Maya Cummings' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
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Maya Cummings has failed to provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2020 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.
Issue Positions
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- "Alabama Senate forces daughters to carry their fathersâ babies to term; punishes girls who are the victims of incest and rape. The Alabama stereotype holds true with this historically tragic decision. #alabama #abortion #rape #incest" (twitter.com)
- "At the same time, womenâs reproductive health is undermined by conservative policies and legal challenges that prevent women from receiving the care and services they need." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "It's hard for working families to get ahead when the tax code is stacked against them. It is unethical to force middle class families to subsidize the wealth of high-income earners through backend tax transfers like those in Donald Trumpâs 2017 tax bill. I stand for fair tax policies that make high net worth individuals and wealthy corporations pay their fair share of taxes while making it easier for low, moderate and middle-income families to build assets and achieve economic security." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "I have stood for a universal, single-payer national health plan for twenty years. Although the Affordable Care Act was a step in the right direction, its promise as a pathway to universal healthcare was damaged when the original bill failed to include a public option and by subsequent Republican regulatory and legal challenges that have stripped away critical components. We can and should do better. And, we should do it not over decades of incremental measures, but in relatively short order and in a comprehensive fashion that meets the public need. I believe that a universal, single-payer national health plan should give all people an opportunity to receive affordable healthcare that includes dental and vision, preventative services, addiction treatment, and reproductive and mental health services." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "Social Security is an essential public insurance program that provides economic security for workers and their families in the event of retirement, disability, or death. But Social Security benefits are modest and need to be expanded to meet the needs of 21st century families. At the same time, Social Security is expected to experience a shortfall of approximately 25 cents for every dollar of promised benefits by 2035. For this reason, I support the Social Security 2100 Act, which would increase the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment and provide a two percent overall increase in monthly benefits. It would also extend the solvency of the trust funds for 75 years by gradually increasing worker and employer payroll contributions and requiring that earnings above $400K be subject to the payroll tax." (mayaforcongress.com)
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- "The Baltimore region needs a large-scale public infrastructure investment program that revitalizes houses, repairs roads and bridges, universalizes broadband access, creates jobs, and uses public transit to efficiently transport people to jobs and opportunity. This can be accomplished as a part of a national public infrastructure investment program with targeted local training and hiring requirements." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "The Baltimore region would benefit greatly from expanded federal investments in out of school time (after school, weekend and summer) opportunities for children, youths, and teens. From arts and entertainment to recreation and jobs, there is a great need to engage young people in supplemental learning and training opportunities that enrich their lives and enhance their in-school experiences. I support the expansion of 21st Century Community Learning Centers which provides grants for recreation centers, parks, and other entities providing local community-based education programs for kids. I would also introduce a House companion bill for Senator Cardinâs Youth Summer Jobs and Public Service Act among other measures." (mayaforcongress.com)
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- "That is why I stand for smart growth development and green and clean infrastructure that uses sustainable solutionsÃsuch as plant, soil or permeable surface systems to manage storm waterà to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change as well as for clean energy buildings, transportation, and electricity that reduce the carbon emissions exacerbating the climate crisis. The Green New Deal is a non-binding resolution that provides a sense of the Congress for resolving the crisis. I support it because it helps build the political will to address the crisis. I will also advance specific legislative proposals that move our district, state, and nation toward a carbon-neutral and net-zero energy future." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "That is why I stand for smart growth development and green and clean infrastructure that uses sustainable solutionsÃsuch as plant, soil or permeable surface systems to manage storm waterà to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change as well as for clean energy buildings, transportation, and electricity that reduce the carbon emissions exacerbating the climate crisis. The Green New Deal is a non-binding resolution that provides a sense of the Congress for resolving the crisis. I support it because it helps build the political will to address the crisis. I will also advance specific legislative proposals that move our district, state, and nation toward a carbon-neutral and net-zero energy future." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "With murder rates at an unacceptable high, gun violence is a major problem in our region. Gun laws need to be strengthened by banning automatic assault weapons, closing gun show loop holes, and cracking down on illegal firearms among other measures. But our regionâs gun violence, which primarily involves individuals shooting other individuals to resolve disputes or for economic gain, is also crying out for a public health approach that interrupts the cycle of violence. I would leverage federal policy to advance trauma-informed programming in schools and communities that provides counseling and supports for children, youth, teens, and adults; trainings that teach people how to resolve differences without using violence; and, evidence-based interventions targeting people who have committed or are at risk for committing violence. I would also seek to expand jobs and opportunities for disaffected people so that they have more and better options for making a living." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "Although the Affordable Care Act was a step in the right direction, its promise as a pathway to universal healthcare was damaged when the original bill failed to include a public option and by subsequent Republican regulatory and legal challenges that have stripped away critical components. We can and should do better." (mayaforcongress.com)
- "We must protect and expand the Affordable Care Act so that everyone has access to high quality care" (twitter.com)
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- "I will stand for a comprehensive immigration reform plan that provides a fair pathway to citizenship for those already in the U.S. and a clear and fair method for asylum seekers to apply for and obtain entry." (mayaforcongress.com)
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