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Stephen Houlahan's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Stephen Houlahan 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

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "I @electhoulahan absolutely oppose the @SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade! It is time to enshrine a woman's right to choose in the Constitution of the United States! As your Congressman, I will fight for women's rights!" (x.com)
  • "Maintaining a Democratic majority in the House has never been more important. As your representative, I will fight every single day in Congress to protect reproductive rights, starting with codifying Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "Today's Supreme Court decision is the direct result of radicals like Darrell Issa having power. As a nurse, I know the risks of denying access to reproductive healthcare. That's what abortions are: healthcare. In Congress, I will fight to codify Roe v. Wade." (x.com)
  • "Issa wants to Cut your Social Security. Don't let him do it. Vote him out. I will protect your Social Security. Vote me in, Stephen Houlahan" (x.com)
  • "Protect #SocialSecurity and #Medicare!" (x.com)
  • "Close the tax loophole for the wealthy! I pay my taxes, they should also!" (x.com)
  • "Yes, we need tax relief for working Americans and the Middle Class! Wealthy Americans and Corporations need to pay their fair share! The current regressive tax code needs to by reformed and rewritten! Fair is fair!" (x.com)
  • "Close the tax loophole for the wealthy! I pay my taxes, they should also!" (x.com)
  • "Yes, we need tax relief for working Americans and the Middle Class! Wealthy Americans and Corporations need to pay their fair share! The current regressive tax code needs to by reformed and rewritten! Fair is fair!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "1 year after George Floyd’s death and police are still hurting innocent lives every day. We need to continue working on making things right and fighting for justice!" (x.com)
  • "How is this even an argument?? He is a cold blooded murderer! The video is proof. We need #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd, his babygirl needs justice for her father. We need to take action and reform our police system" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is moving forward in Congress! This is good for all Americans!" (x.com)
  • "The vote on this act was just published, this act was passed 221-201. My opponent @repdarrellissa once again voted NO on investing in America, the people, and the economy. #INVESTAct This act is to create good paying jobs, improve the economy and quality of life through fighting climate change, as well as emphasizing mobility and access. #UnseatDarrellIssa and #ElectHoulahan2022" (x.com)
  • "As the pandemic continues, the homeless community is being affected. The time is now to protect the homeless community and give them the opportunity to better their lives through housing and healthcare! Please donate to my campaign and share #electhoulahan" (x.com)
  • "Homelessness is multi factorial and needs to be addressed on a case by case basis. Mental health services, drug treatment services, employment assistance, and temporary crisis housing is an important start!" (x.com)
  • "I championed Inclusive Housing and Affordable Housing as a City Council Member! I will do even more in Congress!" (x.com)
  • "@repdarrellissa voted no against the Inflation Reduction Act! Current US Inflation Rate: 2.98% @DarrellIssa what is your explanation for voting against this successful piece of legislation?" (x.com)
  • "The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act will lower healthcare costs for high-risk Americans, is a major investment in lowering US carbon emissions, and will lower the deficit by $2T over the next two decades. Despite Darrell Issa's obstruction, Dems got it done!" (x.com)
  • "#studentdebtcrisis is a huge issue and we should be supporting our students through a higher education! Student debt has increased by millions and has become one of the latest financial crisis." (x.com)
  • "I believe all students deserve student debt forgiveness. School fees and tuition have increased over 50%. As your congressman, I would push towards student debt forgiveness. #CancelStudentDebt" (x.com)
  • "#CA50 Rep. Darrell Issa voted NO on For the People Act, we need to unseat him Follow and support my campaign to take back CA-50 and protect voting rights" (x.com)
  • "The Supreme Court decision to uphold the restrictive voting laws in Arizona is unacceptable. This decision not only weakens the Voting Rights Act, it violates the ideals of our democracy!" (x.com)
  • "What is so troublesome about this is that they will infringe on people’s representation AND voting rights because it is the only way for them to remain in power. This is supposed to be a government for the people BY the people.." (x.com)
  • "Now more than ever we need to do something about the climate crisis! With your support I can help make a change in government and voice your concerns about our beautiful planet" (x.com)
  • "The science is indisputable and The Green New Deal is the answer to the Climate Crisis!" (x.com)
  • "I fought against the moneyed interests that tried to take advantage of my community, against big oil and wealthy land speculators. I fought power plants and pipelines and fought to protect Mission Trails Regional Park from death by a 1000 paper cuts." (electhoulahan.com)
  • "The science is indisputable and The Green New Deal is the answer to the Climate Crisis!" (x.com)
  • "Did you know on average 100 people die each day from gun violence? Gun violence is a real issue terribly affecting us everyday. Today I wore orange to raise awareness and to honor victims & survivors of gun violence." (x.com)
  • "These attacks have gone on for too long. In two weeks, 18 people dead at the hands of gun violence and we need gun control NOW! Visit the link in my bio to find your representatives and contact them to express your concerns and urge them to fight for your safety." (x.com)
  • "Yesterday, a toddler was accidentally shot with an illegal firearm and brought into our hospital. Republicans like Darrell Issa want you to think this is unavoidable. It isn't. We need common sense gun reform now." (x.com)
  • "Healthcare for ALL!" (x.com)
  • "I work within the Medicare system daily and have the insight to know what works and what doesn’t! Healthcare is so important and many don’t think about it until they are in need! Life is precious and should be preserved!" (x.com)
  • "RT if you agree that Healthcare is a human right" (x.com)
  • "In voting against the Build Back Better Act this morning, Darrell Issa voted against universal pre-k, against lowering the cost of prescription drugs, against paid family leave and childcare, and against helping the American people. How can he call that "America First"?" (x.com)
  • "Not only did Issa vote against paid parental leave and lower prescription drug prices; he also voted against a *bipartisan* infrastructure bill. Issa has no interest in working across the aisle to get things done, let alone in helping the people of #CA50." (x.com)
  • "In voting against the Build Back Better Act this morning, Darrell Issa voted against universal pre-k, against lowering the cost of prescription drugs, against paid family leave and childcare, and against helping the American people. How can he call that "America First"?" (x.com)
  • "Not only did Issa vote against paid parental leave and lower prescription drug prices; he also voted against a *bipartisan* infrastructure bill. Issa has no interest in working across the aisle to get things done, let alone in helping the people of #CA50." (x.com)
  • "The crisis at the border was created by your 20+ years in Congress @repdarrellissa! You campaign on border security every election and do nothing! You have no plan and you vote against funding the solution! You are the humanitarian disaster! #immigrationreform" (x.com)
  • "I support immigration reform! The system is extremely corrupt and unfair and immigrants deserve better, this nation was built by immigrants and they deserve a fair chance." (x.com)
  • "NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL! We need to help immigrants and we also need to increase foreign aid past ONE PERCENT (1%)!!! We have the resources to help #electhoulahan" (x.com)
  • "NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL! We need to help immigrants and we also need to increase foreign aid past ONE PERCENT (1%)!!! We have the resources to help #electhoulahan" (x.com)
  • "The GOP has declared that they will hold aide to Ukraine hostage if they take the House. Darrell Issa has shown that he isn't brave enough to stand against his party. Allowing Putin to commit war crimes against Ukrainian civilians is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "The GOP has declared that they will hold aide to Ukraine hostage if they take the House. Darrell Issa has shown that he isn't brave enough to stand against his party. Allowing Putin to commit war crimes against Ukrainian civilians is unacceptable." (x.com)
  • "Vladimir Putin has decided to escalate his war of aggression in Ukraine. The United States must continue to work with our international allies to condemn Putin’s illegal war and attempt to mitigate the worst outcomes of Russian aggression." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.

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