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Robert Menendez — Democratic U.S. Senator from New Jersey (official headshot)

Robert Menendez Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

US Senator from NJ

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Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) is tracked on the National Democrat Platform legislative scorecard. Robert Menendez serves New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.

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Lawmaker Position

H.R. 2872Senate 20241x

Maintaining Fiscal Irresponsibility through the "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024" that Fails to Include a Critical Border Security Provision.

Against DEMs
The "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024" would avoid a shutdown by extending government funding through either March 1 or March 8, 2024 depending upon agency. Notably, the bill does not contain border security provisions advocated by conservatives. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 2872 (Marshall Motion)Senate 20241x

Cutting Government Spending by $73 Billion by Extending the Duration of the CR through September of 2024.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) motion to the "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024" would instruct the Senate Committee on Appropriations to adjust the bill into a full-year CR funding government through September 30, 2024. According to the sponsor, this adjustment would "result in a spending cut of $73 billion, bringing our total discretionary spending down to 1.56 trillion, a significant cut from the $1.66 trillion funding deal that is in the works currently". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 2872 (Paul Amd. 1384)Senate 20241x

Placing America First by Ending the Foreign Aid Provided to the Gaza Strip.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #1384 to the "Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024" would effectively end all humanitarian aid provide to Gaza. Under the amendment, aid would be terminated unless the Palestinian Authority and other Palestinian governing entities in the West Bank recognize Israel''s right to exist, release all hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and renounce terrorism. Additionally, the amendment would also force the State Department to report on compliance with U.S. foreign assistance laws. Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as other countries in the United Nations have continually failed to contribute their fair share of global support and the United States can no longer continue to provide its enormous levels of foreign aid when congress is running a budget deficit of nearly $2 trillion. Lawmakers must rein in the out-of-control spending and $35 trillion in national debt, which, when coupled with the $200 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
H.R. 2882 (Budd Amd. 1740)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Denying Legal Status to Any Illegal Immigrant Who Commits the Crime of Burglary, Theft, or Shoplifting.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) amendment #1740 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would prevent illegal immigrants who commit the crime of burglary, theft, or shoplifting from being granted legal status or citizenship. According to the sponsor, the amendment is "particularly relevant in the case of Laken Riley, where the illegal alien who murdered her had previously been arrested for those crimes". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
H.R. 2882 (Budd Amd. 1807)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Denying Legal Status to Any Illegal Immigrant Who Commits the Crime of Assaulting a Law Enforcement Officer.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) amendment #1807 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would prevent illegal immigrants who commit the crime of assaulting a law enforcement officer from ever obtaining legal status or citizenship. According to the sponsor, anyone who beats up a cop and is here illegally should not be allowed to legally remain in the country. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left has waged war on the law enforcement community in recent years. As a result, law enforcement entities nationwide have been severely diminished. Americans lack confidence in the justice system at both the federal and state and local level. ACI believes that public safety is best achieved through upholding the rule of law, support for strong law enforcement policies, and practical solutions that benefit communities.
H.R. 2882 (Hagerty Amd. 1808)Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security by Preventing Federal Funds from Being Used to Fly Illegal Immigrants into the United States.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) amendment #1808 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would prohibit federal funds from being used to fly illegal immigrants from other nations into states across the country. According to the sponsor, "President Biden has been secretly flying hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens from foreign countries into blue city airports. Just last year alone, in 2023, it was reported that some 320,000 illegal aliens had been flown in using this method." Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as ensuring public safety and national defense is arguably the most important role of government. Failure to secure our nation''s border and deport those residing in the country unlawfully not only has catastrophic implications on the ability to maintain law and order, but also creates countless other issues, ranging from welfare to the education system.
H.R. 2882 (Lee Amd. 1722)Senate 20241x

Strengthening National Security and Combatting Illegal Immigration by Blocking Funding for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP One App.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) amendment #1722 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would block funding for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP One application, or any successor app, to facilitate the entry of any illegal immigrant into the United States. According to the sponsor, "If you are an illegal immigrant under the Biden administration, all you have to do is pull out the CBP One app" and that "between January and September of last year, 221,000 illegal aliens entered the United States this way, and they were allowed to fly around the country without having ID". The sponsor also noted "the danger presented by this is reflected in the fact that Haitian immigrant Cory Alvarez, whose entry into the United States was facilitated by the CBP One app, raped a 15- year-old, mentally impaired girl in the United States". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
H.R. 2882 (Motion to Defeat Amd. 1706)Senate 20241x

Providing Federal Funds to Sanctuary Cities Despite their Refusal to Comply with ICE Detainers for Illegal Immigrants.

Against DEMs
This motion tables (defeats) the Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) amendment #1706 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024". The amendment prohibits Labor, HHS, and Education funding from being provided to sanctuary cities that do not comply with requests from DHS to provide advance notice of date and time illegal immigrants are scheduled to be released from local custody. According to the sponsor, "in the last 4 months, we have seen a string of horrific crimes in which the suspects are illegal immigrants" which include individuals stabbed to death, murdered by gunfire, and beaten to death - such as Laken Riley. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
H.R. 2882 (Motion to Defeat Cruz Amd. 1804)Senate 20241x

Providing Iran with Access to Billions of Dollars of Funds by Providing Waivers to Sanctions.

With DEMs
This motion tables (defeats) the Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) amendment #1804 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024". The amendment would prohibit the Biden administration from issuing waivers granting Iran access to escrowed accounts, including a $10 billion account related to Iraqi electricity. According to the sponsor, "The Biden administration has a pathological obsession with boosting the Iranian regime and undermining Israel" and the waivers have allowed Iran "to use that money to fund Hamas, Hezbollah, Iraqi militias, and other terrorist groups". Oppose is Republican Governors Association''s position as this motion weakens national security by providing a top adversary nation of the U.S. with billions of dollars of resources that can be used to inflict harm on Americans or our allies such as Israel.
H.R. 2882 (Motion to Defeat Tuberville Amd. 1781)Senate 20241x

Advancing Unfair Competition in Women Athletics by Allowing Biological Males to Compete with Females in School Sport Leagues.

Against DEMs
This motion tables (defeats) the Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) amendment #1781 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024". The amendment would deny funding within the bill from being provided to any educational entity or institution of higher education that "permits a student whose biological sex (recognized based solely on a person''s reproductive biology at birth) is male to participate in an athletic program or activity designated for girls or women". According to the sponsor, the amendment "would protect the integrity of women and girls in sports and protect them and sports itself, because women and girls are being discriminated against" and because "women are being attacked, not just on the court, in the pool, but in the dressing room". Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes gender policies that provide unequal rights or protections, unfair competition in sports, or allow irreversible sex changes of minors who have not reached the age of consent. ACI is opposed to gender affirming care for minors.
H.R. 2882 (Paul Motion)Senate 20241x

Advancing Fiscal Responsibility through a 5% Cut to the Bloated $1.2 Trillion Spending Package.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) motion to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would instruct the Senate Committee on Appropriations to cut 5 percent from the bill. Amounts made available to the Department of Defense or for securing the international border of the U.S. are exempted from reductions. According to the sponsor, "we are spending at such a rate that we add an average of a trillion dollars to the debt every 90 days. If that pace continues, instead of $1.5 trillion it could be up to $4 trillion in the next year". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 2882 (Schmitt Amd. 1795)Senate 20241x

Combatting Government Censorship and Infringement of Free Speech Rights of Americans by Prohibiting Federal Funds for Labeling Speech as "Disinformation" or Coercing Online Platforms.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) amendment #1795 to the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would bar federal funds from being used to label speech as disinformation and prevents the government from coercing online platforms into removing speech. According to the sponsor, the Federal Government and its leviathan of agencies should not be allowed to coerce and collude with social media companies to censor speech online. The amendment is in response to government entities such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its infamous "Disinformation Governance Board". Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as federal entities such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have clearly exceeded their statutory duties and have worked to infringe free speech as protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This fiscally responsible measure helps ensure taxpayer funds are redirected to advancing core duties of government.
H.R. 4366Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending through a Budget Bill Filled with Waste and Funding Earmarked for Pet Projects of Lawmakers.

Against DEMs
The "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" sponsored by Rep. John Carter (R-TX) is a $460 billion minibus funding several government agencies through Fiscal Year 2024. Overall spending levels are generally flat compared to the prior year with increases for some agencies and decreases for others. For example, the bill provides a 10% cut to the EPA, 7% cut to ATF, and a 6% cut to the FBI. However, the bill continues to fund the Essential Air Service program and contains countless earmarks which fund pet projects of lawmakers, especially at the Army Corps of Engineers where spending is increased 7-fold. The bill also provides increased spending for a number of welfare programs such as WIC, plus $3.3 billion for community development block grants. Furthermore, hundreds of millions is directed to fight climate change through carbon capture. Note: A Democratic lawmaker who opposed the bill was recorded as "X" due to the fact their opposition was not the spending but rather minor provisions pertaining to gun control. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 4366 (Hagerty Amd. 1634)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Democracy and Election Integrity by Requiring the Census to Account for Illegal Immigrants.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) amendment #1634 to the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would require the U.S. Census to determine basic population statistics such as the number of citizens, noncitizens, and illegal immigrants that live in this country, and would require that only U.S. citizens be counted in determining the number of House seats and electoral votes that each State gets. According to the sponsor, "the more illegal aliens and noncitizens in your State or district, the greater your voting power in Congress and Presidential elections. This not only destroys the principle of one person-one vote by making some American''s votes more powerful than others, but it encourages illegal immigration in sanctuary cities as a way to increase political power". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Election integrity is an essential component of democracy under our nation''s constitutional republic. ACI opposes efforts to undermine the election process by weakening protections to prevent voter fraud. ACI strongly supports maintaining strong safeguards against voter fraud to ensure free and fair elections.
H.R. 4366 (Lee Amd. 1623)Senate 20241x

Combatting the Weaponization of the Criminal Justice System Against Trump and Others by Defunding Federal Criminal Charges that Fail to Comply with the Justice Manual.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) amendment #1623 to the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would prohibit the use of funds to initiate or decline a Federal criminal charge based on impermissible considerations defined in the Justice Manual. According to the sponsor, the Justice Manual has been violated as "the Justice Department has been weaponized against the 45th President, President Biden''s lead political opponent". Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as tragically our justice system has been warped by politics at both the federal and local levels. This amendment and other measures are essential to reforming the "Department of Injustice" and restoring the faith of Americans of a fair and unbiased judicial system.
H.R. 4366 (R. Scott Motion)Senate 20241x

Restoring Fiscal Responsibility in the Appropriations Bill by Cutting the 6,600 Earmarks that Total $12 Billion in Runaway Spending for Lawmaker Pet Projects.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) motion to the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would instruct the Senate Committee on Appropriations to remove all Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending (commonly referred to as "earmarks) within the bill. The bill contains roughly 6,600 earmarks at a cost of $12 billion. According to the sponsor, "Earmarks are a corrupt practice" and "the American taxpayer should not be used as a political piggybank". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 4366 (Schmitt Amd. 1626)Senate 20241x

Cutting $110 Million from a Wasteful Program that Enriches Woke Companies Such as Comcast for Broadband Expansion that is No Longer Necessary Due to Musk''s Starlink.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) amendment #1626 to the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024" would cut $110 million in spending on administrative costs at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) pertaining to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. According to the sponsor, "this is a good government amendment" as only $226 million of the $337 million for BEAD administrative costs has been justified. The amendment also cuts funding for a new initiative related to "Algorithmic Justice" which is undefined. Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, $42.45 billion was provided to the BEAD Program for high-speed internet access expansion, providing significant subsidies to companies such as Comcast. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 7463Senate 20241x

Advancing a Fiscally Irresponsible Budget by Kicking the Can Down the Road through the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024".

Against DEMs
The "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024" sponsored by Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) would avert a partial government shutdown by extending government funding by a week (March 8) for six agencies and March 22 for others. The extension serves as a stopgap as the final details on a broader extension are finalized. According to bill opponents, the broader bill will not provide any substantial spending reductions at a time the nation is facing $1 trillion in annual interest payment on the debt. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 7463 (Cruz Motion)Senate 20241x

Combatting Illegal Immigration by Inserting the "Secure the Border Act" into the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024".

Against DEMs
The Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) motion to the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024" would instruct the Senate Committee on Appropriations to insert the text of H.R. 2 (the Secure the Border Act of 2023), as passed by the House of Representatives on May 11, 2023. According to the sponsor, "H.R. 2 contains a comprehensive plan to secure the border, to stop catch-and- release, to build the wall, to stop visa overstays, and to reform abuse of immigration, parole, and asylum laws". Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
H.R. 7463 (Lee Motion)Senate 20241x

Cutting Government Spending by $130 Billion by Extending the Duration of the CR through September of 2024.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) motion to the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024" would instruct the Senate Committee on Appropriations to adjust the bill into a full-year CR funding government through September 30, 2024. According to the sponsor, this adjustment would save taxpayers $130 billion and place regular nondefense at a level $40 billion less than in fiscal year 2023. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 7463 (Paul Amd. #1614)Senate 20241x

Ending a Reckless Federal Reserve Policy Jeopardizing the Stability of the U.S. Monetary System through the Purchase of State and Municipal Debt.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #1614 to the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024" would prevent the Federal Reserve from purchasing the debt of states or municipalities through its Open Market Operations. According to the sponsor, "we now know that the Federal Reserve is not only buying the Federal debt; they are buying the debt of profligate, large-spending States like California, New York, and Illinois. It was never intended that Congress give the Fed the power, and we should make sure that it is explicit that the Federal Reserve cannot buy the debt of individual States." This action by the Federal Reserve generally lowers the borrowing costs for the states and localities the Fed purchases the debt. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 7888Senate 20241x

Weakening Civil Liberties by Reauthorizing FISA with Section 702 - Which has Allowed the Warrantless Surveillance of the Trump Campaign and Millions of Other Americans.

With DEMs
The "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" sponsored by Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) would reauthorize Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for five years, including the reauthorization of Section 702 for two years - which allows the government to spy on noncitizens located abroad without a warrant. While Section 702 prohibits the NSA and FBI from "intentionally" targeting Americans through its mass surveillance, these agencies acquire a huge amount of innocent Americans'' communications "incidentally." These agencies can then conduct backdoor, warrantless searches of these "incidentally collected" communications. According to a 2021 FBI report, the agency conducted 3.4 million warrantless searches on Americans through Section 702. Oppose is Republican Governors Association''s position as the reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA - including with the in-name-only "reforms" - violates the protections provided to Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
H.R. 7888 (Durbin Amd. 1841)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Government Transparency Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by Requiring the Agency to Report for Warrants 80 Cases a Month.

With DEMs
The Sen. Dick Durbin (R-IL) amendment #1841 to the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" would require greater oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). According to the sponsor "This modification I am suggesting, suggested by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, would mean that the Agency would have to report for warrants 80 cases a month. That is not too much when we are dealing with hundreds of thousands of targets and millions of conversations." It is noteworthy that while the NSA and FBI are prohibited from "intentionally" targeting Americans through its mass surveillance under FISA, these agencies acquire a huge amount of innocent Americans'' communications "incidentally." These agencies can then conduct backdoor, warrantless searches of these "incidentally collected" communications. Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as countless Americans have had their Fourth Amendment rights infringed through warrantless spying under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This amendment helps protect civil liberties by strengthening government transparency and accountability.
H.R. 7888 (Lee Amd. 1840)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Government Transparency Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through Increased Oversight of the Program by Outside Experts (Amici Curiae).

With DEMs
The Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) amendment #1840 to the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" would implement two reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court. First, it would bolster the role of amici curiae - outside experts who present a perspective other than the government and assist the FISA Court in evaluating arguments presented by the Department of Justice - by creating a presumption that amici should participate in certain particularly sensitive or important matters and by increasing amici''s access to information. Second, it would require the disclosure to the court of all material, exculpatory evidence, or impeachment evidence. The sponsor noted that the provision mirrors an amendment that the Senate passed by a vote of 77-19 in 2020. It is noteworthy that while the NSA and FBI are prohibited from "intentionally" targeting Americans through its mass surveillance under FISA, these agencies acquire a huge amount of innocent Americans'' communications "incidentally." These agencies can then conduct backdoor, warrantless searches of these "incidentally collected" communications. Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as countless Americans have had their Fourth Amendment rights infringed through warrantless spying under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This amendment helps protect civil liberties by strengthening government transparency and accountability.
H.R. 7888 (Paul Amd. 1828)Senate 20241x

Protecting Civil Liberties Under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by Prohibiting Surveillance on Americans without a Warrant.

Against DEMs
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #1828 to the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" would prevent American information from being collected without a warrant. While Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) prohibits the NSA and FBI from "intentionally" targeting Americans through its mass surveillance, these agencies acquire a huge amount of innocent Americans'' communications "incidentally." These agencies can then conduct backdoor, warrantless searches of these "incidentally collected" communications. According to the sponsor, the "amendment would simply say this: You can investigate all the foreigners you want under 702, under FISA, whatever you wish for foreigners, but for Americans you go to an article III court". Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as countless Americans have had their Fourth Amendment rights infringed through warrantless spying under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This amendment helps protect civil liberties by strengthening government transparency and accountability.
H.R. 7888 (Paul Amd. 1829)Senate 20241x

Strengthening Civil Liberties by Inserting the "Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act" into the FISA Bill thus Preventing Government from Purchasing Americans'' Data without a Search Warrant.

With DEMs
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #1829 to the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" would insert the language of the House-passed "Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act". This provision prohibits law enforcement and intelligence agencies from purchasing personal information about customers or subscribers of electronic and remote computing service providers - such as email, social media, cell phone and cloud computing companies - without first obtaining a court order. According to the House sponsor, the bill "stops the federal government from circumventing Americans'' Fourth Amendment right to privacy by closing loopholes that allow the government to purchase Americans'' data from big tech companies without a search warrant". Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as the U.S. Constitution explicitly protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizure. This amendment helps strengthen civil liberties as protected under the Fourth Amendment.
H.R. 7888 (Wyden Amd. 1820)Senate 20241x

Protecting Civil Liberties by Removing a Provision within the FISA Bill that Expanded Warrantless Surveillance to Encompass a Greater Number of Americans and Business Entities.

With DEMs
The Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) amendment #1820 to the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" would reverse a major expansion of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that was included in the House-passed bill by striping a provision that "requires anyone who can access a server, cable box, wifi router, phone or laptop to assist in warrantless 702 surveillance". While Section 702 prohibits the NSA and FBI from "intentionally" targeting Americans through its mass surveillance, these agencies acquire a huge amount of innocent Americans'' communications "incidentally." These agencies can then conduct backdoor, warrantless searches of these "incidentally collected" communications. The House-passed bill requires a whole new class of businesses and other entities to take part in FISA. For example, entities such as hotels, libraries, and coffee shops could now serve as surrogates for the spying if customers within the establishments are connected to the Wi-Fi equipment and engaged in international communications. Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as countless Americans have had their Fourth Amendment rights infringed through warrantless spying under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This amendment helps protect civil liberties by strengthening government transparency and accountability.
H.R. 815Senate 20241x

Placing America Last by Providing $95 Billion in Foreign Aid to Ukraine and Other Nations and Imposing an Overreaching Ban on the Social Media Platform TikTok.

Against DEMs
The "FY2024 supplemental appropriations" sponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) is a package of four bills approved in the U.S. House of Representatives and amounts to $95 billion in foreign aid. This includes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine, $26 billion for the Israel-Hamas conflict ($15 billion for Israel, $9 billion for Gaza, $2.4 billion for regional U.S. operations) and $8 billion for Taiwan and countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill also contains a provision banning the social media platform TikTok, which is a subsidiary of Chinese-owned company ByteDance Ltd. Oppose is Republican Governors Association''s position as Americans cannot afford to continue to pour hundreds of billions into Ukraine - especially without proper safeguards to prevent corruption and waste. Additionally, while a TikTok ban across government platforms is reasonable considering national security, it ultimately should be up to individual Americans to weigh the risks of TikTok and determine their usage - not politicians - absent a much more substantial threat to national security.
Mayorkas Impeach #1Senate 20241x

Blocking the Impeachment Trial of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for Article I "Willful and Systemic Refusal to Comply with the Law" for his Failure to Secure the Southern Border.

Against DEMs
This vote prevents consideration of the first article of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for "Willful and Systemic Refusal to Comply with the Law". According to the House sponsor of impeachment Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), "Mayorkas'' policies have killed Americans, bankrupted communities, overrun schools, besieged towns, drowned hospitals, and incapacitated law enforcement while empowering cartels and foreign entities". Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
Mayorkas Impeach #2Senate 20241x

Blocking the Impeachment Trial of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for Article II "Breach of Public Trust" for his Failure to Secure the Southern Border.

Against DEMs
This vote prevents consideration of the second article of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for "Breach of Public Trust". According to the House sponsor of impeachment Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), "Mayorkas'' policies have killed Americans, bankrupted communities, overrun schools, besieged towns, drowned hospitals, and incapacitated law enforcement while empowering cartels and foreign entities". Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. The Left’s promotion of an open-border immigration system places an immense drain on U.S. infrastructure and taxpayer resources ranging from welfare to the education system, while also creating serious law enforcement and national security issues. ACI supports the rule of law including strong border security and the enforcement of federal immigration law. ACI supports the cooperation between law enforcement jurisdictions which creates safer communities.
S.3853Senate 20241x

Threatening a Fiscal Nightmare through the Extension and Expansion of the Entitlement Program "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act" (RECA).

Against DEMs
The "Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act" (RECA) sponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) would extend RECA for an additional six years past its current sunset date of June 7, 2024. RECA was enacted in 1990 under George H.W. Bush to compensate individuals exposed to fallout from nuclear weapons testing between 1947 and 1961. The bill also includes provisions which increase payouts and eligibility, as well as expand the regions covered to include the bill sponsor''s district in St. Louis, Missouri. The bill does not contain any funding for the new entitlement, which is estimated to cost at a minimum of between $50 to $100 billion over the next ten years for the St. Louis region alone. There have been cases in other similar programs (such as one for those exposed to hazardous materials during 9/11) of greedy plaintiffs'' attorneys seeking out any individual who may be remotely impacted by an event and work to extract enormous payouts at the expense of taxpayers. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
S. 4072Senate 20241x

Blocking a Biden Administration Mandate that Forces 70% of New Car Sales to be Electric by 2032.

Against DEMs
This bill introduced by Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing the rule titled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles" which was issued on April 18, 2024. This rule, which requires roughly 70% of new car and truck sales to be electric in less than 10 years, imposes much stricter emission standards for cars and light-duty trucks. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
S.J. Res. 32 (Veto Override)Senate 20241x

Combatting Regulatory Overreach by Nullifying Biden Administration Rules Forcing Banks to Report and Publish Additional Data Pertaining to Race, Ethnicity, and Sex.

Against DEMs
This resolution introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau titled "Small Business Lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)". This rule implements a section of the Dodd-Frank Act and requires banks to collect and report data on race, ethnicity, and sex across 81 fields. The sponsor noted this rule imposes a significant additional cost on lenders and creates privacy concerns for small businesses that do not want such information made public. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Faith. The US Constitution affords all people equal protection under the law, not extra protection. ACI opposes discriminatory policies that provide unequal rights or protections on the basis of identity politics.
S.J. Res. 61Senate 20241x

Utilizing the Congressional Review Act to Overturn Greenhouse Gas Emission Mandates on Local Transportation Entities Imposed by the Biden Administration.

Against DEMs
This resolution introduced by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration on December 7, 2023, titled "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure". The rule imposes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance measures on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. According to the sponsor, "New York and North Dakota have very different transportation systems, needs, and capabilities, but under this one-size-fits all mandate, they''re effectively treated the same. A subway stop at a cattle ranch is silly and unserious, and so is the idea of widespread EV use in North Dakota". Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as it is not the role of the federal government to centrally plan the operations of local transportation entities. Such politicized mandates unnecessarily drive-up taxpayer costs and enrich companies providing energy efficiency services.
H.J. RES. 109Senate 20241x

Overturning a Biden Administration Rule Making it Cost Prohibitive for Banks to Hold Crypto-Currencies for their Customers.

Neutral
This resolution introduced by Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2022, titled "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This rule requires financial institutions and firms that are safeguarding their customers'' digital assets (such as crypto-currency) to hold the assets on their balance sheet. The rule has received criticism due to the fact the regulations makes it cost prohibitive for banks and other financial institutions to serve as custodians for digital assets. Support is Republican Governors Association''s position as the Biden administration rule has largely roadblocked the ability of banks to hold digital assets, thus harming growth and innovation in the crypto-currency industry. This measure provides critical regulatory relief.
H.J. RES. 98Senate 20241x

Utilizing the Congressional Review Act to Overturn Anti-Small Business Regulations Imposed by the Biden Administration Surrounding "Joint Employer Status".

Neutral
This resolution introduced by Rep. John James (R-MI) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the National Labor Relations Board on October 27, 2023, titled "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". The rule largely reestablished the broad Obama-era standard of "joint employment" whereby one company could be held legally liable for another businesses'' employees even if they do not directly oversee them. This rule has a large impact on business and labor law, including collective bargaining, pay, scheduling and employer liability for unfair labor practices. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government control stifles innovation, burdens businesses, and restricts individual liberty. Overregulation empowers government bureaucrats at the expense of free enterprise. ACI supports a limited government agenda that cuts unnecessary red tape, fosters competition, drives economic growth, and empowers individuals.
H.R. 10545Senate 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending through a Government Funding Package Containing Over $100 Billion in Disaster Aid and Farm Subsidies with No Fiscal Offsets.

Neutral
The final version of the "American Relief Act, 2025" passed on December 20, 2024 and sponsored by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) would fund the government through March 14, 2025. The bill also includes more than $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in economic aid to farmers, as well as an extension of the farm bill through Sept. 30, 2025. This version of the bill does not include a two-year suspension of the debt limit as had been advocated by President-elect Trump. Note: Democratic Lawmakers who opposed the bill because they wanted greater levels of spending were also recorded as opposing ACI''s position. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 5009 (Republican Votes)Senate 20241x

Passing a Fiscally Irresponsible National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which Hikes Spending by $9 Billion Despite the Pentagon Recently Failing its Audit.

Neutral
The "National Defense Authorization Act" (NDAA) as passed on December 11, 2024, spans 1,800 pages and contains $895.2 billion in spending (a $9 billion increase over FY24 and $120 billion increase since FY20). It should be noted that at this time the Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit. Note: this custom vote only records Republican positions on the bill on the grounds of spending. Another custom vote records Democrat positions on the basis of DEI and transgender issues. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 7024Senate 20241x

Growing the Welfare State and Tax Cronyism through the "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act".

Neutral
The "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024" sponsored by Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) would expand numerous tax credit programs that benefit select businesses and certain individuals with low-incomes. For example, the bill expands the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and increases welfare payments for low-income families under the child tax credit program from $1,600 to $2,000 per child, including allowing a greater number of illegal immigrants to receive benefits. Additionally, the bill provides businesses with research and development expenses with more favorable tax deductions, while also extending certain provisions under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, including the bonus depreciation provision. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Community. Growth of the welfare state disincentivizes employment and can lead to intergenerational poverty. ACI supports policies that reduce government dependency and help individuals live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
H.R. 82Senate 20241x

Quickening the Insolvency of Social Security to Gain Political Favorability from Federal Workers and Labor Unions through the "Social Security Fairness Act".

Neutral
The "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) eliminates two federal cost-control policies that barred employees with a public pension from then also collecting the full-level of benefits under the federal retirement program. The bill is estimated to increase taxpayer spending by $195.65 billion and shorten the window for insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund by 6 months - triggering a 23 percent cut for all seniors in 2033. Oppose is Republican Governors Association''s position as this bill largely serves as a political ploy to gain favorability from federal workers and labor unions while worsening the unfunded liability crisis of Social Security. Lawmakers must rein in the out-of-control spending and $35 trillion in national debt, which, when coupled with the $200 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country.
H.R. 82 (Crapo Amd. 3331)Senate 20241x

Promoting Fiscal Responsibility by Delaying Implementation of the "Social Security Fairness Act" Until Changes Are Enacted to Offset the Bill''s Negative Effects on the Actuarial Balance.

Neutral
The Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) amendment #3331 to the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" would delay the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act until changes are made that would offset the bill''s negative effects on Social Security''s actuarial balance as determined by the Social Security board of trustees. The underlying bill eliminates two federal cost-control policies that barred employees with a public pension from then also collecting the full-level of benefits under the federal retirement program. The bill is estimated to increase taxpayer spending by $195.65 billion and shorten the window for insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund by 6 months - triggering a 23 percent cut for all seniors in 2033. d with the $200 trillion in federal liabilities, represents the greatest existential threat facing this country. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 82 (Motion to Advance)Senate 20241x

Bypassing Senate Fiscal Restraints to Advance the "Social Security Fairness Act" which Quickens the Insolvency of Social Security.

Neutral
This motion to "Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline" allows the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to bypass Senate rules including the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO), which enforce spending limits and deficit control. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two federal cost-control policies that barred employees with a public pension from then also collecting the full-level of benefits under the federal retirement program. The bill is estimated to increase taxpayer spending by $195.65 billion and shorten the window for insolvency of the Social Security Trust Fund by 6 months - triggering a 23 percent cut for all seniors in 2033. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 82 (Paul Amd. 3346)Senate 20241x

Improving the Solvency of Social Security by Gradually Raising the Retirement Age to 70 to Offset the Costs of the "Government Shutdown Prevention Act".

Neutral
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #3346 to the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" would gradually raise the retirement age to reflect current life expectancies, by three months per year until the retirement age reaches 70, and would save the program nearly $400 billion. The amendment will help pay for the cost of the Social Security Fairness Act, which will total $200 billion over 10 years. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 82 (Paul Amd. 3352)Senate 20241x

Increasing Fiscal Responsibility through the "Government Shutdown Prevention Act" which keeps Government Operating Albeit a Six Percent Cut to All Unfunded Programs.

Neutral
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #3352 to the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" would enact the "Government Shutdown Prevention Act" which would keep government open but institutes a six percent cut to then-current funding levels for any agency, program and activity that Congress failed to fund. Funding would continue to be reduced by another one percent every 90 days thereafter that an agreement is still not enacted. Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 9468 (Paul Amd. 3289)Senate 20241x

Protecting Taxpayers by Reappropriating Wasteful Funding in the DOE to Pay for the Runaway Costs from the Disastrous PACT Act.

Neutral
The Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) amendment #3289 to the "Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" would rescind $2.9 billion in Department of Energy loan guarantees to pay for the provisions in the underlying bill. The bill is in response to the PACT Act (also known as the "burn pit bill") that was passed in 2022 and drastically expanded veteran healthcare coverages - which has now created a $3 billion budget shortfall. According to the sponsor, "Which is more important, subsidizing millionaire owners of green energy or paying for veterans'' benefits? Why not take one to pay for the other?" Support is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
H.R. 9747Senate 20241x

Extending Government Funding without a Critical Provision to Strengthen Election Integrity or Other Fiscal Restraints through the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025".

Neutral
The "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025" sponsored by Tom Cole (R-OK) helps avert a shutdown by extending government funding through December 20, 2024. The bill extends disaster relief and contains $230 million in additional funding for Secret Service in response to the two assassination attempts against President Trump. However, the bill does not include a GOP-backed provision requiring proof-of-citizenship when registering to vote. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
S. 4367Senate 20241x

Socializing the Costs of Regional Projects onto Federal Taxpayers through the "Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act".

Neutral
The "Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024" sponsored by Sen. Thomas Carper would direct the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out 17 new water infrastructure projects and study dozens of other potential ones. Some of the authorized ventures include a $2.7 billion storm risk reduction effort in Miami, a $26.7 million stormwater management initiative outside Memphis, Tennessee, and $2.1 billion toward restoration of the Everglades. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Liberty. Excessive government spending and the increasing national debt are a serious threat to America’s stability and is an unjust burden on future generations of Americans. The enormous national debt weakens the US economy and makes the country vulnerable to foreign adversaries such as China, which currently holds significant US debt. ACI strongly supports fiscal responsibility in government spending, reducing the size of the government, and overall spending cuts.
S. 4381Senate 20241x

Advancing Frivolous Litigation by Establishing a New Cause of Action under the "Right to Contraception Act".

Neutral
The "Right to Contraception Act" sponsored by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) would create a new statutory right to obtain and use contraceptives and gives health care providers a right to provide contraceptives and share information about them. The bill also creates a new cause of action allowing anyone to bring a lawsuit if they believe their right to contraception has been infringed. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
S. 4445Senate 20241x

Providing a New "Right to IVF" which Includes Insurance Mandates and New Abilities to Bring Frivolous Lawsuits.

Neutral
The "Right to IVF Act" sponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is a package of previously introduced measures and most notably would establish a new "right" to access fertility treatments (e.g., in vitro fertilization). The bill includes a nationwide right for patients to access IVF and other ART services and a right for doctors to provide IVF treatment in accordance with medical standards. The bill also contains provisions which require all employer-sponsored insurance plans and other public insurance plans to cover fertility treatments, plus provides a new cause of action for individuals and healthcare providers. Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. Americans deserve a patient-centered healthcare system that empowers individuals to take control of their health decisions without onerous government regulations that drive up the cost of care. ACI supports healthcare policies that focus on protecting the unborn and vulnerable at all stage of life, while ensuring women and families have alternatives to abortion, better medical care, and ethical healthcare options.
S.4554Senate 20241x

Voicing Support of Taking the Lives of Unborn Children via Abortion through the "Reproductive Freedom for Women Act".

Neutral
The "Reproductive Freedom for Women Act" sponsored by Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) expresses support "for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022" and calls for "protections enshrined in Roe v. Wade to be restored and built upon, moving towards a future where there is reproductive freedom for all". Oppose is the ACI position based on the cornerstone of Life. ACI supports pro-life solutions that acknowledges life begins at conception, that individuals are created in the image of God, and have inherent dignity regardless of development or ability. Therefore, we oppose laws that support abortion, including the use of medical abortion drugs. ACI is committed to supporting a culture of life in the United States. We support policies and community solutions that ensure families do not feel forced to choose abortion due to financial hardship or lack of support. ACI supports returning abortion law to the states as a step towards ensuring unborn children receive legal protection under the Constitution.
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