bill to prohibit Super PACs from making robocalls to individuals who have listed their phone number in the National Do Not Call Registry, introduced November 25, 2014 Committee assignments Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard (Chair) Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia (Chair) Committee on Indian Affairs Committee on Veterans' Affairs Caucus memberships Senate Oceans Caucus Political positions Abortion Begich is pro-choice and opposes restrictions on late-term abortions. He has received a 100% rating from the pro-choice organization NARAL and a 0% rating from the anti-abortion organization NRLC. Cannabis Begich stated that he had concerns but would defend Ballot Measure 2 (Alaska Marijuana Legalization). Capital punishment Begich stated that he generally opposes the death penalty. Domestic security Begich wants to repeal the Patriot Act and opposes "allowing the government to conduct surveillance wiretaps without warrants." Energy In 2008, Begich supported the creation of a national cap-and-trade system for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. In 2010, he signed a letter advocating the establishment of a 'price' for greenhouse gas emissions as part of national energy policy. Begich has stated that this should not be interpreted as support for a carbon tax. Begich supports drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Environment Begich believes that human activity is a major factor contributing to climate change. Gun rights Begich has a 79% rating with the National Rifle Association. Healthcare Begich voted in favor of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (most commonly known as Obamacare) when the bill first passed Congress. Begich has not said whether or not he would vote for the bill again. Israel Begich is a supporter of Israel and is part of the advisory committee of the pro-Israel group American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Labor Begich supports raising