Katie Hill

Civil Rights

We need to be working towards equal pay for women, ensuring access to affordable childcare and make sure women aren’t being hit with unfair taxes on feminine products Learn more

we have to be aware of the ways in which racial injustices are perpetrated through the criminal justice system, education, housing and in the workplace Learn more

The federal government has no business in restricting basic human rights based on sexual orientation and I am ready to protect equality at every turn in Congress. Learn more

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

We need to provide fully for our peace officers so that they can protect our communities while also addressing the underlying causes of crime such as poverty. Learn more

We need a system that focuses on rehabilitation and provides people who have served their time with the opportunity to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society again. Learn more

Defense / Veterans

I support increasing educational benefits and opportunities for veterans Learn more

it is imperative that our troops receive the proper mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment when returning from service. Learn more

Drug Policy

We need to treat it as the public health crisis it is, and provide the resources accordingly. Learn more

Economy

At the federal level, we should create incentives for local governments to attract and retain industries and employers that make the most sense for that community, provided they demonstrate public-private partnerships to train and hire local community members in living-wage jobs Learn more

Extra incentives should be provided to those communities that connect the jobs to re-entry or to other underprivileged populations. Learn more

We need to close that gap, and ensure that the wealthy pay at least the same percentage of their income in taxes as the rest of us do Learn more

By crafting a healthcare system that works for all of us, reinstating small-business deductions cut by the GOP, and supporting stronger education systems, we can help our small businesses thrive. Learn more

We need to ensure that parents can provide for their families and thrive in the middle class. Universal preschool would be a strong first step, but it would not be the last. Learn more

I believe in creating policies that incentivize businesses to act in a socially responsible manner, to reinvest profits here at home and to share prosperity with their highly productive workforces Learn more

Education

Everyone should have access to a good education – from preschool to college – no matter where they come from or what their family can afford Learn more

The federal government has to fully fund the education mandates they set at the national level and we ultimately have to protect our public schools from privatization. Learn more

I also support universal preschool, which is shown to decrease the K12 achievement gap across all American youth. Learn more

we must listen to administrators and teachers about the issues in their classrooms and consult with schools directly when drafting policies that affect them Learn more

We need to ensure that parents can provide for their families and thrive in the middle class. Universal preschool would be a strong first step, but it would not be the last. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Aliso Canyon gas blowout is an example of how non-renewable energy sources and corrupt energy companies can have a detrimental effect on our environment. We must shut down this facility now and move to 100% clean energy, get off fossil fuels, and stop building new power plants. Learn more

the implications of climate change included aggravating global issues such as poverty, social tensions and food shortages. These are all threats to vital human health and sustainability we must take seriously and should inspire us to do whatever it takes to reverse the damage done to our environment. Learn more

Government Reform

we have to reform the way in which we finance our campaigns. This includes tax rebates for small dollar donors and public financing pathways that make it possible for service minded individuals to run competitive campaigns against political insiders. Learn more

We have to reduce the undue influence of big money on our politics by abolishing Super PACs - entities that sponsor political activities without donor limits and donor disclosures. Learn more

We must put an end to the revolving door between the capitol and lobbying firms by banning former members of Congress and their high-paid staff from becoming lobbyists for five years. Learn more

Guns

I support a federal ban on assault weapons, high capacity magazines and bump stocks, as well as increasing waiting periods, raising the minimum age to purchase all weapons, and expanding our current background check system Learn more

I believe that respecting the Second Amendment and advocating for gun safety measures are not mutually exclusive Learn more

Healthcare

We have to de-stigmatize the issue, and ensure that every single American is able to get the care they need. Mental health must be included in all discussions of health care access. Learn more

I am ready to take immediate steps to provide health care relief for the people who need it by strengthening the ACA and laying the foundation for a system that works for all of us. Learn more

By crafting a healthcare system that works for all of us, reinstating small-business deductions cut by the GOP, and supporting stronger education systems, we can help our small businesses thrive. Learn more

We need to invest in research and finding a cure for devastating diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia that affect so many of our seniors, and all of those who care for them. Learn more

I’ve worked on the Medicaid expansion, that brought coverage to 13.5 million Californians, and I will use that experience to get us to a system we can all afford Learn more

Housing

we must address our nation's housing crisis at the federal level. Learn more

Immigration

Any immigration policy must start with securing our borders, but let’s also not waste important resources on things that don’t work Learn more

Separating children from their families is both morally reprehensible and ineffective Learn more

We can keep drug traffickers and criminals out of our country while also having a legal process that allows hardworking people with no criminal records to pay taxes and apply for citizenship through proper channels. Learn more

Social Services

It’s vitally important that the federal government adequately funds community resource centers, programs, education, and the support necessary for these Americans and I'm ready to be an advocate for this in Congress. Learn more

our system can do a better job of ensuring that people with special needs have high quality education, and every opportunity to achieve the highest possible level of self sufficiency in life Learn more

We have a moral responsibility to take care of our seniors. That includes protecting Medicare and Social Security, ensuring families are able to support aging loved ones with the long-term care they need, and providing a safety net for the generations who came before us Learn more

Taxes / Budget

If we worked towards making our tax system more equitable, we would have all the resources we’d need to invest in rebuilding the middle class and ensuring a strong future for our country. Learn more

Wages / Job Benefits

I believe protecting our ability to organize, unionize and collectively bargain is vital to maintaining a sustainable economy. We need to ensure workers are treated fairly and with the dignity they deserve in their efforts to achieve American Dream. Learn more