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Thomas Suozzi's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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

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  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Supreme Court’s leaked majority opinion to overturn Roe v Wade would have devastating consequences for women in this country. We must codify reproductive freedom and ensure that abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible." (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 National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Eighty-five years ago today, on August 14, 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In the 85 years since Social Security has stood as a pillar of economic security and opportunity for millions of American families, whether in retirement, disability, or following the death of a loved one. When President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, he was ensuring "the security of home, the security of livelihood, and the security of social insurance." Those principles are worth protecting and defending today every bit as much as they were 85 years ago. I remain committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security for current and future generations, not defunding it." (x.com)
  • Rated 7% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Big Win For NY! A Major Victory For SALT Relief! At long last, this morning the House passed Build Back Better. State and Local Tax (SALT) relief is included in this historic and transformational legislation." (x.com)
  • "It Takes a Village! The inclusion of state and local tax (SALT) relief in the House’s passage of Build Back Better represents a huge step forward for millions of hard-working middle-class families." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 7% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The tax gap is as high as $1 trillion! Even the IRS Commissioner appointed by the former President agrees. The easiest way to better fund the IRS is to get the wealthiest to pay their fair share. That's how we crackdown on tax cheats." (x.com)
  • "Want major businesses & wealthy individuals to pay their fair share? Better fund the IRS!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "There is no doubt George Floyd was murdered, and all four officers at the scene must be prosecuted. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those impacted by his death as they continue to grieve and demand justice and accountability." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The War in Ukraine continues to unfold rapidly. This nearly $40 billion in aid, including $13.9 billion in humanitarian aid & $19.7 billion in spending for military aid, will help President Zelensky and his country stand up against Putin's tyranny." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Record setting hurricanes, wildfires in the west, & rising sea levels. The House just passed legislation that takes an important first step to modernize energy systems, address climate change, & create good jobs. Our actions now will determine the planet we leave behind." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Great meeting with the #NassauCountySeniorsCoalition. Among the topics we discussed was the reauthorization of the #OlderAmericansAct, food security provisions, affordable housing, and the need to provide services that allow seniors to age at home." (x.com)
  • "We need to figure out how to create programs to encourage more home ownership and generational wealth for ALL Americans." (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)
  • "#BuildBackBetter helps tackle inflation!" (x.com)
  • "Ensuring free and fair elections in every state and community is essential for the survival of our democracy. We must push to protect and expand the right to vote by passing the Right to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Record setting hurricanes, wildfires in the west, & rising sea levels. The House just passed legislation that takes an important first step to modernize energy systems, address climate change, & create good jobs. Our actions now will determine the planet we leave behind." (x.com)
  • Rated 95% 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)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must lower prescription drug costs, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and stop the administration from sabotaging the Affordable Care Act. Today, I voted in support of H.R. 987 - the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act" (x.com)
  • "For 14 years, the #ACA has delivered lifesaving healthcare and peace of mind to more than 140 million Americans. Last month, I held a press conference at Glen Cove Hospital where I was joined by physicians and, most importantly, families all applauding this landmark legislation." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee paid leave. Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on Legislative Proposals for Paid Family and Medical Leave." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must lower prescription drug costs, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and stop the administration from sabotaging the Affordable Care Act. Today, I voted in support of H.R. 987 - the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "On February 7, 100 days ago, Senate Republicans, at the behest of Donald Trump, scuttled and politically weaponized the bipartisan border deal, the most comprehensive and robust border security legislation we have seen in a generation. It takes bipartisan, common-sense solutions to fix what’s broken. Last month, we passed a long-delayed foreign aid package with overwhelming bipartisan support. It's imperative that we come together, take bipartisan action, and do the work to fix the border now!" (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 3602: "End the Border Catastrophe Act" (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 6833: "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • 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." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8035: "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7521: "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" (votesmart.org)

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