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Susan Rubio's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Susan Rubio has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Senator Rubio has been a strong advocate for women, fighting for their reproductive rights , ensuring that they are paid equitably, and demanding that woman struggling with homelessness receive help. She has spent a career supporting other women run for office, mentoring young women, and is a longtime member of several women’s clubs in the San Gabriel Valley." (www.susanrubio.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (None)
  • Voted in favor of SR 63: "Alleges that the Federal Government Should Support Reproductive Rights" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of SB 1360: "Amends the California Election Code to Require Transparency of Contributors and Advertisements" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, w/ my colleagues, I took a knee to pay my respects to #GeorgeFloyd. There've been far too many deaths and injustices in the Black community. We need to work toward meaningful change and for a safer and fairer world for our Black brothers and sisters." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of AB 531: "Appropriates $6.4 Billion in Bonds to Build Infrastructure for 10,000 New Behavioral Health Treatment Slots" (votesmart.org)
  • "I look forward to supporting the 6 tribal compacts presented this morning. Their ratification will ensure a continued partnership with locals, and provide funding for education, infrastructure and much more. Thank you Governor for your diligent work in negotiating these compacts." (x.com)
  • "I'm happy to work with my cities to leverage funding for much needed infrastructure projects." (x.com)
  • "Since joining the California Senate, Sen. Rubio has prioritized addressing the affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis in Senate District 22. She has authored several affordable housing bills over the past four years." (www.susanrubio.com)
  • "In addition to funds approved for statewide housing funds, she has successfully secured over $50 million directly for her local communities, which: Helped build 105 Tiny Homes, including wraparound services at 3 sites. Fund over 550 affordable housing units with over 1,000 more affordable housing units in the pipeline." (www.susanrubio.com)
  • "Legislature passed two bills that will streamline housing production in commercial zones and make homeownership more attainable for working families – AB 2011 (Wicks) and SB 6 (Caballero). SB 6 is known as the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022 and is joint authored by Senator Rubio." (www.susanrubio.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Championed funding and supported bills focused on building decarbonization, industrial decarbonization, strategic energy reliability resources, off-shore wind infrastructure, equitable access to solar and storage systems and long duration storage projects. She secured $12 million to expand and develop local parks and open spaces in urban areas." (www.susanrubio.com)
  • Voted in favor of AB 205: "Establishes New Energy Relief and Environmental Programs" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Thanks to @GavinNewsom for signing #SB2 -keeps guns out of the hands of dangerous people in public places, & #AB28 -mirrors the national model to help fund school safety and gun violence intervention programs. We must be proactive in protecting our kids. #EndGunViolence" (x.com)
  • "I’m proud to stand with elected leaders from across the country and demand action on gun violence. Enough is enough. We must amplify the voices of those who don’t have a voice and we dare not forget." (x.com)
  • "No one should fear going to a grocery store. What happened yesterday in Boulder, CO, 10 lives tragically taken, is heartbreaking. These massacres need to end and only real gun reform will prevent it. #EndGunViolence" (x.com)
  • "Thank you @MayorToddGloria and @CityAttorneySD for working with me to ensure that victims don’t have to go through the trauma of facing their abusers in court. #SB538 allows for remote testimony and electronic filing for gun and domestic violence restraining orders. #SD22" (x.com)
  • "Protecting healthcare has always been a priority. Proud to get a 100% rating from @healthaccess. Look forward to expanding access so no one ever goes without. #healthcare" (x.com)
  • "Access to healthcare is a top priority. #SB310 will help cancer patients receive critically needed medications, reduce costs, ensure timely access, and prevent unused medications from going to waste" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of AB 414: "Establishes a Statewide Individual Mandate Program for Health Insurance" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 1383: "Expands Protections for Paid Family Leave" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 951: "Amends the Unemployment Insurance Code for New Benefits and Paid Family Leave" (votesmart.org)
  • "No one with #diabetes should die because they can't afford #insulin. 14 states have limited out-of-pocket costs, CA should too. That's why I coauthored #AB97 by @AsmNazarian today in Senate Health. It eliminates insulin deductibles. This will help millions in CA." (x.com)
  • "Access to healthcare is a top priority. #SB310 will help cancer patients receive critically needed medications, reduce costs, ensure timely access, and prevent unused medications from going to waste" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of AB 1282: "Prohibits Prisons from Working with ICE Contractors" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a former undocumented student who now sits in the CA Legislature, I know firsthand how hard DACA students work and how much they love and contribute to our country." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of SB 464: "Authorizes Food Assistance Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of SB 1056: "Establishes Law Regarding Violent Content on Social Media" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 74: "Prohibits the Use of Tik-Tok on Government-Issued Devices" (votesmart.org)

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