Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 7th Congressional District in 2024 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedKouri believes that it is a human right to choose what they do with their bodies and that a person holds the exclusive right on how they govern their reproductive health system. Learn more
Work to Expand Arts and Nonprofits Funding: Our local organizations are on the frontlines of moving our communities forward and they need more help. Local museums and nonprofits are desperate for additional funding that will assist them with keeping their doors open for young people and their families. Learn more
Kouri will fight to end the unjust disparities in sentencing for crack versus powder cocaine, which has a disproportionate impact on the Black and brown community. Learn more
Support ex-inmates: Together we can fight the revolving door between prison and the street by providing formerly incarcerated citizens the tools, skills, and resources they need to succeed. Yesterday should not determine tomorrow for folks looking to improve their lives. Learn more
Kouri will support increased accountability to make sure law enforcement is actually preventing crimes and policing neighborhoods, not just doubling down on racially-biased policing and other failed tactics. Learn more
Make Pre-K Universal: Ensuring that every kid has access to a good education and every teacher is paid what they’re worth. Learn more
Invest in after-school programs, which keep kids learning instead of on the streets after school. Learn more
Kouri will fight to restore the assault weapons ban and make sure criminals don’t have access to guns. Learn more
Kouri will fight for common sense gun safety laws including investing in mental health services to keep our communities safe and requiring universal background checks for all gun purchases. Learn more
Once elected, Kouri will support peripartum WIC and Medicaid expansion, research into root causes of healthcare inequity, and funding for community organizations offering maternal health support. Learn more
Kouri supports expanding federal rental programs like Section 8 and capping rent at 30% of a renter’s household income. Learn more
Increase support to residents suffering from homelessness. Learn more
Protect DREAMERS and provide hard-working families with a permanent path to citizenship, while ensuring we have a safe and secure border. Learn more
He will be a fierce advocate for increased higher education and trade school funding. Learn more
Expand the child tax credit, to support low-income households with their everyday needs. These programs MUST be expanded and made fully refundable. Learn more
Fund and support local community violence intervention programs, and ensure Congress fully funds public research on gun violence. Learn more
Increase small business funding for businesses in the 7th Congressional District. Learn more
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