Joe Morelle in ScienceDebate.org
On Education:
Co-sponsor of bill to invest $100 billion in public schools
I co-sponsor H.R. 865, the Rebuild America's Schools Act, to invest $100 billion in public schools and create better working and learning conditions for students and teachers. We must invest in STEM education that prepares students for the jobs of
tomorrow; we must work to close the achievement gap and bridge the digital divide; and we must ensure our schools provide students with an education that opens the door to a four-year degree or a living-wage job opportunity.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Energy & Oil:
Climate changes threatens our future and our economy
Climate change is an existential crisis that threatens the future of our children and the long-term vitality of our planet. I have worked tirelessly to advance laws that protect clean air and water, reduce carbon pollution, and increase our reliance
on renewable energies. The climate crisis doesn't just impact our environment--it impacts our economy, our educational systems, and more. That's why I am a co-sponsor of the THRIVE Agenda, a comprehensive road map to combat environmental injustice.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Gun Control:
Government has role to play in reducing gun violence
I am strongly opposed to the Dickey Amendment. I was proud to vote for an appropriations package that included funding for gun violence research for the first time in decades. I believe government has a vital role to play in addressing issues relating
to gun violence, which has plagued too many of our schools, streets, and neighborhoods. That's why I have authored and co-sponsored legislation to ban assault weapons, enact universal background checks, and keep illegal guns off our streets.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Health Care:
Health care research will improve health crisis responses
We must increase investment in scientific research, bolster resources for the CDC, and improve our response strategy. COVID-19 could have been more contained had the White House administration acted sooner. We also need to ensure our healthcare
systems have the resources and equipment to address future crises, which is why I've worked to secure personal protective equipment for frontline workers and federal investments in our local hospitals and health centers.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
On Immigration:
Against restrictions in new work visas for skilled workers
Q: Restrictions and suspensions of new work visas, especially for high-skilled workers in science and technology fields, could affect scientific progress and innovation. Do you agree with these restrictions? Why or why not?
A: I do not agree with these restrictions and believe work visas are important to cultivating a highly skilled, competitive workforce.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
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