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Pennsylvania US Representative District 17

Description of office: The US Constitution requires that the House of Representatives be composed of Representatives from each state, elected in proportion to population. There are 435 members of the House of Representatives, with 17 Representatives allotted to Pennsylvania after the 2020 census. A US Representative must be at least 25 years old, have been a citizen of the United States for the past seven years, and be a resident of the state they seek to represent at the time of the election (though not necessarily the same district). The House of Representatives is responsible for introducing and voting on bills, resolutions and amendments, and for approving the budget. Representatives also serve on various policy committees. The House may send Articles of Impeachment of elected officials to the Senate and elects the President if there is a tie in the Electoral College.Term: 2 yearsSalary: $174,000Vote for ONE.Descripción del cargo: La Constitución de los Estados Unidos establece que la cámara de representantes debe estar compuesta por representantes de cada estado, elegidos en proporción a la población. La cámara de representantes tiene 435 miembros, de los cuales 17 están asignados a Pensilvania después del censo de 2020. Un representante de los Estados Unidos debe tener al menos 25 años, haber sido ciudadano de Estados Unidos durante los últimos siete años y ser residente del estado que busca representar en el momento de la elección (aunque no necesariamente del mismo distrito). La cámara de representantes es responsable de introducir y votar proyectos de ley, resoluciones y enmiendas, así como de aprobar el presupuesto. Los representantes también forman parte de varios comités de políticas. La cámara puede enviar Iniciativas de Juicio Político de funcionarios electos al senado y elige al presidente en caso de empate en el Colegio Electoral. Mandato: 2 años. Salario: $174,000.Vote por UNO.

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    Chris Deluzio
    (Dem)

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    Jesse James Vodvarka
    (Rep)

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    Tony Guy
    (Rep)

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What are the most pressing issues facing your district and our country, and how would you address them?

What do you see as the role of Congress in oversight of the executive branch?

What role should Congress play regarding foreign policy and international relations?

What legislative changes, if any, are needed to make healthcare more accessible and affordable?

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County Allegheny
Occupation Manufacturer/Small family owned business manager
Education Associates degree from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy
Qualifications Business management including: Purchasing/Quoting/Production/Billing and more
Campaign Website http://jessejamesvodvarka.com
Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/people/Jesse-James-Vodvarka/61576488218689/
X Handle @JesseJVodvarka
Everyone is feeling the pain of increased costs, including myself. From fuel prices, food, healthcare, as well as having seen the costs to operate a business rise, too. I've had to put items back on the shelf in order to maintain my budget over the past few years as well. In short, I am you. Should the voters send me to DC, I'd bring a little common sense with me. To say it simply, lets pass some budgets, like the current TSA budget, & get things moving again. Aside from that, I'd push to get an annual Federal budget balanced. In business you can't spend more than you take in for long or you will be out of business. I'd also like to reform regulations driving the defense spending budget & bring that down. We need common sense spending now.
At the end of the day, it is to support the American people's best interests either if they are or aren't being fulfilled. From having hearings, to budgetary control, or subpoena individuals/agencies to taking legislative action, this is the Congress responsibility. These methods are the checks and balance tools that separate the branches. These tools are used to prevent abuse on the American people and make the government more efficient.
Congress has several key roles for foreign policy, trade policy would be a key concern under my campaign. As a manager of a small family owned manufacturing business, I'd push to give America's manufacturing base every advantage possible. For too many years America has been taken advantage of until this current administration said "No more." The tariff policies may have been given a bad light, but as a manufacturer who has had a job move back from China I can say they are meeting their objective. As for other enumerated powers such as spending, senate confirmations, or even declaration of war, my goal would be to once again support the American people's best interests.
As a Congress man, using the power of the purse to stop those committing health care fraud that has become apparent in MN/CA and everywhere else, and instead put that money in the American people's hands to let them take care of their health care needs while fostering an environment that gives them affordable options. With the expiration of the enhanced premium coverages under the ACA/Obamacare, many Americans, including myself, have seen dramatic increases to their healthcare costs. This was a time bomb which I feel was used to push for a single payer option, which I oppose. As your Congress man it would be my goal to find and create a more efficient option.
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