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André Carson's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (IN) - District 7

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  • Voted in favor of HR 8296: "Women's Health Protection Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "51 years ago, Roe v. Wade became the law of the land. But today, Americans have fewer rights than their parents and grandparents. Your healthcare decision should belong to you – not right-wing officials." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8297: "Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 100% by Alliance for Retired Americans (None)
  • "#SocialSecurity is a lifeline to many in our community and across America. As we celebrate 82 years since the first Social Security check was delivered, I'm reaffirming my commitment to protecting this program that Democrats enacted." (x.com)
  • "I will always fight to protect our country's most reliable retirement and insurance plan -- #SocialSecurity. I am proud to support #SocialSecurity2100 and the #SaveOurSocialSecurityNow Act to protect this program workers pay into with every paycheck." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (None)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "Our country should reward work, not wealth. That's why the ultra-rich should start paying their fair share in taxes, so every American has a real shot at success." (x.com)
  • "We cut the national deficit by $300 billion and reduced inflation—all without ANY new taxes for families making $400,000 or less. We did this by ensuring that the biggest corporations and the ultra-rich pay their fair share, like hardworking families have been doing for decades." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 10% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • "Democrats have a real plan to tackle inflation: We are working to lower costs, lower deficits, and to make corporations and the ultra-rich pay their fair share. The Republican plan is the same as it's always been: Cut taxes for the wealthiest and make the middle class pay more." (x.com)
  • "Our country should reward work, not wealth. That's why the ultra-rich should start paying their fair share in taxes, so every American has a real shot at success." (x.com)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "I'm honored to receive an "A" rating from @StopBigMoney for my work in Congress to end the dominance of big money in politics, expand voting rights, and secure our elections from foreign interference. Nearly a decade after #CitizensUnited, this goal is more important than ever!" (x.com)
  • "I certainly respect spirited debate, but @HouseGOP's arguments opposing #HR1 on the House floor today are weak. If you're arguing AGAINST expanding voting rights and FOR dark-money special interests, you're not #ForThePeople. I'll proudly vote for it, and I hope they do as well." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1: "For the People Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021." (votesmart.org)
  • "As we honor George Floyd today, and mourn with his family one year later, let us not lose sight of justice. Accountability, reform and transparency matter. Pass the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act." (x.com)
  • "The House just passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and I was honored to preside over the vote. As a former law enforcement officer & Black man, reforming our criminal justice system is deeply personal. Through this bill, we can save lives and improve policing for all." (x.com)
  • "Today’s lack of accountability is disappointing. My heart remains with the family of Dreasjon Reed during this painful time. Today’s decision underscores the need for changes like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4350: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Great news! The House passed the #NDAA, our yearly defense authorization bill. The bill contains a much-deserved pay increase for our service members. It also contains provisions to help stop sexual assaults in the military." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900: "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2: "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Clean energy will create good paying jobs for Hoosiers, and can help solve the climate crisis. @HouseDemocrats are working hard to help end our dependence on fossil fuels in favor of clean, affordable and secure American energy." (x.com)
  • 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)
  • "Proud to join @IndyMayorJoe and other community partners to announce a $9.4 million dollar grant from @HUDgov to help house people in Indianapolis who are experiencing homelessness. I was honored to help secure this funding because I believe housing is a human right. Period." (x.com)
  • "Affordable housing should be fair and available to all! That’s why #Democrats will keep fighting to make investments in fair and affordable housing a top priority. There is no justice without housing justice. #FairHousingMonth" (x.com)
  • "I just voted to pass spending bills for @USDOT, @HUDgov & @USDA. These are about safe aircraft, safe food & housing vouchers for low-income families. They have nothing to do w/ a wall & shouldn't be held hostage. The Senate should pass them so we can end the #TrumpShutdown." (x.com)
  • "The #AmericanRescuePlan continues to deliver for Hoosiers. Thanks to federal funding I supported, what was once a contaminated site will be transformed into Arnold Place, an affordable housing development named after 101-year-old Indy resident Albert Arnold." (x.com)
  • "Today I voted in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act, which will take historic action to lower prescription drug prices and healthcare costs, address climate change, and reduce our deficit while fighting inflation." (x.com)
  • "Even though our economy is growing and inflation is down, many Americans still experience sticker shock for everyday items. That's why I'm working with fellow Democrats to lower the cost of necessities like prescription drugs, electric bills and health plans" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688: "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "Student loan payments restart today, and approximately 1 in 5 student borrowers will struggle with student debt repayments. That’s over 8 million borrowers. Americans deserve student debt relief." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by National Education Association (None)
  • "Student loan forgiveness is about giving hardworking, middle class and low-income families the relief they need. Despite last week's setback in the Supreme Court, we won't stop fighting to lower student loan debt." (x.com)
  • "I joined around 100 of my congressional colleagues in formally urging @POTUS to extend the pause on federal student loan payments until at least the end of this year and provide meaningful student debt cancellation. Borrowers need and deserve more relief!" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Happy Dr. #MartinLutherKingJr Day! Today, and every day, we celebrate his amazing life and his ongoing legacy. Our current efforts to #BuildBackBetter and strengthen #VotingRights are a continuation of his work to create a more equal and just society for all." (x.com)
  • Rated 89% by Common Cause (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4: "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447: "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "Clean energy will create good paying jobs for Hoosiers, and can help solve the climate crisis. @HouseDemocrats are working hard to help end our dependence on fossil fuels in favor of clean, affordable and secure American energy." (x.com)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9: "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1146: "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Rated 100% by League of Conservation Voters (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1941: "Coastal and Marine Economies Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808: "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446: "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8: "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today’s Republican bill would undermine the Affordable Care Act. But a record number of Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act plans on this year. Americans have said time & time again they want affordable healthcare – Republicans just won’t listen." (None)
  • "Today I spoke on the House floor about the need to block the #Trump administration's efforts to sabotage the #ACA and harm millions of Americans living with pre-existing conditions. H.R. 986 is a major step in protecting these Americans, and I fully support this bill." (x.com)
  • "Today I’m honored to join @RepJayapal and @RepDebDingell in reintroducing The #MedicareForAll Act of 2021. This legislation offers a bold change to our country’s health care system. Hoosier families shouldn't have to choose between groceries and medical care." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425: "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Instead of downplaying #COVID19 to protect his Wall Street buddies, President Trump should be supporting legislation to guarantee that all employees have paid sick leave. Nobody should be forced to make the choice between getting sick and paying the bills." (x.com)
  • "Great news: The House has just passed the #BuildBackBetterAct! This is a MAJOR investment in the well-being of Hoosiers and all Americans. Our bill establishes paid family and medical leave, lowers health care costs, and helps working families. I urge the Senate to pass it ASAP!" (x.com)
  • "It’s been 31 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act was signed into law – and yet too many Americans, especially workers of color, do not have paid family leave. Fairness means you shouldn’t have to choose between a career & raising a family. We need national paid leave." (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "#HR3 lowers the cost of prescription drugs for Americans, reins drug companies in for price hikes that rise faster than inflation, and caps out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D prescription drugs. Americans need this bill in the budget reconciliation. #BuildBackBetter" (x.com)
  • "Even though our economy is growing and inflation is down, many Americans still experience sticker shock for everyday items. That's why I'm working with fellow Democrats to lower the cost of necessities like prescription drugs, electric bills and health plans" (x.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 2: "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • "Border security is essential, but we shouldn't criminalize immigrant communities, militarize the borders or carry out policies that dont represent our values. Instead of funding a wall we should adopt comprehensive immigration reform to protect our border & fix our broken system" (x.com)
  • Rated 11% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525: "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1603: "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 11% by NumbersUSA (None)
  • 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 6968: "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, I proudly voted for S. 3744, a bipartisan bill to sanction China for its human rights violations against #Uyghur Muslims. China is engaging in genocide, and the U.S. must not stand for these crimes against humanity. Our nation must condemn these abuses wherever they occur." (x.com)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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 S3522: "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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