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Michelle Vallejo's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Michelle Vallejo did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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Issue Positions

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  • "Texas Republicans are relentless on endangering women and families - especially on the border. This is a horrible reality we are pushing back on in our fight for Congress. We need to put a stop to this cruelty and codify Roe v. Wade now." (x.com)
  • "Texas needs representation that will fight to codify Roe V. Wade and advocate every single day for our right to choose." (x.com)
  • "Today marks one year since #Roe fell, making the abortion restrictions in #TX15 even harsher for Texas families and increasing penalties on doctors. In Congress, I will fight against these extreme laws, and that starts with defeating @monica4congress in 2024." (x.com)
  • "MICHELLE VALLEJO WILL: Protect & Expand Social Security & Medicare" (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle believes we should expand Medicare to cover dental, hearing, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse treatment, long-term, and disability care." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Our current representative, Monica De La Cruz, has voted to jeopardize Social Security and Medicare. She is putting her political party over the lives of our abuelos and abuelas in the district. Monica and republicans have jeopardized Social Security by raising the retirement age, reducing earnings, and privatizing the system. Social Security has provided our parents and grandparents a dignified retirement for generations, and we can’t risk gambling away their hard-earned benefits on Wall Street. Michelle will always protect the Social Security benefits you’ve earned through a lifetime of work. Michelle strongly supports allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices and expanding Medicare benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing services for our seniors who have earned these benefits." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "In the last four decades, wages have stagnated while the top 1% get richer. The pandemic has left thousands of South Texans in unstable economic conditions while billionaire wealth has surged. It’s time for Wall Street, big corporations, and billionaires to pay their fair share so that we can close the gaps that have hurt the working and middle class in America. Michelle strongly opposes Republican budget cuts to our schools, veterans’ health care and Medicare and Social Security, and believes that we shouldn’t reduce the deficit on the backs of working families when the most privileged in our society aren’t pulling their weight." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "In the last four decades, wages have stagnated while the top 1% get richer. The pandemic has left thousands of South Texans in unstable economic conditions while billionaire wealth has surged. It’s time for Wall Street, big corporations, and billionaires to pay their fair share so that we can close the gaps that have hurt the working and middle class in America. Michelle strongly opposes Republican budget cuts to our schools, veterans’ health care and Medicare and Social Security, and believes that we shouldn’t reduce the deficit on the backs of working families when the most privileged in our society aren’t pulling their weight." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "I believe dark money should have no place in politics. If you do, too, please donate to our campaign." (x.com)
  • "When I’m elected, I’ll work to end dark money, get corporate PACs out of our elections, & ensure everyone has the freedom to vote so that every Texan can have a voice." (x.com)
  • "When the greed of a few dark money groups have more influence than millions of working-class families in America, we have a major problem. We can’t accept this outcome while so many people are unable to afford basic necessities like medicine, housing, and childcare." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Devastating floods impact thousands of South Texans due to the increasing rate of climate change and natural disasters, costing taxpayers billions of dollars in flood damage due to a lack of infrastructure improvements. Michelle strongly supports the bipartisan infrastructure law that will bring billions of dollars to South Texas to upgrade our drainage, roads, and bridges." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle believes Texas should remain the leading energy producer in the country and the world. She supports an all of the above approach that keeps people working in oil and gas while investing significantly in clean and renewable energy to lower costs for Texas families and create thousands of new jobs that can’t be outsourced." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle will fight to bring funds to the district to help small businesses and expand economic development so that no one has to leave South Texas to make ends meet." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "When the greed of a few dark money groups have more influence than millions of working-class families in America, we have a major problem. We can’t accept this outcome while so many people are unable to afford basic necessities like medicine, housing, and childcare." (x.com)
  • "Hard-working South Texans deserve a raise. Michelle supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to inflation so wages never fall behind again. No American should have to work two or three jobs to support their family and make ends meet." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Wages must also keep up with inflation. Therefore, Michelle supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to inflation so Americans' incomes aren't slashed by inflation." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down @POTUS’s student loan plan is nothing short of a disgrace. And we know this will impact low-income communities, Black and brown communities, and immigrant communities the hardest. We need student loan debt relief and we need it now." (x.com)
  • "Too many Texans are struggling under the crushing weight of student loan debt. That's not right. You better believe that when I’m in Congress, I’m going to fight like hell for student loan forgiveness." (x.com)
  • "All Americans have a constitutional right to fair and equal access to the ballot, and it’s time to pass electoral reforms that would end gerrymandering of congressional districts and allow early voting, mail-in voting, and campaign finance transparency." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "I'm grateful to receive the early endorsement of the @voterprotectpac, the largest national PAC committed to safeguarding democracy & electing voting rights champions. When I'm in Congress, I'll keep fighting to protect the right to vote & expand access to the ballot." (x.com)
  • "In a time when extremists like my opponent attack our voting rights, I'm honored to receive the Voter Protection Project's endorsement." (x.com)
  • "Michelle also supports investing in Texas' wind and solar energy production, which can help stabilize our grid and lower electricity costs for South Texas families." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle believes Texas should remain the leading energy producer in the country and the world. She supports an all of the above approach that keeps people working in oil and gas while investing significantly in clean and renewable energy to lower costs for Texas families and create thousands of new jobs that can’t be outsourced." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "We have incredible opportunities to grow Texas energy jobs. Texas is now the leading wind energy AND solar energy producer in America. And wind now provides the second largest share of our energy supply, passing coal last year. We must support the development of these critical energy sources to create jobs, make our grid more reliable and lower costs for Texas families." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle believes Texas should remain the leading energy producer in the country and the world. She supports an all of the above approach that keeps people working in oil and gas while investing significantly in clean and renewable energy to lower costs for Texas families and create thousands of new jobs that can’t be outsourced." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle strongly supports the bipartisan gun safety bill written by Texas Sen. John Cornyn that strengthened background checks and funded red flag laws that will help keep firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others. But Texans overwhelmingly support doing more, like creating universal background checks for all gun sales and stopping permitless concealed carry." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "No parent should ever be afraid to send their child to school in TX. I am proud to have earned the @MomsDemand distinction, together we will fight for common sense gun legislation and keep our families safe." (x.com)
  • "South Texans aren’t afraid of guns—we grew up shooting at gun ranges and hunting on family ranches. But we also know that common-sense gun safety measures can prevent gun violence in America and still respect the Second Amendment." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle believes we should expand Medicare to cover dental, hearing, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse treatment, long-term, and disability care. And she supports expanding Medicaid, using the tax dollars that we’re already sending to Washington to provide life-saving care to thousands of South Texans. We need a healthcare system that also works for healthcare providers to do their life-saving work to the best of their abilities and limits the power and influence of insurance companies on our healthcare system." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Selling chicken plates or going to Mexico for health care is not a dignified way of taking care of our families. We need #MedicareForAll so that all South Texans have access to the care they need. That's why I'm running for Congress in #TX15, the state's most competitive seat." (x.com)
  • "When my mom was sick, our family scrambled across the state and racked up so much debt just for her to have a chance. That’s why I’m fighting for Medicare For All. Because we deserve accessible care to live in dignity." (x.com)
  • "We need to prioritize health care access and paid family leave for moms and their babies so that Texas families can thrive." (x.com)
  • "Michelle believes we should expand Medicare to cover dental, hearing, prescription drugs, mental health, substance abuse treatment, long-term, and disability care." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle strongly supports allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices and expanding Medicare benefits to include dental, vision, and hearing services for our seniors who have earned these benefits." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "The most significant cost facing many families continues to be rising health care and prescription drug costs. Michelle will take on the drug and insurance companies to lower prices and make health care affordable for every South Texas family. Michelle's mother battled multiple sclerosis for 15 long years and had no option but to go to Mexico to afford treatment and medications. No American should be forced across the border for the care they need in the richest country on earth." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "Michelle is committed to securing our border while treating migrants with dignity and upholding their legal right to seek asylum. We must ensure our law enforcement agencies have what they need to end drug and human trafficking and protect their right to bargain for better working conditions. Our asylum process must be efficient." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "We need to invest in border infrastructure to ensure all ports of entry can handle the backlog of asylum seekers and refine our enforcement practices to become more conscious of humanitarian needs." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "We must stop the political grandstanding with Dreamers who are actively participating and making a positive impact in our economic growth through DACA. It is time to legislate a permanent solution like the Dream Act to fully incorporate them into the American economy." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • "On the 11th anniversary of #DACA, I am proud to be running to represent my community in South Texas. @utrgv has one of the largest communities of Dreamers — loved ones we’ve watched grow up, get an education, and contribute to our home. I stand with them today and every day." (x.com)
  • "We must pass an earned pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have worked hard and contributed to their communities. We can fix our broken immigration system, treat immigrants seeking the American Dream with humanity, and provide hard-working families with a legal, permanent, and safe path to citizenship." (www.michellefortx15.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I stand firmly with the people of Ukraine. This is a senseless invasion. As someone who grew up in a border region, I also know how important it is to welcome people who are fleeing their homes and seeking safety, and the U.S. must prepare to do this swiftly." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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