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Chuy Garcia's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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

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  • "There is no time left to wait. We need to abolish the filibuster and codify Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "#RoeVWade saved lives. The loss of Roe is a tragedy for millions of women across the country who no longer have access to a safe abortion. We must continue to fight for the reproductive rights of women and against laws that take away a woman’s right to agency over her own body." (x.com)
  • "Thankfully, in Illinois abortion care remains safe and legal. But for low-income communities, communities of color, immigrant communities, and others who cannot travel to a safe state, the impact of overturning Roe V. Wade is dire." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "It's long past time that Congress makes improvements to Social Security benefits. My constituents have instead seen cuts, often receiving a poverty-level check after paying into this program their entire working lives. Social Security is a sacred trust we must protect #Secure2100" (x.com)
  • "Most Americans contribute to Social Security all year long, but millionaires stop paying in after just two months. It’s time we #ScrapTheCap and make sure everyone pays their fair share!" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committe to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "This package does the most we’ve ever done to create green jobs and make green energy affordable. It also lowers prescription drug prices, caps the price of insulin for Medicare recipients, and more than pays for itself by making billionaires pay their fair share of taxes." (x.com)
  • "Tax the rich." (x.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act: Makes the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes" (x.com)
  • Rated 10% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act: Makes the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes" (x.com)
  • "If @ElonMusk can’t pay his fair share in taxes, why should he be allowed to spend $44 Billion on a vanity project boondoggle to silence his critics? #TaxTheRich" (x.com)
  • "Most Americans contribute to Social Security all year long, but millionaires stop paying in after just two months. It’s time we #ScrapTheCap and make sure everyone pays their fair share!" (x.com)
  • "This package does the most we’ve ever done to create green jobs and make green energy affordable. It also lowers prescription drug prices, caps the price of insulin for Medicare recipients, and more than pays for itself by making billionaires pay their fair share of taxes." (x.com)
  • "Ten years ago #CitizensUnited opened the floodgates to unlimited spending in our elections, giving undue influence to a handful of wealthy individuals and corporations. We must return power to the people by passing #HR1 and overturning this decision. #ForThePeople" (x.com)
  • "Proud to stand with @HouseDemocrats in support of #HR1 to protect and expand the sacred right to vote, expose dark money in our politics, empower hardworking Americans, and stop wealthy special interests from buying influence. #ForThePeople" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "As we honor George Floyd’s life one year after his murder and the lives of others killed by racist, violent policing in the past year, Congress must commit to passing a strong George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct and ending qualified immunity. #BlackLivesMatter" (x.com)
  • "Over the past 50 years, SCOTUS has developed a doctrine that makes government officials, including police officers, immune from being sued in court when they violate people’s rights. I am proud to support this bill by @justinamash & @RepPressley to end qualified immunity." (x.com)
  • "Tyre Nichols should still be alive. I mourn with his family and the entire Memphis community. I appreciate the swift action taken to investigate the officers involved, but we must also address the culture of violence that has plagued law enforcement agencies for too long." (x.com)
  • "New fighter jets won't help struggling families recover from COVID-19 or put food on their tables. It's time we stop rubber stamping bloated defense budgets and prioritize working people over defense contractors." (x.com)
  • "Congress should be focusing on the urgent human needs in this country—food, housing, health care, and jobs—not rubber-stamping a $740 billion handout to defense contractors and arms manufacturers in the middle of a pandemic." (x.com)
  • "It’s time to reduce military spending and invest in the American people’s needs" (x.com)
  • "We cannot continue to vote for ever-expanding defense authorizations, while year after year the everyday threats that our communities face—income inequality, access to health care, and gun violence, to name only a few—go unaddressed." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2 "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I voted to create better paying jobs rebuilding America’s infrastructure, producing clean, secure energy, and expanding opportunities for working families. Extreme MAGA Republicans voted against all of this. Ask them why." (x.com)
  • "It's time for Congress to pass the #BuildBackBetter Act, invest in green #infrastructure, provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, keep our government open and the lights on." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "To end homelessness, reduce the racial wealth gap, and make housing more affordable, we must #ShowAffordableHousingLove. NOW is the time to make the necessary investments toward an #EconomyforEveryone!" (x.com)
  • "Housing is a human right, let's legislate like it." (x.com)
  • "To create thriving communities, we must ensure that residents have access to affordable housing, fully-funded public education systems, and efficient public transportation that provides inexpensive access to job opportunities and other essential services." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • "We must make #FairHousing a reality. That means long overdue investments in fair and affordable housing." (x.com)
  • "One year ago, Democrats delivered the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy and climate protections in U.S. history. The bill also lowers prescription drug costs and caps insulin at $35/month for millions. Not a single Republican voted for the bill." (x.com)
  • "Inflation means pain for my constituents, but it's profit for big business. I was shocked to hear corporate execs admit to price gouging the Latino community to make up for lost sales, and I joined @FSCDems today to talk about taking on corporate greed." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, we received news that our economy had zero percent inflation in July. Zero percent. But there’s still more work to do, and that’s on Friday I will vote for the #InflationReductionAct and send it to @POTUS desk to be signed ASAP." (x.com)
  • "There is literally no good argument against canceling student debt." (x.com)
  • "Student debt contributes to the wealth gap, hindering upward mobility among Latino and Black Americans. With the stroke of a pen @POTUS can help make education a pathway to mobility– not a burden. If we #CancelStudentDebt we can give hope and opportunity to millions of Americans." (x.com)
  • "I support canceling student debt because my constituents deserve the opportunity to pursue higher education without a lifetime of debt. Student debt contributes to the wealth gap and hinders upward mobility particularly among Latino and Black Americans like the ones I represent." (x.com)
  • "Cancel student debt." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "As states across the country enact restrictive, anti-voter laws, it's never been more urgent to protect the sacred right to vote. That’s why I was proud to cast my vote for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore federal oversight and #RestoreTheVote." (x.com)
  • "It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Our vote is our voice and we can’t take it for granted. Through our history there’ve been consistent efforts to take away our sacred right to vote: from poll taxes, to voter ID laws, to the Big Lie. I’ll ALWAYS fight for our right to vote!" (x.com)
  • "The best way to celebrate the anniversary of t The Voting Rights Act (VRA)? #EndtheFilibuster and pass bills like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. #OnePersonOneVote for Everyone!" (x.com)
  • "We are at cross roads where we must take rapid action in order to prevent irreparable damage to our environment and climate. I support the Green New Deal because we must reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move toward a renewable energy economy that includes well-funded strategies for sustainable and increased opportunities for workers and small businesses." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • "It's time for Congress to pass the #BuildBackBetter Act, invest in green #infrastructure, provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, keep our government open and the lights on." (x.com)
  • "The rising costs of climate disasters and the rising costs of energy are falling on working families, while oil and gas companies make record profits. It's time for Big Oil CEOs to stop #RippingOffAmericans – and for America to transition to cleaner, cheaper sources of energy." (x.com)
  • "We need a new generation of skilled labor professionals to build a clean energy workforce, modernize our infrastructure, and strengthen our manufacturing sector. During #NationalApprenticeshipWeek let’s encourage more young people to explore a career in trades." (x.com)
  • "We are at cross roads where we must take rapid action in order to prevent irreparable damage to our environment and climate. I support the Green New Deal because we must reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move toward a renewable energy economy that includes well-funded strategies for sustainable and increased opportunities for workers and small businesses." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • "The rising costs of climate disasters and the rising costs of energy are falling on working families, while oil and gas companies make record profits. It's time for Big Oil CEOs to stop #RippingOffAmericans – and for America to transition to cleaner, cheaper sources of energy." (x.com)
  • "Today’s decision to pave the way for @Interior’s Arctic Refuge drilling is deeply flawed. It ignores science, fails to protect wildlife & tramples Indigenous rights. Instead of bending over backwards to give these priceless lands away to Big Oil, we should #ProtectTheArctic!" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • "Today marked the anniversary of Rep. Giffords’ shooting. Parkland activist @davidhogg111 and I honored Gabby Giffords’ courage and strength, but most importantly, we must keep working to prevent senseless acts of gun violence like this again. #BackgroundChecksSaveLives" (x.com)
  • "Today, activists from around the country will be out in force in Chicago, DC and in more than 300 cities, towns, and communities nationwide to join @MFOLParkland to say enough is enough. We need the Senate to take action to end the gun violence in our streets, and we need it now." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808: "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our country needs Medicare for All because every person must have access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare. When healthcare is tied to employment, millions of Americans cannot access health insurance or cannot pay for it because it is too expensive. Because of systemic disparities, Latino, African American and immigrant communities have less access to healthcare--which leaves them with less preventive care and increased long term health problems. Universal healthcare is necessary to correct these issues and to ensure that income, identity, or immigration status do not determine one's access to healthcare." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • "Communities of color suffer increased #HealthDisparities due to longstanding inequities in healthcare, air pollution, and nutritional access. That is why I support #HEAA as it addresses these inequities and promote health equity for all." (x.com)
  • "Medical debt should not exist. That's part of why I'm fighting for Medicare For All — because no one should be punished for not being able to pay outrageous medical bills." (x.com)
  • "Today, I joined my fellow @USProgressives in reintroducing Medicare for All because healthcare is a human right." (x.com)
  • "The right to collectively bargain without intimidation or harassment is one of the most important rights for workers in the United States. All workers--including tipped workers, farm and domestic laborers--deserve a livable wage, paid sick leave, and safe working conditions. We must end the offshoring of jobs and corporate attacks on labor rights." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • "I stand with airport workers — from the curb to the cabin — demanding better wages and conditions, affordable healthcare, and paid leave. The Senate must include the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act in their upcoming FAA reauthorization." (x.com)
  • "I won’t support a deal that doesn’t include paid sick leave for all rail workers." (x.com)
  • "Paid family leave is essential and Democrats will continue to fight to keep it in the final package." (x.com)
  • "We must continue to protect our seniors, that is why I voted for #BBB to lower prescription drug costs including insulin prices so that no one has to pay more than $35 per month. I hope our seniors enjoyed the Resource Fair and Turkey Giveaway!" (x.com)
  • "Health care is a human right. That's why Democrats have taken on the special interests and cut health insurance premiums and prescription drug costs for millions of families and seniors." (x.com)
  • "One year ago, Democrats delivered the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy and climate protections in U.S. history. The bill also lowers prescription drug costs and caps insulin at $35/month for millions. Not a single Republican voted for the bill." (x.com)
  • "The price cut for insulin announced yesterday is a step in the right direction. We must continue to fight to reduce prescription drug prices so every person who needs lifesaving medications can afford them." (x.com)
  • "When Trump boasts about his military spending, he is also trying to divert billions of dollars from existing military construction projects to fund his racist border wall." (x.com)
  • "Banning people from requesting asylum is a deadly decision. It will return vulnerable people to danger. The Biden admin must pursue policies that ensure pathways to asylum for all migrants arriving at the southern border." (x.com)
  • "We have heard a lot of fear mongering about immigrants during tonight's #SOTU. However, the crisis at the border is one perpetuated by decades of racist immigration policy & border militarization—causing deaths and family separation. #DefundHate" (x.com)
  • Rated 7% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "It's time for Congress to pass the #BuildBackBetter Act, invest in green #infrastructure, provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants, keep our government open and the lights on." (x.com)
  • "Banning people from requesting asylum is a deadly decision. It will return vulnerable people to danger. The Biden admin must pursue policies that ensure pathways to asylum for all migrants arriving at the southern border." (x.com)
  • "For too long, the federal government has weaponized institutions such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) against immigrant communities in the United States. Congress must secure permanent protection for DACA recipients, provide additional support for people on the path to citizenship, and end laws that criminalize immigration." (chuyforcongress.com)
  • Rated 7% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • "Years of indiscriminate economic sanctions have achieved little but the suffering of innocent Venezuelans.That’s why I joined @RepRaulGrijalva & 16 colleagues calling on @POTUS to follow through on a new approach — #LiftSanctions & put diplomacy first." (x.com)
  • "I stand with the Cuban people, and call on their government to respect the right to peaceful protest. Trump-era sanctions—on top of our decades-long embargo—have sown desperation instead of democracy. The United States must end this blockade that keeps our peoples apart." (x.com)
  • "The 2M+ Palestinians in Gaza must not be made to pay for Hamas’ terror. The international community must provide access to humanitarian aid and safe exit routes to prevent further loss of life." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7691: "Making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes." (None)
  • "Ukrainian security and independence are non-negotiable. We must continue to vigorously pursue all diplomatic solutions to check Putin’s aggression and build a lasting, multilateral solution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Against concentration of data in the hands of just one company. @Meta controls @Facebook, @Instagram, and @WhatsApp & needs to hire more multi-lingual staff to help monitor & enforce the platform’s standards, integrity of content and to stop the spread of harmful misinformation." (x.com)
  • "Today, my Close the ILC Loophole Act, introduced with Rep. Lance Gooden was voted out of @FSCDems. This bipartisan bill closes a loophole that would allow big tech companies to own and operate banks without proper oversight. I look forward to a vote on the House floor soon." (x.com)
  • "I’m at @FSCDems hearing to ask Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about his plans to create the cryptocurency #Libra & digital wallet which raises serious privacy, national security, financial stability & monetary policy concerns. #BigTechTakeover" (x.com)
  • "Today, I joined @RepAndyLevin in urging social media companies @meta, @twitter and @tiktok_us to act against the disinformation unleashed on their platforms by the "Rechazo" campaign against the proposed Chilean constitution. Democracy loses when lies and hate win." (x.com)

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