandoned.
X d) Support funding for open space preservation.
e) Enact environmental regulations even if they are stricter than federal law.
X f) Offer tax breaks to companies that remove dead trees and undergrowth from forests and convert it to fuel.
X g) Allow municipalities to require property owners in forest communities to clear excessive growth from their land.
X h) Allow land held in trust by the state to be set aside for conservation purposes.
X i) Grant longer grazing leases of public land to ranchers who practice enhanced conservation methods.
j) Permit the Land Department to use 15 percent of annual proceeds from land dispositions for administration and other management functions.
k) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding guns.

X a) Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
b) Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
c) Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
X d) Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
e) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
f) Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
g) Require a license for gun possession.
h) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health.

X a) Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care through managed care, insurance reforms, or state-funded care where necessary.
b) Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
c) Limit the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
X d) Support patients' right to sue their HMOs.
X e) Support patients' right to appeal to an administrative board of specialists when services are denied.
f) Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
g) Legalize physician assisted suicide in Arizona.
h) Allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes.
i) Other or expanded principles

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare and poverty.

X a) Support increased work requirements for able-bodied welfare recipients.
X b) Increase funding for employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
X c) Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
d) Support current limit on benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
e) Redirect welfare funding to faith-based and community-based private organizations.
X f) Use federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds to extend health and child care subsidies to the working poor.
g) Support marriage promotion programs for welfare recipients.
h) Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
i) Other or expanded principles
Please explain in a total of 75 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.

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