Policy area · 9 issues
Foreign affairs and aid
It covers diplomacy, foreign aid and development finance, international organizations, sanctions, human rights abroad and specific countries.
79 new members wrote on foreign affairs and aid. 34 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.
Where they stand
What new members call for on each foreign affairs and aid issue.
Use of military force abroad 44 members addressed itEnd ongoing U.S. wars abroad24Avoid unnecessary wars, using force only as a last resort22and 6 more positionsIran 39 members addressed itEnd the war with Iran23Keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon11and 6 more positionsIsrael 24 members addressed itEnd all U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel10Halt sales of offensive weapons to Israel9and 7 more positionsDiplomacy 23 members addressed itLead with diplomacy rather than military force16Cooperate with allies and international institutions11and 5 more positionsIsraeli-Palestinian conflict 23 members addressed itEnd the war in Gaza and secure a lasting peace15Support Palestinian statehood, self-determination, equal rights and safety14and 12 more positionsU.S. alliances 23 members addressed itStrengthen U.S. alliances and rebuild trust with allies20Keep a strong U.S. commitment to NATO10and 4 more positionsWar powers 23 members addressed itRestore Congress's power to approve wars and military force17Strengthen congressional oversight of military operations7and 4 more positionsForeign aid 22 members addressed itRestore and protect foreign aid, including USAID10Increase humanitarian and development aid4and 6 more positionsChina 20 members addressed itStand up to China and counter its threats16Hold China to fair trade rules and stop intellectual property theft5and 11 more positions
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Who wrote on it
Michael AlfonsoHouse · WI-7 · Republican · 2 issues here
Annie AndrewsSenate · South Carolina · Democrat · 5 issues here
Andy BarrSenate · Kentucky · Republican · 1 issue here- Paul BarringerHouse · NC-13 · Democrat · 1 issue here
Melissa BeanHouse · IL-8 · Democrat · 3 issues here- Teresa Benitez-ThompsonHouse · NV-2 · Democrat · 4 issues here
Rebecca BennettHouse · NJ-7 · Democrat · 3 issues here
Daniel BissHouse · IL-9 · Democrat · 7 issues here
Adrian BoafoHouse · MD-5 · Democrat · 7 issues here- Jon BonckHouse · TX-38 · Republican · 1 issue here
- Victoria BroderickHouse · TN-4 · Democrat · 2 issues here
Luke BroninHouse · CT-1 · Democrat · 1 issue here
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