Currently holds the office of Defense Department Under Secretary - Personnel and Readiness until January 1, 1970.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 31st Congressional District in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedGil believes that decisions about a woman’s reproductive health should stay between a woman and her doctor. That means every woman should be able to access high-quality reproductive health care services, including contraception and fertility treatment. Learn more
Gil is ready to go back to Congress and lead on legislation that would ensure full coverage of and access to emergency contraception for all women. He will also fight to prevent employers and schools from denying employees and students access to basic healthcare services, including birth control. Learn more
To fortify national security, Gil will fight for strategic defense investments and the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Proposing a forward-looking defense strategy, he envisions modernization efforts that prioritize agility, cyber capabilities, and intelligence gathering. In Congress, Gill will advocate for advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence and space exploration, to ensure that the U.S. Military remains adaptable and prepared to counter emerging threats in the 21st century. Learn more
Gil believes we must ensure that veterans are treated equally, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or immigration status. Learn more
In Congress, Gil will fight for equal pay for working women, raise the minimum wage to a living wage, lower prescription drug prices, ensure retirement security, and he has plans to bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back home and make housing more affordable. Learn more
We must transform our classrooms for the 21st century and ensure that we have an educational system that is preparing our students to meet the needs of the future. Gil will fight to ensure that our educational system is preparing students for careers in the many emerging industries in America by pushing for investments in vocational training and career development to give our workers a competitive edge in the global economy. Learn more
Gil recognizes the need for a strong public education system that provides every student with the opportunities they deserve. He understands that when students are provided with the necessary tools to succeed, the possibilities are limitless. Gil is committed to ensuring that all students have access to the educational opportunities they deserve, regardless of their background or where they come from. Learn more
Gil will fight for investments to create millions of family-supporting and union jobs that will build the infrastructure for our clean energy generation, energy efficiency, clean transportation, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable agriculture. He will champion initiatives that promote a sustainable, fair, and globally competitive manufacturing industry. This includes endorsing national standards like Buy Clean and Buy America and encouraging the production of environmentally friendly building materials such as steel, cement, and timber within our borders. Learn more
When Gil returns to Congress, he will push for a Constitutional amendment that overturns the disastrous Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court. He also supports increasing the transparency around money in politics and bringing an end to “dark money” by requiring full disclosure of contributors to any group that advocates for or against candidates. Learn more
Gil is fed up with corporate special interest money in our politics and will crack down on corruption in politics. He supports efforts to limit the influence and power of lobbyists and refuses to take donations from Big Pharma, oil corporations, tobacco, gun manufacturers, and private prisons. Gil is fighting for real campaign finance reform to stop big corporations from buying elections. Learn more
Gil will fight for comprehensive gun safety measures that protect our communities and prevent gun violence. This includes common-sense reforms such as universal background checks to keep guns out of the hands of people who should not have them, such as those with violent criminal records or mental health issues. Learn more
Gil is a staunch supporter of bringing back an assault weapons ban to protect the safety and well-being of our communities, particularly our school children. Learn more
Tragic accidents shouldn’t claim lives. Gil will promote safe storage solutions to keep guns out of the wrong hands and protect our children. Learn more
Gil will push for transparency and data-driven decision-making in healthcare to promote equity in access. He understands that accurate information is essential to making informed choices about healthcare, and he will support measures to ensure that data is used effectively to bridge healthcare disparities and create a more equitable system. Learn more
When he returns to Washington, Gil will push for transparency and data-driven decision-making in healthcare to promote equity in access. He understands that accurate information is essential to making informed choices about healthcare, and he will support measures to ensure that data is used effectively to bridge healthcare disparities and create a more equitable system. Learn more
Gil knows that healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and he will fight to expand coverage and reduce healthcare costs for all, working towards a public option that provides Americans with more choices and better care. Learn more
When he returns to Congress, Gil will continue to be an outspoken advocate for DACA recipients, and he is committed to standing up for their rights and security. Learn more
Gil knows that we must also protect those who are in a Temporary Protective Status (TPS). These are individuals who have been allowed to come into the country to escape wars and persecution in their home country. Many of these individuals have been here for years, and have families that are American Citizens. We must protect TPS and find a path to citizenship for these individuals who have contributed so much to our communities and our economy. Learn more
Gil believes that we must enact comprehensive immigration reform, which includes the DREAM Act, to address the larger issues in our immigration system. This reform is crucial to keeping families together, offering a pathway to citizenship for undocumented individuals who have long called America their home, and enhancing border security in a responsible and humane manner. Gil knows we must create a fair and inclusive immigration system, one that reflects the values of compassion, family unity, and the belief that America’s strength lies in its diversity. Learn more
Rather than providing exemptions that only benefit the billionaires in America, such as the exemption for private jet owners, Gil knows that we need to establish more tax credits for the middle class. Gil will fight to reduce taxes for working families and eliminate tax breaks for special interests and big corporations that send jobs overseas. Learn more
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