Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 1st Congressional District in 2022 Florida General Election.
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Get StartedModernize our communications laws to address bias and corporate censorship in social media acting as public utilities of information. Learn more
Repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230). Learn more
Create a law allowing the FEC to fine any broadcast or internet organization, group or company that repeatedly shares, disseminates, or repeats misinformation regarding civic, health and scientific issues after two notices of doing so. Learn more
Apply equal time to all forms of political broadcasting, including cable television and their associated online content. Learn more
Ban so-called "bathroom" bills as violations under equal protection laws. Learn more
The government should also not be passing laws that seek to favor or punish any particular faith or religion. Learn more
Pass a law prohibiting any state from denying any United States citizen 18 years and older the right to vote in any federal election for any reason, including overturning bans in states based on criminal records, outstanding court fines/fees, and other levels of felony disenfranchisement. Learn more
Require states to allow those with pending criminal cases to appear for non-trial court hearings to attend remotely via video conferencing. Learn more
Provide education and training for first responders to better recognize the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more
Child marriage is yet another archaic and barbaric practice still legal in the United States that I will end when elected. Learn more
Modernizing hate crime laws to include protections for women and transgender Americans. Learn more
Establishment of a trust and a designated capitol memorial for service members and civilians with service-acquired diseases. Learn more
Removal of cannabis from the list of Schedule I drugs, allowing veterans to use their VA benefits to pay for medicinal marijuana prescriptions. Learn more
Expand and further define the medical definitions of what is considered toxic exposure in the US Military to better represent the science on the issue. Learn more
Establishment of a trust and designated memorial for women service members right here in Pensacola - the first and only such memorial in the entire United States. Learn more
Unseal records of historical chemical testing, use, and exposure to allow VA benefits access to veterans exposed to these toxic elements during service. Learn more
Establish a full-service VA Medical Hospital in the first district to serve those current and former service members requiring emergency and in-patient services in our region. Learn more
Require defined metrics and reporting for all organizations receiving VA funds, create transparency in those reporting metrics, and prioritize funding for programs where funds are spent on services for veterans - not the organization's CEO. Learn more
Repeal the recently passed measures requiring a monthly fee for retired service members to maintain their VA benefits, and reduce all co-pay amounts for current and former service members. Learn more
Establish an office within the VA to identify and notify all military and civilian personnel who were exposed to known carcinogens and other toxic substances during their service so they can get the early screening and tests needed before an undetected disease takes another life. Learn more
Oversight of spending through VA grant programs, including mandatory reporting of how funds are spent, how many veterans were served, and metrics to calculate the success of programs. Learn more
Expand VA care and healthcare access, address coverage gaps, and facilitate private-practice care. No loss of TRICARE coverage or increase in costs for military retirees after 20 years of service. Learn more
I fully support the legalization and regulation of Marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, as there is no reasonable, moral or legal basis for maintaining its status as an illegal narcotic so long as alcohol and tobacco are sold in the United States. I also support expunging the records of anyone who was charged with possession/consumption/growing of marijuana for personal use. Learn more
Remove cannabis from the list of Schedule I drugs to allow for research and development of potential benefits and risks of medicinal marijuana. Learn more
A “Modernize American Textbooks” act to supply low-income students with updated textbooks and library resources, including technology resources and upgrades for school libraries. Learn more
Provide training and assistance to teachers of special needs programs, and nationalize Massachusetts's “Autism Endorsement for Educator Licensure” program. Learn more
Funding to schools to fully staff offices with mental health specialists for youth in crisis. Learn more
Aid programs that create classroom environments that are structured to assist the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more
Academic freedom at all levels of education, and the removal of tyrannical political influence in all forms, including banning history, speech or requiring anyone to answer political surveys. Learn more
Keeping federal funding from being routed to private, religious and/or “charter” K-12 schools. Learn more
Capping interest rates to reflect our nation's priorities of furthering scientific and medical discovery through advanced study would allow brilliant students to embrace their gifts without sacrificing 10% or more of their income every month for 25 years. Learn more
A federal “bill of rights” for students, recognizing that students, teachers and school staff are entitled to safe learning and work environments without the hostage-taking we’ve seen by a small group of parents during the last two years. Learn more
Mandated bias education and awareness in all schools regarding race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual identity, and other forms for implicit discrimination. Learn more
Increase federal funding for research and planning for communities impacted by extreme weather and climate change, including sea level rise, drought, wildfire, invasive species, water scarcity and water quality issues, toxicity and exposure, and more. Learn more
Confronting climate change necessitates holding China and India to similar standards put on the United States and other major emitters like Russia and Japan. Learn more
Providing affordable options for solar energy, including low-interest loans, grants, and community planning projects funding would help Florida's residents take control of their energy needs, budgets, and independence. Learn more
A federal program that provides a match for state reimbursement would encourage solar panel installation, use and maintenance, reducing the stress put on energy grids during heat events and securing energy independence. Learn more
I support moratoriums on ALL fracking, deep-water oil exploration and drilling, and compressor stations/coal plants - not just the development of new ones. I also support holding those companies who inflicted damage on the environment and people in areas that were fracked, drilled and destroyed accountable. Learn more
Divesting from fossil fuels into the energy of today makes good business sense. Learn more
Getting and staying out of the affairs of the Middle East, reducing our carbon footprint, and creating energy independence for Floridians should be a top priority, and solar energy is one of many avenues for us to do that. Learn more
Randomized drug testing of all illegal narcotics - no one should be able to force drug testing on vulnerable populations without subjecting themselves to the same standards, nor should they be allowed to partake in activities or use substances which are illegal. Learn more
Ban representatives from sponsoring or voting on legislation in which they, their candidate committee or their associated PAC receives contributions from a corporation or industry committee directly benefiting from said legislation. Learn more
Pass a law prohibiting members of Congress from taking money from corporations while sponsoring or voting for legislation directly impacting that industry or company. Learn more
Institute national vote-by-mail and automatic voter registration for federal elections. Learn more
Improve whistleblower protections for non-federal employees, particularly in areas that impact human health, safety or the environment. Learn more
Pass a law nullifying the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case. Learn more
Ban elected officials from trading stocks while serving in office, or acquiring new stock related to bills and topics they are directly impacting. Learn more
Banning the harmful practice of "conversation therapy" from being allowed to abuse gay youth. Learn more
Expand Medicaid while we work toward a plan for universal healthcare. Learn more
Legislation that requires fair and equal access to healthcare for trans Americans. Learn more
Force prescription drug companies to negotiate drug prices with the government in the same way Medicaid operates, but for all insurance providers. Learn more
Further assist in educating the citizens to better understand the myriad of signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more
Repeal the Dickey Amendment to allow doctors and researchers to study all forms of disease. Learn more
Pass a Medical Bill of Rights for minors, giving young men and women the right to make decisions about their bodies, medications and vaccinations in consultation with licensed physicians without required parental consent. Learn more
Tele-health amendment requiring medical insurance to cover the cost of telehealth appointments and to allow patients to attend certain types of therapy and medical check-ups remotely in all 50 states. Learn more
Pass legislation regulating the ratio of nurses-to-patients in healthcare facilities to reduce nursing shortages and burnout and ensure patient and staff safety. Learn more
Pass hospital pricing reform bill to regulate hospital prices, improve price transparency and increase competition among hospitals to mitigate the already high and ever-increasing costs associated with hospitalization in the United States. Learn more
Enable rent control measures as part of home-rule laws nation-wide. Learn more
Ban foreign corporations from purchasing residential housing units for the purpose of renting to Americans. Learn more
Expand loan access for low-income and poor-credit borrowers, enabling every American family to own their own home. If you can afford the rent, you can afford a mortgage at the same price. Learn more
Mandate affordable housing availability in all multi-unit rental properties as a percentage of units available, with affordable housing defined as 20% of the median income for each zip code or comparable municipal zone. Learn more
Increase broadband infrastructure in rural and low-income areas. Learn more
Increase internet access at under-served public schools. Learn more
Adding educational facilities to the national infrastructure bill. Learn more
Modern instrument infrastructure act - to update aging technology and improve geographic coverage of environmental monitoring systems, including radar technology, buoy locations and instrumentations, and expanded coverage of LiDAR technology across North America. Learn more
Smart growth entails long-term planning and includes community feedback, green infrastructure elements, habitat preservation, and the infrastructure planning and development necessary to grow our communities safely. Learn more
Increase funding to develop better warning systems for emergencies, including the development of primary and secondary tornado warnings in rural communities. Learn more
The "Right to Science Act" will allow citizens to request copies of all scientific studies and/or reviews conducted or considered in making legislative decisions through a new and prioritized category of the Freedom of Information Act, and require that science and transparency be integral in any legislation concerning science policy. Learn more
Universal Pre-K would relieve working parents from a statewide average of $6,647 per year in childcare costs alone. Learn more
Protect the rights of all adults - married, single, straight, gay - to adopt children, to serve as foster parents, and to have access to all facilities, businesses, and locales regardless of sexuality or gender identity. Learn more
Here in Florida, we enjoy not paying state personal income taxes, relying on the businesses and industries in the state to pay their fair share of the tax burden. We should apply that policy nationally, where anyone under 200% of the poverty level pays 0% personal income tax, those in the upper-middle class pay just 10% (2%-14% lower than the Trump tax rate), and those in the higher income brackets pay higher rates that increase with income. Learn more
Capital gains should be taxed at the same rate as all other income, but currently it's capped at 20%, and most do not pay that. Learn more
Expand benefits to civilians who, working as military contractors, suffer from diseases caused by toxic exposure. Learn more
Increased pay for all teachers – not just new teachers. Learn more
Better opportunities for experienced teachers to enter long-term contracts. Learn more
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