Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 8th Congressional District in 2020 New Jersey Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Will understands that caring for our nation’s veterans and their families is one of our most sacred responsibilities. For too long, Washington has fallen short on its promises to our veterans, and if elected, Will is committed to ensuring every veteran who stood for our country has representation standing for them in Congress. From increasing health care options for female veterans, to reducing rates of veteran suicide, decreasing wait times at VA medical facilities, combatting the prevalence of homelessness, and ensuring veterans can obtain good-paying jobs after separating from the service, Will won't rest until our veterans receive the benefits they deserve from our eternally grateful nation. Learn more
Every child deserves to have access to great schools and teachers, however, too often students are restricted from educational opportunities because of where they live. In order to succeed in today’s ever-changing economy, we must do more to ensure that every student, from any background, from every zip code, can receive a degree that sets them up for great jobs in the future. To accomplish this, Will is committed to fighting against the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts for public schools and public school teachers. Will also plans to create a federal program that provides financial assistance to school districts like Jersey City to alleviate budget deficits and prevent mass teacher layoffs. Additionally, Will pledges to expand vocational education programs, and combat the rising costs of higher education through the creation of federally funded initiatives that provide stipends for students to receive a college degree in exchange for five years of employment in the public sector. Learn more
Will promises to stand firmly with the State of Israel in denouncing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, which is inherently discriminatory, undermines prospects for peace, and damages U.S. interests in the region. Will is also dedicated to working closely with federal and state partners to ensure that acts of hatred and anti-Semitism have no place in New Jersey. A strong supporter of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, Will is dedicated to ensuring the federal government appropriates $360 million in grant funding for religious institutions and community centers to obtain necessary security upgrades to better protect congregants and staff from terrorist attacks. Learn more
For nine years, Will Sheehan served our country as a Naval Intelligence Officer - deploying overseas and working directly with leaders in the White House. For fourteen years, the 8th District has been represented by the same member of Congress - and the results speak for themselves. It’s time for a fighter in Washington, and Will understands that we need a problem solver, not the continuation of problematic leadership. For Will, the mission to build a better future always comes first, which is why he will fight to ensure term limits become a reality in Congress. Learn more
Healthcare is a human right - and Will is dedicated to fighting to guarantee that every New Jerseyan has access to quality health care. From protecting those with preexisting conditions, to ensuring our Senior Citizens have access to robust Medicare and Social Security benefits - Will is committed to fixing our broken healthcare system. This means fighting to reduce healthcare costs, ensuring every American has an insurance plan they can afford, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, combating the opioid epidemic, and demanding transparency and oversight for healthcare and insurance providers. Learn more
The 8th District is home to some of New Jersey’s most vital infrastructure – the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, the Port Authority PATH Train, New Jersey Transit, numerous interstate highways, three major sea ports, as well as railroad and vehicular bridges. For too long, these pieces of vital infrastructure have been underfunded by the federal government, and as a result, commuters and industries that rely on our roads, bridges, ports, and rail lines have suffered. As a daily commuter into New York City via the PATH train, Will understands firsthand the importance of preserving, and expanding both our infrastructure and transportation capabilities. A strong advocate for the Gateway Project and Portal Bridge replacement, Will is committed to ensuring New Jersey receives robust funding from the federal government to update our crumbling infrastructure, expand rail capacity, and protect our tunnels, bridges, and rail lines from the environmental impacts of storms like Hurricane Sandy. Learn more
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