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Lisa Blunt Rochester's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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  • "In Congress, Lisa will be a champion for our seniors by: Fighting any attempt to privatize Social Security and Medicare Allow Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices" (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Throughout the COVID pandemic, one of my top priorities has been expanding access and availability of telehealth services for millions of Americans across the country," said Blunt Rochester. "While we've made great strides in making those services more broadly available, we know that Congress can do more. That's why I'm proud to be working with Rep. Carter to remove restrictions for seniors to be able to access these incredibly valuable services." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Over the last few decades there has been a shift in our politics to where money became more important than the will of the people. We reached a tipping point with the Citizens United decision in which the Supreme Court tore down the floodgates and let unlimited, unregulated money into our system. Not only did this allow for the outsized influence of corporations and Billionaires, but it has deeply eroded the already tenuous trust our communities have in their representatives. The Citizens United decision was an incredible mistake that works to prevent everyday Americans from having a say in the political process. If I'm elected, one of my top priorities will be to reform our campaign finance system, and we need to start by passing legislation that will overturn the Citizens United decision, even if that means amending the Constitution." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 87% by Common Cause (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1 "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The reality is that we've not come nearly far enough. While I commend President Biden for the Executive Order he'll be issuing today on police reform, Congress has still shown a stunning inability to act. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act sits idly in the Senate - and while some members of that body have shown a willingness to engage in good-faith negotiations, far too many others have sat silently, content to watch our efforts fail." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "When the world witnessed the brutal murder of George Floyd last summer, our country was forced to confront the historic injustices faced by people of color in the United States. That reckoning led us to examine the way in which our communities and neighborhoods are policed," said Blunt Rochester. "The Congressional Black Caucus, working with the House Judiciary Committee came together to introduce legislation that would create real and sustainable transparency, accountability, and improve training for our law enforcement officers. I was proud to, once again, sponsor and vote for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. It's my hope that the Senate will take up this important measure and send it to President Biden's desk." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Each year, Senator Carper, Senator Coons, and I work together to secure key provisions for Delaware and the nation in the annual National Defense Authorization Act," said Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. "This year's NDAA authorizes construction of a new Fuel Cell Hanger for the Delaware Air National Guard, their top priority for over a decade. It also increases pay for our brave men and women in uniform and prioritizes the health and safety of our service members by adding more measures to limit exposure to chemicals like PFAS. I'm proud of the provisions included in this bill because it will improve the lives of so many of our nation's service members, including those that call the First State their home." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "One of the most serious and consequential obligations of our Congressional Delegation is working together to secure key provisions in the annual National Defense Authorization Act," said Representative Blunt Rochester. "This year, working with Senators Carper and Coons, I'm proud to say that we have managed to secure vital care for our veterans, increase pay for our men and women in uniform, and create new opportunities for students at our incredible HBCUs like Delaware State University. I look forward to continuing to work together to advance our national security interests and Delaware's interests." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Investing in our state's water infrastructure is vitally important to the well-being of our state," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "I'm thrilled that over $51 million secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be used to fund four major water infrastructure projects in Delaware including repairs and improvements at our historic beaches and waterways. This is another exciting example of how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping our state make long-overdue investments to our infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, and spurring economic growth." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "I was thrilled to join President Biden and colleagues from across the political spectrum as the President signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a critical step in making the long-overdue investments to existing infrastructure in Delaware and across the nation," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "These funds will allow Delaware to make historic improvements to its surface transportation and highway infrastructure as well as its broadband and clean water initiatives throughout the state. Today's signing ceremony was proof that working together, we can still get big and important things done for our country." (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)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The American Rescue Plan meets the magnitude of this moment. From targeted investments in vaccination distribution, dollars for mobile units to meet people where they are, critically-needed assistance for our struggling small businesses, and fulfilling our promise to the American people to provide the additional $1,400 worth of direct payments - a provision I've worked hard to secure," continued Blunt Rochester. "I was also proud to vote for a living wage of $15 an hour and I'll continue to fight in Congress to ensure that we raise the wage. Everyone's goal is to get our children safely back in school, people safely back at work, and build our economy back better. Those important goals have been advanced today through the passage of the American Rescue Plan." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "This relief package isn't perfect - no bill of its size and scope is - but it is necessary and can help serve as a bridge between now and the Biden-Harris Administration. I will also note that I share Delawareans' frustration with how long it took to reach this agreement. It is unacceptable that the consideration and passage of another relief package took nearly eight months. This cannot and should not be Congress' final act when it comes to COVID relief. The American people are hurting - and while the initial distribution of the vaccine represents hope on the horizon and light at the end of the tunnel - we are not out of the woods yet. In the meantime, I'll continue fighting to provide direct relief to families and small businesses and to get the resources we need to defeat this virus and build back better." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Good morning from Washington, D.C. where the House will pass the Inflation Reduction Act today so we can lower health care costs, lower energy costs, and ensure that corporations pay their fair share all while making the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history!" (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug costs for seniors, putting money back into their pockets and giving them something they've been searching for: "peace of mind." I will proudly vote for its passage in the House." (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)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 5746 “Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "A truly humbling honor to preside over the passage of #HR4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We will continue to fight for the voting rights of ALL Americans #ForThePeople" (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 4 “John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021” (votesmart.org)
  • "It was people like John Lewis who fought, bled, and nearly died for the right of all Americans to vote. I'm proud to support #HR4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to honor their legacy and keep the promise of our democracy alive for us all. #RestoreTheVote" (twitter.com)
  • "As we rebuild our economy in the wake of COVID, one of our priorities must be to create a more sustainable and cleaner future. I am proud to join with my colleagues on the Energy & Commerce Committee in introducing the CLEAN Future Act and pleased that I was able to secure key provisions that would benefit Delaware," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "From investing in our state energy programs, to reducing carbon emissions at our nation's ports, to monitoring and improving air quality across the country - the CLEAN Future Act will help us combat climate change and build a better and brighter future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Delawareans know well the value of our cherished natural resources and pristine shoreline.," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "This Administration's insistence on moving forward with dangerous offshore drilling jeopardizes those natural resources and is not in America's best interest. We can and must continue to advance domestic energy production by investing in clean, renewable energy. I was proud to join my colleagues in protecting Delaware's coastline and coastal communities across the nation." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Speaker Pelosi: "You have fought for the clean energy industry time and time again, and your work has ensured that this industry has become a cornerstone of the American economy. Now this industry needs economic relief, and Congress must act soon. Investments in clean energy pay back dividends because of the breadth and geography that are impacted -- either job losses will devastate the communities we represent, or economic relief for this sector will help them weather this crisis." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "As we rebuild our economy in the wake of COVID, one of our priorities must be to create a more sustainable and cleaner future. I am proud to join with my colleagues on the Energy & Commerce Committee in introducing the CLEAN Future Act and pleased that I was able to secure key provisions that would benefit Delaware," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "From investing in our state energy programs, to reducing carbon emissions at our nation's ports, to monitoring and improving air quality across the country - the CLEAN Future Act will help us combat climate change and build a better and brighter future." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Administrator Regan: "We appreciate the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to undo rollbacks enacted by the previous administration and applaud the agency's efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of all Americans. EPA has significant opportunities to use its existing authorities to slash harmful emissions and ensure that all Americans, no matter their race, ethnicity, or zip code, have access to clean air and clean water. Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by poor air quality. According to the 2022 American Lung Association's "State of the Air" Report, people of color are over 60% more likely to live in a county with a failing grade for at least one pollutant and 3.6 times more likely to live in a county with failing grades for three pollutants." (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)
  • "It is outrageous and unacceptable that gun violence is the leading killer of children in our nation," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "Not only are we witnessing a regular drumbeat of horrific mass shootings, but our communities are also forever scarred by the daily gun violence that rarely makes the headlines. Today, the House took bold action to help stop the bloodshed, in Delaware and in communities across the country. The Protecting our Kids Act would help keep our communities safe: from getting illegal guns off the streets to banning high-capacity weapons to raising the age to purchase semi-automatic weapons. As the House prepares to take up additional gun safety legislation tomorrow and in the weeks to come, I remain committed to ending America's gun violence epidemic and building a safer future for families across our country." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "The vast majority of Americans, including gun owners, support the expansion of criminal background checks and closing loopholes that allow firearms to fall into dangerous hands. For years, Congress stood idly by offering thoughts and prayers instead of advancing legislation to respond to this national epidemic with the urgency it requires, but this week, that ended. I was proud to vote for these bipartisan measures because the frequency of shootings and the availability of dangerous firearms cannot be accepted as normal. We must continue fighting for gun safety legislation, like an assault weapons ban, gun buybacks, and an end to the ban on firearm safety research, so every community has the freedom to live without fear of everyday gun violence." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7910 "Protecting Our Kids Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "1 in 2 Delawareans live with pre-existing conditions. I took to the floor in January to talk about why we need to protect the ACA. As long as this Administration continues to attack American's access to health care, I'll stand up to defend it." (twitter.com)
  • "Affordable & accessible health care has been one of my top priorities since coming to Congress. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration took bold steps to strengthen Medicaid & the ACA, protect women's health, and open a special enrollment period for the marketplace." (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)
  • "And thankfully paid parental leave is here to Stay Stay Stay. #BuildBackBetter" (twitter.com)
  • "#FMLA was an important step forward for working families, and 25 years later, it’s time for national #paidleave." (twitter.com)
  • "It's time for paid family and medical leave in the United States for everyone." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6201 “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 6833 “The Affordable Insulin Now Act” (votesmart.org)
  • "Lowering prescription drug costs is too important to be on the chopping block. I applaud my colleagues on this deal, which will allow Medicare to negotiate drug costs, add a out-of-pocket cap to Part D, and help prevent costs from rising faster than inflation. #BuildBackBetter" (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug costs for seniors, putting money back into their pockets and giving them something they've been searching for: "peace of mind." I will proudly vote for its passage in the House." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of H.R. 3 “Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019” (votesmart.org)
  • "I will continue fighting for our values, and I encourage you to stay engaged, stay informed, and stay vocal in your opposition. It is time for us to come together and create immigration policy that balances border security with our humanitarian responsibilities." (twitter.com)
  • Rated 2% by NumbersUSA (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • "Today is day 22 of Trump's shutdown - the longest in US history. @HouseDemocrats have already voted to re-open the government and secure our borders. We're at the negotiating table waiting for Trump to abandon an "all-or-nothing" approach for an expensive, ineffective wall." (twitter.com)
  • "I am an American at heart.' I'll never forget those words of a young DREAMer at one of my town halls. A senior at Delaware State University, this remarkable young woman described to a room full of people her history of being brought to the United States as her family fled violence, her dreams and aspirations of becoming a physician to serve her community, and the relief she felt when President Obama first established the DACA program," said Rep. Blunt Rochester. "But I'll also never forget as the young woman described the fear and uncertainty she felt in the face of policies trying to claw back the progress we had made. That young woman, and the millions like her throughout the United States, deserve the certainty afforded by the American Dream and Promise Act. They deserve a pathway to become full citizens of the only country they've ever know, and they deserve to be able to say finally and with confidence, home is here." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 2% by NumbersUSA (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)
  • "I stand firmly with the people of Ukraine. Through the tools we have at our disposal as the U.S. government, and with our NATO allies, we must send a clear signal to Putin that these flagrant acts of war will not be tolerated." (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)
  • "I stand firmly with the people of Ukraine. Through the tools we have at our disposal as the U.S. government, and with our NATO allies, we must send a clear signal to Putin that these flagrant acts of war will not be tolerated." (twitter.com)
  • "@POTUS' intentions are clear - America stands with Ukraine and its courageous people. That's why yesterday, the House passed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act to give President Biden the flexibility to deliver additional support, weapons, and equipment to Ukraine." (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)
  • "Billion-dollar corporations should NOT be paying a lower tax rate than working families. The #InflationReductionAct will finally make the wealthiest corporations and richest Americans start paying their fair share. #PeopleOverPolitics" (twitter.com)
  • "Good morning from Washington, D.C. where the House will pass the Inflation Reduction Act today so we can lower health care costs, lower energy costs, and ensure that corporations pay their fair share all while making the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history!" (twitter.com)
  • Rated 5% by National Tax Limitation Committee (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Signed Letter to Ambassador Tai: "We write to express our strong support for establishing a comprehensive exclusion process for U.S. manufacturers, producers, and importers to request relief from tariffs placed on products from China pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. We appreciate your October announcement of a modified exclusion process. However, we are concerned that the narrow nature of this exclusion process may prevent struggling business and manufacturers from receiving relief that they desperately need, given the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, only one percent of imports under the original exclusion process are eligible for consideration." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5430 "United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8351 "Formula Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "While there is a real need to hold China and bad actors accountable for trade imbalances and currency manipulation, this Administration's policies have made American farmers collateral damage in a trade war," said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. "In an already difficult agricultural economy, farmers have braved plummeting commodity prices and soaring tariffs -- all amid growing uncertainty about markets around the world. China's recent announcement of additional retaliatory tariffs highlights the need for this important bill, and in these uncertain times, our farmers deserve a permanent solution to this problem. The Trade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019 will do just that; helping impacted farmers, growers, and businesses get the assistance they need in current and future agricultural markets." (justfacts.votesmart.org)

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