Representative in Congress District 7 Choose 1
DUTIES: U.S. Representatives make laws, oversee the operations of all federal government departments and investigate issues of national importance. Laws that impose taxes always begin in the House of Representatives. Through impeachment, the House of Representatives can recommend that the Senate remove from office a public official accused of a crime. TERM: Two years. No term limit.SALARY: $174,000.HOW ELECTED: Elected by voters in each congressional district. Maryland is represented by eight of the 435 Representatives, WEBSITE: www.house.gov
Biographical Information
ELECTIONS: What laws will you support to protect election integrity and secure accurate vote counts?
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IMMIGRATION: Do you support current approaches to enforcing federal immigration laws? Why or why not?
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AFFORDABILITY: Many Marylanders are struggling to afford basic expenses such as housing, groceries, childcare, and healthcare. What will you do to make living in the United States more affordable?
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: What do you see as the United States' role on the world stage?
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SAFETY NET: How will you safeguard social safety net programs for the most vulnerable Marylanders?
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ELECTIONS: What laws will you support to protect election integrity and secure accurate vote counts?
I have introduced the Vote by Mail Tracking Act. This bill ensures ballots cast by mail can be tracked, boosting confidence and transparency in elections.
I support the John Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2025, which would restore and modernize the protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
I oppose the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require a passport or birth certificate to register to vote and end most mail-in voting.
IMMIGRATION: Do you support current approaches to enforcing federal immigration laws? Why or why not?
I strongly oppose this Administration’s approach to enforcing immigration law. Deploying poorly trained officers to harass our communities has forced undocumented immigrants, those with legal status, and even citizens to live in fear, with many feeling they can no longer safely leave their homes. I am refusing to fund immigration enforcement until reforms are made to ensure federal officials follow the law, respect people’s rights and are held accountable for wrongdoing.
AFFORDABILITY: Many Marylanders are struggling to afford basic expenses such as housing, groceries, childcare, and healthcare. What will you do to make living in the United States more affordable?
Urgent action is needed to improve affordability. I have taken on BG&E to reduce costs and have cosponsored the Energy Bills Relief Act, which increases the supply of cheap, clean energy. I strongly support Medicare for All, and support expanding the Child Tax Credit to help parents afford childcare. I will work to support and expand funding for Section 8 vouchers to address housing costs. I support the Food Deserts Act, which would provide funding to address food deserts and provide access.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: What do you see as the United States' role on the world stage?
Taking a leadership role in global affairs is essential for our prosperity and security. The US must participate in initiatives to combat global threats, including the Paris Climate Agreement and World Health Organization. I am opposed to starting reckless wars abroad and instead advocate for cooperation with our allies to peacefully resolve shared threats. We should also restore our foreign assistance programs, which cost very little, improve our image abroad, and save millions of lives.
SAFETY NET: How will you safeguard social safety net programs for the most vulnerable Marylanders?
I will safeguard social safety net programs by voting against efforts to cut these key benefits and supporting legislation to improve and expand them. I will continue to prioritize funding for these programs in annual appropriations bills. Lastly, I will use my leadership position as Ranking Member on the Government Operations Subcommittee to protect the federal workforce and exercise oversight over the agencies responsible for administering Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and others.