Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 22nd Congressional District in 2020 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedProtecting a woman’s right to choose, making birth control available over the counter without a doctor’s prescription, and mandating bias training for doctors so they are better attuned to the needs of marginalized communities. Learn more
Private prisons provide private corporations and the government with an incentive to lock up as many people as possible, overwhelmingly targeting marginalized communities. Matters of criminal law should not be subject to profit motivations of large corporations. In Congress, I will sponsor legislation to abolish private prisons and enhance oversight of state and federal prisons administered by appropriate government agencies. Learn more
Mandatory minimum sentencing has condemned too many nonviolent offenders to prison for terms far outmatching the severity of their crimes. It also strips away the discretion of judges to do justice according to the particular case. I will work to reshape the federal sentencing guidelines to reduce mandatory minimum sentencing for nonviolent offenders. Learn more
I will work to restore the voting rights of nonviolent offenders once they pay their debt to society and serve their time in prison. Learn more
I will work to provide services to people in prison that will help them effectively re-enter society and contribute to our economy and community. These initiatives will help reduce mass incarceration and prevent recidivism. I will also explore common sense methods to expunge the records of nonviolent drug offenders who remain on the right side of the law for a period of time after release, reaffirming the idea that America is a country of second chances. Learn more
. I will stand up to the prescription drug companies who have obstructed any effort to decrease drug prices. I will co-sponsor legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies directly—a policy already adopted by the rest of the developed world. This will save Texans money on drugs, and more importantly save the lives of countless Americans that die because they can’t afford outrageous drug costs. Learn more
I will also work to make community college and vocational training affordable for all Texans, investing in an agile and skilled future labor force. Learn more
Every American should have the option to buy into government run insurance if it is right for them. This program will increase competition in the insurance marketplace, reducing both public and private sector premiums. I also support subsidizing the buy in for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but find private insurance out of reach. At the same time, Texans who like their health care and want to keep it should be able to. Learn more
Americans pay higher health care costs than most other high-income countries. While the rise in costs has at times slowed, I believe we have much more work to do to stamp down the ballooning costs of health care in this country. In Congress, I will explore a wide range of options to reduce the cost of seeking care, including reducing the bureaucracy faced by doctors so they can spend more time with patients. Learn more
In Congress, I will support increased research into treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other common mental health challenges. I will also work with my colleagues to streamline the delivery of services to middle- and lower-class patients, especially in rural areas. Learn more
I’ll advocate for investment in border security to ensure that our communities and our country remains safe for all. Learn more
I believe that if America is the only country you’ve ever known, you are an American. That’s why I’ll fight to protect DACA and expand protections for kids who came to this country when they were young. Learn more
, I’ll make sure that small businesses and Texas families get tax relief that will create new jobs and drive our economy forward. Learn more
I’ll take these savings and use them to pay down the debt and invest in the future of Texas. Learn more
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