More recent examples of significant legislative activity during unified government include the passage of the Affordable Care Act under President Obama and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act under President Trump. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 reached the desk of President LB Johnson, a Democrat, due to unified Democratic control of Congress.Ĥ. Theodore Roosevelt, another consequential president, could enact his signature policies like the Hepburn Act, which increased the regulatory power of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Pure Food and Drug Act because his presidency coincided with a period of unified Republican control.ģ. This factor contributes to him being one of the most consequential presidents.Ģ. The New Deal programs (like the Social Security Act, the National Industrial Recovery Act, etc) under Franklin Delano Roosevelt got passed because his party i.e.-the Democratic Party controlled both chambers of Congress throughout his 12 year-long presidency.
Only a handful of companies produce the medicine, allowing for price gouging.1. As we’ve seen with insulin, the out-of-pocket cost for patients has risen exponentially over the past few years. I would strengthen the Affordable Care Act in Congress, as well as fight to lower the costs of prescription drugs by making it easier to produce generic drugs and expanding Medicare negotiations. “Americans are paying premiums for healthcare while drug costs continue to skyrocket. Kim joined other Republican members of Congress in voting against the Inflation Reduction Act, which included a large healthcare component. In Congress, I have co-sponsored legislation to expand access to tele-health and the Lower Costs, More Cures Act as a pro-market way to help lower costs and incentivize competition.” I also will ensure that pre-existing conditions are protected. “I am committed to finding ways to improve the quality of care and expand access to our healthcare system, upgrading tele-health care, promoting accessibility and lowering costs. 6 insurrection and falsehoods about the 2020 presidential election Wade as federal law while expanding reproductive health care.” He criticized lawmakers who oppose abortion rights and “insert themselves into these very personal decisions.” On the Jan. I believe there should be federal protections for abortion access and will fight to codify Roe vs. The difficult choice to terminate a pregnancy should remain between the patient and physician. “In my work as a physician, I have seen just how personal these decisions are. As a mother and new grandmother, I am pro-life and will always stand up for the most vulnerable among us.” Kim did not answer the portion of the question regarding whether there should be exceptions for rape, incest or the health of the pregnant person. “I respect the Supreme Court’s decision and believe abortion should be largely left to the states. Kim has consistently voted against measures to protect abortion access, including the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022, and the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021. I will work to increase workforce training and create better opportunities for our families to succeed economically.” In Congress, I will create legislation to reduce taxes for the middle class while eliminating tax breaks for big corporations who send jobs overseas. The cost of higher education, preschool, and early childhood education is cost-prohibitive for many. “Groceries, gas, and housing are all increasing while many see their paychecks remaining the same. Mahmood said he would push for legislation to ban assault weapons and strengthen background checks and work to help struggling families. In Congress, I will fight to pass federal legislation that protects the right to choose,” he said. The Supreme Court ruling repealing abortion rights is an attack on women. “My top legislative priorities are protecting reproductive rights, implementing common-sense gun safety laws, fighting inflation, and lowering the cost of healthcare. 7552, the Golden-preneurship, to support senior entrepreneurs who are looking to establish or expand their small business.” I will also work towards advancing my legislation - H.R. 7260, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act - to establish a strategy to stop illegal immigration, human trafficking and fentanyl coming through our southern border. I will continue fighting to secure our border and will push for Congress to consider my bill - H.R. This starts by cutting the reckless spending that is fueling inflation. “My top priority is to slow inflation and lower skyrocketing prices.
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