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Sarah Hood's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Sarah Hood has failed to 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.

  • "As both a woman and a mother of two young daughters, abortion and reproductive freedom are deeply personal to Sarah – she doesn’t need her staffers to hand her talking points about abortion rights because she is the only candidate running for NY-22 who is personally affected by restrictions on reproductive freedom. The loss of rights that came with the 2022 Dobbs decision has life-or-death consequences for women, girls, and families, and we can trust Sarah to be a relentless advocate for us." (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Sarah has never wavered on her position that personal reproductive healthcare decisions are between a woman and her doctor. In Congress, Sarah will be a fighter for our reproductive freedoms by: Championing the codification of Roe v. Wade so abortion is safe and legal" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Sarah understands that Social Security and Medicare are lifelines for families and seniors in Central New York and across the country. In Congress, she will fight to ensure that Medicare and Social Security remain funded and that adjustments keep pace with rising daily costs" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Standing up against attempts to raise the retirement age to access Social Security and Medicare" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will advocate for: Policies that require billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Relieving local tax burdens (SALT) on our workers and their families, so the benefits of these jobs are felt by workers and returned to our local economy" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will advocate for: Policies that require billionaires and big corporations to pay their fair share" (sarahkleehoodny.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As the daughter of union workers, Sarah knows personally how access to good paying jobs can lead to a brighter future for our children and grandchildren. She’s worked with local small businesses to create climate technology and develop local jobs. This experience gives her a strong grasp of our regional job market and skill gaps. In Congress, Sarah is ready to use her practical experience to create policies that support our local workers, businesses, and economy by: Bringing manufacturing and technology jobs to Central New York while advocating for localities to get the resources they need" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Developing our transportation infrastructure, particularly through rail and regional mass transit so it is easier for workers and goods to get around Central New York – and be connected across the country" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Sarah is an environmental and climate policy expert and the Congresswoman we need to combat climate change. We can build a livable future and protect our way of life here in Central New York by creating good-paying, union jobs in a clean energy economy. Sarah has seen this firsthand: she directed two programs with state and federal agencies to address climate change through technology, while developing local CNY jobs." (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "For too long, politicians have taken money from big corporations and allowed these very corporations to price gouge our housing – Sarah’s commitment to tackling this problem is why she has never taken corporate PAC money. The lack of affordable homes for purchase and rent in Central New York is quickly reaching crisis levels – the Syracuse metro area saw an 8% rent increase for a one-bedroom apartment over the last year, one of the highest rent increases in New York State. Our housing crisis is compounded by the legacy of redlining and a lack of urgency around replacing lead pipes and outdated infrastructure. Ultimately, working families in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley should not have to compete with Wall Street hedge funds and short term rental companies whose practices artificially inflate the market cost of housing. Renters have seen long-term rental supplies dwindle and monthly rents skyrocket to pad profits for big corporations. In Congress, Sarah will fight for policies that will make housing and home ownership affordable for Central New York families, putting people over Wall Street." (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will fight for policies that will make housing and home ownership affordable for Central New York families, putting people over Wall Street. This will look like: Improving programs aimed at assisting families and veterans purchasing affordable homes, particularly first-time home buyers" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Americans finally get a break on prescription prices thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. No more blank checks to Big Pharma - we’re going to save taxpayers $160 billion & more importantly, lower the cost of lifesaving medications for seniors." (x.com)
  • "Big Oil is claiming record profits while families across Upstate NY are feeling the pain at the pump, it’s time to put the American people first. I support the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, making it unlawful to increase gas & fuel prices in an exploitative manner." (x.com)
  • "Most Americans think student debt relief is only about helping young people. That’s simply not true. It’s about providing help to everyone. Americans aged 60-69 have loan balances growing the fastest of any of us. We have to explore more meaningful debt relief for everyone." (x.com)
  • "POTUS should announce a new plan to provide student loan debt relief." (x.com)
  • "Today is a good day to forgive up to 50k in student loan debt. The skyrocketing cost of education has burdened an entire generation that only sought their share of the American dream. We have to do better by them." (x.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will advocate for: Passage of the For the People Act, which she will proudly co-sponsor" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will advocate for: Protection of voting rights, including provisions for early voting, so that working people have the chance to make their voices heard at the ballot box" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Investing in the fight against the climate crisis with a focus on bringing clean energy jobs to Central New York" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Sarah is an environmental and climate policy expert and the Congresswoman we need to combat climate change. We can build a livable future and protect our way of life here in Central New York by creating good-paying, union jobs in a clean energy economy. Sarah has seen this firsthand: she directed two programs with state and federal agencies to address climate change through technology, while developing local CNY jobs." (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "While in the Air Force, Sarah handled and target trained with M-16s and knows that these weapons – more powerful than any gun held by a police officer – should not be on our streets. That’s why, in Congress, Sarah will be a strong advocate for keeping guns out of the hands of those who misuse guns, advocating for gun safety reforms such as: Closing the boyfriend loophole" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "While in the Air Force, Sarah handled and target trained with M-16s and knows that these weapons – more powerful than any gun held by a police officer – should not be on our streets. That’s why, in Congress, Sarah will be a strong advocate for keeping guns out of the hands of those who misuse guns, advocating for gun safety reforms such as: Comprehensive background checks" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "While in the Air Force, Sarah handled and target trained with M-16s and knows that these weapons – more powerful than any gun held by a police officer – should not be on our streets. That’s why, in Congress, Sarah will be a strong advocate for keeping guns out of the hands of those who misuse guns, advocating for gun safety reforms such as: Red flag laws" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "In Congress, Sarah will support our right to healthcare by: Giving consumers choice by addressing the healthcare system’s corporate monopolies that put the power in Big Pharma and insurance" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Sarah will fight to ensure every person has access to paid family leave. No American should ever lose their job or fear reprisal for taking care of themselves or a loved one during their time of need." (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Americans finally get a break on prescription prices thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. No more blank checks to Big Pharma - we’re going to save taxpayers $160 billion & more importantly, lower the cost of lifesaving medications for seniors." (x.com)
  • "Empowering Medicare to negotiate prices on prescription drugs and holding Big Pharma accountable – so our seniors and families are not saddled with high drug prices" (sarahkleehoodny.com)
  • "Supporting legislation that would hold drug companies accountable for price hikes on medicines relied upon by our seniors – as well as Americans of all ages" (sarahkleehoodny.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.
  • "#StandWithUkraine I stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who are simply fighting for their freedom of independence and democratic ideals; which are granted at birth. We must continue to impose massive diplomatic and economic consequences on the Russian government." (x.com)
  • "Strengthening the funding allocation our International Affairs budget, so American embassies around the world have the resources to use our diplomatic might" (sarahkleehoodny.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.

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