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Eddy Morales' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Eddy Morales 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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  • "Expanding access to reproductive health care services. Advocate for policies that expand access to comprehensive reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, STI testing, and family planning, ensuring individuals can make their own health care decisions." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Fighting back against the baseless bans. I will oppose and work to overturn harmful and medically unnecessary abortion bans, including late-term abortion bans, heartbeat bills, and other restrictions that limit access to reproductive health care." (eddymorales.com)
  • "In Congress and through my work as Planned Parenthood Columbia-Willamette Board Secretary, I will continue to protect abortion access and expand reproductive rights, ensuring individuals can receive comprehensive reproductive health care and can make their own decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures." (eddymorales.com)
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  • "Ensuring billionaires pay their fair share. We must reevaluate tax policies to ensure that the wealthiest individuals and corporations contribute their fair share. I will work to close tax loopholes, and redirect those funds to essential public services, accessible health care, and community development programs." (eddymorales.com)
  • "America’s ultra-wealthy have seen their net worth increase by 57% – $1.7Trillion. If Congress closed just one loophole, we could generate an estimated $557 billion over the next 10 years. Sign the petition: Create a Billionaire’s Income Tax" (x.com)
  • "Ensuring billionaires pay their fair share. We must reevaluate tax policies to ensure that the wealthiest individuals and corporations contribute their fair share. I will work to close tax loopholes, and redirect those funds to essential public services, accessible health care, and community development programs." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Members of the House and Senate, alongside people across America, are calling for this critical change right now — via the creation of a Billionaire’s Income Tax on mega investments." (x.com)
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  • "Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy, and Racism have weaponized police officers and our society with the tools to murder George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and too many others. If we aren’t doing something about it, we are helping to perpetuate this." (x.com)
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  • "A Green New Deal. These policies will help us invest in renewable energy sources, create green jobs, and transition away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change while revitalizing the economy. We can tackle our sustainability goals without leaving workers behind." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Advocating for policies that create good-paying jobs with benefits. I firmly believe that every worker deserves prevailing wages to earn a fair and livable income, which not only lifts families out of poverty but also provides them with long run financial stability." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Investing in infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives. The 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ignited millions in spending in communities across the country on overdue projects to rebuild crumbling infrastructure. At the same time, it generated jobs, fostered economic growth, and invested in renewable energy sources for a more sustainable future. We must maximize these investments to harness their full potential for building a more inclusive economy." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Addressing homelessness and housing insecurity. Our unhoused neighbors are not getting the support they need, and it’s creating a growing divide in our communities — especially in metro Portland. I will support comprehensive strategies to address housing insecurity by providing access to stable housing and wraparound services to those in need." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Americans are facing an affordability crisis — and particularly with housing which is incredibly unstabilizing to families and communities. We must take action to ensure that individuals and families across different income brackets and at various stages of their lives have access to high quality, safe, stable, and affordable housing. During my time on the Gresham City Council, affordable housing has been a big priority. I helped create workforce housing designed for people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Both the Albertina Kerr Wayne Watts Commons and Rockwood Village are utility payment free because they run off solar and clean energy, helping us keep folks housed and while meeting sustainability goals. Further, we created high quality multi-generational affordable housing so families could live under the same roof. Now, residents have apartments with many bedrooms, so grandparents and aunties and uncles can live and share wisdom with their children and grandchildren." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Expanding affordable housing vouchers and rental assistance programs. I will continue to advocate for increased funding and expansion of rental assistance programs, such as Housing Choice Vouchers, to help individuals and families keep a roof over their heads." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Making investments in affordable housing development. We can promote public-private partnerships to build more affordable housing units, ensuring they meet the needs of low- and middle-income individuals and families. Further, we must continue to make investments in existing affordable housing to prevent the loss of affordable units due to market pressures or deterioration." (eddymorales.com)
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  • "Making higher education more accessible and affordable, including proposals for tuition-free community college and public universities for eligible students. I will support legislation to alleviate student debt burdens by offering refinancing options, loan forgiveness programs, and increased financial aid opportunities. By increasing funding for need-based aid, the Pell Grant, and federally subsidized loans we can shift back to grant- funded education that supports students instead of private financial institutions." (eddymorales.com)
  • "We must combat voter suppression efforts. Tactics like restrictive voter ID laws, purging voter rolls, and limiting polling places in marginalized communities, degrades our democracy." (eddymorales.com)
  • "We must protect and fully restore the Voting Rights Act. Right now, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is under attack. We have to uphold the essential provisions in the Act as well as support legislation that protects and expands voting rights — including measures to combat voter suppression, fully restore the Voting Rights Act, and ensure fair and accessible elections for all citizens." (eddymorales.com)
  • "We need to make it easier to participate in our democracy — not harder. Support policies for automatic voter registration at the age of 18 and same-day voter registration, the expansion of early voting periods and access to mail-in ballots, and the expansion of language access services and voter education initiatives to uplift our communities of color and people with disabilities, ensuring they understand their rights and have the resources to participate in elections." (eddymorales.com)
  • "A Green New Deal. These policies will help us invest in renewable energy sources, create green jobs, and transition away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change while revitalizing the economy. We can tackle our sustainability goals without leaving workers behind." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Investing in infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives. The 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ignited millions in spending in communities across the country on overdue projects to rebuild crumbling infrastructure. At the same time, it generated jobs, fostered economic growth, and invested in renewable energy sources for a more sustainable future. We must maximize these investments to harness their full potential for building a more inclusive economy." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Investments in lasting, and sustainable infrastructure. Making investments in sustainable infrastructure and public transportation systems to reduce reliance on cars, cut emissions, and create accessible, efficient, and affordable transit options is essential. Beyond that, we must expand renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, and support research and development of clean energy technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." (eddymorales.com)
  • "A Green New Deal. These policies will help us invest in renewable energy sources, create green jobs, and transition away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change while revitalizing the economy. We can tackle our sustainability goals without leaving workers behind." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Investments in lasting, and sustainable infrastructure. Making investments in sustainable infrastructure and public transportation systems to reduce reliance on cars, cut emissions, and create accessible, efficient, and affordable transit options is essential. Beyond that, we must expand renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, and support research and development of clean energy technologies to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Gun violence is a uniquely American problem, and one that we can fix — we just need leaders in Washington to start prioritizing our lives over NRA donor contributions. It’s also one that is deeply personal to me. I mourn the loss of my two brothers and several close friends by committing to end the gun violence epidemic. I’ll proudly earn an ‘F’ rating from the NRA’s PAC and never accept a penny from them" (eddymorales.com)
  • "Banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. There is no reason weapons of war should be on our streets.I will support legislation to ban the sale and possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, weapons that have been involved in numerous mass shootings." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Establishing universal background checks and Red Flag Laws, and closing the gun show loophole. It’s too easy to buy a gun in this country, and the repercussions of a gun in the wrong hands are devastating. We are overdue for comprehensive background checks for all gun sales — including private, online, and gun show transactions. Further, red flag laws will make it easier for us to keep guns out of the wrong hands by permitting courts to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person who they believe may present a danger to others or themselves." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Creating a single payer health insurance system. Eddy believes health care should be a right for all not just a privilege for those who can afford it. Growing up, Eddy's family lacked insurance — their health care was the emergency room. And from losing a sister to opioid addiction, Eddy understands that we can't afford to let more families fall through the cracks. That’s why in Congress he’ll work to pass Medicare-For-All to ensure that nobody else in America ever has to go without care simply because they cannot afford it." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Expanding Affordable Care Act (ACA) Provisions. The ACA gave millions of Americans access to the health care they need. By strengthening and expanding the Affordable Care Act, including increasing subsidies, expanding Medicaid in all states, and creating a public option to increase access and affordability, we can help even more people get and stay healthy." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Getting service costs under control. I will support measures to cap out-of-pocket expenses for health care services, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance; push for increased transparency in health care pricing by requiring hospitals and providers to disclose costs upfront to patients, enabling informed decision-making and cost comparison." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Paid Family Leave and Benefits: Work is best accomplished when we recognize the whole person doing the job — and that means better supporting their familial obligations. I know that paid family leave and other workplace benefits are life-changing practices that enable workers to care for their families without risking their livelihoods. Treating people with dignity and respect is always good business." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Strengthening workers' rights by instituting paid family leave, affordable childcare, and helping unions and workers of all walks of life leverage collective bargaining rights. These initiatives strengthen individuals workers’ rights, promote equality, and create an environment where workers are respected, protected, and able to thrive." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Getting service costs under control. I will support measures to cap out-of-pocket expenses for health care services, including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance; push for increased transparency in health care pricing by requiring hospitals and providers to disclose costs upfront to patients, enabling informed decision-making and cost comparison." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Reducing Prescription Drug Costs. We have to lower prescription drug prices and stop the corporate greed of manufacturers. The Biden administration took a meaningful step forward through Medicare price negotiations on some of the most popular drugs — but we can do more. By expanding that list of drugs, importing cheaper drugs from abroad, and increasing transparency in pharmaceutical pricing, we’ll make a huge impact for families." (eddymorales.com)
  • "As a proud child of immigrants, I know firsthand the pain and hardship that families endure due to our broken immigration system. Our nation's policies have torn families apart, including my own, causing immeasurable suffering and heartache. It's time for real change. We must institute an immediate moratorium on deportations until a thorough audit of past practices and policies is conducted. Families like mine have been unjustly torn apart by inhumane deportation measures. It's essential to pause these actions and reassess how our system has failed so many. As a nation, it is time to stand by our stated values and build a more just, transparent, navigable, and humane immigration system — one that reflects the best of who we are." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Reform our immigration enforcement system fundamentally. This includes auditing and reimagining agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol." (eddymorales.com)
  • "As a proud child of immigrants, I know firsthand the pain and hardship that families endure due to our broken immigration system. Our nation's policies have torn families apart, including my own, causing immeasurable suffering and heartache. It's time for real change. We must institute an immediate moratorium on deportations until a thorough audit of past practices and policies is conducted. Families like mine have been unjustly torn apart by inhumane deportation measures. It's essential to pause these actions and reassess how our system has failed so many. As a nation, it is time to stand by our stated values and build a more just, transparent, navigable, and humane immigration system — one that reflects the best of who we are." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Reinstate and expand DACA, offering protection to those who arrived as children and have known no other home but this country." (eddymorales.com)
  • "Reunite those who have been forcibly separated. It's time to dismantle the cruel and inhumane deportation programs and detention centers that have caused irreparable harm to families and communities." (eddymorales.com)
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  • 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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