Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 3rd Congressional District in 2020 Texas Primary Runoff Election.
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Get StartedProtect women’s health. I fully support a woman’s right to choose. That is a decision between her and her doctor, and the government has no place in that conversation. Learn more
Protect women’s reproductive health and freedom. Learn more
End violence against women. We need to provide support and resources for victims of domestic violence, abuse, and harassment. I would support reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, which would not only safeguard, but also expand, access to justice and safety for all survivors. It is unacceptable that Van Taylor voted against reauthorization and North Texans deserve better. Learn more
Oppose privatization of schools at the expense of public schools. Learn more
Support universal Pre-K and early education. Studies have consistently shown that early education is a strong predictor for later academic success. I will support legislation that provides Pre-K for all children. Learn more
Invest in education and jobs training. Learn more
Fight to fulfill the funding promise for the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Learn more
Tackle the problem of student loan debt. The problem is twofold. We need to figure out a way to lower the cost of tuition, and provide relief for those already saddled with student loan debt. Everything from allowing debt to be cancelled in bankruptcy to expanding student loan forgiveness programs for those that give back to their communities, no one should be under crushing debt for choosing an education. Learn more
Invest in sustainable, green energy. Texas can be and should be the nation’s leader in green, sustainable energy from solar to wind. We can create a cleaner future for our children and ensure there are plenty of high paying jobs here in our community. Learn more
Implement market-based solutions in tandem with emission regulations. The threat of climate change is too important of an issue and the threat is too serious not to consider all our options. Learn more
Restore and protect the EPA and NOAA. In Congress, I would work to restore and strengthen the ability of the EPA and NOAA to keep our environment and communities safe. Learn more
Invest in clean, sustainable energy. Learn more
Rejoin the Paris Climate Change Accords. I would do everything I can in Congress to ensure America rejoins the Climate Accords and work with the international community to protect our planet. America must be a global leader on climate change and we should not shirk our responsibility to the planet. Learn more
Improve voter access and protect election security. Learn more
Increase transparency in elections. While candidates for elected office have to disclose all donors that contribute over $200, so called Super PACs or “dark money” groups are not required to do so. I would support any legislation that requires outside groups that spend money to influence elections to disclose all their donors. Furthermore, digital advertising in elections should be held to the same disclosure rules as television, mail, and radio. Learn more
Get money out of politics. Our elected officials need to listen to the will of the people, not special interests. I am not and will not take any corporate PAC money and will fight for legislation to remove the undue influence of money in politics. Learn more
Support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. Learn more
- Reduce the number of career politicians. I fully support enacting term limits on members of Congress. Learn more
Protect and advance voting rights. We need to end partisan gerrymandering. Learn more
Find the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to research gun violence. The gun violence epidemic is a public health crisis and we should treat it as such. I support funding the CDC to research gun violence and find solutions to save lives. Learn more
Keep weapons of war out of our neighborhoods. I support an assault weapons ban. We should keep these weapons out of our neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, and our communities. Learn more
Support extreme risk protection laws. Also known as “red flag” laws, this would ensure that those that are at extreme risk to harm themselves, or others, do not have access to a gun. Gun deaths account for over half of all suicides, and we should do everything we can do prevent that. This would save lives immediately. Learn more
Close the gun show loophole and make sure there are background checks on every gun sale. Learn more
Expand access to mental health. Mental health care services are routinely and consistently overlooked. We need to increase access to mental health providers, and provide incentives for providers to go into underserved areas. Learn more
End surprise billing, also known as balance billing. No one should be hit with an expensive and often crippling bill after an emergency, especially while insured. In Congress, I would work to pass legislation enabling providers and insurers to work together to end surprise billing. Learn more
Treat addiction as a health concern. Addiction has been tearing apart families and communities for too long. Learn more
Allow Medicare to directly negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. We need to end this giant giveaway to pharmaceutical companies, at the expense of everyday Americans. Learn more
Secure our borders. Trump’s border wall is an archaic, expensive, inefficient method of border safety that is largely a symbolic gesture. I would not support federal funds going to such a project. Instead, I would support methods that work, such as increased surveillance and training. Learn more
Support a clean DREAM Act. DREAMERS who have lived here all their lives and are hard working contributors to society should have a pathway to citizenship. This only serves to boost our economy and make us stronger. Learn more
End the crisis at the border. Families should not be separated and everyone deserves to be treated humanely and with respect. We should welcome refugees and asylum seekers but their cases need to be heard quickly and fairly. I would also support ways to improve conditions in their home countries, to stem the flow of refugees and asylum seekers. Learn more
Support our judicial system to better handle immigration cases. There is a backlog of over a million immigration cases that need to be processed. Everyone deserves a speedy and fair trial, and these cases need to be resolved immediately. Learn more
Support a pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants. We need to find a way to ensure immigrants that are working hard, contributing to the economy, paying taxes, and abide by the law become citizens. Learn more
With North Texas booming in development, we need to make sure our roads and bridges can handle the increased traffic. With greater investments in infrastructure, we can connect jobs with people and make Collin County an even more attractive destination for employers. A more efficient and modernized infrastructure will increase Collin County’s and North Texas’s productivity and growth rates. Learn more
Protect and expand Social Security. Seniors who’ve worked their whole lives and paid into the system should not have to worry about their Social Security benefits. I will fight to protect Social Security, which so many of our seniors depend on. Learn more
Equal pay for equal work. Learn more
Protect workers’ rights. Only by standing together can we address the growing inequality between working families and those at the top. The right of all workers to organize and collectively bargain is important to me and I would oppose any effort that limits or takes away from collective bargaining rights. Learn more
Raise the minimum wage. Texas has not increased its minimum wage in decades and it’s time companies paid their workers a fair wage. Learn more
Ensure equal work for equal pay. I believe that everyone should get equal pay for doing the same work. I support the Paycheck Fairness Act to help close the wage gap between men and women, especially women of color. Learn more
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