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U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, Rhode Island
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-bcbd0fba
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Raymond T. McKay
Republican
Sourced positions on 1 of 12
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Raymond T. McKayRepublicanJack ReedDemocratic, incumbent
Federal statements
EconomyNo. 01/12
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
Background
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.
While millions of Americans pay taxes directly from their paycheck each month, billionaires with an armada of accountants are able to shield their wealth from taxation and pay a much lower tax rate on their earnings and wealth than the typical, hardworking family.
Campaign or official site · Sep 18, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background
These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
Congress must use every tool at our disposal to lower health care costs for all Americans, strengthen care, and ensure every American can have the peace of mind of being insured.
Campaign or official site · Jan 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Defense spending is supposed to be for national defense. There is no credible reason to divert these funds and doing so in this manner could disrupt national security efforts.
Campaign or official site · Sep 3, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
This legislation is another important step in closing this dangerous loophole and preventing individuals who haven't passed background checks from being able to access firearms.
Campaign or official site · Oct 5, 2017 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
A woman's health care decisions should be between her and her doctor, without interference from partisan members of Congress and ideologues on the Supreme Court.
Campaign or official site · Mar 8, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Ray is committed to American energy independence getting colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together for long-term strength and stability of our nuclear and fossil fuel industries and efficiently utilizing green energy solutions.
Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background
This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background
Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
Background
Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.