The candidates' stance record for this race, issue by issue: each candidate's position with every vote, bill and statement behind it, side by side, alongside the outside spenders that describe themselves as focused on the same issue and what they spent for or against each candidate. Same topic is the only link between the stances and the spenders.
Health care
ACA, Medicare/Medicaid, drug pricing, hospitals, insurers.
Axis · Smaller federal role; market-based coverage ↔ Larger federal role in health coverage and drug-price regulation
Candidate stances the stance record: position, coded direction and every evidence record, each linked to its source
Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act and the PACT Act, and sponsored bills on prescription drug costs, home- and community-based care, rural hospitals, and Medicare dental, vision and hearing coverage.
strongly: Larger federal role in health coverage and drug-price regulation
Evidence · 7 records
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 5376: A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
"Dave knows that we need to equip our veterans with not just quality health care, but mental health care."
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Larger federal role in health coverage and drug-price regulation. Record above ↑
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Senator Bob Casey supported Inflation Reduction Act provisions capping Medicare insulin costs at $35 monthly and out-of-pocket drug expenses at $2,000 annually while enabling Medicare drug price negotiation. He introduced the Capping Prescription Costs Act to extend out-of-pocket caps to commercial insurance and the Cutting Copays Act to eliminate generic drug copays for low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Casey advocated expanded Medicaid access through automatic child enrollment and opposed lifetime coverage limits.
“Fact sheet shows how IRA health care provisions Casey fought for have already lowered drug costs and health care premiums for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians.”
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McCormick stated that the Affordable Care Act failed in its primary goals of reducing costs and enhancing access but does not support repealing it and instead favors making the law better. He expressed skepticism toward Medicare negotiating pharmaceutical prices and preferred competition to lower drug costs, while supporting a rollback of parts of the Inflation Reduction Act. McCormick said the government must keep its promises to protect Social Security and Medicare benefits and would not support changes for those near or in retirement. He advocated expanding mental health care access for veterans by removing certain Medicaid rules and supported measures to increase the supply of doctors and nurses through education and skilled worker programs.
“McCormick said: “The best way to ensure that we get drug prices down and health care costs down is to make sure we have adequate competition. And having the government negotiate pharmaceutical prices, call me a skeptic, except maybe in very select cases, where we really do have significant price increases.””
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on health care self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
Self-described focus The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC 'wins elections by talking to voters in battleground states ... about where candidates stand on policies that lower costs, especially the cost of caregiving' — child care, elder care, paid leave and health care. Caregiving costs have no frozen id; healthcare is the closest, tax_budget stands in for 'lower costs'. familyfriendlyeconomy.org ↗
Self-described focus BlackPAC's mission is 'to engage and activate our community around the issues that matter most', listing racism and white supremacy, voting rights, environmental racism and climate change, a fair economy and public schools, criminal justice reform, and 'an equitable healthcare system'. Voting rights and criminal justice have no frozen id. blackpac.com ↗
Self-described focus For Our Future 'builds progressive power through voter engagement, issue advocacy, and community organizing to create shared economic prosperity, strengthen public education, and advance social and racial justice.' Its issues page leads with costs of housing, healthcare, childcare and groceries. Public education and racial justice have no frozen id. forourfuturefund.org ↗
Self-described focus National Nurses United, 'with more than 225,000 members nationwide, is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history', founded 'to counter the national assault by the health care industry on patient care conditions and standards for nurses'. The committee is its independent-expenditure arm. nationalnursesunited.org ↗
Self-described focus In Union describes itself as 'Of By and For Working People' — 'a reliable source for people who want real news about the issues affecting our day-to-day lives—jobs and the economy, schools and education, health care, and so much more.' Its FEC filings list no connected organization. inunionusa.com ↗
Self-described focus 'The AHA Political Action Committee (AHAPAC) allows eligible hospital leaders to make voluntary donations toward the support of federal candidates of both political parties who support the hospital policy agenda.' The AHA 'represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities.' aha.org ↗
Self-described focus American Principles Project says its 'mission is to make the family the most powerful, respected, and well-represented voice in Washington, D.C.' and that it is 'the only national pro-family organization primarily dedicated to direct engagement in the political arena', naming parental rights and 'radical gender ideology' as its fights. Family/parental-rights policy has no id in the frozen taxonomy; healthcare is the closest available id and is a loose fit. americanprinciplesproject.org ↗
Axis · Fossil-fuel production and fewer energy regulations first ↔ Emissions rules and clean-energy policy first
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, voted against measures blocking EPA vehicle-emission and highway greenhouse-gas rules, voted to disapprove a DOE efficiency-standards rule and the solar-import duty moratorium, voted against requiring offshore lease sales, and sponsored bills on abandoned mine reclamation and super pollutants.
leans: Emissions rules and clean-energy policy first
Evidence · 10 records
roll callVoted Yea
S.J.Res. 58: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".
May 21, 2024 · S.J.Res.58-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #176 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 58. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Nay
S. 4072: A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.
On Passage of the Bill S. 4072. Result: Bill Defeated.
roll callVoted Nay
S.J.Res. 38: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 38. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Yea
H.J.Res. 39: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 39. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Nay
S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
Introduced 2022-07-19. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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S.3957 (117th): STREAM Act
Mar 30, 2022 · S.3957-117 · 117th Congress · congress.gov ↗
Introduced 2022-03-30. Latest action: Held at the desk.
Dave McCormick REP
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States support for a market-driven, all-of-the-above energy agenda including Pennsylvania natural gas, and for addressing climate change through adaptation rather than government spending.
strongly: Fossil-fuel production and fewer energy regulations first
"We need market-driven solutions and an "all of the above" energy agenda, not government spending that drives inflation."
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Compared against the coded record: leans: Emissions rules and clean-energy policy first. Record above ↑
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Fossil-fuel production and fewer energy regulations first. Record above ↑
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on energy & climate self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
Self-described focus LCV Victory Fund 'runs independent campaigns to defeat federal candidates who will undermine environmental progress and elect environmental champions who will prioritize just and equitable climate solutions.' lcv.org ↗
Self-described focus BlackPAC's mission is 'to engage and activate our community around the issues that matter most', listing racism and white supremacy, voting rights, environmental racism and climate change, a fair economy and public schools, criminal justice reform, and 'an equitable healthcare system'. Voting rights and criminal justice have no frozen id. blackpac.com ↗
Self-described focus NRDC Action Votes 'is an independent expenditure political committee that works to avert dangerous climate change, support healthy people and thriving communities, and conserve and protect nature and wildlife.' web.archive.org ↗
Defense budget, contractors, foreign military aid, veterans.
Axis · Lower defense spending and fewer foreign military commitments ↔ Higher defense spending and more foreign military aid
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the FY2024 NDAA conference report, the 2022 Ukraine supplemental and the 2024 national security supplemental, and sponsored bills on TRICARE copays, veterans' accessibility and port security.
strongly: Higher defense spending and more foreign military aid
Evidence · 7 records
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 815: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815). Result: Motion Agreed to.
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 2670: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3967. Result: Bill Passed.
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 7691: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes.
"As Senator, he'll work to restore America's military might, strengthen our defense industrial base, reestablish deterrence of our adversaries, and make sure the world knows we're not planning to relinquish our superpower status anytime soon."
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Higher defense spending and more foreign military aid. Record above ↑
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Higher defense spending and more foreign military aid. Record above ↑
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McCormick called for a robust defense budget focused on next-generation warfare and restoring America’s military might. He advocated strengthening the defense industrial base and reestablishing deterrence against adversaries. McCormick endorsed plans to increase defense spending toward Cold War-era levels and supported generational investments in defense infrastructure such as shipyards. He expressed support for providing military aid to Ukraine and firm support for Israel. McCormick backed targeted use of U.S. military assets against fentanyl cartels in Mexico. As a combat veteran, he emphasized the need for quality health care and mental health care for veterans and supported adjusting veterans’ benefits with inflation.
“As a combat veteran and a former deputy national security adviser, Dave knows we need a robust defense budget focused on equipping us for next generation warfare. As Senator, he’ll work to restore America’s military might, strengthen our defense industrial base... Dave knows that we need to equip our veterans with not just quality health care, but mental health care.”
“McCormick envisions using the U.S. military’s drones and special operations teams in Mexico to destroy fentanyl trafficking cartels... “What I’m saying is the combination of special operations and drones, I think, could eradicate the manufacturing facilities, kill the distribution networks and do a real dent in what is a terrorist activity.””
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on defense & national security self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
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Crypto & financial regulation
Digital assets, banks, securities regulation, consumer finance.
Axis · Lighter regulation of crypto and financial firms ↔ Tighter regulation of crypto and financial firms
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted to disapprove the SEC's crypto-custody bulletin SAB 121, voted against disapproving the CFPB small-business lending rule, and sponsored a bill on disclosing investments in foreign adversaries.
mixed / neutral
Evidence · 3 records
roll callVoted Yea
H.J.Res. 109: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".
May 16, 2024 · H.J.Res.109-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #169 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 109. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Nay
S.J.Res. 32: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)".
Oct 18, 2023 · S.J.Res.32-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #260 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 32. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
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S.3286 (118th): Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act of 2023
Nov 9, 2023 · S.3286-118 · 118th Congress · congress.gov ↗
Introduced 2023-11-09. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dave McCormick REP
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States that U.S. leadership in blockchain and crypto is an economic and national security priority that policymakers should support.
strongly: Lighter regulation of crypto and financial firms
"American leadership on blockchain and crypto is critical to our economic and national security. They offer America the chance to lead another generation of innovation, but policymakers must do their part, or this opportunity will slip away."
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Lighter regulation of crypto and financial firms. Record above ↑
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Dave McCormick advocated for American leadership in blockchain and cryptocurrency as critical to economic and national security. He supported bipartisan legislation such as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act to establish clear regulatory rules that protect consumers while enabling continued innovation. McCormick highlighted the technology's grounding in principles of individual freedom, limited government, and privacy, along with its potential to support up to 4 million jobs by 2030 and benefit ecosystems in Pennsylvania cities including Allentown and Philadelphia.
“Leaders in Congress must act to ensure America captures this next wave of innovation. They should embrace bipartisan efforts such as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which would create clear rules for the industry to protect consumers while allowing for continued innovation.”
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on crypto & financial regulation self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
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Immigration & border
Border security, asylum, visas, enforcement.
Axis · Broader legal pathways and less enforcement ↔ Stricter border enforcement and immigration limits
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted to advance the February 2024 H.R. 815 border and national security package and the Border Act, voted against the Title 42, public-charge and Marshall border amendments, and sponsored the Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act.
leans: Stricter border enforcement and immigration limits
Evidence · 6 records
roll callVoted Yea
S. 4361: A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4361. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 815: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes.
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 110 to H.R. 3746 (No short title on file). Result: Amendment Rejected.
roll callVoted Nay
S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
May 17, 2023 · S.J.Res.18-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #130 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 18. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Nay
S.Amdt. S.Amdt. 6563 to H.R. 2617: To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds to terminate the prohibitions on entry into the United States that are commonly referred to as Title 42.
"As Senator, Dave will fight to secure the border, put an end to drug and human trafficking, and support our border patrol agents with the resources they need to do their jobs."
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Compared against the coded record: leans: Stricter border enforcement and immigration limits. Record above ↑
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Stricter border enforcement and immigration limits. Record above ↑
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Dave McCormick advocated securing the southern border by completing construction of the border wall, funding Border Patrol agents, and designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorists to enable targeted military action against them. He opposed sanctuary cities, federal benefits for illegal immigrants, and the bipartisan border security bill, arguing it failed to close the border to illegal immigration. McCormick supported enforcement measures including detention of criminal illegal immigrants and ending catch-and-release practices while expressing support for legal immigration.
“As Senator, Dave will fight to secure the border, put an end to drug and human trafficking, and support our border patrol agents with the resources they need to do their jobs.”
“This is not a compromise, it’s a capitulation. This bill does not secure the border — it allows 4000 migrants to cross illegally every. single. day. To protect Americans & fight the scourge of fentanyl, we need to CLOSE the border to illegal immigration. I oppose this deal.”
“McCormick said he wanted to secure the border by funding a border wall and the Border Patrol. He also wants to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists, and use the military to “take out” cartels.”
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On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4554. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.
roll callVoted Yea
S. 4381: A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4381. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.
roll callVoted Yea
S. 4132: A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4132. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 3755: A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.
"Dave is pro-life, is opposed to a national abortion ban, and supports exceptions in the cases of rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother."
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Protect abortion access in federal law. Record above ↑
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Senator Casey cosponsored a resolution reaffirming access to emergency health care including abortion care. He cosponsored the Access to Family Building Act to protect nationwide access to IVF and other assisted reproductive technology. He cosponsored the Right to Contraception Act. He voted in favor of the Reproductive Freedom for Women Act.
“In addition to Senators Carper and Coons, this resolution is cosponsored by Senators ... Bob Casey (D-Pa.)”
Compared against the coded record: leans: Restrict abortion access. Record above ↑
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Axis · Fewer restrictions on firearms ↔ Stricter firearms regulation
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, voted against disapproving the ATF stabilizing-brace rule, and sponsored the Disarm Hate Act and the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act.
strongly: Stricter firearms regulation
Evidence · 4 records
roll callVoted Nay
H.J.Res. 44: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Jun 22, 2023 · H.J.Res.44-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #171 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44. Result: Joint Resolution Defeated.
Introduced 2023-09-13. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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S.1893 (118th): Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023
Jun 8, 2023 · S.1893-118 · 118th Congress · congress.gov ↗
Introduced 2023-06-08. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dave McCormick REP
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States support for an individual right to own firearms, alongside school security funding, mental health programs, enforcement of existing gun laws and background check systems.
"Dave is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and believes law-abiding citizens have an individual right to own firearms for self-defense, hunting, collecting, and sport-shooting, for any lawful reason"
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Stricter firearms regulation. Record above ↑
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Senator Bob Casey cosponsored the Background Check Expansion Act to require background checks for all firearm sales and transfers. He has stated support for expanding background checks to close loopholes in private sales, online sales, and gun shows while preserving certain exceptions such as gifts to family members. Casey voted in favor of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
“U.S. Senators ... Bob Casey (D-Pa.) ... reintroducing the Background Check Expansion Act to expand federal background checks to all gun sales.”
Compared against the coded record: strongly: Fewer restrictions on firearms. Record above ↑
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Self-described focus Everytown for Gun Safety describes itself as 'the largest gun violence prevention organization in America' building a movement to 'register voters', 'elect gun safety candidates' and pass 'evidence-based solutions' to end gun violence; the Victory Fund is its federal super PAC. everytown.org ↗
Self-described focus 'GIFFORDS PAC is fighting to end the gun lobby's stranglehold on our political system.' Giffords: 'We're on a mission to end gun violence.' giffords.org ↗
Self-described focus The NRA Political Victory Fund 'is NRA's political action committee' and 'ranks political candidates - irrespective of party affiliation - based on voting records, public statements and their responses to an NRA-PVF questionnaire'; the NRA's stated premise is that 'gun control' schemes are an infringement on the Second Amendment. nrapvf.org ↗
Axis · Lower taxes and less federal spending ↔ More federal revenue and program spending
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Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, the Fiscal Responsibility Act and FY2024 continuing appropriations, voted to advance the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, and sponsored bills on worker tax deductions, the child and dependent care credit and children's savings accounts.
leans: More federal revenue and program spending
Evidence · 7 records
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 7024: A bill to make improvements to the child tax credit, to provide tax incentives to promote economic growth, to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States, to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, to make improvements to the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
"in the Senate he'll work to rein in government spending, oppose tax increases, and exercise fiscal responsibility to lessen the burden on the people of the commonwealth."
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Compared against the coded record: leans: More federal revenue and program spending. Record above ↑
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Senator Bob Casey supports reversing the 2017 tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and large corporations. He advocates for tax policies that benefit workers and the middle class, including middle-class tax cuts and an expanded child tax credit. Casey voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 to raise the debt limit and avoid default. He has opposed extensions of the 2017 tax cuts that would increase the deficit.
“Casey called for letting Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts for billionaires and corporations expire while pushing for renewing the child tax credit and for cutting taxes for middle class Americans.”
Compared against the coded record: strongly: Lower taxes and less federal spending. Record above ↑
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McCormick supported making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent to maintain competitiveness and prevent tax increases. He advocated reducing overall federal spending, criticizing excess spending as a driver of inflation, and called for cuts to specific programs such as EV subsidies and student loan forgiveness. McCormick endorsed a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution while stating he would protect Social Security and Medicare benefits for those near or in retirement.
“In order to rein in spending, he supports adding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution... McCormick also called for dramatic spending cuts to Biden-era programs.”
“McCormick has called for those tax cuts to be made permanent... McCormick said he would support a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution... He has not called for specific changes but advocated for lower federal spending generally.”
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on taxes & budget self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
Self-described focus The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy PAC 'wins elections by talking to voters in battleground states ... about where candidates stand on policies that lower costs, especially the cost of caregiving' — child care, elder care, paid leave and health care. Caregiving costs have no frozen id; healthcare is the closest, tax_budget stands in for 'lower costs'. familyfriendlyeconomy.org ↗
Self-described focus BlackPAC's mission is 'to engage and activate our community around the issues that matter most', listing racism and white supremacy, voting rights, environmental racism and climate change, a fair economy and public schools, criminal justice reform, and 'an equitable healthcare system'. Voting rights and criminal justice have no frozen id. blackpac.com ↗
Self-described focus For Our Future 'builds progressive power through voter engagement, issue advocacy, and community organizing to create shared economic prosperity, strengthen public education, and advance social and racial justice.' Its issues page leads with costs of housing, healthcare, childcare and groceries. Public education and racial justice have no frozen id. forourfuturefund.org ↗
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Self-described focus AFP Action says it is 'committed to electing candidates who will drive policy change and facilitate the building of broad policy coalitions that remove barriers to opportunity'. Its About page names no specific policy area; tax_budget is the closest frozen id to its stated economic-opportunity agenda and is a loose fit. afpaction.com ↗
Big Tech regulation, AI policy, privacy, antitrust, Section 230.
Axis · Lighter regulation of tech and AI ↔ Stronger regulation of large tech and AI
Candidate stances the stance record: position, coded direction and every evidence record, each linked to its source
Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the 2024 FISA reauthorization, and sponsored bills on workplace surveillance and automated decision systems.
leans: Stronger regulation of large tech and AI
Evidence · 6 records
roll callVoted Yea
H.R. 7888: A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4346 with Amendment No. 5135,). Result: Motion Agreed to.
roll callVoted Yea
S. 1260: A bill to establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program, and for other purposes.
"Today, we need to re-energize innovation, including through improving education in math, science, and engineering as well as technical skills training, and driving technological and data leadership"
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Compared against the coded record: leans: Stronger regulation of large tech and AI. Record above ↑
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Senator Bob Casey led a letter to the Federal Trade Commission requesting information on tracking artificial intelligence use in scams targeting older Americans. He held a hearing on modern scams involving artificial intelligence. Senator Casey introduced the Section 508 Refresh Act to update requirements for federal agencies to make technology accessible to people with disabilities. Senator Casey introduced the No Robot Bosses Act to bar employers from relying solely on automated systems in employment decisions. Senator Casey introduced the Exploitative Workplace Surveillance and Technologies Task Force Act to examine workplace surveillance technologies.
“U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)—Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging—along with U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week to introduce the Section 508 Refresh Act.”
“Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., will unveil two new bills Thursday that target artificial intelligence by protecting workers from intrusive workplace surveillance and so-called robot bosses making hiring decisions.”
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on tech, ai & antitrust self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
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Axis · Fewer labor rules and freer trade ↔ Stronger union protections and trade enforcement
Candidate stances the stance record: position, coded direction and every evidence record, each linked to its source
Bob Casey DEM
incumbent
Voted to advance a federal minimum wage increase amendment, voted against disapproving the NLRB joint-employer rule, voted to disapprove the solar-import duty moratorium, and sponsored bills on union-busting tax deductions, call-center offshoring, pregnant workers and black lung benefits.
strongly: Stronger union protections and trade enforcement
Evidence · 8 records
roll callVoted Nay
H.J.Res. 98: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Apr 10, 2024 · H.J.Res.98-118 · 118th Congress · roll call #122 · senate.gov roll call ↗
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 98. Result: Joint Resolution Passed.
roll callVoted Yea
H.J.Res. 39: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
"Dave introduced a plan to fortify American military and economic strength, thwart China's aggressive ambitions and protect the homeland through six bans to end China's free ride."
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Compared against the coded record: strongly: Stronger union protections and trade enforcement. Record above ↑
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Senator Casey received a 100% rating from the AFL-CIO on labor issues in 2023. He co-sponsored legislation to strengthen trade remedy laws against unfair foreign practices and protect American manufacturing. He supported measures to raise wages, including phasing out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities, and backed bills protecting warehouse workers from unsafe quotas.
“AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) 100% 2023”
“Pennsylvania U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman on Wednesday introduced the Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act, bipartisan legislation ... to strengthen U.S. trade remedy laws to combat unfair trade practices and protect American workers.”
“U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) ... are announcing introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act, (TCIEA) legislation to end subminimum wages for people with disabilities.”
“U.S. Senator ... Bob Casey (D-Pa.) ... introduced the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, legislation that would protect warehouse workers by prohibiting dangerous work speed quotas that lead to high rates of worker injuries.”
Compared against the coded record: leans: Stronger union protections and trade enforcement. Record above ↑
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McCormick advocated fair trade rather than free trade, particularly with China. He called for revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status and removing China from the World Trade Organization to ensure fairness for U.S. manufacturers and labor. McCormick stated general opposition to tariffs but supported their strategic and thoughtful use to achieve reciprocity and fair trade, including as leverage in negotiations such as steel tariffs. He prioritized American manufacturing in critical industries including steel, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. McCormick supported investments in defense infrastructure to create union jobs in Pennsylvania manufacturing.
“Congress must revoke China’s permanent normal trade relations status, and the United States must advocate for China’s removal from the WTO. ... I will be a champion for making generational investments in defense infrastructure that supports our national security—like reconstituting the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard—which will create union jobs right here in Pennsylvania.”
““It’s important to have a real conversation about the value of fair trade — not free trade, but fair trade,” McCormick said. ... McCormick wants to remove China from the World Trade Organization and revoke its permanent normal trade relations status.”
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Spenders that describe themselves as focused on labor & trade self-description, sourced to the organisation; placed by whose side their FEC-coded independent expenditures were on — targeting, not money to a campaign
Self-described focus National Nurses United, 'with more than 225,000 members nationwide, is the largest union and professional association of registered nurses in U.S. history', founded 'to counter the national assault by the health care industry on patient care conditions and standards for nurses'. The committee is its independent-expenditure arm. nationalnursesunited.org ↗
Self-described focus In Union describes itself as 'Of By and For Working People' — 'a reliable source for people who want real news about the issues affecting our day-to-day lives—jobs and the economy, schools and education, health care, and so much more.' Its FEC filings list no connected organization. inunionusa.com ↗
Self-described focus UNITE HERE describes Workers Vote as 'an independent expenditure PAC that's been registered with the Federal Election Commission since 2020' which 'played a critical role' in its 2020 swing-state campaigns and supports 'pro-worker and pro-union candidates'. unitehere.org ↗
Self-described focus AFSCME PEOPLE is the union's federal PAC. AFSCME: 'With members in hundreds of different occupations, AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.' afscme.org ↗
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