Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Indiana 1st Congressional District in 2018 Indiana 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedPete took decisive action to create the federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. This program helps local law enforcement departments purchase life-saving protective vests for their officers Learn more
Pete promotes initiatives to ensure that law enforcement officials have the tools they need to keep themselves safe and our communities secure Learn more
Pete also supports critical improvements to the Veteran’s Administration to reduce the unacceptable claims backlog by increasing staffing and streamlining claim processes. Learn more
As the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Pete works to ensure that all our military personnel are as safe and effective in the performance of their duties as possible and that they have the economic opportunities and services they have earned when they return to civilian life Learn more
In order to improve our domestic manufacturing industry, he has secured federal funding to invest in industrial technology advancements to ensure our domestic producers are energy efficient and more profitable. Learn more
Pete continues to support the extension of the South Shore Rail Line to other communities in Northwest Indiana. Expanding the line will create new jobs in Northwest Indiana, increase economic opportunities locally, and enhance our access to markets and jobs in Chicago, while strengthening the existing line viability for future generations of Northwest Indiana residents. Learn more
he fought to require the Department of Defense to use 100% American-made steel in the construction of all of our military tanks, vehicles, and equipment. Learn more
Pete is also focused on ensuring that every student has the ability to pursue higher education or training, and has consistently supported funding for Pell Grants, TRIO programs, apprenticeship trainings, and efforts to lower interest rates on existing student loan debt. Learn more
Pete has supported grants for early childhood education in Northwest Indiana through the Head Start program, voted for legislation to increase Title I funding, and voted to reduce the federal role in standardized testing Learn more
He fights each and every day for legislation to crack down on countries like China, who dump illegally-subsidized steel into our markets, and manipulate their currency at the peril of our domestic manufacturers. Learn more
From testifying before the International Trade Commission to opposing trade promotion authority legislation, Pete works tirelessly to stop unfair trade. Learn more
Pete has consistently worked to support efforts to acquire new rail cars, make signaling improvements, and replace 100 year-old wires that power the South Shore Line. Learn more
Pete continues to support the extension of the South Shore Rail Line to other communities in Northwest Indiana. Expanding the line will create new jobs in Northwest Indiana, increase economic opportunities locally, and enhance our access to markets and jobs in Chicago, while strengthening the existing line viability for future generations of Northwest Indiana residents. Learn more
Improving and expanding the South Shore Rail Line is an essential step in building a strong economy in Northwest Indiana. Pete has worked with NICTD and local communities to make capital investments to enhance the existing service Learn more
Pete believes that current and future generations of workers deserve stable, predictable Social Security and Medicare benefits, and that retirees should receive the benefits they have earned. Learn more
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