David Trone in 2024 MD Senate race

On Civil Rights: Celebrate all had bravery and courage to come out as LGBTQ

On National Coming Out Day, I am celebrating all who have had the bravery and courage to come out as LGBTQ. Every story matters in the fight to advance equality. No matter where you are in your journey, I stand with you. Source: Facebook posting on 2024 Maryland Senate race Oct 11, 2019

On Crime: Leader of Second Chance Task Force, improve reentry outcomes

David is the leader of the new Second Chance Task Force to promote policies that will improve reentry outcomes for returning citizens-- working to implement the First Step Act, clear eligible criminal records, and 'ban the box' on job applications. Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website DavidTrone.com Jul 31, 2023

On Environment: Supports EPA efforts to protect Chesapeake Bay

[On environmental protection]: "Protecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay is essential to Maryland's way of life and its local economies. Every year, billions of dollars in seafood revenue and tourism benefits hardworking Maryland families, and we remain dedicated to ensuring that folks can continue to enjoy the Bay for generations," said Congressman Trone. "I look forward to working with the leadership of the EPA and Chesapeake Bay Foundation to further these efforts on the federal level." Source: House press release on 2024 Maryland Senate race Jul 28, 2022

On Foreign Policy: Opposes BDS in Congress and in his wine stores

Trone, the owner of a popular D.C.-area wine store chain, is the only sitting member of Congress who is an AIPAC "minyan" donor-- the highest membership level in the pro-Israel group. He has been an outspoken critic of the anti-Israel BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) in Congress--and in his job as a wine store owner. Source: Jewish Insider on 2024 Maryland Senate race May 4, 2023

On Health Care: Championed fight against addiction, mental health crisis

In Congress, David has helped lead the fight for progressive priorities like raising the minimum wage and passing the Inflation Reduction Act, the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. He has championed the fight against addiction and the mental health crisis, forming the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, a 140-member group that passed 26 bills into law to help turn the tide on the over 100,000 American lives we lost to overdose last year alone. Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website DavidTrone.com Jul 31, 2023

On Social Security: Cosponsored bill to keep social security trust fund solvent

Maryland Congressman David Trone was joined by Connecticut U.S. Representative John Larson about legislation to keep the social security trust fund solvent, and then some. Both lawmakers are behind a bill to fortify the federal program giving seniors income stability in their retirement years and affordable health benefits. "Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security--Congressman Larsen has a phenomenal bill that will fix Social Security for the next 75 years," said Trone. Source: DC News Now on 2024 Maryland Senate race Sep 12, 2022

On Drugs: Rated A by NORML: end war on drugs & expunge records

NORML Politician Info:

Candidate: David Trone (D - MD): Holds office U.S. House District 6
Summary: LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE/DECRIMINALIZE/MEDICAL USE
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization: He supports ending the war on drugs and removing mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders
Co-sponsored Legislation:
H.R.3617 - The MORE Act of 2021
H.R.6129 - Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2021
H.R.2864 - The Clean Slate Act of 2021
H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021
H.R.1595 - SAFE Banking Act of 2019
H.R.2843 - Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act (2019-2020)
H.R.3884 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2019

Source: NORML "Smoke the Vote" on 2024 Maryland Senate race Aug 8, 2024

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