What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
No clear evidenceWe don't have clear evidence on this issue.
Melissa Hernandez
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Positions inferred from the public record. Each one shows our confidence level — and when the evidence isn't there, we say so.
- See where all of Congress stands on taxes and spending→
How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on Social Security and Medicare→Keep current benefits and address shortfalls through modest adjustments
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
States she would protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts while lowering household costs.
What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on the minimum wage and workers’ rights→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Limited evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on healthcare→Keep and strengthen the ACA; add a public option for those who want it
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Says she would lower prescription drug costs, expand Medicare, and restore insurance premium subsidies and health program funding.
How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on climate change and energy→Continue current climate investments and emissions standards
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuelsSupports restoring Inflation Reduction Act programs, renewable energy transition, and reversing EPA and DOT staff cuts.
What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on abortion→Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion accessSupports federal legislation such as the Women's Health Protection Act to restore abortion access protections.
What should federal firearms policy be?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on gun policy→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on immigration→Expand legal immigration; humane asylum and refugee policies
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policySupports a citizenship pathway for DREAMers and undocumented residents, ICE reform, and smart border security.
How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Some evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on criminal justice and policing→Increase law enforcement funding with targeted accountability reforms
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reformSupports more police training, staffing and resources alongside accountability standards, mental health crisis response, and addiction treatment.
What should drive US foreign policy?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on foreign policy→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.
How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidenceSee where all of Congress stands on voting rights and election reform→We don't have clear evidence on this issue.