What House Dems say is the best weapon against MAGA Republicans

House Dems say their legislative record is the best weapon against MAGA Republicans in the midterms

Democrats are hoping voters in the midterm elections see their legislative accomplishments as a better choice than promises from "extreme" MAGA Republicans, and vote to keep a Democratic majority in the House.

Unlike the House Republicans who unveiled their Commitment to America agenda this week, several Democrats told Fox News Digital they are content to run on their record.

"House Democrats are running on a vision of pulling people over politics," said House Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York. "We're going to fight for lower costs, better jobs, and safer communities. We've been doing the work."

"I would say run on our record of reducing drug prices, especially for senior citizens," said Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. "These are real things that benefit people that we can run on."

Other Democrats, like Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell, cited the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill as another major accomplishments that is popular with voters.

"We've got a record to talk about," said Dingell, who serves in the House leadership as co-chair of the Democrats' policy and communications committee. "That we voted to get an infrastructure bill, fix our roads and bridges and our broadband and [to] get led out of [water] pipes."

Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline said he and fellow Democrats were touting Biden's coronavirus relief efforts, the investments in semiconductor manufacturing, and gun control on the stump.

Democrats passed "the first gun violence bill in a generation," said Cicilline. "We've gotten [a lot] done to address the real challenges facing American families."

House Democrats said voters will have to weigh their accomplishments during the first two-years of President Biden's White House tenure with what they said are the extreme goals of House Republicans.

"My colleagues on the other side of the aisle, unfortunately, have been taken over, in many ways, by extreme MAGA Republicans who are out of touch and out of step with the mainstream of the American people," said Jeffries.

Republicans said they would work to roll back key components of the White House agenda if they take back the House, and would launch several oversight efforts into the administration.

"Our very first bill will repeal the 87,000 IRS agents because your government should be here to help you not to go after you," said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. "That's a difference with a new majority."

House Democrats dismiss the GOP agenda as full of slogans and promises and light on substance. They insist the Democratic majorities in Congress have delivered real victories for the American people, and that voters want to get something done more than anything else.

"Anyone can make a promise or give a slogan," said Green. "When there was a pandemic, and you were about to be evicted, we kept you in your home. When you needed food on your table, food was there because we helped you to get it … Democrats have been there."

Apart from touting what they've done, House Democrats are doubling down on Biden's rhetoric portraying Republican supporters of former President Donald Trump as extremists and a threat to democracy.

"This is a Republican Party of QAnon, and chaos … the insurrection and the Big Lie," said Cicilline. "It's an ultra MAGA, Trumpist party … and I think the Democrats have shown we're delivering for people, for working families and that's why we're going to hold the House."

It remains to be seen whether the strategy will succeed. Last year in the liberal-leaning Virginia, Democrats lost the governor's race in an upset after trying to make the contest a referendum on Trump and the ex-president's brand of Republicanism.

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Absurd... They're really so far outta touch .. It seems more like they're trying to scare voters away from republicans with all the "far right, ultra MAGA, white nationalist, Trump, Qanon, extremist" bullshit.. They can't really believe their "legislative accomplishments" will win them votes

The Wise And Powerful wrote:: Democrats are hoping voters in the midterm elections see their legislative accomplishments...

What the hell have they accomplished besides screwing everything up?

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Chip Roy (R) lays it ALL out
I could squable with lefties for 6 months and not be able to squeeze all this in my arguments.. He goes in on republicans too... He's 100% correct on all of it
... Kinda long i guess, if youre not interested...maybe 30 minutes? ..excellent rant

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oliver clotheshoffe wrote:

The Wise And Powerful wrote:: Democrats are hoping voters in the midterm elections see their legislative accomplishments...

What the hell have they accomplished besides screwing everything up?

You are beyond Ignorant--stupid fuk-

_____ISSUE REPORT

House Democrats Delivered For The People In 2021

______ IMPORTANT LAWS SIGNED IN 2021

In addition to the American Rescue Plan, the House has seen numerous bills signed into law that reflect a broad set of priorities for the American people. Below are some of the highlights:

_______H.R. 1799, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
Passed the House 3/16, signed into law 3/30

This legislation extended the Paycheck Protection Program application deadline for two months through May 31, 2021 to help struggling businesses keep workers employed during COVID-19.

_____H.R. 1276, the SAVE LIVES Act
Passed the House 3/9, signed into law 3/24

This law ensured that more veterans, their families, and caregivers got access to COVID-19 vaccines in a timely manner.

______S. 937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
Passed the House 5/18, signed into law 5/20

This law addresses the dramatic increase in hate crimes targeting the AAPI community since the start of the pandemic. This law designates a point person at the Department of Justice to review hate crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, bolsters state and local governments to improve their reporting of hate crimes, and ensures that hate crime information is more accessible to Asian-American communities.

______S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Passed the House 6/17, signed into law 6/18

This law established the first federal holiday in 38 years to formally recognize Juneteenth National Independence Day and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

______H.R 3237, the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to 1/6 Appropriations Act
Passed the House 5/20, signed into law 7/30

This bill provides funding to secure the U.S. Capitol Complex and ensure the brave men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police have the resources they need to do their jobs. The legislation responds to the direct costs incurred by the National Guard and DC police on January 6 and includes to improve the security of windows and doors in the Capitol complex, and secures funds to improve Capitol Police training and equipment.

_______S. 610, the Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
Passed the House 12/7, signed into law 12/10

This law prevents severe end-of-year cuts to Medicare and implements a process for addressing the debt limit, avoiding America from defaulting on its full faith and credit.

______S. 1605, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Passed the House 12/7, signed into law 12/27

This bill reauthorizes critical defense programs for Fiscal Year 2022, providing our military with the tools it needs to carry out missions safely and effectively. The legislation, passed by a bipartisan vote, reflects consensus about advancing America’s strategic defense interests to keep our nation safe.

Three Congressional Review Act resolutions have been signed into law, overturning dangerous rules put in place by the Trump Administration:

_______S.J. Res 13, a CRA overturning an EEOC rule to address discrimination in the workplace
Passed the House 6/24, signed into law 6/30

_______S.J.Res.14, a CRA addressing dangerous methane emissions
Passed the House 6/25, signed into law 6/30

_______S.J.Res.15, a CRA to protect against predatory lenders
Passed the House 6/24, signed into law 6/30

**** HOUSE-PASSED LEGISLATION FOR THE PEOPLE*****

House Democrats have also worked to advance critical pieces of legislation which await action in the Senate:

____H.R. 1, the For The People Act
Passed the House 3/3

This comprehensive legislation would promote government transparency, strengthen access to the ballot box and make it easier for Americans to exercise their right to vote, secure election infrastructure, and curb the influence of dark money in politics.

“The vast majority of Americans — including Democrats, Independents, and Republicans — support the For The People Act.” [Data For Progress, 4/21/21]

_____H.R. 5, the Equality Act
Passed the House 2/25

The Equality Act would codify consistent anti-discrimination legal protections for LGBTQ Americans by amending several existing civil rights laws to include explicit non-discrimination protections in key areas of life.

“An overwhelming seven in 10 voters support the Equality Act, spanning across demographic and partisan groups, including across all ages, races, religions, and political parties.” [Hart Research, 3/16/21]

_____H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act
Passed the House 3/18

The Dream and Promise Act would protect Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) status holders from deportation and provide an opportunity to obtain permanent legal status that would enable these groups to work legally within the United States and continue to contribute to their local communities and economy.

“Data for Progress’s polling… showed that by a huge margin of 69% percent, voters support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers.” [Data for Progress, 3/24/21]

_______H.R 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act
Passed the House 4/17

This bill would strengthen labor protections around equal pay by prohibiting the use of salary history to set compensation, provide more transparent options for joining class-action lawsuits challenging systemic discrimination, and require employers to show that gender pay gaps are job-related and consistent with business need.

“Polling ahead of the 2020 election indicated about 90 percent of women, across party lines, supported strengthening equal pay laws.” [The 19th, 6/10/21]

_______H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act
Passed the House 3/11

These bills would modernize federal laws around gun sales. The former would close current loopholes that allow buyers to purchase guns without a background check in certain venues, while the latter would prevent gun sales from going through before background checks are completed.

“In a poll conducted by Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords, 93% of Americans support background checks on all gun sales.” [Everytown for Gun Safety, 1/27/21]

“According to the latest survey, 48 percent of voters support closing the Charleston Loophole.” [Morning Consult, 3/11/21]

_______H.J. Res 17, Removing the Deadline for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
Passed the House 3/17

This resolution would remove the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment in order to enshrine women’s equality in the Constitution.

_____H.R 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act
Passed the House 4/22

This bill would admit Washington, DC as the 51st state in the Union and end the injustice in denying nearly 700,000 citizens the right to be represented fully in Congress. It would also end the unjust practice of treating District of Columbia residents differently when allocating government resources or relief.

“A new poll conducted just weeks before the most recent push for D.C. statehood shows growing support among voters. According to the poll by Data for Progress, 54% of respondents indicated that they would support making D.C. a state so it can elect voting Senators and Representatives.” [FOX 5, 3/22/21]

_______H.R 256, Repeal of the 2002 AUMF Against Iraq
Passed the House 6/17

This bill, which passed with bipartisan support, would repeal the 2002 Authorization of Military Force Against Iraq.

“The House voted Thursday to repeal a 19-year-old military authorization Congress passed to give legal backing to the Iraq War with the support of Democrats and Republicans and the endorsement of the White House — an unprecedented coalition. [The Washington Post, 3/17/21]

_______H.R. 803, the Protecting America’s Wildness and Public Lands Act
Passed the House 2/26

This comprehensive bill would conserve and protect natural landscapes across America, designating over 1.5 million acres of public land as protected wilderness and withdrawing significant amount of public land from drilling and mining activities to promote a healthier environment.

______H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
Passed the House 3/9

This bill aims to strengthen labor protections for union workers through overriding Republican-led “right to work” laws, promoting free and fair union elections, and holding companies that attempt to restrict union activity accountable.

“Union leaders say the Protecting the Right to Organize Act — PRO Act — would finally begin to level a playing field they say is unfairly tilted toward big business and management, making union organizing drives and elections unreasonably difficult.” [NPR, 3/9/21]

_______H.R 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
Passed the House 6/24

The bipartisan Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act restores protections for older workers that were weakened in a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that made it harder for older workers to prove age-based discrimination in the workplace.

______H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Passed the House 3/3

This bill, which House Democrats also passed in the 116th Congress 30 days after the murder of George Floyd, will address racial bias in policing, ensure accountability for police brutality and misconduct, and work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships with the communities they serve.

“Nearly all the key provisions of Democrats’ police reform bill — the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act — have a majority of voter support.” [Vox, 4/9/21]

______H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Passed the House 3/18

This bipartisan bill would stabilize the agriculture industry’s labor supply by reforming the H-2A guest worker program and creating a pathway to citizenship for agricultural workers, many of whom worked throughout the pandemic.

______H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
Passed the House 3/18

This long-overdue legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act passed the House with bipartisan support. It would reauthorize funding to vital grant programs that help prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, and improve access to resources for victims and survivors.

_______H.R 2662, the Inspectors-General Independence and Empowerment Act
Passed the House 6/29

This bill seeks to promote government transparency and accountability by ensuring the independence of federal inspectors-general, allowing government watchdogs to act freely without fear of political pressure or threats. It would also protect whistleblowers from threats of retaliation by making it a violation of House rules for Members to reveal their identities.

“The House passed a comprehensive package of reforms Tuesday to protect inspectors general from being fired or otherwise prevented from doing their jobs, a measure inspired by President Donald Trump’s pattern of ousting the agency watchdogs who challenged him.” [The Washington Post, 6/30/21]

________H.R 3005, Legislation to #RemoveHate from the Capitol Building
Passed the House 6/29

This bill, passed with bipartisan support, would remove statues of those who perpetuated and supported slavery and segregation in this country, along with statues or busts of those who served voluntarily in the Confederate States of America, from public display in the U.S. Capitol.

_______H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
Passed the House 7/29

This minibus bill contains multiple appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2022 that fund vital government programs that will expand economic opportunity to the middle class and create good-paying jobs. The legislation advances a significant number of legislative priorities, including clean energy goals, educational and economic opportunities for our nation’s children, and addressing economic disparities affecting middle-class families.

_______H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act
Passed the House 9/24

This bill aims to protect access to reproductive health care in response to bills restricting women’s access to health care. It would codify the constitutional protections in Roe v. Wade and ensure that women have access to the full range of reproductive health care, no matter where they live.

“Asked about a Texas law that authorizes private citizens anywhere in the country to sue anyone who performs or aids someone in obtaining an abortion in Texas after about six weeks of pregnancy, [a] Post-ABC poll finds 65 percent say the court should reject the law.” [The Washington Post, 11/16/21]

_______H.R. 5314, the Protecting Our Democracy Act
Passed the House 12/9

This bill promotes transparency and accountability for those serving in high office in the United States and ensures the independence of inspectors-general in order to strengthen their ability to conduct oversight free from interference. The legislation additionally includes stronger protections for whistleblowers and clarifies that presidents can be held accountable for criminal conduct.

“The bill, which has support from the White House, aims to strengthen guardrails that were tested by former President Donald Trump, including limitation on presidential pardons, the requirement for candidates for president and vice president to submit their personal tax returns for 10 years, and the acceptance of any foreign or domestic emoluments.” [CNN, 12/9/21]

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(((((wait for the 2022 report--much more))))))

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Democrats haven't achieved SHIT .. Your list is fodder... Not anything worth a shit .. You're fukkin delusional Temple
... They should be prosecuted for the shit they've done to this country
.. . If republicans win the house Biden will be impeached...not that it'll make much difference but at least it'll be done

What this admin is, and has been doing is criminal .. They've broken every immigration law we have.. We have no border .. It's just a line for migrants to cross as their destination
"Abolish ICE" .. "Defund the police" ..These aren't republican slogans.. What laws have dems passed to reduce the skyrocketing crime and violence?.. Surely they're aware of it.. "Bail reform" .. IOW, just let them go... 80% don't show up for court...too busy looting businesses, car jacking and mugging people...Dems passed a law that any "shoplifting" under $1000 won't be prosecuted ..thugs just walk in and take whatever the fuck they want
... Billion$ upon Billion$ going to Ukraine while working Americans struggle to feed themselves ... Inflation over 9% and they blame Putin for it all .. Once Biden totally depletes our emergency oil reserves, gas prices will skyrocket even higher than before
... Were on the verge of all out war with Russia...possibly China too, the way Biden has threatened them over Taiwan ...What an "achievement" that would be
... Every democrat run city is literally spiralling down the shitter ..junkies stumbling around like zombies...pissing and shitting all over the sidewalks...trash everywhere, rat infestations... Pelosi's district is among the worst
.... Dems squawk about Desanti sending 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard..gonna charge him with human trafficking, while the Biden admin has been TRAFFICKING men, women, and children for the past year and a half ..Fucking blatant hypocrites
..... Giving us a list of democrat's "achievements" is a bad fucking joke, and so are you for thinking it's worth a shit

I'm getting to him... Twisted Evil

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