Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the federal government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbasePro-choice |
Domestic Policy › Trump Impeachment
Do you support the impeachment of President Donald Trump?
Crime › Police Body Cameras
Should police officers be required to wear body cameras?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › COVID-19 Vaccine
Will you get the Covid-19 vaccine once it is ready?
the Economy › Equal Pay
Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?
Domestic Policy › Insurrection Act
Should the President of the United States have the power to deploy military troops in order to stop protests?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Elections › 2020 US Presidential Election Legitimacy
Was the 2020 US presidential election conducted fairly?
Domestic Policy › COVID-19 School Closures
Should the state government order schools to provide online only classes in order to combat coronavirus?
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Education › School Reopenings
Should K-12 schools reopen for in-person learning?
Party’s support baseYes, but offer a choice between online and in-person learning |
Healthcare › Masks on Public Transportation
Should the Federal government mandate that masks be worn by all people on public transportation?
Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation
Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
Social › Gun Buyback
Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loan Forgiveness
Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?
Social › Gender Identity
Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, all customers deserve to be treated equally |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Religious Service Ban
Should religious gatherings be banned in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic?
Social › Government Definition of Gender
Should the government officially recognize only two biological sexes?
Healthcare › Pre-Existing Conditions
Should health insurers be allowed to deny coverage to individuals who have a pre-existing condition?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
the Economy › Taxes
Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Marital Rape
Should marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
Party’s support baseYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Inflation
Has the government done enough to lower inflation?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?
the Environment › Climate Change
Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI
Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Education › Student Loans
Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Mail In Ballot
Should the US have a mail-in ballot process for whole states in local, state, and federal elections?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Reform
Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
Elections › Foreign Lobbying
Should foreign lobbyists be allowed to raise money for American elections?
Social › DEI vs Merit Based Hiring
Should government agencies eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives in favor of strictly merit-based hiring?
Social › Racial Sensitivity Training
Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Education › Free College for All
Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elections › Voter Fraud
Should a photo ID be required to vote?
SH>SH Public statementsNo, and automatically register every citizen to vote when they turn 18 |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Supreme Court Financial Transactions
Should Supreme Court justices be prohibited from making financial transactions with people who have a vested interest in court outcomes?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Border Security
Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?
Healthcare › Medicaid
Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › No-Fly List Gun Control
Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?
Foreign Policy › Iran
Should the U.S. go to war with Iran?
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
Party’s support baseNo, social media companies are private and should not be regulated by the government |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. remain in NATO?
Technology › Data Privacy
Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseRaise |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Education › Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education
Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?
Party’s support baseNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Social › Confederate Flag
Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Social › Government Mandates
Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Qualified Immunity for Police
Do you support qualified immunity for police officers?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?
Social › Federal DEI Programs
Should DEI programs be eliminated from federal government agencies?
Social › First Amendment
Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?
Healthcare › Drug Pricing Caps
Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
Do you support the Patriot Act?
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
Party’s support baseNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote |
Immigration › Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Social › Safe Spaces
Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Immigration › Border Wall
Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Foreign Policy › Afghanistan
Should the United States pull all military troops out of Afghanistan?
Crime › Solitary Confinement for Juveniles
Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws
Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?
Housing › Rent Control
Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?
Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers
Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?
Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?
Party’s support basePalestine |
Domestic Policy › Congressional ban on stock trading
Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks while serving in office?
Housing › Affordable Housing
Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?
Domestic Policy › January 6 Pardons
Should those charged in the January 6 Capitol attack be granted Presidential pardons?
Healthcare › Medicaid Work Requirement
Should people be required to work in order to receive Medicaid?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, the vast majority of people who receive Medicaid are disabled |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Party’s support baseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking
Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?
Immigration › Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
the Environment › Alaska Wildlife Refuge
Should drilling be allowed in the Alaska Wildlife Refuge?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Obamacare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn English?
Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire
Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
Party’s support baseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Elections › Electoral College
Should the electoral college be abolished?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Immigration › Border Emergency Declaration
Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › Medicare Drug Prices
Should the federal government be allowed to negotiate drug prices for Medicare?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Free Tax Filing
Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?
Healthcare › Healthcare Debt Relief
Should the government forgive all medical debt for Americans?
the Environment › Alternative Energy
Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
Education › Common Core
Do you support Common Core national standards?
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
the Environment › Oil Drilling
Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?
Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban
Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
Immigration › In-State Tuition
Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, as long as they pay taxes |
Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics
Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
Party’s support baseIncrease |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?
Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates
Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?
Party’s support baseNo, incentivize consumers and manufacturers instead of forcing them |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?
Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment
Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?
National Security › Facial Recognition
Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?
Foreign Policy › Soleimani
Do you support the killing of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani?
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition
Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?
Education › Universal Pre-K
Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
Foreign Policy › Torture
Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Immigration › Asylum Seekers in Mexico
Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?
Science › GMO Labels
Should producers be required to label genetically engineered foods (GMOs)?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
the Environment › Paris Climate Agreement
Should the U.S. withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
Party’s support baseYes, but not for cosmetics |
National Security › Military Congressional Approval
Should the President be able to authorize military force against Al-Qaeda without Congressional approval?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should the government increase or decrease military spending?
Party’s support baseDecrease |
the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers
Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?
Crime › Restorative Justice Programs
Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?
Elections › Mail in ballots
Should every voter automatically receive a mail in ballot?
Elections › Lobbyists
Should there be a 5-year ban on White House and Congressional officials from becoming lobbyists after they leave the government?
Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid
Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
Should the U.S. send ground troops into Syria to fight ISIS?
Education › School Vouchers
Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership
Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?
Foreign Policy › Yemen
Should the U.S. provide military aid to Saudi Arabia during its conflict with Yemen?
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Healthcare › VA Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of veterans’ healthcare?
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
the Economy › Tax-Free Social Security
Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
Foreign Policy › Drones
Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?
Party’s support baseYes, but only with permission from the country in question |
the Economy › CEO Pay Cap
Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?
the Economy › Unrealized Gains Tax
Should the government tax unrealized gains?
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Crime › Collective Bargaining
Do you support limiting police unions collective bargaining power for cases involving misconduct?
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Domestic Policy › Social Security
Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?
the Environment › Geoengineering
Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to the United States be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
the Economy › Tax-Free Tips
Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?
the Economy › Estate Tax
Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?
Domestic Policy › College Sports and COVID
Should college sports be played in the fall of 2020?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
Education › Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program
Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Party’s support baseYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
Housing › Homeless Shelters
Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
Should the U.S. conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
Should the U.S. formally declare war on ISIS?
the Environment › Food Waste
Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should the U.S. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Domestic Policy › Juneteenth
Should Juneteenth be declared a federal holiday?
Science › Space Exploration
Should the government fund space travel?
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should the US assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?
Party’s support baseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications
Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?
Crime › Mandatory minimum prison sentences
Do you support mandatory minimum prison sentences for people charged with drug possession?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?
the Economy › NAFTA
Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth
Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?
the Economy › China Tariffs
Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?
Housing › Green Spaces
Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?
Education › University Debt Accountability
Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?
Party’s support baseNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education |
National Security › Mexican Drug Cartels
Should the President mobilize the U.S. military against Mexican Drug Cartels?
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
Should the U.S. provide military assistance to defend Ukraine from Russia?
National Security › National Identification System
Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?
Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements
Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?
Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure
Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
Science › Genetic Engineering
Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies?
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
Should the U.S. prevent Russia from conducting airstrikes in Syria?
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
Should the U.S. government grant immunity to Edward Snowden?
Party influenceNo, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
Should the government subsidize farmers?
the Economy › Federal Reserve
Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?
Party’s support baseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to |
the Environment › Dakota Access Pipeline
Should the government stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseYes |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
the Economy › Presidential influence on interest rates
Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?
the Economy › Private Equity Compensation
Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?
Education › School Truancy
Should the government decriminalize school truancy?
Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties
Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?
Social › Affirmative Action Contracts
Should the government eliminate affirmative action requirements for federal contractors?
the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?
Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards
Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?
National Security › Capitol Fence
Should the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. be protected by a security fence?
Foreign Policy › Cuba
Do you support President Obama’s move to lift the trade and travel embargo on Cuba?
Transportation › High Speed Rail
Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?
National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense
Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics
Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?
the Economy › Property Taxes
Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?
Foreign Policy › Jerusalem
Should Jerusalem be recognized as the capital of Israel?
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
Party’s support baseYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised |
Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine
Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
the Environment › EV Incentives and Funding
Should the federal government support EV adoption through incentives and infrastructure funding?
Science › CRISPR Technology
Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?
Housing › Foreclosure Assistance
Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
the Economy › Pension Reform
Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Housing › High density residential buildings
Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?
Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?
Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology
Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?
Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets
Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?
Foreign Policy › F-35
Should the government cancel production of the F-35 fighter?
Technology › Social Media Regulation
Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?
Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation
Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?
Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes
Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?
the Economy › Federal In-Office Mandate
Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?
National Security › Cross-border Payments
Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?
the Economy › Gig Workers
Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?
Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies
Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?
Party’s support baseNo, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state |
Technology › Cryptocurrencies
Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?
the Economy › Silicon Valley Bank Bailout
Should the government provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank?
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
Domestic Policy › Air Force One
Should the military upgrade Air Force One?
SH>SH Steny Hoyer voterbaseNo, not until the cost ($4B) is dramatically reduced |
Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes
Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?
the Environment › LNG Export Licenses
Should the U.S. lift the moratorium on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export licenses?
Social › Land Acknowledgment Statements
Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?
Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts
Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?
Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation
Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?
Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design
Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?
