Kamala Harris

Platform

In an interview with MSNBC, Harris described a number of her policies on issues. We took the transcript and parsed it using chatGPT to provide you a summary of her positions.

Opportunity Economy

Kamala Harris envisions an “opportunity economy” that ensures all Americans, regardless of their starting point, have access to opportunities to achieve their dreams. She emphasizes the need for middle-class families to not only get by but to get ahead. Harris supports the idea that homeownership, which has become elusive for many, should be attainable through common-sense solutions like affordable housing.

Homeownership and Housing

Harris proposes to address the housing crisis by creating 3 million new housing units for rent and ownership by the end of her first term. Her plan involves cutting red tape and offering tax incentives to work with the private sector to speed up home building. She also emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, linking housing development with transit infrastructure and ensuring that state and local governments engage in coordinated planning for affordable housing

Taxes

Harris commits to ensuring that no one making under $400,000 a year will see a tax increase. She plans to cut taxes for 100 million Americans, including a $6,000 tax credit for young couples during their child’s first year. She intends to raise corporate taxes and ensure billionaires pay their fair share, arguing that current tax rates on middle-class workers, such as teachers and firefighters, are unjust.

Union Support and Workers’ Rights

Harris has strong support from unions, particularly steelworkers, and prioritizes the role of unions in American labor. She criticizes Donald Trump for making promises to workers without delivering and vows to support American manufacturing jobs, particularly in steel, for both economic growth and national security. She opposes blanket tariffs and believes in strategically protecting workers without economically punishing the American consumer

Reproductive Rights

Harris firmly supports women’s reproductive rights, linking them to economic freedom and stability. She denounces Trump’s stance on abortion and his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Harris believes that women should be trusted to make decisions about their own bodies and futures, and her administration would protect those rights

Small Business Support

Harris has a strong focus on small businesses, advocating for a $50,000 tax deduction for startups. She plans to expand access to capital for small businesses by working with community banks and the private sector. She sees small businesses as crucial to driving innovation and growth in the American economy

Price Gouging

Harris is committed to cracking down on companies that engage in price gouging, especially during emergencies. As attorney general, she tackled companies that exploited people’s desperation, and as president, she would continue to target price-gouging practices as part of a broader plan to reduce the cost of living, including housing and daily necessities

Immigration

Harris recognizes that the current immigration system is broken and needs reform. She supports a comprehensive plan that includes fortifying the border, adding 1,500 new border agents, and addressing the flow of fentanyl into the country. Harris also advocates for creating pathways to citizenship for immigrants who are already contributing to their communities. She pledges to bring back a bill that would bolster border security and enhance the prosecution of transnational criminal organizations

Voting History

Vote	Bill and Description	Status
Yea	CARES Act	✓ Passed (96-0)
Not Voting	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020	✓ Passed (86-8)
Yea	Families First Coronavirus Response Act	✓ Passed (90-8)
Not Voting	Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020	✓ Passed (71-23)
Yea	Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020	✓ Passed (96-1)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019	✓ Passed (83-16)
Yea	John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act	✓ Passed (92-8)
Not Voting	William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (passage)	✓ Passed (84-13)
Yea	William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (overcoming veto)	✓ Passed (81-13)
Nay	Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act of 2019	✓ Passed (77-23)
Not Voting	Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act	✓ Passed (84-10)
Not Voting	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020	✓ Passed (81-11)
Not Voting	Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019	✓ Passed (74-20)
Yea	Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act	✓ Passed (97-2)
Guilty	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (article 1)	✗ Not Guilty (52-48)
Guilty	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. (article 2)	✗ Not Guilty (53-47)
Nay	United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act	✓ Passed (89-10)
Yea	Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act	✓ Passed (97-1)
Not Voting	Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019	✓ Passed (84-8)
Yea	Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019	✓ Passed (85-8)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.	✓ Passed (59-41)

“My mother would look at me and she’d say, ‘Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last.’”

— Kamala Harris, January 28, 2019