I remain deeply committed to ensuring free and fair elections, especially amid the President’s threat to disenfranchise voters and the Supreme Court’s unfounded review of the Voting Rights Act. I voted no twice on the SAVE Act and will oppose any effort to restrict ballot access. I co-sponsored the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and believe in eliminating racial discrimination, restoring federal protections, and safeguarding our democracy.

When ICE sends under-trained agents into our communities with guns, masks, and no regard for due process, the public trust is eroded. I voted no on funding for ICE and DHS, fought to halt a detention center in Elkridge, signed onto impeachment articles for Secretary Noem, and called for an independent investigation and accountability in Minneapolis. I believe we need commonsense, bipartisan reforms to our immigration system that make our neighbors safer.

From BGE bills to grocery store prices, hardworking families across Maryland are feeling the pinch. As a founding member of the Lowering Cost Caucus, I co-sponsored the Access to Homeownership Act to strengthen renters’ credit, the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, and the No Tariffs on Groceries Act. I’ve opposed the President’s illegal price-rising tariffs. I’ve convened Childcare Roundtables with local leaders, worked on strengthening childcare centers for military families, and more.

Like many in my generation, I hold deep reservations regarding the President's reckless attacks abroad and the potential of another forever war in the Middle East, which would have a serious cost for servicemembers and American families. As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, I believe the U.S. must be steadfast in supporting Ukraine, strengthening our democratic alliances, and advancing diplomacy that protects our American values.

I voted no twice on the Big Beautiful Bill and its cruel Medicaid and SNAP cuts. As a co-sponsor of Medicare for All, I believe Americans deserve affordable, accessible health care and retirement security they’ve paid into their whole lives. Reckless firings at Social Security and other agencies by this Administration created de facto cuts to earned benefits and delayed services that seniors and families rely on. I will oppose efforts to privatize or weaken these lifelines for Marylanders.

“Every voter deserves confidence that elections are fair and accurate. I support voter ID, regular maintenance of voter rolls, secure chain-of-custody for ballots, and transparent post-election audits. Safeguards like signature verification for mail ballots help ensure every legal vote counts. The goal is simple: make it easy to vote and hard to cheat, so Americans trust the results.”

“I support enforcing our immigration laws, but the current system isn’t working well. We need a secure border, consistent enforcement, and faster processing so people who want to immigrate legally can do so. America is a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws — our policies must respect both while creating an orderly, fair system.”

“Maryland families need relief from rising costs. I’ll fight for fiscal discipline to control inflation, expand American energy production to lower fuel and utility costs, reduce federal barriers that make housing more expensive, and increase competition and transparency in healthcare. Government should remove obstacles so businesses can grow and families can keep more of what they earn.”

“The U.S. must lead with strength, defend our allies, and deter adversaries. We preserve peace through strong alliances, a capable military, and smart diplomacy. Leadership means using our power wisely — balancing defense, economic influence, and diplomacy — to keep Americans and our allies safe while promoting global stability.”

“I will protect programs for those who truly need them—seniors, people with disabilities, and struggling families—by ensuring they are financially sustainable, reducing waste, and improving oversight. Programs like Social Security Administration and Medicare must remain reliable so Maryland’s most vulnerable can count on support when they need it most.”