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Sean Maloney's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "His agenda includes guaranteeing women get paid the same as men for doing the same work, establishing national paid family leave, increasing the minimum wage, and preserving women’s reproductive rights." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "It’s been 47 years since Roe v Wade and women are still fighting for access to abortion. This is more than a Supreme Court case – it’s a promise that personal, medical decisions will be left up to a woman and her doctor – not politicians." (twitter.com)
  • "Rep. Maloney is an uncompromising advocate for women’s rights. He helped pass legislation through the House to guarantee abortion access nationwide and he’s endorsed by Planned Parenthood." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Rated 90% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Sean Patrick Maloney believes that we shouldn’t balance the budget on the backs of seniors. That’s why he has fought against efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the retirement age. He also opposes any efforts to end Medicare’s guaranteed benefits or turn it into a voucher program and privatize it. Instead, Sean wants to expand Social Security and Medicare - and pay for it by eliminating the loophole that lets the wealthy pay less in taxes." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "Rep. Maloney has always and will always advocate for our seniors. Sean has actively fought any effort to privatize Social Security or undermine Medicare." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "For 87 years, #SocialSecurity has provided retirement security for millions of Americans. This week, we celebrate the anniversary of the Social Security Act and recommit ourselves to protecting it for future generations." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 93% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "7 yrs ago SCOTUS made one of the worst decisions in history. #CitizensUnited allows corporations to pour millions in dark money into races" (twitter.com)
  • "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act should be the law of the land. We must stay the course." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are not going to accept the false choice between racial justice and safe streets. We are going to do both. That starts with passing the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act." (twitter.com)
  • "Removing barriers to prosecuting police misconduct and recovering damages from officers who have violated civilians’ rights, including by ending qualified immunity by law enforcement;" (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Proud 2 secure funding 2 kickstart flood mitigation 4 families & businesses of Middletown. These folks have lost their land & worried about flash-flooding & erosion 4 yrs. But that’s about 2 change. This funding will help create jobs & spur local economy." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We are fighting to bring jobs and investment to the Hudson Valley and communities all across the country! Today, I toured IBM's factory in Poughkeepsie to see first-hand how the #COMPETESAct will spur manufacturing, create jobs & help our economy thrive." (twitter.com)
  • "Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure has always been a key priority of Congressman Maloney’s. As a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, he helped write the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will rebuild roads and bridges, replace old drinking water systems, improve transit systems like Metro North and create millions of jobs in the process." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1319 "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As a Member of House Leadership, Rep. Maloney helped pass vital COVID relief packages that delivered for our communities during the worst days of the pandemic. Here in the Hudson Valley, the American Rescue Plan saved over 90,000 jobs by helping small businesses keep their doors open and delivered $178 billion to safely reopen our schools." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "COVID isn’t a red state, blue state issue. If we don’t act, more people will die, more Americans will lose their jobs & our kids will miss more school. We need to get real relief out the door. This budget resolution will ensure gridlock can't stand in our way." (twitter.com)
  • "For over two years, I've worked with Chris & local farmers to find solutions for the unreasonable debt burdens that many small, family farms currently face. Finally, that much-needed debt relief is on the way thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act!" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5376 “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 7688 “Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Yesterday, the President signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law and today I’m in Cold Spring to celebrate the impact it’ll have right here in the Hudson Valley. It’s more than a promise, it’s action to protect our planet and preserve it for future generations." (twitter.com)
  • "$1.5 trillion. That’s how much 44 million Americans owe in student debt. That’s insane. Enough with the skyrocketing tuition & the unaffordable interest rates. I’m a co-sponsor of the All-Year ACCESS Act, which would make it easier for college students to afford their education." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 2547 “Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Rep. Maloney has repeatedly voted to codify voting rights protections, including as an original co-sponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. In his capacity as DCCC Chair, he has fought to protect voters by establishing a voter protection team that trains volunteers and operates a national hotline to address voting-related questions." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "Texas closed 750 polling places after SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013. 52 of them were in Harris County. Believe me, these wait times are no accident - they’re voter suppression. The Senate needs to pass our bill to restore the VRA... before November." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 96% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We’ve got to develop smart solutions for preserving our earth for the next generation. That’s why I’m fighting for a future of 100% #RenewableEnergy. Proud to support @TulsiGabbard's OFF Act that would transition the U.S. to 100% clean energy by 2035." (twitter.com)
  • "Rep. Maloney is a champion for our planet, fighting to combat climate change and to protect our local environment here in the Hudson Valley. Sean is an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal and supports investing in renewable energy sources." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Rated 96% by League of Conservation Voters (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The #GreenNewDeal is bold. Getting to net zero carbon emissions will be hard. We can (and will) argue about how to get there. But disagreement on the “how” shouldn’t stop us from trying." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Currently, Rep. Maloney is working to pass transformative legislation through Congress that would cut carbon emissions in half by 2030." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "5 yrs ago, 49 ppl were killed at #PulseNightClub in the deadliest attack against the LGBTQ community in our history. This tragedy must compel us to action - to prevent LGBTQ hate crimes & to pass smart gun reforms. We all deserve to feel safe celebrating who we are & who we love." (twitter.com)
  • "I’d like to live in a country where we viewed an AR-15 the same way we view a machine gun - as weapons of war that don’t belong on our streets. And let me tell you - I’m not alone in that - the majority of Americans agree with me." (twitter.com)
  • "It's been 3 yrs since March for Our Lives mobilized our nation & Congress has still failed to act. Americans have had enough of the violence, the thoughts and prayers, and the inaction.The House passed smart, bipartisan gun safety legislation. It's time the Senate do the same." (twitter.com)
  • "He also helped pass the first gun safety reform law in 30 years and has passed several bills through the House to protect women’s rights, combat the climate crisis, and lower prescription drug prices." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "Today marks 12 years since President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law & expanded access to quality, affordable health care for millions of Americans. Thanks to the #ACA, we have made incredible progress. Now, we must continue fighting to lower costs & improve care." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 1425 “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 987 “MORE Health Education Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Families deserve to know they’ll have access to free #COVID19 testing & paid sick/family leave. We know we need more testing & better resources as we confront this public health crisis. This bipartisan bill will get us one step closer, while making us safer & economically secure" (twitter.com)
  • "His agenda includes guaranteeing women get paid the same as men for doing the same work, establishing national paid family leave, increasing the minimum wage, and preserving women’s reproductive rights." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "The United States is the only industrialized country in the world that does not have paid family medical leave. The American Families Plan will go a long way to help fix that. The people need it, the people want it, and we should pass it." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Big Pharma wants you to think they need to raise prescription drug prices to pay for more research. The truth? 9-in-10 big pharmaceutical companies spend more on marketing, sales & overhead than they do on research. The system is rigged & it's got to change. #LowerDrugCosts" (twitter.com)
  • "He also helped pass the first gun safety reform law in 30 years and has passed several bills through the House to protect women’s rights, combat the climate crisis, and lower prescription drug prices." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • "This year, Sean helped pass legislation through the House to cap out-of-pocket expenses on prescription drugs for seniors and to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices to bring costs down. He has also voted for legislation to go after abusive robocalls and scams that cruelly target and take advantage of America’s seniors." (www.seanmaloney.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "#Dreamers are not bargaining chips to advance an extreme agenda on #immigration. We need to secure our border for sure, but we also need to have a larger discussion about comprehensive immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • "Proud to join @JoaquinCastrotx in signing on to this resolution to put an end to Trump’s fake national emergency at the border." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 2% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Seriously though - doesn't matter if it's made of concrete, steel, or ice - the wall is a bad idea & won't resolve border or immigration issues. Both are legit problems, but wall obsession guarantees nothing serious will get done. Let's open the gov then talk real solutions." (twitter.com)
  • "America is a nation of immigrants, and we are stronger for it. Establishing a clear pathway to citizenship will advance our economic recovery from COVID, reduce our national deficit, increase wages, and add about $1.5 trillion to our GDP over 10 years. Let’s get it done." (twitter.com)
  • "For those who say #DREAMers should go home: I say they can't GO home - because they ARE home. This is their home." (twitter.com)
  • "America is a nation of immigrants, and we are stronger for it. Establishing a clear pathway to citizenship will advance our economic recovery from COVID, reduce our national deficit, increase wages, and add about $1.5 trillion to our GDP over 10 years. Let’s get it done." (twitter.com)
  • "#Dreamers are not bargaining chips to advance an extreme agenda on #immigration. We need to secure our border for sure, but we also need to have a larger discussion about comprehensive immigration reform." (twitter.com)
  • "For those who say #DREAMers should go home: I say they can't GO home - because they ARE home. This is their home." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 2% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I stand with the people of Ukraine and condemn Russia for this senseless invasion & the tragic loss of life caused by their unjustified aggression. We must work with our allies to support Ukraine and implement severe sanctions on Russia." (twitter.com)
  • "The President is right. Russia’s attack on Ukraine is an invasion. We must take down Putin’s banks and punish his henchman while speeding support to Ukraine together with our NATO allies." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6968 “Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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)
  • "Just got out of President Zelensky’s address to Congress. His leadership during this crisis has been nothing short of heroic. The US continues to stand with him and the people of Ukraine. We will continue providing critical aid & working with allies to hold Putin accountable." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 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 S. 3522 “Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022” (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 6% by National Taxpayers Union (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 8% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The GOP's #1 priority was cutting taxes for corporations & the rich. Our #1 priority is investing in working families by revitalizing our infrastructure. And yes, we think corporations can help pay for it bc they benefit from these improvements just as much as the rest of us." (twitter.com)
  • "The Trump-GOP Tax Scam will add $1.9 trillion to the deficit by 2030. Despite his claims, Trump's tax cuts for the rich didn't pay for themselves - they're paid for by you and your kids." (twitter.com)
  • "Make no mistake: Trump started this trade war and America’s farmers, workers, and economy have paid the price. This may have paused hostilities today, but I’ll believe China is good for the $200 billion in American products when I see it." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 8351 “Formula Act” (votesmart.org)

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