The most pressing issues facing our country today are our economic health, our mental, physical, and civic wellbeing. I am working for solutions to lowering everyday costs, including those on housing, energy, and more. We must continue to robustly fund critical programs that promote access to affordable healthcare. I will support legislation that lowers prescription drug costs, lowers barriers to life-saving treatments, protects a woman’s right to choose, safeguards ACA subsidies, and keeps premiums down. And I will work to strengthen our democracy and uphold the rule of law — at this time of great challenge to our constitutional republic. Finally, I work everyday to combat the corruption and indecency of the current administration.

The Founders wisely embedded the separation of powers and checks and balances into the Constitution. The legislative branch is constitutionally obligated to prevent grotesque overreach by the other branches, including the executive. To exercise proper oversight, Congress must be active in exercising its Article I powers – particularly Section 8 and Section 9; only Congress has the power to declare war, to tax, and to appropriate funds by law. And, of course, the legislative branch has a critical role to play in ensuring transparency in the executive branch through robust oversight into government agencies.

As the global superpower, the United States is the indispensable nation. On the Foreign Affairs Committee, I see firsthand what role Congress should play in foreign policy. We are uniquely positioned to be a force for good in the international community. Accordingly, Congress is vital – we must continue to appropriate vital humanitarian aid and stand with our allies – especially those in NATO – to hold our adversaries accountable. If we seek to promote good governance and stability abroad, we must first do so at home. I deplore the unauthorized use of force, canceling of appropriated funds, the arbitrary use of tariffs, disregard for Congress by the current administration, and the breach of trust and disrespect for our allies.

The irresponsible recision of critical federal programs is putting the healthcare of hardworking Americans at risk. I am eager to expand the support offered by critical ACA tax credits – without which many thousands, just in the Fourth Congressional District, would not be able to afford their healthcare. We must continue to build on the work accomplished by the Inflation Reduction Act, and enable Medicare and Medicaid to negotiate lower drug prices for an expanded schedule of common medications. And I intend to work across the aisle in passing legislation that lowers surprise bills, lowers out-of-pocket costs for treatment, and gets generic drugs to market quicker. Our goal must be to make healthcare affordable and accessible for ALL.

Families across our district are being squeezed by rising cost and taxes. Excessive spending and red tape drive up prices for families, workers, farmers, and small businesses while limiting opportunity and choice. I would reduce reckless spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, support pro-growth tax and regulatory policies, secure the border, enforce our laws, and protect Social Security and Medicare for those who earned them. I would also fight for affordable, patient-centered healthcare, practical infrastructure improvements, and federal accountability—ensuring government serves people rather than making their lives more expensive.

The executive branch must faithfully administer the laws and spend public money responsibly. Congress should use hearings and the power of the purse to expose waste, abuse, corruption, and unconstitutional overreach. Oversight must be vigorous, fact-based, and consistent regardless of which party controls the White House. It should protect due process, legitimate executive privilege, and national security, not become partisan theater. No president or federal agency is above the law.

While there is only one head of state, the Constitution divides foreign-policy responsibility between Congress and the President. Congress must debate and authorize war, control appropriations, regulate foreign commerce, and ensure treaties and commitments serve America’s interests. I support peace through strength, a capable military, secure borders, strong support for allies, including Israel (and I receive $0 from AIPAC), and forging reliable alliances in which partners carry their fair share. Congress should scrutinize foreign aid, demand accountability, not provide cover for hostile regimes, and protect American workers.

Americans should be free to buy portable health insurance throughout the year. I support protecting people with preexisting conditions while rewarding continuous coverage and personal responsibility; carefully designed safeguards and hardship protections should prevent people from losing access to lifesaving care.

Mental-health reform should also require meaningful medication oversight, thorough evaluations, and continuity of care—replacing rushed medication checks and overmedication with responsible prescribing, regular monitoring, and access to therapy.