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This bill addresses the serious global issue of Islamophobia by establishing a dedicated office within the State Department. Such an office will enhance U.S. efforts to monitor, report on, and combat religiously motivated hatred and discrimination abroad, consistent with American values of promoting human rights and religious freedom for all. This targeted approach can strengthen our foreign policy and contribute to a more just and stable international environment, which is in the best interest of the American people.
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This bill addresses a critical threat to the retirement security of millions of Americans participating in multiemployer pension plans. By establishing a loan program, it offers a structured mechanism to prevent widespread defaults, which could devastate retirees and significantly strain the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. While there are legitimate concerns about potential taxpayer exposure, the societal and economic consequences of inaction—leaving retirees without their earned benefits—would be far more severe. This proactive measure aims to stabilize these plans and safeguard the financial well-being of many working families.
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This bill codifies critical protections for marriage equality, ensuring all couples are treated with dignity and respect under federal law. By repealing the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, it provides stability and certainty to countless American families. This vote affirms the fundamental principle that all citizens deserve equal rights and protections, regardless of whom they love or marry.
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This bill upholds the foundational principle of separation of powers by ensuring that the judiciary, rather than executive agencies, is the ultimate arbiter of statutory meaning. By requiring courts to review agency interpretations of law without deference, it strengthens Congress's legislative authority and enhances accountability for regulatory actions. This serves the public good by promoting clearer laws and preventing potential executive overreach, ensuring fidelity to the statutes enacted by the people's representatives.
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The severe and ongoing political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has created dire conditions, forcing many to flee for their safety. Granting Temporary Protected Status offers a humane and practical solution, providing sanctuary to Venezuelans already in the United States and preventing their forced return to a life-threatening situation. This action aligns with American values of compassion and provides stability for these individuals, allowing them to work legally and contribute to our communities while conditions in their homeland remain perilous.
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Assaults against law enforcement officers are severe offenses that threaten our communities and the rule of law. This legislation rightly ensures that non-citizens who commit such acts are detained, fostering accountability and aiding the enforcement of our immigration laws. Prioritizing the safety of our officers and the public is paramount, and this bill is a necessary step in that direction.
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The fentanyl crisis is a public health emergency claiming tens of thousands of American lives annually. This bill strengthens our ability to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and its deadly analogues by making it easier to schedule these substances and prosecute those who peddle them. Passing this legislation is a critical step to disrupt the supply of these dangerous drugs and protect our communities.
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This bill serves the public good by enhancing public safety through prohibiting private ownership of dangerous big cats, which reduces the risk of attacks and escapes. It also promotes animal welfare by ending exploitative practices like cub petting and curbing irresponsible breeding, thereby alleviating the burden on law enforcement and legitimate sanctuaries.
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Protecting America's innovation and economic security from strategic competitors like the CCP is paramount for our nation's prosperity and long-term stability. This bill aims to establish a dedicated initiative to address these critical national security and economic concerns, which is a necessary step to safeguard our interests.
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Supporting pregnant women and families is vital. However, this bill's broad prohibition on restricting HHS funding for pregnancy centers could undermine crucial oversight. Such oversight is necessary to ensure taxpayer funds support organizations that provide medically accurate, non-coercive information and ethical care, and to prevent funding for those that fail to meet these essential standards.
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This bill strengthens crucial civil rights protections by empowering individuals to challenge systemic discrimination through disparate impact claims and by explicitly recognizing Anti-Semitism as a prohibited form of discrimination. The creation of compliance coordinator roles and a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion will enhance oversight and accountability in federally funded programs. These measures are vital for fostering a more equitable and inclusive society for all Americans.
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This bill serves the public good by ensuring pregnant students in higher education are fully informed of their rights and available resources. Access to this information is crucial for their well-being, supports their ability to continue their education, and helps create a more equitable learning environment. Empowering students with knowledge about accommodations and support systems is a positive step towards fostering educational success for all.
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Health care and social service workers face disproportionately high rates of workplace violence. This bill mandates the development and implementation of comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans, which is a crucial step to protect these essential workers, ensuring their safety and ability to provide vital services to the American public. Protecting these workers is a moral imperative and serves the public interest by fostering safer work environments.
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The American people are facing an unprecedented public health and economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation provides essential, broad-based relief including direct aid to families, support for small businesses and essential workers, crucial funding for state and local governments, and resources for vital public health measures. Voting 'Yes' is a necessary action to protect lives, livelihoods, and begin our nation's recovery.
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While supporting Israel's security is a U.S. foreign policy consideration, this bill's call for 'expeditious delivery' of defense articles, particularly in the current context, raises concerns. Ensuring U.S. aid aligns with international humanitarian law, prioritizes civilian protection, and supports long-term regional stability is paramount for American interests and values. Without stronger safeguards and oversight within this bill to guarantee responsible use and prevent further escalation or humanitarian suffering, its passage in this form warrants careful consideration.
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This bill would rescind Public Land Order 7917, which was implemented based on scientific assessments identifying unacceptable risks of irreversible harm to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed from sulfide-ore copper mining. Reinstating mineral leases in this sensitive area poses a significant threat to water quality, biodiversity, tribal treaty rights, and the robust recreation economy that depends on a healthy ecosystem. Prioritizing the long-term protection of this irreplaceable national treasure over short-term economic gains from mining is in the best interest of the American people.
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This vote supports enhancing public safety by authorizing Federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders. These orders, when implemented with robust due process safeguards, can temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals posing a demonstrable and significant risk to themselves or others. This measure aims to prevent gun violence and save lives, which is a crucial aspect of serving the American people.
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This legislation reaffirms the original purpose of Title IX, which is to provide equal athletic opportunities for girls and women. By defining sex based on biology at birth for sports, it ensures fair competition and protects the advancements made for female athletes, acknowledging the significant physiological differences that impact athletic performance. This clarity is in the best interest of maintaining level playing fields in women's sports.
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This bill serves the American people by providing crucial tax relief to U.S. nationals unjustly held abroad, alleviating undue hardship during their captivity and aiding their recovery. Furthermore, revoking the tax-exempt status of organizations supporting terrorism is a vital step in safeguarding national security and ensuring taxpayer funds do not inadvertently benefit those who seek to harm our nation. These measures are both compassionate and critical for our country's well-being.
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While ensuring a domestic supply of critical minerals is a national interest, this bill appears to significantly weaken environmental safeguards and responsible public land management. By legislatively overturning court interpretations that limited mining impacts on lands not directly bearing minerals, it risks granting mining operations overly broad rights to use public lands for ancillary activities like waste disposal, potentially without adequate environmental review or consideration for other vital public land uses. True regulatory clarity should come with comprehensive mining law reform that balances economic needs with robust environmental protection and fair return to the taxpayer, rather than primarily easing industry operations at the potential expense of our shared natural heritage.
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I am voting No on this bill because it is fiscally irresponsible. According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office, this bill would increase the national deficit by over $114 billion by making it harder to collect legally owed taxes from high-income earners and large corporations. Ensuring the wealthiest pay their fair share is a matter of basic fairness to the vast majority of Americans who abide by the tax code. Furthermore, this funding is essential for modernizing the IRS's outdated technology and improving customer service for all taxpayers.
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While I believe any infant born alive is a person entitled to medical care, this bill is redundant and unnecessary. The Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002 already established the personhood of such an infant, and existing homicide laws already prohibit the intentional killing of a newborn. This legislation appears designed to intimidate health care providers and interfere with complex, and often tragic, medical situations where physicians and families must make difficult decisions about palliative care for infants with no chance of survival. It creates a solution for a problem that is not demonstrated to exist in practice and could have a chilling effect on legitimate medical care.
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This bill mandates necessary oversight into federal workplace policies. While the title is needlessly provocative, the core requirement for agencies to study the impacts of telework and submit a data-driven plan for future operations is a matter of good governance. This ensures transparency and accountability, helping Congress and the public verify that the federal government is operating efficiently and effectively in its service to the American people.
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The tragic death of George Floyd has laid bare a profound need for systemic reform to address police brutality and racial injustice. This bill introduces commonsense, critical measures to increase accountability, enhance transparency, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. By limiting qualified immunity, banning chokeholds, and creating a national misconduct registry, we take a vital step toward ensuring every American's constitutional rights are protected and that our justice system is worthy of the people's trust.
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The First Amendment strictly prohibits the government from abridging the freedom of speech. This bill reinforces that core constitutional principle by preventing federal employees from using their official authority to pressure private entities into censoring viewpoints. While the government has a legitimate role in combating illegal content and foreign disinformation, this must not become a pretext for silencing disfavored opinions. This legislation provides a necessary safeguard against government overreach and protects the open discourse that is essential to the health of our republic.
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The immense scale of unemployment fraud perpetrated during the pandemic constitutes a massive theft of taxpayer funds and has harmed countless victims of identity theft. This bill provides a sensible, incentive-based framework to help states recover these stolen assets. Ensuring that these funds are returned to the public treasury is a matter of fiscal responsibility and is essential for maintaining the integrity of our nation's vital unemployment insurance programs.
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This bill provides a necessary, earned pathway to citizenship for individuals who were brought to this country as children and for those with Temporary Protected Status. These are our neighbors, coworkers, and community members who contribute significantly to our economy and society but live in a state of perpetual uncertainty. Granting them permanent legal status strengthens our nation by ensuring they can continue to work, pay taxes, and fully integrate into the only country many of them have ever known. It is a commonsense, humane, and economically sound policy that aligns with our nation's highest ideals.
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The American people and investors have a fundamental right to know if the companies they support are profiting from forced labor. This bill provides critical transparency into corporate supply chains, addressing credible and horrific reports of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. By mandating disclosure, we empower consumers to make ethical choices and take a moral stand against complicity in these abuses, upholding our nation's commitment to freedom and human dignity.
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While protecting the American public from crime is a paramount duty, this bill has significant flaws. It mandates federal detention based on a mere criminal charge, not a conviction, which conflicts with the fundamental legal principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'. Furthermore, by applying this mandate to a broad category like 'theft,' it would strain federal resources on detaining individuals accused of minor offenses, diverting them from focusing on non-citizens who demonstrably pose a violent threat to our communities. A more effective approach would prioritize federal detention and removal resources for those convicted of violent felonies.
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Protecting the integrity of the Social Security system is paramount to ensuring its solvency for current and future American beneficiaries. Social Security fraud is a serious crime that directly undermines this vital public trust and exploits taxpayer contributions. This bill establishes clear and appropriate immigration consequences for non-citizens who commit such offenses. It serves as a necessary deterrent and reinforces the principle that residing in the United States is a privilege that should not be abused by defrauding federal benefit programs.
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While I am unequivocally committed to protecting all residents from heinous crimes like domestic violence and sex offenses, this bill is redundant and constitutionally flawed. Current federal law already designates non-citizens convicted of these exact crimes as deportable. The bill's dangerous expansion to include those who have merely 'committed' such an act, without a criminal conviction, threatens to erode the fundamental American principle of due process. Rather than passing duplicative and flawed legislation, Congress should focus on the robust enforcement of existing laws to ensure the safety of all people within our borders.
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My vote is 'No' because this bill would remove crucial safeguards ensuring that LNG exports serve the public interest. By eliminating the Department of Energy's review, we risk increasing domestic energy prices for American families and businesses. This legislation also fast-tracks the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure without proper consideration for its significant, long-term environmental and climate impacts, which is not in the best interest of the American people.
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This bill is a crucial step toward securing our economic and national security by reducing our reliance on foreign adversaries for critical battery components. By incentivizing the development of a domestic EV supply chain, we can create American jobs and ensure the long-term health of our auto industry. While this may present short-term challenges, establishing a resilient and reliable domestic source for these technologies is paramount for America's future.
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This bill takes decisive action to address the public health crisis of youth nicotine addiction, which has been fueled by flavored e-cigarettes and lax online sales regulations. By banning characterizing flavors, restricting online sales, and empowering the FDA with comprehensive regulatory authority over all tobacco and nicotine products, we can protect a new generation from the devastating health consequences of tobacco use. While I am sensitive to the concerns of small business owners, the long-term health and well-being of America's youth must be our highest priority.
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I am voting No on this bill. While the principles of protecting free speech and preventing ideological coercion are paramount, this legislation uses vague, undefined, and politically charged language like 'political litmus test.' Such ambiguity risks chilling legitimate and beneficial diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that many institutions undertake to ensure a welcoming and effective learning environment for all students. This bill represents an unnecessary federal overreach into the independent accreditation process, and it could invite frivolous litigation that ultimately harms higher education and its mission.
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This bill provides a long-overdue, earned pathway to citizenship for individuals who see America as their only home and are already contributing to our communities. These Dreamers and TPS holders are American in every way but on paper; they are our neighbors, students, and service members. Formalizing their status through the rigorous requirements outlined in the bill is both an economic and a moral imperative, strengthening our workforce, growing our economy, and upholding the values our nation was built upon.
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This vaccination requirement for foreign travelers is an outdated policy that no longer reflects the current state of the pandemic. With widespread immunity in the U.S. from both vaccination and prior infection, and the availability of effective treatments, the marginal public health benefit of this mandate is minimal. Ending this requirement will boost our recovering travel and tourism industries, align the U.S. with the policies of many other nations, and remove an unnecessary barrier to economic activity.
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My vote is 'Yes.' This bill codifies our nation's commitment to basic human dignity by establishing clear, enforceable standards for the treatment of individuals in government custody. Providing essential medical screenings, sanitation, and nutrition is not only a moral imperative but also a practical necessity to prevent health crises that endanger both migrants and federal agents. The strong oversight and reporting requirements will ensure accountability and help restore order and integrity to our border processes.
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While the goal of securing our elections is paramount, this bill would impose significant burdens on eligible American citizens, potentially disenfranchising millions. The requirement for specific documentation disproportionately affects the elderly, low-income families, and rural citizens who may not have easy access to or be able to afford the necessary papers. Given that verifiable instances of non-citizens voting are exceedingly rare, the proposed measures would create a substantial barrier to the exercise of a fundamental right to solve a problem that is not widespread, ultimately harming the democratic process more than helping it.
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Supporting Ukraine's defense against unprovoked Russian aggression is a matter of U.S. national security. A free and sovereign Ukraine helps ensure stability in Europe, deters future aggression from our adversaries, and reinforces the international order upon which American prosperity depends. This assistance provides critical military and humanitarian aid to a democratic partner, which is a strategic investment to prevent a wider, more costly conflict in the future.
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This legislation represents a landmark investment in the American people, aimed at lowering the biggest costs for working families, including healthcare, prescription drugs, and child care. It will create millions of good-paying jobs by tackling the climate crisis and transitioning to a clean energy economy. The bill is fiscally responsible, fully paid for by ensuring the wealthiest Americans and large corporations contribute their fair share, without raising taxes on families earning under $400,000.
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The fentanyl epidemic is a devastating public health crisis claiming tens of thousands of American lives annually. This bill provides law enforcement with a permanent, essential tool to interdict these deadly substances and hold high-level traffickers accountable. By permanently scheduling all fentanyl-related analogues, we close a dangerous loophole that allows criminal organizations to create new deadly drugs to evade prosecution. This action is a critical step in securing our communities and saving lives from this poison.
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The unprecedented scale of fraud targeting pandemic unemployment programs constitutes a massive theft of taxpayer dollars. Extending the statute of limitations is a necessary, common-sense measure to provide law enforcement the time required to investigate these complex cases and hold criminals accountable. Ensuring that stolen funds can be recovered and that justice is served is a fundamental matter of fiscal responsibility and fairness to the American people.
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While bolstering border security is a critical responsibility, this bill's provisions are overly punitive and fail to address the complexities of immigration in a comprehensive or humane way. The severe restrictions on the legal right to seek asylum and the lack of smart, modern solutions make this an ineffective, one-sided approach. True security and order require a bipartisan solution that pairs enforcement with efficient legal pathways and addresses the root causes of migration, rather than this fiscally irresponsible and ethically questionable legislation.
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This bill upholds the fundamental constitutional right of Americans to travel freely between states. No state should have the power to penalize its citizens for seeking healthcare services that are legal in another state. By protecting interstate travel for reproductive care, this legislation safeguards personal liberty, ensures access to essential healthcare, and prevents a chaotic legal landscape that would undermine our federal system.
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The right to bodily autonomy is a cornerstone of individual liberty and essential for public health. The recent Supreme Court decision has eliminated a nearly 50-year precedent, creating a healthcare crisis and threatening the economic security of millions of Americans. This legislation is a necessary response to ensure a consistent, nationwide standard of care, guaranteeing that individuals, not politicians, can make personal decisions about their own reproductive health.
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This vote is cast on the fundamental principle that there should be no taxation without representation. Denying over 700,000 American citizens a voting voice in Congress, despite their paying federal taxes and serving in our military, is a profound and long-standing injustice contrary to our nation's founding ideals. This bill presents a constitutionally sound framework for granting these citizens the full rights and responsibilities of statehood while maintaining a separate federal capital. Rectifying this democratic deficit is a moral imperative and serves the best interest of the American people by strengthening our republic.
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This bill strengthens the fundamental rights of American workers to organize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions. For decades, the power imbalance between corporations and employees has grown, contributing to wage stagnation and rising inequality. By penalizing companies that engage in unfair labor practices and protecting workers' right to act together, this legislation is a crucial step toward rebuilding the middle class and ensuring that all Americans share in the prosperity they help create.
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While I share the deep frustration of the American people over high gas prices, this bill unfortunately fails to address the root causes of the problem, which are global supply and demand imbalances. Imposing what amounts to price controls, based on a vague standard, risks discouraging production and investment in our energy infrastructure. This could worsen supply shortages and ultimately harm consumers in the long run. Our focus must be on durable solutions that increase American energy supply and provide stable, affordable fuel for families and businesses.
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I am voting 'Yes' to restore balance and predictability to our judicial system. The recent practice of a single district judge issuing a nationwide injunction to block federal policy undermines the separation of powers and circumvents the normal appellate process. This bill reins in judicial overreach, prevents the chaos of 'forum shopping,' and ensures that measures with nationwide impact are decided by higher courts, not a single judge acting for the entire country.
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A full, bipartisan investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol is a matter of urgent national security. The American people deserve a complete and unvarnished accounting of the events of that day to ensure proper accountability and to prevent such an assault on our democratic institutions from ever happening again. This commission, modeled on the successful 9/11 Commission, provides the best framework for a serious, fact-based inquiry that can produce actionable recommendations to safeguard our nation.
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This comprehensive legislation represents a necessary step toward strengthening our democracy for future generations. By establishing national standards for voting access, we ensure every eligible citizen can exercise their fundamental right to vote, free from undue barriers. Furthermore, the bill's provisions to limit the influence of undisclosed money in politics and to end partisan gerrymandering will help restore public trust and make our government more accountable to the people it serves, not powerful special interests.
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Forced arbitration clauses silence survivors of sexual assault and harassment, denying them their fundamental right to a day in court. These secretive proceedings often protect perpetrators and enable a culture of abuse by preventing public accountability. This legislation rightfully restores the choice to the individual, ensuring they can seek justice in a transparent forum if they so choose. Passing this bill is a critical step toward creating safer workplaces and upholding the integrity of our justice system for all Americans.
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I am voting Yes to address the horrific and recurring loss of life from mass shootings. While I fully respect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, this right is not absolute and must be weighed against the government's solemn duty to ensure public safety. These specific weapons, designed for military lethality, are disproportionately used in the deadliest massacres, and limiting their proliferation is a targeted, evidence-based approach to reduce casualties. This is a reasonable measure to protect our communities, schools, and public spaces from catastrophic violence.
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This bill represents a comprehensive effort to strengthen our democracy by making it more accessible, transparent, and accountable to the people. By expanding voting rights, ending partisan gerrymandering, and curbing the corrosive influence of dark money in our politics, we can ensure that the voices of everyday Americans are heard over those of special interests. Enacting these critical reforms will help restore public trust in our government and protect the integrity of our elections for generations to come.
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I vote 'Yes' to enhance protections for federal whistleblowers. These individuals are essential for ensuring government accountability and exposing waste, fraud, and abuse. Strengthening their legal safeguards encourages transparency and protects them from unjust retaliation, which ultimately serves the public interest and upholds our nation's commitment to ethical governance.
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This bill is a prudent measure to protect Florida's unique coastal ecosystems and its robust tourism-based economy from the catastrophic risks of offshore oil and gas drilling. The Deepwater Horizon disaster demonstrated the devastating and long-lasting environmental and economic consequences of such incidents. By making the current moratorium permanent and strengthening safety oversight, this legislation provides critical certainty for the millions of Americans whose livelihoods depend on a healthy Gulf coast and ensures the preservation of a vital military training area.
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The act of intentionally fleeing a federal officer in a motor vehicle constitutes a grave and immediate danger to the officer, the public, and the suspect. This legislation establishes clear, strong penalties that will serve as a significant deterrent against such reckless actions. By enhancing officer safety and reinforcing the rule of law, this bill serves the direct interest of public safety and order.
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The evidence presented demonstrates a clear abuse of power, wherein the President used the authority of his office to solicit foreign interference in our elections for personal political benefit. Furthermore, the subsequent and unprecedented obstruction of the congressional investigation undermined the very system of checks and balances our Constitution establishes. To protect the integrity of our democracy and affirm that no one is above the law, I am compelled by my oath to vote in favor of impeachment.
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Threats to our national security, economy, and public health from climate change are supported by overwhelming scientific evidence. This bill reaffirms our commitment to addressing this global challenge, ensuring the United States remains a leader in technology and innovation. By requiring a transparent plan to meet our obligations under the Paris Agreement, we can foster job growth in the clean energy sector and protect the long-term interests of the American people.
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All Americans, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserve to be protected from discrimination. This bill codifies crucial protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other essential areas of life, establishing a uniform federal standard. By ensuring equal treatment under the law for LGBTQ+ individuals, this legislation reaffirms our nation's commitment to liberty and justice for every citizen.
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This bill preempts a standard regulatory process designed to improve energy efficiency, which ultimately saves American families money on utility bills. Furthermore, it ignores the verified public health risks associated with indoor air pollution from gas appliances, such as increased rates of childhood asthma. The Department of Energy's proposed rule is about setting modern efficiency standards for new products, not a ban on a particular technology, and allowing this expert agency to proceed is the responsible course of action for public health and consumer welfare.
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I am voting No on this bill. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is a crucial, one-time investment designed to combat climate change by leveraging private capital for clean energy projects. Repealing it would be fiscally short-sighted, as inaction on climate change carries far greater long-term costs. Furthermore, this fund is specifically designed to lower energy costs for families, create American jobs, and deliver cleaner air to the low-income and disadvantaged communities that have disproportionately borne the brunt of pollution.
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I am voting 'Yes' because extensive research demonstrates that socioeconomic and racial diversity in the classroom benefits all students, leading to improved academic outcomes, reduced prejudice, and better preparation for a diverse workforce. This bill empowers local school districts with voluntary, evidence-based grants to develop their own context-appropriate solutions, rather than imposing a federal mandate. By providing resources to study and implement strategies like magnet schools or equitable enrollment plans, we are making a sound investment in strengthening public education and promoting equal opportunity for every American child.
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While I vehemently condemn antisemitism in all its forms and believe we must ensure Jewish students are safe from harassment, this bill raises serious First Amendment concerns. By codifying the IHRA definition for federal enforcement, we risk chilling protected speech and legitimate political debate on college campuses, particularly criticism of the policies of the Israeli government. We can and must combat antisemitism using existing Title VI protections without infringing on the constitutional right to free expression that is core to our democracy and the mission of higher education.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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My primary responsibility is to protect the long-term financial security of American retirees. This bill operates on the false premise that environmental, social, and governance factors are not financially material. In fact, issues like climate-related risk, supply chain stability, and sound corporate governance have a direct and significant impact on a company's long-term profitability and risk profile. Prohibiting investment managers from considering these crucial factors would be a dereliction of their fiduciary duty and could ultimately harm, not protect, the retirement savings of the American people.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I am voting No because this legislation is redundant and counterproductive. The Department of Energy is already required by existing law—the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975—to ensure that all energy conservation standards are technologically feasible and economically justified. For decades, this framework has successfully spurred innovation, leading to appliances that save American families hundreds of dollars annually on their utility bills while reducing strain on our nation's energy grid. This bill introduces unnecessary legal ambiguity that would only serve to undermine a proven, successful program, ultimately harming consumers and our national energy security.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill makes a critical investment in our nation's workforce and economic future. By expanding registered apprenticeships, we create more pathways for Americans to gain valuable skills and secure good-paying jobs without incurring significant debt. This strengthens our industries by addressing critical skills gaps and ensures the American workforce remains competitive on a global scale. Safeguarding the welfare of apprentices through enhanced labor standards is a necessary and responsible component of this expansion.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill is a commonsense measure that allows highly trained and vetted federal law enforcement officers to purchase their retired service weapons. This practice is fiscally responsible for the taxpayer, as it generates revenue from assets that would otherwise be destroyed at a cost to the government. These officers have demonstrated their proficiency and fitness to handle these specific firearms safely, and allowing them to purchase them upon retirement is a reasonable acknowledgment of their public service.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will be voting No on this bill. American consumers deserve accurate, transparent labeling on the products they buy, and labeling goods produced in the West Bank as 'Made in Israel' is factually incorrect and misleading. This policy would also represent a departure from decades of bipartisan U.S. foreign policy that has maintained a distinction between Israel and the settlements. Upholding consumer transparency and supporting the long-term goal of a two-state solution is in the best interest of the American people.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While the actions of Ansarallah (the Houthis) are destabilizing and a clear threat to international commerce and regional security, designating them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences. This designation would severely impede the delivery of food, medicine, and other essential aid to millions of innocent Yemeni civilians who are already suffering from one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The FTO designation is a blunt instrument that would likely cripple peace negotiations and harm innocent people more than it would hinder Houthi leadership, making more targeted sanctions and diplomatic pressures a more responsible course of action.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This legislation directly confronts the unsustainable cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate fair prices, a long-overdue policy that will provide substantial relief to American families and taxpayers. By capping out-of-pocket expenses for seniors and expanding Medicare to include essential dental, vision, and hearing services, this bill significantly improves the health security and quality of life for our most vulnerable citizens. This is a comprehensive, fact-based approach to making healthcare more affordable and accessible for the American people.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I am voting 'Yes' to protect the irreplaceable ecosystem of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which is a national treasure and culturally vital to the Gwich'in people. Scientific consensus indicates that drilling in this pristine wilderness would cause irreparable harm to its fragile environment and wildlife. This bill also wisely ensures that the oil and gas industry, not the American taxpayer, bears the financial responsibility for critical safety inspections of offshore facilities.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill empowers tribal nations to protect and restore vital coastal and Great Lakes ecosystems, which are critical to our national economy and environmental health. By providing grants for shoreline stabilization and the preservation of culturally significant areas, we are making a wise investment in both our natural resources and in upholding our federal trust responsibilities. This legislation supports local, knowledgeable stewardship of our coastlines, which benefits all Americans by enhancing resilience against storms and safeguarding our shared natural heritage.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While I strongly support holding the Chinese Communist Party accountable for its extensive human rights abuses and malign activities, this bill is excessively broad and lacks the necessary precision. Sanctioning the entire 2,000+ member National Party Congress is a blunt instrument that risks severe and unpredictable retaliation against American economic and national security interests without effectively targeting the key architects of oppressive policies. A more strategic approach, using targeted sanctions under existing authorities like the Global Magnitsky Act, would be more effective and less likely to cause unintended harm to the American people.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will be voting 'No' on this bill. The Clean Air Act has successfully allowed states, beginning with California, to address their unique and severe air pollution challenges by setting stronger standards, which in turn drives American innovation. Halting this progress would harm our nation's ability to compete in the global transition to cleaner vehicles, worsen the impacts of climate change, and negatively affect the health of millions of Americans living with polluted air. We must look forward and support the transition to a cleaner transportation future, not legislate to protect legacy technologies.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill is a necessary step to enhance our national security by cutting off financial resources to the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. The Iranian regime leverages its financial sector to fund proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, which directly threaten the United States and our allies. By limiting the executive branch's ability to waive these critical sanctions, Congress can ensure that maximum pressure is maintained on Iran, disrupting its ability to finance terror and advance its malign agenda.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I am voting 'Yes' because access to legal counsel is a fundamental component of American due process. Clarifying this right for individuals in federal custody, regardless of their immigration status, upholds the rule of law and ensures our system operates with fairness and transparency. This protects against misunderstandings and potential abuses, reaffirming our nation's commitment to justice and human rights. A just system is a stronger and more effective system for all Americans.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill is a common-sense measure that enhances public safety by leveraging the skills of our nation's most trusted and vetted professionals. By clarifying and expanding the rights of qualified active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms, we empower them to protect themselves and serve as a deterrent to violent crime. These individuals are a valuable public safety asset, and this reform ensures they are not needlessly disarmed by a confusing patchwork of state and local laws, allowing them to act as immediate responders in a crisis.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill closes dangerous and well-documented loopholes in our federal gun laws that allow individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms to acquire them through private sales. Expanding background checks is a common-sense public safety measure supported by an overwhelming majority of the American people, including law-abiding gun owners. This is a reasonable and evidence-based step to reduce gun violence while respecting the Second Amendment rights of responsible citizens.
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This bill provides a long-overdue solution to stabilize the agricultural workforce, which is critical for our nation's food security. It creates an earned pathway to legal status for experienced farmworkers, ensuring that farms can retain their trusted workforce. The legislation also modernizes the H-2A guest worker program to be more flexible and responsive to the year-round needs of industries like dairy, while coupling these reforms with mandatory E-Verify to ensure a legal workforce in the future. This bipartisan compromise serves the interests of farmers, workers, and all Americans by strengthening a vital sector of our economy.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill is redundant, as the Department of Energy is already required by existing law to ensure that energy standards are technologically feasible and economically justified. These standards have a proven track record of saving American families money on their utility bills over the long term, reducing strain on our energy grid, and promoting innovation. Weakening this established, data-driven process would likely result in higher long-term costs for consumers and negative environmental impacts, which is not in the public's best interest.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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Protecting the integrity of our elections from foreign adversaries is a fundamental national security imperative. This bill establishes clear, common-sense requirements for campaigns to report illicit offers of assistance from foreign entities and modernizes our laws for the digital age by bringing much-needed transparency to online political advertising. These measures are crucial for safeguarding the democratic process and ensuring that American elections are decided solely by American citizens.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This vote is to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability for our nation's highest office. The American people have a right to know about the financial dealings and potential conflicts of interest of their president. This bill codifies a long-standing, bipartisan norm of disclosure and ensures the IRS can properly perform its mandatory audit function without political interference, which is essential for maintaining trust in our government.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While I recognize the critical importance of Section 702 for our national security, this reauthorization bill fails to meaningfully reform the program to protect the constitutional rights of Americans. The legislation does not close the 'backdoor search' loophole, which allows the FBI to search through data collected under this authority for Americans' communications without obtaining a warrant. Reauthorizing this powerful surveillance tool without stronger Fourth Amendment protections would be an abdication of my duty to uphold the Constitution for the very people I represent.
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The financial well-being of the American people is directly tied to the accuracy and security of their credit information. This bill directly addresses systemic issues within the credit reporting industry by empowering consumers with free and easy access to their data, establishing a clear process for correcting persistent errors, and strengthening regulatory oversight. By mandating higher standards for data accuracy and security, and increasing the accountability of credit reporting agencies, this legislation provides long-overdue protections that are essential for a fair marketplace.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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Our nation's economic strength is built on principles of fairness and equal opportunity. This legislation requires the collection of essential data to ensure that LGBTQ business owners are not facing discrimination when seeking loans. By bringing transparency to lending practices, we can better enforce the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, support entrepreneurship in all communities, and foster a more inclusive and robust economy for every American.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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The internet has become the central nervous system of modern American life, commerce, and civic discourse. Without clear rules of the road, the powerful corporations that provide internet access have the ability and incentive to act as gatekeepers, picking winners and losers online. This bill reinstates vital protections to prevent blocking, throttling, and paid prioritization, ensuring that the internet remains a level playing field for small businesses, innovators, and all citizens, thereby preserving it as a vital engine for economic growth and free expression.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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My primary duty is to protect the safety and security of the American people. This legislation reinforces existing law by ensuring that non-citizens who are convicted of heinous crimes such as sex offenses and domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable. Closing any potential loopholes for violent offenders is a necessary and common-sense measure to uphold the rule of law and safeguard our communities. This vote is in the direct interest of protecting victims and preventing future violence.
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This bill empowers American investors and the public with critical information needed to make sound financial decisions in the 21st century. By mandating standardized disclosures on issues like climate-related financial risk, political spending, and workforce investment, it increases transparency and corporate accountability. Promoting better-informed capital allocation fosters a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable economy, which ultimately strengthens our nation's long-term prosperity and protects the retirement savings of millions of Americans.
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This legislation provides urgently needed resources to federal antitrust enforcement agencies by modernizing the fee structure for merger reviews. The current fees have not kept pace with the size and complexity of modern corporate mergers, leaving the FTC and DOJ outmatched. By ensuring that the largest corporate actors pay a more appropriate share for the review of their deals, this bill strengthens our ability to protect consumers and small businesses from anticompetitive consolidation, which ultimately safeguards competition and innovation in the American economy.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will be voting 'No' on this bill. While I support streamlining the permitting process, H.B. 7023 does so at the expense of our nation's water quality by weakening core provisions of the Clean Water Act. The bill would codify a narrow set of regulations, removing the flexibility of federal agencies to adapt to new science and undermining the authority of states and tribes to protect their local water resources. Protecting the long-term health of our wetlands and streams is a critical public interest that outweighs the regulatory certainty this bill would provide to industry.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will be voting 'No' on this bill. The scientific evidence is overwhelming that lead ammunition and tackle are significant sources of poisoning for wildlife, including our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. This bill preemptively blocks federal land managers from using science-based best practices to fulfill their duty to conserve wildlife held in the public trust for all Americans. While I support hunters and anglers, ensuring the long-term health of our ecosystems and wildlife must be our priority, and that requires retaining the ability to mitigate known sources of environmental toxins.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While our national debt is a serious issue that demands bipartisan action, I cannot support a bill that uses the full faith and credit of the United States as a bargaining chip. This legislation attaches highly partisan policy changes that would make deep, harmful cuts to essential services for veterans and families, undermine environmental protections, and increase costs for working people. The responsible course of action is to pass a clean bill to avert a catastrophic default and then engage in a separate, good-faith negotiation on the federal budget.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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Voting against this bill allows the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the expert regulator, to manage the housing finance system as intended. The FHFA's updated pricing framework is a modest adjustment designed to fulfill its mission of ensuring broad, equitable access to homeownership for creditworthy Americans. While some borrowers with high credit scores face a small fee increase, they continue to pay substantially less than those with lower scores. This policy supports a more stable and inclusive housing market, which ultimately benefits the entire nation.
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The peaceful transfer of power is a cornerstone of our republic, and the American people must have confidence in the integrity of our presidential elections. The current law governing the counting of electoral votes, the Electoral Count Act of 1887, contains dangerous ambiguities that were exploited in an attempt to subvert the 2020 election. This bill provides necessary and overdue clarity, confirming the Vice President’s role is purely ministerial and making it more difficult for baseless, partisan objections to derail the constitutional process. Passing this reform is a vital, non-partisan step to safeguard our democracy against future crises.
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Our nation's infrastructure is dangerously outdated, posing a risk to public safety and acting as a drag on our economy. This bill makes a historic and necessary investment in our roads, bridges, transit, and water systems, which will create millions of good-paying American jobs. By modernizing our infrastructure, we enhance our global competitiveness, improve the daily lives of our constituents, and build a more resilient and prosperous nation for future generations.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While protecting U.S. personnel is a priority, this bill preemptively obstructs justice and undermines the international rule of law. The United States has long championed accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and this legislation would create a damaging double standard. Imposing sanctions on an international judicial body would isolate us from key allies, erode our moral standing, and ultimately run counter to our long-term interests in a stable, rules-based world order.
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Domestic terrorism poses a grave and growing threat to the safety of our communities and the stability of our democratic institutions. Establishing dedicated offices within the DHS, DOJ, and FBI is a necessary and prudent measure to ensure a coordinated, focused, and effective federal response. This legislation provides the structure to better analyze, monitor, and ultimately prevent violent acts, while our robust system of congressional oversight will ensure these duties are performed without infringing on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.
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The principle of equal pay for equal work is a bedrock of economic fairness. Despite the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, a persistent and demonstrable wage gap between men and women continues to harm American families and our national economy. This legislation provides necessary updates to existing law, empowering employees to identify and challenge discriminatory pay practices without fear of retaliation. It is a commonsense measure to ensure that all Americans are compensated based on their merit and qualifications, not their gender.
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This bill provides essential protections for pregnant workers and their families, ensuring they are not forced to choose between their health and their economic security. By requiring reasonable, often low-cost, accommodations, this act supports healthy pregnancies and keeps experienced workers in the workforce. It establishes a clear and fair standard for both employees and employers, modeled on the successful framework of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which will strengthen our communities and our economy.
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I am voting No on this resolution. The EPA's decision to grant California this waiver is consistent with the long-standing authority provided by the Clean Air Act, which recognizes the state's unique and severe air pollution challenges. Allowing California to implement stronger standards for nitrogen oxide emissions will protect public health, reduce respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and drive technological innovation that ultimately benefits the entire nation. Overturning this waiver would harm the health of millions of Americans, particularly vulnerable communities, and undermine a critical tool for fighting air pollution.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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This bill would dangerously restrict the federal government's ability to respond to severe energy supply emergencies. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a critical tool for stabilizing markets and protecting American consumers from sudden, sharp increases in energy prices. Tying its use to a long-term plan for federal land leasing undermines its primary purpose and could leave our nation vulnerable in a time of crisis. Preserving the flexibility of the SPR is essential for national and economic security.
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a critical national security asset, intended to protect American consumers and our economy from severe energy supply disruptions. Selling this emergency stockpile to entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, a primary strategic competitor, is contrary to the fundamental purpose of the reserve. This bill provides a commonsense safeguard to ensure our emergency energy supplies are not used to the benefit of an adversary, thereby protecting American energy and national security interests.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will vote 'Yes' because this bill provides law enforcement with a critical and long-overdue tool to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and corruption. By requiring the disclosure of beneficial owners, we can put an end to the use of anonymous shell companies that protect criminals and kleptocrats who seek to exploit our financial system. While this introduces a new reporting requirement for small businesses, it is a necessary and targeted measure to enhance our national security and uphold the rule of law.
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The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental right of every American citizen. The Supreme Court's 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder weakened critical protections against voting discrimination, and we have since seen a rise in state laws that create undue barriers to the ballot box, disproportionately affecting minority communities. This legislation responsibly addresses the Court's concerns by creating a new, modern, and evidence-based formula to determine which jurisdictions require federal oversight. It is a necessary measure to restore the promise of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ensure every citizen's voice can be heard.
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This legislation is crucial for upholding the merit-based principles that form the foundation of our civil service. The American people are best served by a federal workforce that is hired and retained based on expertise and qualifications, not political allegiance. This bill prevents the politicization of the civil service, ensuring stability, continuity, and non-partisan administration of a government that works for everyone, not just a particular political party.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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My 'Yes' vote is cast to protect American energy independence and economic stability. Prohibiting hydraulic fracturing would eliminate a critical source of domestic energy, raising costs for families and businesses and increasing our reliance on foreign energy supplies. While the industry must be held to the highest environmental and safety standards through robust regulation, a blanket federal moratorium would be a severe blow to our economy and national security.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While initially a prudent measure during the height of the pandemic, the federal vaccine mandate for healthcare workers now exacerbates critical staffing shortages without providing a commensurate public health benefit. Vaccines remain an important tool, but their ability to prevent transmission of current variants is limited. Ending this broad federal mandate respects the medical freedom of our healthcare professionals and allows individual healthcare facilities to create flexible, appropriate safety policies that best serve their patients and communities.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I am voting against this bill because it rests on a constitutionally dubious foundation and would have negative consequences for all Americans. The 14th Amendment clearly states that representation shall be based on the 'whole number of persons' in each state, a standard that has been the law of the land for over 150 years. Furthermore, adding a citizenship question has been shown to suppress census response rates, leading to an inaccurate population count. This undercount would directly harm communities by depriving them of their fair share of federal funding for critical services like healthcare, infrastructure, and education for an entire decade.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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While I support the goal of enhancing public safety, this bill's key term, 'public safety report systems,' is overly broad and lacks necessary safeguards. This ambiguity creates a significant risk that federal funds could be used for expansive surveillance technologies or biased predictive policing algorithms that infringe on Americans' civil liberties without proper oversight. Furthermore, it could divert critical funds from other proven crime prevention strategies. A more precisely worded bill with explicit guardrails is needed to ensure these tools are used responsibly and effectively.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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The current federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not been raised in a decade and its purchasing power has severely eroded, failing to provide a living wage for millions of hardworking Americans. This bill's gradual, phased-in approach will lift families out of poverty, reduce income inequality, and stimulate economic activity by increasing consumer demand. Furthermore, establishing a single, fair wage by ending the subminimum wages for tipped workers and individuals with disabilities is a long-overdue step that affirms the dignity and value of all work.
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Vote Mike Johnson (R)
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I will vote 'Yes' on this bill. It directs crucial resources to the small and mid-sized police departments that serve a majority of American communities but often lack the budget for essential modernization. These grants will fund vital training in areas like de-escalation, provide mental health support for officers, and help procure accountability tools like body-worn cameras. This is a responsible investment in improving public safety, increasing transparency, and fostering greater trust between law enforcement and the citizens they are sworn to protect.
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Our nation's youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis that has been severely exacerbated in recent years. This bill provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach by investing directly in our schools, which are the front lines for identifying and supporting children in need. By funding a robust pipeline of counselors and other mental health professionals, we can ensure students have access to the care they need to thrive both academically and personally, which is a vital investment in our country's future.