Lois Capps

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE LOIS CAPPS

D-CALIFORNIA DISTRICT 24

ISRAEL

• 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
• Supports increased funding for Iron Dome

CHOICE

• Earned a 100 percent pro-choice rating from NARAL
• Supports Roe v. Wade
• Supports Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive insurance coverage policy
• 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 increased funding for women’s health services, which includes Title X family planning programs

In Her Own Words

“In its short 60 years as an independent nation, Israel has made remarkable achievements in all sectors of society.  Despite its tumultuous experiences, Israel is a vibrant democracy that embraces a free press and political dissent.” 1

“But to the women whose lives are saved by these emergency abortion services -- often times mothers who very much want their pregnancy to be successful -- this issue is more than politics. It's literally life or death.” 2 

“My constituents tell me we should be spending our time on jobs and the economy, not blocking women’s access to contraceptive services.” 3

SOURCES: 1 (http://capps.house.gov/press-release/capps-celebrates-60th-anniversary-state-israel), 2 (http://capps.house.gov/house-republicans-attack-womens-health-again), 3 (http://capps.house.gov/press-release/capps-blasts-energy-and-commerce-hearing-attacking-women’s-access-birth-control)

Interesting Facts

For 20 years, Lois Capps worked as a nurse and health advocate for the Santa Barbara public schools.