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Huy-Yen Bailey's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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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.

  • "Decisions on reproductive health including contraception, IVF, and abortion should be made by a woman with her family and doctor, not by politicians. Florida’s six-week abortion ban and similar laws across the country threaten women’s lives and infringe on fundamental freedoms. As your representative, I will fight to protect access to contraception and IVF and restore access to safe and legal abortion care." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a caretaker for my elderly father, I know first-hand the importance of preserving and enhancing Social Security and Medicare, as these programs are essential for our seniors and future retirees." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I am committed to building on the ACA's progress, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and ensuring affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I am committed to ending the influence of big money in politics, lowering taxes on the middle class, making corporations pay their fair share, and closing tax loopholes that benefit only the ultra-wealthy." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I am committed to ending the influence of big money in politics, lowering taxes on the middle class, making corporations pay their fair share, and closing tax loopholes that benefit only the ultra-wealthy." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I will work to make affordable housing and healthcare a reality, ensuring that no family has to sacrifice their well-being to stay afloat." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "Our tax code should prioritize the well-being of every citizen by ensuring access to healthcare, housing" (www.yenbaileyforcongress.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.
  • "By investing in clean energy and preserving our natural beauty, we can secure a sustainable future for all." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • " I am committed to opposing oil drilling in this region and focusing on sustainable practices and clean energy." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "The Apalachicola River Basin, crucial for wildlife and the seafood industry, faces risks from potential oil drilling, which could contaminate this vital ecosystem." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As a caretaker for my elderly father, I know first-hand the importance of preserving and enhancing Social Security and Medicare, as these programs are essential for our seniors and future retirees." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I am committed to building on the ACA's progress, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and ensuring affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) made significant progress, we need to strengthen and expand it to ensure everyone has access to necessary care." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I will champion paid parental leave because no parent should have to choose between their family and their job" (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I am committed to building on the ACA's progress, lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and ensuring affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.com)
  • "I fully support securing our borders to ensure our national security, but that’s only one part of the solution." (www.yenbaileyforcongress.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
No Do you support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support social safety net programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
No Do you support a wealth tax in order to pay for public programs?
Yes Do you support a decrease in income taxes in order to balance the budget?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations, unions, and individuals?
No Do you support protecting government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth (e.g. grants, tax incentives)?
Yes Do you support the federal government increasing funding for affordable housing programs?
Unknown Position Do you support the federal government taking action, beyond those of the Federal Reserve, to alleviate inflation?
Yes Do you support the forgiveness of federal student loan debt?
No Do you support requiring a government-issued identification in order to vote at the polls?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
No Do you support the federal government allowing permits for drilling on public lands?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation (e.g. red flag laws, boyfriend loopholes)?
Yes Do you support expanding paid family AND/OR medical leave benefits (e.g. maternity leave)?
Yes Should the government be able to regulate the cost of prescription drugs?
Yes Do you support a government-run (e.g. single-payer) healthcare program, such as Medicare-for-All?
Support strengthening of ACA and expansion of government healthcare while preserving peoples right to private insurance carriers
No Do you support requiring immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, regardless of their immigration status?
Yes Do you support increasing security along the southern US border?
Yes Do you support economic intervention as a means of resolving international conflicts?
Yes Do you support the US providing increased offensive military aid to Ukraine?
Yes Do you generally support increased regulations on social media companies (e.g. Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.)?
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