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https://www.cathyforcongress.com/
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Abortion
Ban/highly restrict or legal? |
Legal. “Roe v. Wade concluded… that women have a constitutional right of privacy over their reproductive health decisions,” she said. “Abortion should be safe & legal.” | Ban, with exceptions for rape, incest,or threat to the life of the mother. |
Campaign Finance
Require political ads to disclose their largest funders? |
Yes. Supports the DISCLOSE Act & exposing “dark-money donations.” | No. Called for more campaign finance transparency. Voted against 2010 DISCLOSE Act & blocked debate on it in 2018. |
Climate Change
Consider climate change a serious threat? |
Yes. “I believe in science & that climate change is a major issue facing our planet. We need to find solutions to creating a clean-energy economy.” | Unclear. “A number of variables drive the Earth's cooling & warming. Humans can play a role in reducing carbon emissions.” |
Courts
Support President Trump’s choice of Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court nominee? |
Unclear. Don’t rush to confirm Kavanaugh. Asked Senate to conduct independent investigation. | Yes. “Judge Kavanaugh has devoted his career to public service & is certainly qualified for the job.” Said trusted Senate process on allegations. |
Economy
Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? |
Yes. Supports investments in “infrastructure & education.” | No. Stop “burdensome” regulations. Cut spending. Balance budget. |
Environment
Support cutbacks in Environmental Protection Administration (EPA)? |
Likely no. Wants to “ensure strong environmental protections, support clean water, healthy forests.” | Yes. Amended 2019 act to restrict funding from being used to implement EPA’s water quality standard. |
Financial Regulation
Support cutbacks in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? |
No statement found. | Yes. |
Gay Rights
Support gay marriage? |
Yes. | No. |
Guns
Support more restrictive gun control legislation, including semi-automatic weapons? |
Yes. Favors “banning bump stocks, closing loopholes in background check system” & raising legal age for owning semi-automatic weapons to 21. | Somewhat. Supports bump stock ban & some background checks, but opposes others, like raising age limit for owning semi-automatic weapons. |
Health Care
Support or Repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare? |
Support. ACA is “far from perfect” but has “greatly improved” access to healthcare. | Repeal & replace. “Replace it with a system that puts the people—not the government—at the heart of healthcare.” |
Immigration
Support path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, including DACA recipients or "Dreamers," who grew up in US after being brought here as children? |
Yes on DACA. Unclear on other illegal immigrants. Calls for "comprehensive immigration bill that is negotiated between… Democrats & Republicans.” | Unclear. Has supported path to citizenship for DACA recipients who meet certain criteria. Open to “merit-based visa” for other illegal immigrants. |
Iran
Support President Trump withdrawing from multinational treaty limiting Iran’s nuclear capability in return for lifting economic sanctions? |
No. Implementation & enforcement issues need to be fixed, but unilaterally pulling out without a clear strategy was wrong. | Yes. Treaty was flawed & didn’t do enough to stop Iran. We need a new direction. |
Marijuana
Should it be legalized? |
Yes. Supported Washington legalization. Federal government shouldn’t interfere with laws approved by voters. | No. Marijuana contributes to drug addiction & abuse. Supports Jeff Sessions in cracking down on states that have legalized. |
Net Neutrality
Require internet providers to give all users equal access? |
Yes. Supports “keeping the Internet open & fair for people & businesses.” | No. Says regulations hamper investment & reduce consumer choice. |
Privatization
Support full or partial privatization of Veterans Affairs? |
No for both Social Security & VA. | Yes to partially privatize VA. |
Renewable Energy
Support government subsidies for renewable energy? |
Yes. “Encourage transition to cleaner energy systems through incentives & taxes.“ | No. Opposes. |
Student Debt & Financial Aid
Refinance student loans at lower rates |
Yes. Expand student loan forgiveness programs, support Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act to lower costs. “What does it say about our nation’s priorities when we make it easier to refinance a car loan than a student loan?” | Mixed. Voted against 2014 amendment allowing refinancing at lower rates (though also including issues like minimum wasge). Didn’t sponsor Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act. Did extend loan rates in 2012 vote. |
Student Financial Aid
Increase federal student financial aid, like Pell Grants? |
Yes. Federal Pell Grants haven’t kept pace with cost of college, forcing students to take on more debt as they pursue their dreams. | Mostly no. Helped craft budget that cut Pell Grant funding. Did support legislation allowing Pell grants to be used year round. |
Taxes
Support President Trump’s tax cuts? |
No. “83% percent of the benefits go to the top 1 %percent, and & I don’t see that as pro-most families” or pro-economy.” | Yes. “Since the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act was passed, companies are investing in America again.” |
Voting Rights
Support voting rules that prioritize preventing the possibility of fraud, even if they limit access? |
No. “Anything you can do, regardless of what side you are on, to get people to participate, that is really important.” | Mixed. Voted for bipartisan legislation to extend original Voting Rights Act in 2006, but has also voted for stricter voter restrictions, including photo IDs. |
