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U.S. Representatives are elected every two years (no term limits) to serve the voters of a specific Congressional District. A Representative must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state he or she represents. Duties include passing laws, serving on committees, electing the leadership of the House of Representatives, and originating all matters of taxation. Representatives maintain offices in their home district and in Washington, D.C., where they provide extensive constituent services. The current salary (2026) for a member of the House is $174,000 per year.

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    Christopher Irizarry
    (Dem)

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    Robert People
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What reforms to the US immigration system do you support? Why? ¿Qué reformas al sistema de inmigración de Estados Unidos apoya usted? ¿Por qué?

Do you believe climate change is a financial threat to the economy of the nation? Why or why not? ¿Cree que el cambio climático representa una amenaza financiera para la economía del país? ¿Por qué?

Name your top two legislative priorities for the next Congressional term. Mencione sus dos principales prioridades legislativas para el próximo período del Congreso.

“Freedom of speech” is included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Exactly what does ”Freedom of Speech” mean to you? La libertad de expresión está incluida en la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué significa exactamente para usted la “libertad de expresión”?

Who has the right, Congress or the President, to oversee federal agencies? ¿Quién tiene el derecho de supervisar a las agencias federales: el Congreso o el Presidente?

If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those citizens, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a esos ciudadanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio certificados?

What role do you believe the federal government should play in education at the pre-school level, K-12 level and higher education? ¿Qué papel cree que debería desempeñar el gobierno federal en la educación a nivel preescolar, educación K-12 (primaria y secundaria) y educación superior?

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Age 54
Education I have a Master of Management from the University of Phoenix (2006) and have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University (1994).
Hometown I grew up in Carol City, FL and currently live in Hudson.
County Miami-Dade
Campaign Website http://chrisforchange.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Chrisforchangefl15/
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Instagram instagram.com/chrisforchangefl15/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-irizarry-tpa/
Campaign Phone 7277177545
Campaign Mailing Address PO BOX 5416
Hudson, FL 34674
I believe our immigration policy should include proposals that improve and streamline pathways to citizenship and case processing. I also support reforms that address labor shortages across key industries. In the meantime, we need to allocate the resources necessary to clear the current backlog for individuals who have been in the system for years and, in some cases, decades.
I believe climate change is a threat to our nation's economy. Europe is currently experiencing temperatures that experts say would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago. If we fail to invest in resilient infrastructure, we'll miss out on the financial boost created by thousands of good-paying, blue-collar jobs. We'll also lose out on a strong return on investment, because without those upgrades, the federal government will be forced to maintain high levels of disaster spending.
One of my top legislative priorities is a healthcare system that is universally accessible, cost-effective, improves the quality of care in both rural and urban hospitals, and is no longer tied to a person's employment. My other priority is to help working families keep more of what they earn and earn more overall. That means increasing the minimum wage, cultivating strong unions, strengthening worker protections, and ensuring every worker can retire with dignity.
I believe that an individual's right to express their opinions and ideas without government censorship, beyond the well-known but limited exceptions, is a hallmark of a strong democracy.
The power of Congress to oversee federal agencies is outlined in the Constitution, Article 1, Sections 1, 8, and 9.
I would ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to create a system in which individuals would not have to pay or spend any money to obtain the required proof. I would also ensure that the system is accessible regardless of where they live, where they work, or how many hours they work on a typical day.
The federal government must prioritize funding the Department of Education to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools they need to succeed. The government should also set policies so that teachers can afford to live where they teach and to attract new talent into the profession.
Age 47
Education Some College (Seeking Bachelor's Degree in Communications)
Hometown Baltimore, MD
County Baltimore
Campaign Website http://www.peopleforcongress.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573727416052
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertpeopleforcongressfl15/
Campaign Phone 8132553361
Campaign Mailing Address 9918 Balaye Run Drive
Apt. 103
Tampa, FL 33619
We should begin by adding more immigration judges in order to help expedite our current system. After that, we need to implement a yearly limit to immigrants seeking asylum.
Yes, mainly because of the cost of damages, especially in this region of the country, if we do not act quickly.
1) Impeachment, conviction, and removal of this administration. 2) Affordability with a focus on increasing salaries and the current federal minimum wage.
Freedom of Speech is the freedom of all citizens to speak, excluding hate speech, threats, or speech of a terroristic nature.
Congress.
I would propose waiving the fee to obtain these documents.
The federal government should ensure that all school meals are paid for. Also, we need to ensure that funds are not being diverted from public schools to private or charter schools.
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