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Gwen Moore's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (WI) - District 4

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  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "It was a privilege to welcome @VP to Wisconsin today on the 51st anniversary of the Roe decision. Abortion rights are about freedom, and we won’t stop until every woman in every corner of America has the freedom to make her own health care decisions." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am determined to protect & expand Social Security to ensure it lives up to its promise of ensuring seniors can retire in dignity." (x.com)
  • "While the rest of us continue to pay into Social Security with each and every paycheck, top earners will stop paying into Social Security for the rest of the year on Saturday. It’s time to #ScrapTheCap to ensure all Americans pay their fair share!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Numbers don't lie: the Trump Tax Cuts are a failed promise based in the false idea of trickle down economics. Furthering these giveaways will not help average Americans." (x.com)
  • "Republicans are obsessed with two future goals: cutting Social Security and Medicare and tax cuts for billionaires, with the former paying for the latter. These benefits are not handouts, they are hard-earned benefits that Americans have paid into their entire working lives." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Numbers don't lie: the Trump Tax Cuts are a failed promise based in the false idea of trickle down economics. Furthering these giveaways will not help average Americans." (x.com)
  • "Republicans are obsessed with two future goals: cutting Social Security and Medicare and tax cuts for billionaires, with the former paying for the latter. These benefits are not handouts, they are hard-earned benefits that Americans have paid into their entire working lives." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by End Citizens United (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "9 years ago today @SCOTUS’s disastrous Citizens United decision put a "for sale" sign on our democracy. Special interests have called the shots for too long. We’ve got to end the supremacy of money in politics & build a democracy that’s open & responsive to the people." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "Congress heard the calls from communities demanding change. The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and we will keep pushing forward and continuing this work." (x.com)
  • "Daunte Wright was taken from his loved ones & his community. I pray for his family & hope that justice is served. It's clear that the system won’t reform on its own. It’s why we need the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to put more accountability & transparency in policing." (x.com)
  • "We need greater accountability and transparency in policing so communities are safer and there’s more trust between police officers and the neighborhoods they serve. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act brings the change our country needs." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 8774: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4346: "Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS and Science Act of 2022)" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was so proud to vote for the legislation that is making funding available for this first of its kind project. Providing both emergency support and transitions to long-term affordable housing are crucial to protecting equitable housing access and building strong communities." (x.com)
  • "I support investments in maternal health, WIC, SNAP, and am working to expand access to safe and affordable housing." (x.com)
  • "I was proud to vote for the #AmericanRescuePlan, which is making meaningful investments in our communities. The Homes MKE initiative will help make homeownership a reality for more of my constituents, expand access to affordable housing, and create jobs" (x.com)
  • "Thank you @SenatorBaldwin for fighting for critical funding for Wisconsin, including funding to rehabilitate foreclosed properties & prioritizing sale to first-time homebuyers. Projects like this go a long way in helping ensure more affordable housing for all." (x.com)
  • "The S&P 500, Nasdaq & Dow all hit record highs after encouraging inflation data was released. Today, the Dow hit 40,000 for the first time. Wages continue to outpace inflation and labor rights are respected. Biden actually created the economy Trump lied about creating." (x.com)
  • "As inflation eases and gas prices drop, it's worth noting the House GOP opposed the Inflation Reduction Act & measures to prevent oil companies from price gouging. When given the chance to keep $$$ in Americans’ wallets, they look the other way." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Promises made, promises kept. Despite fierce Republican opposition and the partisan MAGA Supreme Court, President Biden is doing everything in his power to cancel student debt for hardworking Americans and giving the next generation a boost." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Last year the @GOP cost taxpayers $1.9 trillion in corporate giveaways. Today, student loan debt is $1.38 trillion & growing. I’m a proud cosponsor of the #StudentsOverSpecialInterests Act to repeal #GOPTaxScam & eliminate student loan debt. It’s time Congress put students first." (x.com)
  • "Despite opposition from Republicans and MAGA Supreme Court justices, President Biden continues to fight for you and keep his promise to forgive the crushing burden of student debt for hardworking Americans." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It was a pleasure to join many of my constituents and community members to mark the 58th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. In the face of renewed attacks, let’s honor this historic milestone by reaffirming our commitment to ensuring EVERY voice is heard at the ballot box." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was excited to join local advocates to champion the American Jobs Plan and its investments in green energy public transit." (x.com)
  • Rated 97% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It’s been 8 yrs since the largest oil spill in US history. Now @realDonaldTrump wants to expand offshore drilling to every coast & roll back safety regulations put in place to avoid another #DeepwaterHorizon disaster. The costs are too high. We must #ProtectOurCoast." (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today marks 14 years of the Affordable Care Act. That’s years of breaking barriers and making healthcare accessible and affordable for millions. It’s our responsibility now to build on the ACA’s legacy by continuing to work toward an equitable health care system." (x.com)
  • "I am a cancer survivor. I am so fortunate to have high-quality health care, a privilege many do not have. This #WorldCancerDay, I pledge to continue working to expand access to affordable, quality health care for all Americans. Health care is a human right." (x.com)
  • "On the anniversary of Medicaid, I pledge to continue being a fighter for affordable and accessible health care and build on the promise of the ACA and Medicaid." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Stagnating wages & income inequality are keeping Americans from getting ahead. But we can build back better, not with tax cuts for corporations, but by securing universal paid family/medical leave, expanding access to childcare, & providing retirement security to more Americans." (x.com)
  • "As a single mother of 3, I know what it's like to lack paid leave. It makes raising kids and juggling work that much harder. I support #PaidLeaveforAll because these challenges still exist for millions & have only magnified because of the ongoing pandemic. Now is the time to act." (x.com)
  • "Republicans love to talk about the "dignity of work," but where is the dignity in being denied a living wage, paid leave, childcare, or upward mobility?" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Big Pharma keeps hiking drug prices, raking in huge profits as Americans struggle to pay for medicine they need and ration their prescriptions. It's unacceptable. We need to allow Medicare to negotiate #LowerDrugCosts. Now." (x.com)
  • "Last year, House Democrats passed the #InflationReductionAct & stood up to Big Pharma. Starting today, seniors on Medicare will pay NO MORE than $35/month for their insulin — providing critical relief to America’s seniors." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats have offered billions of dollars for border security. I SUPPORT border security. I do not support a primitive border wall that will do nothing but waste taxpayer dollars." (x.com)
  • Rated 7% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8030: "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3033: "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6015: "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7520: "Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" (votesmart.org)

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