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Frederica Wilson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The Roe decision extended a second chance for young women who were not yet ready to become mothers. It gave people of all social and economic statuses the ability and the agency to make those choices, regardless of which state they reside in. Today's decision will not end abortion, but it will limit who has access to safe and legal abortions, placing a greater burden on Black and minority women, families, and caretakers." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3755 "Women's Health Protection Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Governor DeSantis: "The State of Florida is one of the last of a handful of states yet to expand Medicaid and it is costing our state billions of dollars, many lives and thousands of jobs. We urge you to develop a plan to bring billions of our taxpayer dollars home to serve our neighbors and boost our economy. We pledge to work with you to ensure all Floridians have affordable, quality health care. Otherwise, Florida will continue to provide massive subsidies to other states that have expanded Medicaid." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Governor DeSantis: "We write in regards to waivers for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and recertification requirements for Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF beneficiaries.[1] It is unconscionable to limit aid for our most disadvantaged constituents while Florida continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge you to reinstate and extend all work requirement and recertification waivers until we are certain that the pandemic no longer threatens Floridians and Florida's economy and until the job market returns to pre-COVID-19 levels." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 80% by Common Cause. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today, I proudly voted to pass the most transformational and comprehensive suite of anti-corruption reforms in a generation. H.R. 1 delivers on our promise to clean up corruption in Washington and return us to a government of, by and for the people," said Congresswoman Wilson. "H.R. 1 will protect the right to vote, ensure the integrity of our elections, crack down on lobbyists and Washington insiders, hold elected officials accountable and end the era of big, secret, special-interest money in our politics. This historic reform effort will put an end to decades of dysfunction in Washington, return power back to the American people and put us on an inspired path toward a more equitable, just and prosperous future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "This legislation will standardize police practices across the nation and ban inhumane restraints like chokeholds and headlocks and end no-knock warrants. It also holds law enforcement officers accountable for their on-duty conduct and ends qualified immunity, which has shielded law enforcement officers with racial animus from prosecution for using lethal force. Most important, it will help save lives." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "I was proud to go to bat for my constituents to help bring our nation's infrastructure into the modern era and secure funding for local projects," Congresswoman Wilson said]. "For too long, Congress has failed to act boldly when it comes to our infrastructure, leaving our country with congested roads, failing sewer systems, lead in our pipes, unsafe bridges, infrequent and unreliable bus service, and slow-moving trains. It's time to build back better, reconnect communities, and restore our global competitiveness with the INVEST in America Act, legislation that will help create millions of good-paying jobs and support U.S. manufacturing. Critically, this legislation will also put our country on a path toward zero emissions in the transportation sector by providing historic investments in transit, rail, electric vehicle charging, and alternative modes of transportation. With this bill, we are on the right track to create economic opportunity for all in the 21st century and beyond." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "My mantra has always been jobs, jobs, jobs! I am proud to have worked with President Biden and Chairman DeFazio to secure $2.5 billion to put Floridians to work rebuilding roads and bridges in communities across the state," said Congresswoman Wilson. "These federal dollars represent a strong first step toward strengthening our state's essential infrastructure -- and with them, we'll cut down commute times, help small businesses get goods to market, and keep travelers safe on our roads." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Congresswoman Wilson has advocated for solutions to curb both the health and economic impacts of this unprecedented virus, including relief for small businesses to help them weather this storm. The CARES Act, which was passed with bipartisan support and has been signed by the president, provides federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payrolls during the pandemic, immediate relief to small businesses with non-disaster SBA loans and microloans, and an emergency advance of up to $10,000 to small businesses and private non-profits adversely impacted by COVID-19." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I am pleased that Congress has passed another funding package that will provide the emergency resources to help protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people. There is no question that we must do more, however, and move quickly to provide relief to our state and local governments that provide police, fire and important government services. Unlike the federal government, they must balance their budgets and the pandemic is rapidly dwindling their revenues," said Congresswoman Wilson. "I am especially pleased that the House will form the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis to root out waste, fraud and abuse, and it will protect against price gouging and profiteering. The select committee also will work to ensure that the federal response is based on the best possible science and guided by our nation's leading health experts." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 133 "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Democrats have delivered once again! The Inflation Reduction Act makes crucial investments in more sustainable and cleaner energy, monitoring and addressing the effects of pollution, and expanding healthcare access for millions of Americans" said Congresswoman Wilson. "At a time when families are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, Democrats are delivering relief right now and securing key investments into the future. This is what progress looks like, and we won't stop working for the people!" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Over 2.6 Million Florida families depend on #AffordableCareAct subsidies to bring health insurance costs down. The #InflationReductionAct protects and expands these subsidies, bringing down costs and reducing the burden of inflation on American families." (twitter.com)
  • "South Florida families are feeling the effects of inflation every time they shop for groceries or fill up their tank -- and House Democrats are working hard to deliver relief," said Congresswoman Wilson. "By lowering costs for farmers, expanding options for fuel, stopping anti-competitive practices, and strengthening our food supply chains, this legislation will lower costs and help everyday Americans I hear from every day." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "For years, we have rightfully encouraged students to pursue higher education and championed it as a ladder into unbounded success. However, far too many students, especially minority and first-generation students, are saddled with loans that prevent them from ever reaching the American dream. Today's announcement is the culmination of years of advocacy, but our work is far from over. I'm working with my colleagues and the Biden administration to take even more necessary steps toward full student loan cancellation and address college affordability issues at their roots." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • 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 borrowers12– 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." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Obama: "We know that we can avoid long-term offshore fossil fuel leasing commitments because there are far better alternatives available. Over the course of your two terms in office, thanks in large part to your leadership, renewable energy has become more efficient, more reliable, and less expensive. Those developments have supported new and exciting jobs and also reduced pollution in the process." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "At the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic unemployment crisis and the impacts of a warming climate, we have a historic opportunity to make bold investments in our public lands, clean energy, and climate resiliency, all while creating good-paying jobs, building a diverse workforce, and strengthening career pathways. It is in the spirit of this conviction and dedication that we write to express our strong support for funding a Civilian Climate Corps in the upcoming reconciliation package." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "With clean energy, Americans can save money *AND* never worry about gas prices again. That’s why we passed the #BuildBackBetter Act, a bill that will help families save $500/yr on energy and switch to all-electric appliances. ? #CleanEnergyIsCheapEnergy" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 92% by League of Conservation Voters. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Regan: "We write to inquire about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) plans to address the high levels of air pollution in the communities surrounding our nation's freight shipping facilities and freight transportation corridors, and to urge you to strengthen emissions standards for pollution sources involved in the freight transportation system. As you may know, 13 million people live near marine ports and rail yards[1] and another 45 million live and attend school within 300 feet of the highway and rail corridors used to move freight.[2] Unfortunately, those who are in the direct vicinity of the freight movement network are exposed to high volumes of air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, and these exposures are linked to serious health problems, including asthma, lung, and heart disease. This is an environmental justice issue, given that these freight-adjacent communities disproportionately include low-income people and people of color." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to President Biden: "During your State of the Union address, you called for decisive action on clean energy and climate change. We were encouraged to hear you discuss how families will save an average of $500 per year on their energy costs through investments and tax credits. With your support, urging Congressional leaders to move forward with these climate provisions would mark the largest climate investment in our nation's history, setting the United States on course to meet our 50-52% greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by 2030, while creating millions of good paying union jobs, reducing energy costs for consumers, advancing environmental justice, investing in climate resilient housing and community infrastructure, and strengthening our economy." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "In too many places in Florida and communities across America, too many families have been devastated by the epidemic of gun violence," continued Rep. Wilson. "On behalf of my constituents and every victim, survivor and family, I will continue to fight for strong, effective action to help address the epidemic of gun violence in our communities. Enough is enough." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "There are too many damn guns in America -- in fact, there are more guns than people in this country. Keeping Americans safe shouldn't be a partisan issue, and keeping our young children safe, in school, and out of harm's way should unite us across every divide. Instead, communities like those in Parkland and Orlando, Florida are torn apart and scarred by the gun violence epidemic ravaging this nation," said Congresswoman Wilson. "The Protecting Our Kids Act brings together various commonsense approaches to safeguarding Americans in their homes, places of business, houses of worship, and everywhere else -- by promoting safe storage, taking untraceable guns off our streets, and raising the age required to purchase these weapons. We have the tools to address gun violence devastating communities. Now, the Senate must act to pass this legislation and move our country forward by protecting our kids." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Join me, @OurRev305, and health experts from across #Florida tomorrow evening as we hold a virtual townhall to discuss the ongoing fight for #MedicareForAll." (twitter.com)
  • 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 – 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." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The President's Build Back Better Act represents the greatest progress for Florida families in 50 years," said Rep. Wilson. "With transformative initiatives like child care, paid leave, tax cuts for families, climate action and more, the Congress is taking bold action to invest in our families, our economy and our children's future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Bottom line: you shouldn’t have to choose between paying your monthly bills and paying for your prescription drugs. It’s time for #LowerDrugCosts. RT if you agree. #WorldDiabetesDay" (twitter.com)
  • "For hard-working Americans in Florida and across the country, the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs remain a real crisis that threatens their health and financial security," said Rep. Wilson. "While Big Pharma pads its profits with drug prices in the United States that are three, four, or even ten times higher than what they charge for the same drugs in other countries, too many American seniors and families are being forced to make the unthinkable choice between filling a prescription and paying their bills. This status quo is unsustainable, which is why House Democrats ran and won on our promise For The People, to lower health care costs by lowering the price of prescription drugs. By passing H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, that is exactly what we are doing." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This legislation will bring down costs for working Floridians while building a cleaner economic future across the country, taking action to: Lower prescription drug prices: empowering Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs, preventing excessive price hikes and capping seniors' out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’m all for smart border security – but Trump’s wall isn’t that. It’s ineffective. It’s wasteful. And the way he’s going about trying to get it is hurting American families. #EndTheShutdown" (twitter.com)
  • Signed Letter to Leader McConnell: "Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision rejecting President Trump's repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the Senate has a responsibility to consider legislation to protect the young immigrants who are eligible for DACA. We call on you to immediately schedule a vote in the Senate on H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, legislation to give DACA recipients a path to citizenship that passed the House of Representatives more than a year ago." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "These young adults, who were brought to this country as small children, are American in every way but one. For many, the United States is the only home they've ever known. They have established deep roots and built families and careers in our communities. For the past few months, thousands of Dreamers have been health-care heroes, caring for COVID-19 patients under the most excruciating physical and emotional circumstances. They also serve on other front lines to help protect our nation and provide other essential roles." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1333 "NO BAN Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6 "American Dream and Promise Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "President Biden’s decision to impose additional sanctions against #Russia is a necessary consequence for its invasion of #Ukraine. Putin’s efforts to dismantle global peace and security are incredibly dangerous, and Russia must be held accountable for its aggression." (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you, @POTUS, for reaffirming our commitment to aiding #Ukraine during this time! Russia is responsible and, through crippling sanctions implemented by America and our NATO allies, they are being held accountable. #SOTU2022" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4695 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Last week, I was proud to vote to approve critical aide to Ukraine including: ?Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act to send weapons & supplies ?Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act to seize & sell assets of Russian oligarchs. We will continue to stand with Ukraine." (twitter.com)
  • "The Ukrainian people need our help. I am proud to vote for this robust and bipartisan aid package to provide continued support and deliver on our promise to the Ukrainian government," said Congresswoman Wilson. "Not only does this funding provide military and badly needed humanitarian assistance, but it also sends a message that our country will not stand for senseless attacks on the innocent lives of vulnerable civilians. We're proud to stand with President Biden and our allies to support Ukraine's effort to put an end to this unprovoked Russian invasion." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 3522 "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "As in any good long con, Republicans have included in their plan lower tax rates that will go into effect early in the new year, which they hope will divert hard working Americans' attention from what's to come. Taxpayers across the board will see more money in their paychecks, but the largest tax cuts will go to the top 1%, adding $1.7 trillion to the federal debt. The richest 1% of Floridians will enjoy a 40% tax cut, while the state's poorest 20% will get a mere 1% reduction. In addition, while the lower rate for working and middle-income taxpayers will expire in 2025 when they will begin paying a higher rate, corporate tax cuts will remain permanent." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Most importantly, we’re doing this WITHOUT raising taxes on 99% of Americans. This bill does not add a single dollar to the deficit. It’s entirely paid for, and actually REDUCES our national deficit and cuts inflation." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5377 "Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Ambassador Lighthizer: "Domestic seasonal and perishable produce growers deserve reasonable access to trade enforcement tools that are readily available to other agricultural and industrial producers in the U.S. Such an outcome would be good for American fruit and vegetable farmers, good for American families, and good for the nation's food security. Moreover, a successful resolution of this issue would provide important support for the USMCA within the agricultural communities we represent." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "You only need to look around at your communities to see that GOP policies are hurting Americans. Wages aren’t growing, gas is more expensive, and Trump’s tariffs are hurting farmers from coast to coast. Americans deserve #ABetterDeal." (twitter.com)
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.
The Political Courage Test asks candidates which items they will support if elected. It does not ask them to indicate which items they will oppose. Through extensive research of public polling data, we discovered that voters are more concerned with what candidates would support when elected to office, not what they oppose. If a candidate does not select a response to any part or all of any question, it does not necessarily indicate that the candidate is opposed to that particular item.

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning abortion.

X a) Abortions should always be legally available.
b) Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
c) Abortions should be legal only when pregnancy resulted from incest, rape, or when the life of the woman is endangered.
d) Abortions should be legal only when the life of the woman is endangered.
e) Abortions should always be illegal.
f) Abortions should be limited by waiting periods and parental notification requirements.
g) Prohibit the late-term abortion procedure known as "partial-birth" abortion.
h) Support "buffer zones" by requiring demonstrators to stay at least 15 feet away from abortion clinic doorways and driveways.
i) Other
Yes j) Should Florida government funding be provided to clinics and medical facilities that provide abortion services?

Indicate the principles you support (if any) concerning affirmative action. State government agencies should take race and sex into account in the following sectors:

Yes a) College and university admissions
Yes b) Public employment
Yes c) State contracting
d) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) to address crime.

a) Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and for hiring of additional prison staff.
b) Support contracting with private sector firms to build and/or manage state prisons.
X c) End parole for repeat violent felons.
d) Support the use of the death penalty.
e) Oppose the death penalty.
X f) Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
X g) Inform communities when a convicted sex offender moves into the community.
X h) Increase state funds for programs which rehabilitate and educate inmates during and after their prison sentences.
i) Decriminalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.
j) Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
k) Strengthen penalties and sentences for sex offenders.
l) Lower the blood-alcohol-content limit defining drunk driving.
m) Prosecute juveniles who commit murder or other serious violent crimes as adults.
n) Allow recording devices in execution observation rooms.
X o) Support chemical castration for convicted sexual offenders.
p) Maintain electrocution as Florida's method of execution.
X q) Adopt lethal injection as Florida's method of execution.
r) Other
Yes s) Should violent sexual offenders eligible for parole, be committed to mental hospitals until they are deemed safe to return to society?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning the economy and employment.

X a) Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
X b) Reduce state government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
c) Support limits on cash damages in lawsuits against businesses and professionals for product liability or malpractice.
X d) Increase funding for state job-training programs that retrain displaced workers or teach skills needed in today's job market.
e) Allow Native American tribes to operate gambling casinos on tribal land in Florida.
f) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

X a) Increase state funds for professional development of public school teachers and administrators.
X b) Encourage private or corporate investment in public school programs.
c) Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any participating school (public, private, religious).
d) Favor charter schools where independent groups receive state authorization and funding to establish new schools.
X e) Support sex education programs which stress abstinence.
X f) Support sex education programs which stress safe sexual practices.
X g) Increase state funds for school construction and facility maintenance.
X h) Increase state funds for hiring of additional teachers.
i) Endorse teacher-led voluntary prayer in public schools.
j) Grant merit pay raises each year to teachers who excel.
k) Other
Yes l) Should Florida require that all new state school buses be equipped with passenger seat belts?
No m) Do you support adding the Bible to high school literature or history curriculums in Florida public schools?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

a) Require the use of cleaner burning fuels in order to prevent pollution.
b) Support "self-audit" legislation which creates incentives for industries to audit themselves and clean up pollution.
c) Require a cost/benefit analysis to determine the economic impact of proposed environmental regulations before they are implemented.
d) Require the state to fully compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses on privately owned land.
e) Provide funding for recycling programs in Florida.
f) Request added flexibility from the federal government in enforcing and funding federal environmental regulations.
g) Suspend participation in unfunded, federally mandated environmental protection legislation.
h) Restructure the electric utility industry to allow consumers to choose their power company.
i) Other
j) State environmental regulations should not be stricter than federal law.
k) Do you support extending the Preservation 2000 program in Florida?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding government reform.a) Do you support limits on the number of terms of the following Florida officials?b) Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates?

No 1) State Senators and Representatives
No 2) Governor
No 3) Members of the Cabinet
Yes 1) Individual
Yes 2) PAC
Yes 3) Corporate
Yes c) Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
Yes d) Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
e) Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
f) Would you vote to ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring an annual balanced federal budget?
g) Do you support providing immunity from civil liability to persons who are participating in the process of government?
h) Should using payroll deductions for political contributions from union members be illegal?
i) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) concerning gun issues.

X a) Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
X b) Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
X c) Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
d) Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
e) Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens.
f) Favor allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms.
X g) Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.
X h) Require a waiting period and criminal records check for weapons bought at gun shows.
i) Other
j) Should Florida visitors be permitted to carry concealed weapons if they have permits from other states?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health issues.

X a) Provide tax incentives to small businesses that provide health care to their employees.
X b) Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care, through managed care, insurance reforms, or state funded care where necessary.
X c) Provide health care to uninsured children by designing a children's health insurance program.
d) Transfer more existing Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
X e) Use state funds to continue some Medicaid coverage for legal immigrants.
f) Limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
g) Guaranteeing medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
X h) Require HMOs to provide access to mental health care.
i) Other

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding social issues.

X a) Increase state funding for programs to prevent teen pregnancy.
X b) Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for their employees.
X c) Increase state funds to provide child care to children in low-income working families.
X d) Deny or suspend state-issued permits and licenses to parents who are delinquent in paying court-ordered child support.
X e) Favor banning smoking in public places.
X f) Allow local municipalities in Florida to ban smoking in public places.
X g) Increase state funding for Head Start in order to serve additional children and/or increase services from a half to a full day.
X h) Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
X i) Support state funding of programs for at-risk youth such as guaranteed college loans and job training and placement.
X j) Require a waiting period between the time a mother consents to adoption and the time the adoption is finalized.
k) Other
Yes l) Do you believe that the Florida government should include sexual orientation in Florida's anti-discrimination laws?
Undecided m) Do you believe that the Florida government should recognize same-sex marriages?
Undecided n) Should physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill be legal in Florida?

Indicate the funding levels you will support for the following general categories. Select one level only.

Slightly Increase a) Agriculture
Greatly Increase b) Economic Development
Greatly Increase c) Education (K-12)
Greatly Increase d) Education (Higher)
e) Environment
Greatly Increase f) Health care
Greatly Increase g) Law enforcement
Maintain Status h) Tourism
Maintain Status i) Transportation infrastructure (highways, roads, bridges)
Maintain Status j) Welfare
k) Other
Undecided l) Do you support using state money to fund a proposed bullet train between Miami, Orlando and Tampa?

Indicate the tax levels you will support. Select one level only.

a) Alcohol taxes
b) Capital gains taxes
c) Cigarette taxes
d) Corporate taxes
e) Gas taxes
f) Property taxes
g) Sales taxes
h) Other
Undecided i) Do you support implementing a state income tax?

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare.

a) Maintain the four-year limit on welfare benefits.
X b) Require that able-bodied recipients participate in work-related activities in order to receive benefits.
X c) Increase employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
X d) Provide tax incentives to businesses that hire welfare recipients.
X e) Provide child care for welfare recipients who work.
X f) Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
X g) Allow welfare recipients to remain eligible for benefits while saving money for education, starting a business, or buying a home.
h) Limit benefits given to recipients if they have additional children while on welfare.
i) Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
j) Other
Undecided k) Do you support establishing a relocation assistance program for WAGES participants that relocate within the state as long as the relocation contributes to them attaining self-sufficiency?
Please explain what your two main legislative priorities will be if elected. Please explain how you would obtain any additional government funding needed to implement these priorities.

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