Tom Udall in Survey of 2021 Senate campaign websites

On Environment: A founder of bipartisan International Conservation Caucus

Tom has fought to enforce landmark environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the National Environmental Protection Act. He's supported protection of the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and a strong and healthy National Park System all across the country. He is also a founder of the bipartisan International Conservation Caucus. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

On Government Reform: Introduced amendment to reverse Citizens United

The 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC was a victory for special interests at the expense of the American people. That's why he introduced a constitutional amendment to reverse the disastrous effect this decision has had on our democracy. The amendment would allow Congress to regulate Super PACs and would give the states the same authority to regulate campaign finance at their level. The amendment would effectively rein in the unprecedented flood of secret money in campaigns. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

On Government Reform: Fought for filibuster reform: favors the talking filibuster

In order to change the way Washington works Tom has been leading the effort to reform the filibuster. Today, senators use the filibuster on a massive scale to obstruct legislation. That is why Tom is fighting for filibuster reform through the Constitutional Option. It's time we institute a "talking filibuster," and get back to the work that senators were elected to do--grow our economy, invest in our kids, and make the middle class strong and secure. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

On Health Care: Protect Medicare & Medicaid to preserve retirement security

Tom believes that retirement security must be preserved. We need to protect Medicare for our seniors and Medicaid for the most vulnerable among us. Whether it's reimbursement rates through Medicare or closing the "doughnut hole" that made it harder for seniors to afford life-saving prescriptions, Tom always fights for New Mexico's seniors. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

On Homeland Security: Co-wrote 21st Century G.I. Bill to help returning veterans

The first amendment Tom passed as a U.S. Senator was to expand tax incentives for employers who hire veterans who recently returned home from Iraq or Afghanistan. Tom co-wrote the 21st Century G.I. Bill, which has helped thousands of returning veterans continue their education, earn a college degree and build new career opportunities. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

On Jobs: Supports the Paycheck Fairness Act: equal pay for equal work

Tom is a long-time supporter of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the very first bill that President Obama signed into law. He also supports the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure that women receive equal pay for equal work, and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which extends federal employment discrimination protections to sexual orientation and gender identity. Source: 2021 New Mexico Senate campaign website TomUdall.com Jul 28, 2021

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