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Pramila Jayapal’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  ChatGPTNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Pramila Jayapal’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Pramila Jayapal voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 88 voters that voted for Pramila Jayapal in the 2020 Washington District 7 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “And we are getting more of our energy from the sun and wind, and importing less oil from overseas.” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Jayapal has consistently supported policies to promote renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. She has co-sponsored bills such as the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019, which aims to achieve a 100% clean energy economy by 2050, and the Green New Deal, which includes provisions for incentives for alternative energy production. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Jayapal would likely agree with a simple 'No' to the expansion of offshore oil drilling, given her strong environmental stance and opposition to fossil fuel expansion. However, she would likely prefer a more nuanced answer that includes a transition to renewable energy, hence the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, end all offshore oil drilling

Jayapal's legislative history and public statements show a strong opposition to offshore oil drilling. She has co-sponsored bills to prohibit new oil and gas leases in certain offshore areas. However, she might not advocate for the immediate closure of all existing wells, hence the score is not a full 5. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and nationalize the energy sector

While Jayapal supports strong government intervention in the energy sector to promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, she has not explicitly advocated for the nationalization of the energy sector. Therefore, she might somewhat agree with this statement, but not strongly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Jayapal might not advocate for the immediate closure of all existing offshore oil wells, her legislative history shows a clear opposition to offshore drilling. She might support maintaining current wells only under strict regulations and with a clear plan for transition to renewable energy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Pramila Jayapal is a strong advocate for environmental protection and has consistently opposed the expansion of offshore oil drilling. She has co-sponsored bills such as the Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2017 and the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2017, both of which aim to prohibit new oil or gas leases in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Jayapal has consistently advocated for strong regulation of the energy sector to protect the environment and public health. She would likely strongly disagree with deregulating the energy sector and leaving it to the free market, especially if it could lead to an increase in fossil fuel use. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 30,046 voters that identify as Democratic.

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