Susan Davis
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN DAVIS
D-CALIFORNIA DISTRICT 53
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RACE SUMMARY: VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, Govtrack US |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 4/13/1944 EDUCATION: University of California, Berkeley (B.A.); University of North California (M.A.) OCCUPATION: Social Worker FAMILY: Married, 2 Children RELIGION: Jewish |
Career:
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Elected: 2000 |
ISRAEL
- Supports the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act which states that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States and directs the U.S. to engage in cooperative activities with Israel in the areas such as water, energy, agriculture and homeland security
- Supported U.S. funding for Israel’s Iron Dome defense program
- Supports Israel’s right to self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism
- Supports a two-state solution
- Supports a strong U.S.- Israel partnership in regards to cooperation in the areas of energy, water, homeland security, agriculture, and alternative fuel technologies
CHOICE
- Supports Roe v. Wade
- Voted against the Blunt Amendment, also known as the Birth Control Refusal Law, which would have allowed any employer to refuse to cover contraception or any health service required under the health reform law for virtually any reason
- Supported Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
In Her Own Words
"“Additional support for the Iron Dome program will save countless lives and help to maintain stability in the region, which is vital to our national security interests.” 1
“Throughout my time in Congress, women’s health has been one of my top priorities. Improving access to and quality of women’s health care is vital to women, their families, and our nation as a whole.” 2
SOURCES: 1 www.house.gov/susandavis, 2 www.house.gov/susandavis
Interesting Facts
After college, Susan worked with at-risk youths in Israel and also lived on a kibbutz.
