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Judy Chu's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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U.S. House (CA) - District 28, Democratic

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Abortion and Reproductive Health: Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?

Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
"Today's historic vote has been a long time coming," said Rep. Chu, lead sponsor of WHPA. "For decades, Roe v. Wade has guaranteed everyone the right to access safe abortion care, regardless of background. And for decades, anti-abortion extremists have been devising new ways to put that right out of reach. That has left many -- mainly low-income people of color -- left to fear that every new anti-choice law could be the one that finally puts abortion access out of reach for them, or their daughters. That is why we are fighting back to put a stop to these attacks once and for all. With today's historic vote, we are ensuring that access to abortion care is a right, no matter where you live. This is a choice about our bodies and our lives that must be left to us and our doctors, not to right-wing politicians." (None)
Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?

Yes

Budget, Spending, and Taxes: Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?

Yes

Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
"We were promised a middle class tax cut. This is not it. Republicans claim this bill will support families, which is belied by the fact that 83% of the benefits go to the top 1%. Most of the expected benefits of this bill depend on a belief that tax cuts to the wealthiest eventually trickle down to the rest -- something that has been tried and disproven time and again. This bill will not raise wages, but it will make the rich richer. Many, like families in my own state, could actually end up paying more in taxes, thanks to changes to the state and local tax deduction needed to pay for tax cuts for corporate interests." (None)
Rated 8% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)

Yes

Campaign Finance: Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?

Yes

"The second thing H.R. 1 does is shine a light on dark money in our elections by banning foreign money, improving oversight of campaign finance laws, and amplifying the voice of individuals through a system of matching donations." (votesmart.org)
Rated 89% by Common Cause (None)
Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)

Crime & Public Safety: Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?

Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
"This bill takes an important step towards ending police brutality by ending the use of chokeholds and banning no-knock warrants for drug cases. It also ends the sale of military equipment to state and local police while requiring more training. But for there to be true justice, there must also be accountability -- something which has been denied to so many families because of qualified immunity for police. This immunity flies in the face of the very rule of law that police officers are sworn to uphold and so today, I voted to end it so that those police who break the law or violate the rights of others are subject to the same laws as the rest of us." (votesmart.org)
"We must spare any other family from feeling such a preventable loss, and that means passing criminal justice reform. Ending the use of dangerous tactics like choke holds and no knock warrants and limiting the immunity that shields police from accountability for their actions are essential for ending police brutality, and that is why the Senate must follow the House's lead and pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act today!" (None)

Defense: Do you support increasing defense spending?

Voted against HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
"Funding our government, especially our military, should be bipartisan. And so I'm disappointed that Republicans added so many partisan measures to this must-pass bill. For starters, it violates the Budget Control Act by exceeding the $549 billion cap on defense spending, which means, without Congressional action, all defense accounts will face a 13% across the board sequester cut" (votesmart.org)
"Overall, this NDAA reflects a government whose priorities are out of line. Defense spending has doubled over the last decade to the point that we now spend more than China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, India, France, the United Kingdom, and Japan combined! This bill makes that gap even worse by adding to the defense budget even as Trump and Republicans propose massive cuts to domestic spending. Even the State Department and international aid are on the chopping block, despite the word of our generals who tell us that diplomacy and development are essential to our national security." (votesmart.org)
Voted against HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Economy: Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
"Our infrastructure needs are being addressed as well, thanks to $1 billion for TIGER Grants, which are essential for projects in my district, and $800 million in new transit grants." (votesmart.org)
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)

Yes

Economy: Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?

Yes

"Increasing affordable housing" (x.com)
"#Homelessness in LA county is up 12% this year, but dropped by 20% in Pasadena thanks to policies like permanent supportive housing developments. I'm proud today to be joining @FSCDems, area Representatives, & @MayorOfLA to discuss these & other solutions to homelessness" (x.com)
"SoCal faces a lot of challenges, from sky-high rents to shrinking water supplies. Thatâs why I fought to secure over $17 million for local infrastructure, affordable housing, groundwater cleanup, and more." (x.com)

Yes

Economy: Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
"Today, the Senate made history by passing the Inflation Reduction Actâtackling climate change, lower health care costs, invest in our families and so much more. I look forward to supporting this legislation in the House and sending it to @POTUSâ desk for his signature." (twitter.com)
Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Education: Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?

Yes

Signed Letter to President Biden: "Canceling student debt is one of the most powerful ways to address racial and economic equity issues. The student loan system mirrors many of the inequalities that plague American society and widens the racial wealth gap.10 Black students in particular borrow more to attend college, borrow more often while they are in school, and have a harder time paying their debt off than their white peers.11 They are more than three times as likely to go into default within four years on their federal loans as white borrowers12â and face wage garnishment, tax refund withholding, and federal benefit offsets.13 While Latino borrowers often have lower loan balances than their white peers, they are more likely to struggle in repaying their loans, and have some of the lowest post-education earnings among all racial or ethnic groups.14" (None)
Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
"Today is a good day to cancel student debt! The Biden Administration can act TODAY to provide relief to 36 million Americans by cancelling $50,000 in federal student debt per borrower. This would be an immediate boost to families and I'm proud to be a part of this effort." (twitter.com)

Elections: Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?

Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
"Seven years ago, the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder decision dealt a substantial blow to our democracy by opening the flood gates for states to restrict access to the polls. We have seen the devastating consequences of that decision play out over the past few years, including in recent days as the closing of polling centers has resulted in long lines requiring Americans to wait for hours to cast their ballot. This is unacceptable. These discriminatory policies have especially impacted voters of color, which is precisely the kind of disenfranchisement that the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent. It is vital that the Senate pass H.R. 4 to restore the Voting Rights Act and ensure that every U.S. citizen has equal access to the ballot box." (None)
Rated 89% by Common Cause (None)
Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Energy & Environment: Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
"Our economy is inextricably intertwined with our long-term energy and conservation strategies. By investing in renewable energy and protecting our natural wonders, we not only put Americans back to work, we preserve our planet and our natural resources for future generations." (votesmart.org)
Rated 98% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)

Energy & Environment: Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?

Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
"I was honored to meet with students from #MarjoryStonemanDouglas high school today. They turned a tragedy into a movement & they won't stop until the next generation is safe from gun violence. And I'm proud to fight with them! No assault weapons, high capacity mags, no loopholes" (twitter.com)
Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (None)
Voted in favor of HR 1808: "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Health Care: Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?

Yes

"I believe that healthcare is a human right. And like all rights, that means it applies to everyone, not just a few, regardless of where you live or how much you make. But too many Americans are just one medical emergency away from financial ruin, and too many have to turn to fundraising efforts like GoFundMe to help afford the medical care they need to stay alive. That is wrong, and it is a failure of a healthcare system that values profits over patients. That is why I am proud to be a cosponsor of this important legislation to make Medicare available for all Americans so nobody has to worry that falling ill could mean bankruptcy or worse." (None)
"Coverage does not equal access. Thatâs what weâre hearing from constituents across the country. Alternatives like a #MedicareforAll will save people like Rebecca from having to make personal sacrifices for necessities that should be covered by insurance." (twitter.com)
Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)

Yes

Health Care: Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
"This bill will put our entire country back on the path to recovery by making some of the largest investments in our families in our country's history. For instance, it caps the amount middle-class families will pay on child care at 7% of their income and ensures comprehensive paid leave so workers don't lose their jobs when taking care of themselves or loved ones." (None)
Signed Letter to President Biden: "Furthermore, we cannot ignore the economic benefits of paid leave. Enacting paid leave also means that families will continue to earn some income at the very time when they need it most â when a family is growing or a member is sick and needs medical care. Workers will be able to continue to earn a portion of their wages, allowing them to continue to meet their basic needs and pay bills before returning to work. Moreover, lack of paid leave has meant that workers lose an estimated $22.5 billion in wages each year when that could have been used to keep a family afloat and spent in local economies." (None)

Yes

Health Care: Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
"Congress needs to do the work of controlling the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, including the rising costs of prescription drugs. Itâs unacceptable that US taxpayers subsidize the research and development of lifesaving drugs, only to pay more for them than people who live in Europe, Japan, and Canada." (www.christyforcongress.org)
Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)

Immigration: Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?

Rated 7% by NumbersUSA (None)
"There are over 222,000 DACA recipients living in California, they need a #DreamActNow. #CleanDreamAct" (twitter.com)
Voted in favor of HR 6: "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)

Yes

National Security: Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?

Yes

Voted in favor of HR 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HR 5692: "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
Voted in favor of HR 7108: "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (votesmart.org)

Yes

National Security: Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?

Yes

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 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)

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.

California Congressional Election 2016 Political Courage Test

Abortion

Pro-choice

Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?

Budget

Yes		In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
"During the worst recession in decades, should we be giving hundreds of billions in borrowed money to the rich? No. Instead, we should reignite the economy and focus on protecting the middle class. That's why I support extending tax cuts for them, who are 98 percent of American families." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572166/middle-class-tax-cuts#.Va_cJHUVhHw (votesmart.org) "The White House deal on extending the Bush-era tax cuts is not a compromise; it is a Republican wish list. Extending the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans is fiscally and morally irresponsible. These tax cuts for the wealthy will add $900 billion to the national debt." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572163/rep-chu-issues-statement-on-white-house-tax-cut-deal#.Va_hcnUVhHw (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan/?search=tax#.W2HghmdyIfJ (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan/?search=tax#.W2HgUmdyIfI (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." https://votesmart.org/bill/24168/62174/16539/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act#62174 (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org)
Yes		In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
"During the worst recession in decades, should we be giving hundreds of billions in borrowed money to the rich? No. Instead, we should reignite the economy and focus on protecting the middle class. That's why I support extending tax cuts for them, who are 98 percent of American families." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572166/middle-class-tax-cuts#.Va_cJHUVhHw (votesmart.org) "The White House deal on extending the Bush-era tax cuts is not a compromise; it is a Republican wish list. Extending the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans is fiscally and morally irresponsible. These tax cuts for the wealthy will add $900 billion to the national debt." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572163/rep-chu-issues-statement-on-white-house-tax-cut-deal#.Va_hcnUVhHw (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan/?search=tax#.W2HghmdyIfJ (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan/?search=tax#.W2HgUmdyIfI (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) "Don't give money to the wealthiest few and hope it gets to the middle class. Especially when that has been tried multiple times and has never panned out." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." https://votesmart.org/bill/24168/62174/16539/tax-cuts-and-jobs-act#62174 (votesmart.org) "We came together with the purpose of helping the middle class, but everything the Republicans put into this bill favored the richest few, often relying on the middle class to foot the bill by taking away necessary and popular tax deductions." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1206554/rep-chu-statement-on-ways-means-vote-to-advance-republican-tax-plan (votesmart.org)

Campaign Finance

Yes

Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?

Crime

		Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
Yes		Do you support alternatives to incarceration for certain non-violent offenders such as mandatory counseling or substance abuse treatment?
No		Do you support mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenders?

Economy

Yes		Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes		Do you support providing tax incentives to businesses for the purpose of job creation?
Yes		Do you support lowering taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
"During the worst recession in decades, should we be giving hundreds of billions in borrowed money to the rich? No. Instead, we should reignite the economy and focus on protecting the middle class. That's why I support extending tax cuts for them, who are 98 percent of American families." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572166/middle-class-tax-cuts#.Va_cJHUVhHw (votesmart.org) "To me, the answer is clear--let's put our money where it creates jobs and helps the people who need it. Let's extend middle class tax cuts." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/572166/middle-class-tax-cuts/?search=middle%20class#.VcJwTHUVhHw (votesmart.org)

Education

No		Do you generally support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
"In tough economic times, we need to look at investing in education to keep our country globally competitive. But the No Child Left Behind law left our schools in a poor state, with teachers 'teaching to the test' and leaving subjects like science and history on the chopping block. That is why I am pushing to change our education system. We must ensure equal opportunity for all children. Our students need research-driven innovation in our schools to increase academic achievement and turn our students into critical thinkers, not test-takers." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/1065351/issue-position-education (votesmart.org) "[...] she also realizes that sometimes, bureaucracy gets in the way. That is why she will work to reform No Child Left Behind, a law with the right intentions that has been plagued by inadequate funding promises, inadequate implementation by the Department of Education and other shortcomings." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/689336/issue-position-education/?search=reform#.VcJ2VXUVhHx (votesmart.org) "We need a positive alternative to the current standards offered for education reform. That is why I proposed a plan, Strengthening Our Schools, to give districts an array of tools, not box them into a select few.With this plan, we can come to the rescue of our most challenged schools and give the entire community a voice - and a choice - in how to move forward." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/527027/strengthening-our-nations-schools#.Va_jj3UVhHw (votesmart.org)

Energy

No		Do you support building the Keystone XL pipeline?
Yes		Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
Yes		Do you support increased regulations on the hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") industry?

Environment

Yes		Do you believe that human activity is contributing to climate change?
Yes		Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?

Guns

Yes

Do you generally support gun-control legislation?

Health Care

Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?

Immigration

No		Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
"In California alone, the implementation of both expanded DACA and DAPA would contribute almost $76 billion to the state economy, increase earnings for all state residents, and create an average of 9,500 jobs each year. The only solution continues to be a legislative solution that creates a path to citizenship and overhauls our broken immigration system." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983647/rep-chu-statement-on-third-anniversary-of-daca#.VcJ6BHUVhHx (votesmart.org) " We must not continue to ignore the millions of immigrant families who have made the United States their home and wish to contribute to our communities. The longer we delay implementing the President's executive actions on immigration, the longer we delay the security that these families and communities deserve." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983721/rep-chu-statement-on-fifth-circuit-court-decision-on-immigration-actions#.Va_nQ3UVhHw (votesmart.org) "In California alone, the implementation of both expanded DACA and DAPA would contribute almost $76 billion to the state economy, increase earnings for all state residents, and create an average of 9,500 jobs each year. The only solution continues to be a legislative solution that creates a path to citizenship and overhauls our broken immigration system." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983647/rep-chu-statement-on-third-anniversary-of-daca#.VcJ6BHUVhHx (votesmart.org) " We must not continue to ignore the millions of immigrant families who have made the United States their home and wish to contribute to our communities. The longer we delay implementing the President's executive actions on immigration, the longer we delay the security that these families and communities deserve." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983721/rep-chu-statement-on-fifth-circuit-court-decision-on-immigration-actions#.Va_nQ3UVhHw (votesmart.org) "In California alone, the implementation of both expanded DACA and DAPA would contribute almost $76 billion to the state economy, increase earnings for all state residents, and create an average of 9,500 jobs each year. The only solution continues to be a legislative solution that creates a path to citizenship and overhauls our broken immigration system." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983647/rep-chu-statement-on-third-anniversary-of-daca#.VcJ6BHUVhHx (votesmart.org) " We must not continue to ignore the millions of immigrant families who have made the United States their home and wish to contribute to our communities. The longer we delay implementing the President's executive actions on immigration, the longer we delay the security that these families and communities deserve." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983721/rep-chu-statement-on-fifth-circuit-court-decision-on-immigration-actions#.Va_nQ3UVhHw (votesmart.org) "In California alone, the implementation of both expanded DACA and DAPA would contribute almost $76 billion to the state economy, increase earnings for all state residents, and create an average of 9,500 jobs each year. The only solution continues to be a legislative solution that creates a path to citizenship and overhauls our broken immigration system." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983647/rep-chu-statement-on-third-anniversary-of-daca#.VcJ6BHUVhHx (votesmart.org) "This is an historic day that was 18 years in the making! Finally, Dreamers and other immigrants who have lived and worked here and are American in every way possible are one step closer to being protected from xenophobic threats to separate families and send them to a country many of them have never even known. As the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, or CAPAC, I know that this bill is particularly important to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community who, while only making up 6 percent of the entire U.S. population, are 16 percent of the undocumented in this country. That means there are over 130,000 Asian American Dreamers living in uncertainty with the threat of deportation always looming." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1349201/rep-chu-statement-on-house-passage-of-dream-and-promise-act (votesmart.org) "We must not continue to ignore the millions of immigrant families who have made the United States their home and wish to contribute to our communities. The longer we delay implementing the President's executive actions on immigration, the longer we delay the security that these families and communities deserve." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/983721/rep-chu-statement-on-fifth-circuit-court-decision-on-immigration-actions#.Va_nQ3UVhHw (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." https://votesmart.org/bill/30605/78993/16539/no-ban-act#78993 (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." https://votesmart.org/bill/30330/77979/16539/american-dream-and-promise-act-of-2021#77979 (votesmart.org) "Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, to put Dreamers and TPS and DED immigrants on a path to citizenship. These are our friends, neighbors, and colleagues. They have graduated from our schools, served in our military, and worked in our communities. During the pandemic, they have kept our country running with over 200,000 Dreamers and over 130,000 TPS holders in essential jobs at hospitals, grocery stores, and schools. As the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I know this is important to so many, including the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, who are 7 percent of the entire population but 16 percent of the undocumented. That means there are well over 100,000 Asian-American immigrants who urgently need relief." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1512269/american-dream-and-promise-act-of-2021 (justfacts.votesmart.org) "This is an historic day that was 18 years in the making! Finally, Dreamers and other immigrants who have lived and worked here and are American in every way possible are one step closer to being protected from xenophobic threats to separate families and send them to a country many of them have never even known. As the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, or CAPAC, I know that this bill is particularly important to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community who, while only making up 6 percent of the entire U.S. population, are 16 percent of the undocumented in this country. That means there are over 130,000 Asian American Dreamers living in uncertainty with the threat of deportation always looming." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1349201/rep-chu-statement-on-house-passage-of-dream-and-promise-act (votesmart.org) "Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, to put Dreamers and TPS and DED immigrants on a path to citizenship. These are our friends, neighbors, and colleagues. They have graduated from our schools, served in our military, and worked in our communities. During the pandemic, they have kept our country running with over 200,000 Dreamers and over 130,000 TPS holders in essential jobs at hospitals, grocery stores, and schools. As the chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I know this is important to so many, including the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, who are 7 percent of the entire population but 16 percent of the undocumented. That means there are well over 100,000 Asian-American immigrants who urgently need relief." https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/1512269/american-dream-and-promise-act-of-2022 (justfacts.votesmart.org) "This is an historic day that was 18 years in the making! Finally, Dreamers and other immigrants who have lived and worked here and are American in every way possible are one step closer to being protected from xenophobic threats to separate families and send them to a country many of them have never even known. As the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, or CAPAC, I know that this bill is particularly important to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community who, while only making up 6 percent of the entire U.S. population, are 16 percent of the undocumented in this country. That means there are over 130,000 Asian American Dreamers living in uncertainty with the threat of deportation always looming." https://votesmart.org/public-statement/1349201/rep-chu-statement-on-house-passage-of-dream-and-promise-act (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act." https://votesmart.org/bill/30605/78993/16539/no-ban-act#78994 (votesmart.org) Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021." https://votesmart.org/bill/30330/77979/16539/american-dream-and-promise-act-of-2021#77980 (votesmart.org)

Marriage

Yes

Do you support same-sex marriage?

National Security

		Should the U.S use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the United States from possessing a nuclear weapon?
Yes		Do you support increased American intervention in Iraq and Syria beyond air support?
"Notably, last night's airstrikes demonstrated that the U.S. is not alone in confronting ISIL and in the next few weeks, we will have the opportunity and obligation to study the effectiveness of the strategy in bolstering moderates, degrading ISIL, and creating space for a political solution." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/929353/rep-judy-chu-statement-on-airstrikes-in-syria#.Va_oW3UVhHw (votesmart.org) "Over the past weeks, I have deliberated on how to address ISIL and participated in many informative briefings. What became clear to me is that we cannot ignore this threat. While I am strongly against putting U.S. troops on the ground, I believe that in combination with the engagement of regional partners and targeted air strikes, training the moderate Syrian opposition provides the best on-the-ground opportunity to combat this threat." http://votesmart.org/public-statement/929341/rep-chu-statement-on-isil-vote#.Va_o5XUVhHw (votesmart.org)

Social Security

Do you support allowing individuals to divert a portion of their Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts?

Spending and Taxes

SpendingIndicate what federal spending levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.TaxesIndicate what federal tax levels (#1-6) you support for the following general categories. Select one number per category; you can use a number more than once.

Maintain Status		a) Agriculture
Maintain Status		b) Arts
Slightly Decrease		c) Defense
Greatly Increase		d) Education
Greatly Increase		e) Environment
Maintain Status		f) Homeland Security
Slightly Increase		g) International aid
Greatly Increase		h) Medical Research
Greatly Increase		i) Scientific Research
Slightly Increase		j) Space exploration
Maintain Status		k) United Nations
Maintain Status		l) Welfare
		m) Other or expanded categories
		a) Capital gains taxes
		b) Corporate taxes
		c) Small business taxes
Slightly Increase		d) Excise taxes (alcohol)
Slightly Increase		e) Excise taxes (cigarettes)
		f) Excise taxes (transportation fuel)
Greatly Decrease		g) Income taxes (low-income families)
Slightly Decrease		h) Income taxes (middle-income families)
		i) Income taxes (high-income families)
		j) Inheritance taxes
		k) Payroll taxes
		l) Other or expanded categories

Administrative Priorities

We need to strengthen access to higher education, so that we can build a strong middle class. We need to help small businesses be as successful as they can be through Small Business Development Centers and programs that will help them gain access to capital.

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