Jason Crow in Survey of 2018 House campaign websites


On Abortion: I will always fight to protect a woman's right to choose

I will always fight to protect a woman's right to choose. Women should have the right to make healthcare decisions that are right for them and their families. I have fought to protect a woman's right to choose, while simultaneously working to continue funding critical resources like Planned Parenthood. I will continue to ensure that protections for maternity care are not removed from our health care laws and that families are able to take paid sick leave.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Budget & Economy: Invest in infrastructure/transportation systems

Our infrastructure, once the envy of the world, is now crumbling and unsafe in many places. Not only do we need to address the backlog of road and bridge projects, but we also must plan for tomorrow's needs. This includes planning for population growth and more sustainable and affordable transportation options. We must invest in infrastructure and transportation systems that help us build tomorrow's economy.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Civil Rights: Cosponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act

America's democratic institutions and the rule of law must be defended. I spent time in countries where fundamental rights--like the right to vote--aren't guaranteed. So I know that we must protect those rights here at home. That's why I cosponsored the Voting Rights Advancement Act to help ensure that all Americans who are eligible to vote can exercise that right.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Civil Rights: No one should face gender/orientation discrimination

No American should face discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation. Our LGBTQ neighbors continue to be a target of hate, discrimination, and unequal treatment under the law. We should continually strive to expand marriage equality, workplace protections, enforcement of hate crime laws, and protections for LGBTQ military personnel and veterans. I am fighting to ensure that LGBTQ Americans have the same rights that all Americans should have, cosponsoring the Equality Act.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Crime: Criminal justice system is in need of reform

Mass incarceration, unequal application of the justice system based on race and class, and the long-term impacts of incarceration on employment, housing, and re-integration point to a criminal justice system in need of reform. I am promoting criminal justice policies to improve law enforcement, reduce incarceration, decriminalize marijuana, and strengthen communities. I support innovative, data-based reforms such as restorative justice that address the underlying causes of crimes.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Education: Fight funding cuts & voucher proposals

Young people should have access to high quality education, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. I owe much of my success to strong, public, neighborhood schools. Every child deserves the same. Colorado's public school system has left too many children behind. In Congress, I am fighting against cuts in funding and voucher proposals that will only make this problem worse for Colorado's families.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Education: Ensure student loans are affordable

We must ensure that student loans are affordable, costs of higher education are reasonable, and that community colleges and technical training opportunities are available and reliable so that job training and re-training for tomorrow's economy is available to all Americans. I supported legislation to allow people to refinance and consolidate student loans, lower education costs, and provide loan forgiveness to those who work in public service careers.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Energy & Oil: Improved energy efficiency at military installations

I have launched a "Sustainable Power Initiative" to bring together military, economic, defense, energy, and environmental leaders to discuss how to improve energy efficiency and environmental resiliency at the Department of Defense. My Military Installation Resilience Assuredness (MIRA) Act, which improves the security and resilience of military installations that are vulnerable to the damaging effects of extreme weather and climate change, was signed into law.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Families & Children: Ensure workers are able to care for their families

We cannot support parents, promote early childhood development, or care for our aging generations without policies that make it possible for American workers to care for their families without fear of losing pay or their jobs. I am fighting to ensure that all workers are able to care for their families without enduring financial hardship--whether they need sick time, parental leave, or time to care for family members.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Government Reform: Crack down on dark money in politics

I was proud to introduce the End Dark Money Act, to crack down on dark money in politics and close the loophole that allows mega-donors to hide their political contributions through so-called "social welfare" organizations. I also cosponsored the DISCLOSE Act, which would require organizations spending money in federal elections to disclose their donors, and the SHIELD act which requires candidates to report any offers of assistance from foreign governments to law enforcement.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Gun Control: Ban long gun sales to people in other states

Background checks have prevented over 2.4 million gun sales to felons, domestic abusers, and dangerously mentally ill individuals. I introduced legislation to close the "Colorado Loophole," which would prohibit the sale of long guns to residents from other states who could not buy them in their own home state, am vice chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and was a proud supporter of H.R. 8 to expand background checks for all gun sales.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Health Care: Lower prescription prices; fight for a pubic option

Health care is a right, not a privilege. The Affordable Care Act needs improvement in certain areas, but has covered tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. We can begin by stabilizing the individual market and lowering prescription drug prices to increase competition and make them more affordable for consumers. I proudly lead the Freedom from Price Gouging Act, which would prevent drug manufacturers from profiting off unreasonable price hikes to help solve these problems. The Affordable Care Act increased coverage so that 90% of Americans can access health care, but we cannot settle for anything less than full coverage for all Americans. That's why I believe that we must not only protect the hard-won gains of the ACA, but also work towards universal health care. I will fight for a public option that will reduce costs and increase choices for consumers.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Homeland Security: We must fight to protect veterans' benefits

We must fight for those who fought for us by protecting veterans' benefits, improving the benefits claims system, and improving access, quality, and timeliness of VA health care. We must fulfill our promises by protecting their medical care, access to mental health resources, compensation for service-connected disabilities, education benefits, and by helping them transition to civilian life to include meaningful employment.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Immigration: Bring millions undocumented immigrants out of the shadows

Our immigrant neighbors deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and our laws should reflect that. I believe we should provide the Dreamers with a path towards citizenship and reform the immigration system to bring the millions of other undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and provide certainty to them and their families. We must insure that family-based immigration stands on equal footing with business- and skills-based immigration.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Jobs: Invest in workforce development & apprenticeship training

Coloradans deserve good-paying jobs that can support their families. By investing in workforce development, apprenticeship training, and growing industries like healthcare, technology, and renewable energy, we can open the door to career advancement and better opportunities. We must attract better jobs that have good wages and benefits to ensure that Coloradans can afford a home, finance a college education or specialized job training, access health care, and save for retirement.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

On Jobs: Equal pay is not only a women's issue

Equal pay is not only a women's issue--it is also a moral, family, and economic issue. In our country it is a moral issue to treat everyone equally for the work they do. Equal pay will also help grow our economy and support families by making home ownership, education, advanced training, and retirement more accessible for more Coloradans. In Congress I have and will always fight to ensure that women are paid equally for the work they do.
Source: 2018 CO-6 House campaign website JasonCrowForCongress.com May 4, 2020

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