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Brad Schneider's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (IL) - District 10

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  • "Today in Texas, a new law goes into effect, violating the constitutional rights set forth in Roe v. Wade. Every woman should have the right to make her own choices about her health care. Congress must act now to codify Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "I believe in a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her body and her health, free from intrusion by the government. We must protect women’s access to comprehensive health care, including family planning, birth control, and safe, legal abortion. I consistently spoke out and voted against every Republican effort to ban access to critically important health care services. A woman’s health care decision is between her, her doctor and no one else." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade means women in America are today less free, deprived of full access to health care, and lack equal protection under law. Women’s health care decisions belong within the private conversations of the woman, her loved ones and her physician." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "In this country, we take care of the generations that came before us. I’m proud to be part of a compassionate society that doesn’t turn its back on its citizens when they most need our help. But our social safety nets are under attack from many Republicans who want to privatize or gut these critical programs. We must keep the promises we’ve made to seniors, and I will continue to stand strong against attacks on these crucial programs." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "On this day in 1935, FDR signed Social Security into law. Before #SocialSecurity, nearly half of seniors lived in poverty, and Social Security reduced that number to around 1 in 10. I’m committed to protecting and strengthening this vital program for generations to come." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • "Trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see. This is an unsustainable burden to pass to our next generation, & a problem made even worse by President Trump's tax giveaway to the most fortunate Americans. We must chart a more responsible fiscal path." (x.com)
  • "On their first day legislating, the GOP are leading with a bill that not only increases our national deficit by $114 billion, but it does so by helping the wealthiest avoid paying taxes." (x.com)
  • "Tonight, I opposed the GOP Cut, Slash and Shrink Default on America Bill, which would be devastating for Illinois. It would cut life-saving programs, hurt our economy, gut historic action on climate change, and support tax loopholes for the wealthy." (x.com)
  • Rated 6% by National Taxpayers Union (None)
  • Rated 6% by National Taxpayers Union (None)
  • "Tonight, I opposed the GOP Cut, Slash and Shrink Default on America Bill, which would be devastating for Illinois. It would cut life-saving programs, hurt our economy, gut historic action on climate change, and support tax loopholes for the wealthy." (x.com)
  • "Trillion dollar deficits as far as the eye can see. This is an unsustainable burden to pass to our next generation, & a problem made even worse by President Trump's tax giveaway to the most fortunate Americans. We must chart a more responsible fiscal path." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1: "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Proud to earn an "A" from End Citizens United Action Fund for my work to overturn this ruling and end the dominance of big money in our politics." (x.com)
  • "Our elections should never be determined by the highest bidder. Today, on the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's #CitizensUnited decision, we need to renew our efforts to get unlimited, unaccountable spending by dark money interests out of politics." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "Our Constitution reads "We the People," and not "we the few." Yet since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, the voices of voters throughout the country are being drowned out by the wealthy few mega donors. Citizens United allows unlimited and undisclosed campaign contributions from corporations and billionaires. If we don’t pass meaningful campaign finance reform, we risk letting the biggest corporations or the wealthiest Americans decide who represents us. That’s why I am a fierce advocate of passing a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Citizens United decision. We must give democracy back to the people." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280: "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last summer, communities across the nation convulsed with raw emotion after George Floyd was murdered by police. We must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to change the culture of law enforcement and strengthen the trust between police and the communities they serve." (x.com)
  • "Last year, one month after his murder, the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Sadly, the Senate refused to act. Today I am proud to again cosponsor the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to address systemic racism and hold police accountable." (x.com)
  • "Proud to march with everyon in Zion today calling for an end to police brutality and systemic racism in law enforcement. We remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others, and we will continue to fight for justice because Black Lives Matter." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I have the privilege of representing Naval Station Great Lakes. As the father of a former Navy officer and as a New Dem, I have proudly voted for the NDAA every year. But the amendments proposed today are antithetical to a strong American military." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 4365: "Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our economy can only be successful when we invest in #infrastructure to support it. That’s why today in the Ways and Means Committee we’re working towards a bipartisan fix to rebuild our country from the ground up." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "A growing economy based on modern, advanced manufacturing, needs a modern, advanced infrastructure. For far too long, Congress has kicked the can down the road, threatening our future with an infrastructure debt that is every bit as daunting as our fiscal debt. It’s estimated that over 70% of our nation’s roads and bridges are in mediocre to poor condition. Investment in a new bridge or a modern highway is an investment in our future. That’s why I support sensible, long-term investments in our nation’s infrastructure." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "Today I'm proud to introduce the "Housing Our Heroes Act" to turn abandoned properties into homes for veterans." (x.com)
  • "My team and I hosted an informative Roundtable discussion on Homelessness. I gathered with Nicasa, representatives of Lake County, Lovell Health Care Center, and other great housing organizations to share ideas and concerns with one another." (x.com)
  • "The Build Back Better Act is the largest investment we've ever made to address climate change, make housing more affordable, cap drug prices, secure our kids' future and more -- and it's paid for. It was great talking with @garretthaake about this important bill." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301: "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • "Illinois families are struggling to make ends meet as inflation makes it more expensive to feed a family. In the Ways and Means Committee, we are working on how Congress can provide some relief." (x.com)
  • "Getting prepared for tonight’s telephone town hall. We’ll be talking about tomorrow’s vote on the Inflation Reduction Act to bring down prices, fight climate change, and reduce the deficit." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376: "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower the cost of energy and health care for millions of Americans. Just as important, it makes the largest ever investment in tackling the climate crisis, helping us cut carbon emissions 40% by 2030, while reducing our deficit by $300 billion." (x.com)
  • "We just learned that the Dept of Education has forgiven $66 million in student loans for 1,050 Illinoisans. For students who have been drowning in debt, this action will change their lives. It's a big step but we can and must do more to resolve our nation's student debt crisis." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (None)
  • "President Biden delivered on his promise to provide relief to people weighed down with student debt. I have long supported relief for American families trying to climb out from under the burden of student loans." (x.com)
  • "By cancelling $10,000 in student loans for individuals earning under $125,000 per year, and $20,000 for people who received Pell Grants, the President will help millions of people as they start families, buy their first homes, or launch a new business." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I just voted for #HR4 to restore the Voting Rights Act to its full strength. The Supreme Court’s decision 6 years ago to gut the Voting Rights Act was disgraceful, and today’s vote is a step to prevent egregious voter suppression tactics. #RestoreTheVote" (x.com)
  • "The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is a critical step to prevent voter suppression and guarantee the franchise to all voters. I’m pleased to join so many of my Democratic colleagues in introducing this historic piece of legislation. #HR4 #VotingRightsAct" (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "I'm wearing this pin visualizing global climate change. We need to listen to the science and #ActonClimate. Investing in the transition to renewable sources of energy is also an incredible opportunity for job creation, economic growth, and American global leadership" (x.com)
  • "I believe we must act without delay to address climate change. In Congress, I will support policies and investments that move our country toward creating the clean energy economy and reducing our carbon footprint." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "I'm a co-sponsor of #HR9 to return the US to the Paris Climate Agreement & meet our emission reduction commitments. Climate change is a threat to our future. We need to seize the opportunity to foster American innovation & create good-paying clean energy jobs. #ClimateActionNow" (x.com)
  • "We're faced with a historic opportunity: to create a clean energy economy that provides good-paying jobs, cleaner air for our children & a safer climate for future generations. I support legislation to prevent President from pulling us out of Paris Agreement. #ClimateActionNow" (x.com)
  • "Today, my common sense bill to prohibit oil drilling in the Great Lakes was blocked by House Republicans 209-215. A disaster happening in Lake Michigan like the Deepwater Horizon spill should be impossible. The Great Lakes are a national treasure. We must defend them." (x.com)
  • "I'm a co-sponsor of #HR9 to return the US to the Paris Climate Agreement & meet our emission reduction commitments. Climate change is a threat to our future. We need to seize the opportunity to foster American innovation & create good-paying clean energy jobs. #ClimateActionNow" (x.com)
  • "Recklessly expanding offshore drilling puts our coastal environment at risk and is a step backwards in our national transition toward cleaner, more renewable sources of energy. #ActOnClimate" (x.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "I stand with people across the country choosing to #WearOrange today during #GunViolenceAwareness Month to remember the victims of this senseless violence and call for commonsense gun safety reforms like #HR8 universal background check legislation that will save lives." (x.com)
  • "Senseless gun violence is happening every single day across America, tragically affecting our communities, our schools, even our children in their own homes. I believe we must work together to enact safe, sensible gun policy that will help reduce gun violence in this country, while preserving our constitutional right to bear arms. In Congress, I hosted roundtable discussions with local elected officials, police chiefs, community activists, and gun rights supporters to learn more about what steps can be taken to reduce gun violence in our communities. After the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I was joined by Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy to talk about concrete ideas communities and our nation can take to address this growing problem." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "I am named after my great-uncle Sam, who was murdered by a gunman before my birth. With my inherited responsibility for carrying forth his legacy, standing up to gun violence isn’t just about good policy…it’s personal. That’s why my very first speech from the floor of the United States Congress was about standing up to the NRA and calling for sensible gun safety legislation. That speech and my votes in Congress led to the NRA giving me an "F" grade." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "We spend more on health care than any other nation, and still do not have longer life expectancies or healthier lifetimes. Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, Americans’ health care costs were rising far faster than inflation. People with pre-existing conditions could not get affordable insurance coverage, and too many people faced the double tragedy of financial ruin caused by unexpected medical expenses. That’s why I fought, and will continue to fight, to protect ACA from the repeated attacks of the Republicans." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "Our top priority must be working to bring quality, affordable health care to all Americans, while constantly seeking economies and efficiencies to bring down the overall costs of the health care system." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "There is no doubt our country’s health care system is stronger because of the ACA. More than 130 million Americans have pre-existing condition protections. And that number will only grow because of COVID." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today I introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow public employers like state and local governments to access the same paid leave tax credits available to private businesses. It is a bipartisan way to help our communities during this pandemic." (x.com)
  • "The death of a child is an unimaginable loss. Now, for the first time ever, Congress is guaranteeing paid leave for the loss of a child for federal employees. It's the most progressive reform for federal bereavement leave to pass Congress in U.S. history." (x.com)
  • "We should never force workers to have to choose between being with an ill loved-one and keeping a job. We need #paidleave for common sense job security" (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)
  • "Health care in America just got a little more affordable. Eli Lilly is dramatically cutting the cost of insulin, a change that was unthinkable before Congressional Democrats and President Biden capped prices for seniors on Medicare" (x.com)
  • "In just four years, the cost of insulin DOUBLED. That's ridiculous – you should be able to afford the medicine you need to stay alive. @WaysMeansCmte Dems are serious about tackling the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs and passing our bill, the #LowerDrugCostsNow Act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3: "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "The way President Trump has used #DREAMers as bargaining chips is disgraceful. We need to permanently secure their future here in America. I’m proud to support bipartisan legislation to do just that as well as make smart investments in border security." (x.com)
  • "Contrary to the President’s fear-mongering, I remain confident we can successfully work to secure our border and reform our broken immigration system if we commit to work together across the political divide." (x.com)
  • "Over the last nine months, Kevin McCarthy worked with the extremists, not Democrats. America needs bipartisan leadership to tackle our greatest challenges like growing our economy, tackling climate change, and addressing both immigration and border security." (x.com)
  • "Today is President Trump's self-imposed deadline to end #DACA protections. Rather than sabotaging good-faith efforts to resolve this situation, President Trump should embrace bipartisan proposals like the #USAAct that would both #ProtectDreamers and our border security." (x.com)
  • "President Trump's recent and cruel choice to effectively end the DACA program once again puts the future of Dreamers in jeopardy, blatantly flies in the face of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, and recklessly subverts our nation’s rule of law. In Illinois’ Tenth District alone, there are more than 6,000 young people eligible for DACA. They are part of the very fabric of our communities. They are our friends, co-workers, and neighbors. I was proud to vote last year to pass the Dream and Promise Act to create permanent status in the United States for DACA recipients and a path to citizenship. I will not stop fighting for them and for the communities of which they are an important part." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "I applauded former President Obama's efforts to prevent children, and their parents, from being punished for the failures of politicians. I believe the DREAM Act is an essential part of comprehensive immigration solutions. Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school. We need legitimate pathways to citizenship for these immigrants who were brought here as small children to pursue their dreams and contribute through college or military service. Passing comprehensive immigration reform will free people from living in the shadows of fear of deportation to be able to pursue higher education, buy homes, start businesses and expand our economy. This will strengthen the communities of the 10th district, and our nation." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "I have supported including immigration reform in the Build Back Better Act from day one. DREAMers are essential members of our community. I’m calling on the Senate to lead by reinstating a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, TPS holders, farm workers, and essential workers." (x.com)
  • "Today is President Trump's self-imposed deadline to end #DACA protections. Rather than sabotaging good-faith efforts to resolve this situation, President Trump should embrace bipartisan proposals like the #USAAct that would both #ProtectDreamers and our border security." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "I supported the Ukraine Support Act that, in addition to imposing sanctions against the Russian occupation, provided resources to the people of Ukraine. We must also continue to provide economic aid to Ukraine and support for Ukrainian development of democratic institutions." (www.schneiderforcongress.com)
  • "It is also important to acknowledge that a nuclear Iran presents, long-term, the most dangerous threat to the entire region. That is why in Congress, I helped introduce and pass tougher Iran sanctions legislation. Now we must vigorously police and enforce the JCPOA to ensure Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, not just for the next 15 years, but forever." (www.schneiderforcongress.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." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • "Emotional and inspired conversation with President Zelensky and Congress. The U.S. stands with the people of Ukraine and will continue to provide military and humanitarian assistance, while at the same time increasing international pressure on Russia and Putin to end the war." (x.com)
  • "In Congress we are doing everything we can to support Ukraine and ensure that Ukrainians have the resources they need to defend themselves against Putin's illegal invasion. We must lead, and we must join with our allies to ensure Putin loses. Peace depends on us." (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." (votesmart.org)
  • "Glad to see the #HonestAdsAct, of which I'm a co-sponsor, gain support from Facebook and Twitter. It's an important first step toward transparency for online political advertising and protection against foreign interference in our elections." (x.com)

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