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Establish a single-payer Medicare for All system that replaces most private health insurance.
unclear: on H.R.676 single payer, "open minded to it, but I'm not going to rush into it" (Westport town hall, 2017-07-06)
"I'm open minded to it, but I'm not going to rush into it
Create a public health-insurance option that competes with private plans.
Research found no documented position. This is not opposition.
Raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour.
Campaign site cites raising the minimum wage to $15 nationwide
Official campaign positionFrom raising the minimum wage to $15 nationwide to providing ladders of opportunity for every American, Jim works hard every day to rebuild a robust middle class and support working families.
Expand the Child Tax Credit beyond current law, in amount or refundability.
Voted for the 2024 CTC expansion and said there is a long way to go
Most notably, the Child Tax Credit will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children across the country, helping parents afford childcare, groceries, and other necessities. There is a long way to go until these resources are available to all
Impose or expand rent regulation (rent caps, rent control or rent stabilization), at any level of government.
Research found no documented position. This is not opposition.
Use federal policy to loosen local zoning and land-use rules so more housing gets built.
His Build Now Act ties federal CDBG funding to housing growth and encourages localities to simplify zoning
Official campaign positionSpurring housing construction in high-demand communities by increasing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to localities that build more homes and modestly reducing funding to those that do not. Encouraging localities to eliminate red tape, streamline building processes, and simplify local planning and zoning laws to speed up construction.
Enact legal protections for workers against replacement or displacement by AI, such as notice, bargaining rights or limits on replacement.
Research found no documented position. This is not opposition.
US weapons to Israel: support or oppose
Supports Israel’s right to defend itself (2012 and 2014 statements); no position on US arms transfers / oppose: voted Nay on the Massie Amendment cutting FY2027 Foreign Military Financing for Israel (2026-07-15); Peter ruling 2026-10-14 (conflict-rulings item 19, amended)
I will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself while praying for a peaceful end to conflict in the region.
Increase federal funding for border security and enforcement (CBP, barriers, technology, personnel).
Voted against $70B for ICE and CBP in a reconciliation bill; no stance on CBP funding levels as such
The American people don’t want Congress to spend $70 billion on more lawlessness and violence, especially at a time when gas is $4.25 a gallon and energy prices are soaring.
Limit new data-centre construction, including AI data centres, or make operators pay the full cost of the power, water and grid upgrades they use.
support: data-centre limits / operator pays
None documented yet.
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House vote · H.R.8595
Roll call 243 (2026), On Agreeing to the Amendment, Massie Amendment (H.Amdt.235) to H.R.8595 FY2027 National Security-State appropriations (prohibit funds for Israel; cut FMF $3.3B): Nay
Condition or scope: continues offensive arms financing (FMF) for Israel
H.R.8595 (119th) — Massie Amendment (H.Amdt.235), roll call 243 · 2026-07-15 · Evidence grade B
Candidate statement
I will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself while praying for a peaceful end to conflict in the region.
Himes Statement Regarding Recent Violence in Middle East - Congressman Jim Himes · 2012-11-20 · Evidence grade A
Five questions, each answered only from the candidate’s own words, their campaign’s published position, a joint statement they issued, or a recorded House vote. Any condition or limit they attached is shown with the quote. “No public position found” means a reviewed search of their campaign site and official statements found nothing; it is not a position. This section is not scored against any group and does not feed the DSA Scare-O-Meter.
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