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Pat Dowell'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 2022.

  • "The fight against those who want to deny women the right to control their bodies is not new, but it is urgent. Congress must take action to pass the Women's Health Protection Act. In Congress, I will fight to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land. #RoeAnniversary #BansOffOurBodies" (twitter.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Building coalitions and consensus among people with different points of view is exactly what we need to make progress on gun safety measures, protect Social Security and Medicare, and safeguard voting rights." (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, I will work every day to ensure Chicago and all communities of the 1st district receive their fair share of federal resources, safeguard voting rights and access, be a strong voice for gun control, protect Social Security and Medicare, and provide healthcare for all." (twitter.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Supported appropriations for grant programs for Chicago businesses to weather pandemic-related disruptions." (www.illinoisfordowell.com)
  • "Dowell has supported tens of millions of dollars for school infrastructure improvements and improved school safety by supporting the establishment of the Safe Passage Worker Program." (www.illinoisfordowell.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "No one should have to worry about what's coming out of their tap or if the air they breathe is safe. In Congress, Ald. Dowell will build on what she’s done in Chicago to place clean air and clean water for all ahead of corporate profits for the few." (twitter.com)
  • "In Congress, Ald. Dowell will work to protect our neighborhoods by pushing the Department of Justice to prosecute illegal gun dealers and traffickers and work with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide more trauma-informed care programs." (www.illinoisfordowell.com)
  • "In Congress, I will work every day to ensure Chicago and all communities of the 1st district receive their fair share of federal resources, safeguard voting rights and access, be a strong voice for gun control, protect Social Security and Medicare, and provide healthcare for all." (twitter.com)
  • "There are too many guns on our streets. We must close loopholes in gun laws that allow purchases at gun shows and transportation of guns across state lines." (www.illinoisfordowell.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.
  • "Sponsored a resolution calling for the Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Permanent Status for Haitians living in the United States in the aftermath of the horrific devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew" (www.illinoisfordowell.com)
  • "Supported a resolution calling for U.S. Congress to enact legislation to stop the separation of immigrant parents from their children at U.S. border" (www.illinoisfordowell.com)
  • "Supported ordinances and initiatives that prohibited City law enforcement from working with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials to deport immigrants, or taking immigration status into account when qualifying for certain City programs (like rental assistance)" (www.illinoisfordowell.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.

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