Ritchie Torres's positions on the issues

Ritchie Torres (Democrat)

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1. The creation of a universal single-payer health program for all residents of the United States.

Ritchie Torres:

Support

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2. Kate’s Law, which would increase criminal penalties for deported aliens who illegally enter (or attempt to enter) the United States and extend prison terms for criminal aliens who illegally enter (or attempt to enter) the United States.

Ritchie Torres:

Unknown

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3. The Background Check Expansion Act, which would require background checks for all firearm sales (including private sales and online sales).

Ritchie Torres:

Support

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4. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (PCUCPA), which would ban abortions after 20 weeks’ gestation except in cases of rape, incest, or endangerment to the life of the mother.

Ritchie Torres:

Unknown

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5. A proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Ritchie Torres:

Unclear

The candidate supports a minimum wage increase.

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6. The Equality Act, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in places of public accommodation.

Ritchie Torres:

Support

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7. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Ritchie Torres:

Oppose

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8. A proposal for the United States to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord.

Ritchie Torres:

Unknown

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U.S. House District 15

Ritchie Torres (Democrat)

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1. The creation of a universal single-payer health program for all residents of the United States.

2. Kate’s Law, which would increase criminal penalties for deported aliens who illegally enter (or attempt to enter) the United States and extend prison terms for criminal aliens who illegally enter (or attempt to enter) the United States.

3. The Background Check Expansion Act, which would require background checks for all firearm sales (including private sales and online sales).

4. The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (PCUCPA), which would ban abortions after 20 weeks’ gestation except in cases of rape, incest, or endangerment to the life of the mother.

5. A proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.

6. The Equality Act, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in places of public accommodation.

7. Repeal of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

8. A proposal for the United States to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord.