Domestic policy Political positions of Kirsten Gillibrand

1 domestic policy

1.1 social issues

1.1.1 lgbt
1.1.2 abortion , contraception
1.1.3 gun laws


1.2 fiscal issues

1.2.1 economy
1.2.2 health care


1.3 security

1.3.1 terrorism
1.3.2 immigration
1.3.3 internet privacy


1.4 government

1.4.1 campaign finance
1.4.2 ethics
1.4.3 transparency


1.5 other

domestic policy
social issues
lgbt

while running new york s 20th congressional district in 2006, gillibrand said in interview favors legalizing civil unions across country , leaving issue of same-sex marriage states decide. senator, gillibrand said in 2010 supported legalization of same-sex marriage in state of new york.

the human rights campaign, lgbt advocacy group, gave gillibrand score of 80 out of 100 110th congress (when gillibrand in house), , perfect scores of 100 out of 100 111th, 112th, , 113th congresses (when gillibrand in senate).

while in house of representatives, voted both sexual orientation employment nondiscrimination act (enda) , local law enforcement hate crimes prevention act of 2007.

following appointment senate, gillibrand became first new york senator support same-sex marriage. on morning of appointment senate, called empire state pride agenda reiterate full support same-sex marriage. gillibrand supported repeal of defense of marriage act (doma) , don t ask, don t tell policy. in april 2009, gillibrand endorsed governor paterson s proposed legislation legalize same-sex marriage in new york.

in july 2009, gillibrand announced considering introducing amendment defense authorization bill impose 18-month moratorium on discharge of gays serving in military. decided against introducing amendment, not amass 60 votes required avoid filibuster, told blog daily beast able secure commitment of senate armed services committee hold hearings on don t ask, don t tell in fall of 2009. however, hearings postponed , began on february 2, 2010. repeal passed both houses of congress , signed president obama on december 22, 2010. in 2010, human rights campaign gave 100% rating lgbt advocacy group.

on march 16, 2011, gillibrand, along senators feinstein , leahy, introduced bill repeal doma.

in 2011, gillibrand heavily lobbied undecided members of new york state senate pass bill legalizing same-sex marriage in new york. bill passed new york state senate , new york state assembly, , signed new york governor andrew cuomo, on june 24, 2011.

abortion , contraception

gillibrand supports abortion rights, stating on senate website, protect woman s right choose—no matter what. gillibrand has voted in favor of federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, contraception, , supporting united nations population fund programs. in 2010 gillibrand voted against ben nelson s proposed amendment patient protection , affordable care act have prohibited government allowing insurance plans cover abortion in national healthcare exchange. expressed strong opposition house republicans no taxpayer funding abortion act in 2011, stating, in opinion, act disregards women’s rights , restricts ability of women access affordable health care.

gun laws

gillibrand s position on gun rights has changed being against strict gun control in house being more flexible on issue since joined senate. while in house, had received 100% positive rating national rifle association, , sponsored amendment 2008 farm bill have allowed expanded hunting on public lands. on other hand, gillibrand worked strengthen national instant criminal background check system improvement act.

gillibrand s pro-gun rights positions received scrutiny after appointment senate , object of criticism of fellow new york democrats, particularly in new york city area. within days of being named senate, gillibrand indicated pro-gun rights position flexible . late 2010, nra had regraded gillibrand f rating, citing votes against nra-backed bills.

in 1 of first votes senator, gillibrand voted reject measure have expanded gun rights in district of columbia. while gillibrand s spokesman characterized vote consistent previous view local governments have right determine gun restrictions, albany times union noted position counter vote 5 months earlier on identical house bill. coauthored gun trafficking prevention act of 2009 congresswoman carolyn mccarthy, longtime advocate of gun control. gillibrand opposed federal legislation have allowed american citizens carry concealed firearms across state lines if legally allowed carry weapons in home states.

gillibrand s support of gun rights has been characterized more support of hunters rights. despite mother being avid hunter, gillibrand has never hunted before, though has shot skeet.

fiscal issues
economy

during height of global financial crisis in 2008, gillibrand, member of house of representatives, voted twice against emergency economic stabilization act of 2008, calling fundamentally flawed . however, did vote auto industry bailout in december 2008.

at press conference on january 25, 2009, gillibrand said during first week in senate, work ensure stimulus bill included relief funds new york state. supported president s recovery plan , budget, , voted cram down allow judges write down mortgages of struggling homeowners. in 2009, senator, gillibrand voted stimulus package.

in august 2011, gillibrand voted against raising debt ceiling, stating: have gone further in reducing america’s debt sensible compromise both cut discretionary spending , raised revenues. unfortunate congress missed opportunity .

in house, gillibrand supported bush tax cuts, in 2012, senator gillibrand voted extending them, against amendment extending them earning more $200,000 or couples earning more $250,000.

gillibrand supports trading cuba , ending embargo , travel ban.

health care

gillibrand voted in favor of patient protection , affordable care act, senate s version of health care reform legislation, although did not contain provisions public option health insurance, had expressed support. senate bill heavily criticized new york governor david paterson , new york city mayor michael bloomberg, claimed force new york city close 100 health clinics, create $1 billion hole in new york state s budget, , threaten existence of struggling hospitals, nursing homes , other facilities. bloomberg, called bill disgrace, subsequently telephoned gillibrand express extreme dissatisfaction bill.

when confronted these criticisms, gillibrand responded, mayor , governor talking medicare reimbursement rates... ve been fighting on issue on 6 months. is, erroll, when comes funding formulas in senate, there more small states big states, , funding formulas tend small states. , s senator schumer , have push on every single time, because fact of matter is, every dollar new york sends washington, 79 cents back, , s largely due these formulas. win on formula debate on house. ve been trying fight house version of bill when in conference... if successful can close $1 billion gap.

gillibrand claimed bill net benefit new york because bring in $40 billion state, insure 2.7 million new yorkers, increase use of preventative care requiring covered, , give tax credits 250,000 small businesses them afford health care coverage.

in september 2017, gillibrand joined bernie sanders , 14 other co-sponsors in submiting single-payer health care plan congress called medicare bill. plan covers vision , dental care, not covered medicare.

security
terrorism

gillibrand has co-sponsored restoring habeas corpus detainees in war on terror. in 2011, voted extending provisions of patriot act. voted ndaa of 2012. gillibrand supports closing guantanamo bay but, senator schumer (also of new york), vehemently opposed plans try accused of coordinating 9/11 attacks in new york federal court.

immigration

gillibrand s views on illegal immigration have shifted since joined senate. noted having relatively conservative viewpoints while in house, switched opinions upon entering upper house.

as representative, gillibrand opposed granting sort of amnesty illegal immigrants , supported empowering local police enforce federal immigration laws. opposed giving federal contracts employers hire illegal immigrants , supported increasing number of border patrol agents. co-sponsor of save act, aimed increase number of border guards, increase surveillance, , hasten deportations. breaking former new york governor eliot spitzer, gillibrand opposed plan issue drivers licenses illegal immigrants. voted in favor of legislation targeting , withholding federal funds sanctuary cities. americans better immigration, immigration reduction lobby, graded gillibrand @ b.

following appointment senate, gillibrand s positions criticized immigration advocates , democratic elected officials, in new york. subsequently changed of positions, explaining it’s case of learning more , expanding view. opposes deporting illegal immigrants , cutting off funds sanctuary cities. supports earned path citizenship illegal immigrants. in 2010 co-sponsor of dream act, have provided pathway citizenship undocumented immigrants arrived under age of 16, complete @ least 2 years of college or 2 years of military service , under age of 35 @ time of enactment; proposal subsequently filibustered in senate in december 2010. supports moratorium on home raids until comprehensive immigration reform passed.

internet privacy

gillibrand co-sponsor of controversial protect ip act, restrict access web sites judged infringing copyrights.

on january 18, 2012, ny tech meetup , other cybertech organizations held demonstration 2,000 protesters in front of offices of gillibrand , charles schumer, new york s other u.s. senator, supported bill. demonstrators complained bill had originated wealthy campaign contributors reward legislators passing bill. gillibrand received $611,141 in campaign contributions tv/movies/music industry according opensecrets.org.

on facebook page, gillibrand said work strike balance between ending online piracy protect new york jobs & ensuring internet freedom our tech community can continue flourish.

government
campaign finance

senator gillibrand opposed supreme court decision in citizens united , supports disclose act.

ethics

senator gillibrand made ethics central theme of campaign in 2010, outlining 4-part plan reform:

make federal funding requests transparent

an earmark database


reduce corporate special interest influence on elections

if corporation wants run advertisement during political campaign, ceo have appear @ end of ad , approve message.
if advocacy organization behind ad, head of organization, , whoever funding ad have appear in ad , approve it. have list top 5 funders paying ad.
foreign-owned companies banned spending unlimited sums of money through u.s.-based subsidiaries.
no company government contracts on $50,000 spend money on elections, , no company taking taxpayer-funded assistance, such tarp money, spend money on elections.


end automatic congressional pay raises
ban anonymous holds on legislation

transparency

gillibrand s office has published sunlight report since began tenure member of house. document compiles financial report meetings , earmark requests. pledged house member accept no lobbyist gifts. in may 2010 cosponsored earmark transparency act of 2010, require hosting of earmark requests online , limit discussion on requests until posted.

other

she senator vote against confirmation of james mattis secretary of defense. vote held few hours after donald trump sworn in president on jan. 20, 2017. senate vote 98-1 in favor of confirmation.
she opposes no child left behind act, because believes places unmanageable strain on county , school budgets .
she supports doubling child , dependent care credit, , eliminating or permanently fixing alternative minimum tax.
she supports death penalty.
on june 20, 2008, congresswomen gillibrand voted fisa amendments act of 2008.
in june 2012, gillibrand urged blanket ban on neodymium magnet toys in letter u.s. consumer product safety commission chairwoman inez tenenbaum, citing small number of injuries in children due accidental ingestion, despite magnets being labeled not suitable children, , overall 100 1,000 times safer common household items or activities. prompted ridicule general public, journalists , magnet manufacturers, suggested banning far more dangerous children s toys (such balloons, #1 cause of childhood death related children s products) or general-purpose items higher incidence of injuries , fatalities, beds, stairs or hot dogs.




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