Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 11th Congressional District in 2024 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedAhsan firmly believes in a woman’s fundamental right to make her own healthcare decisions with her medical provider. Learn more
Ahsan believes that for lesser criminal offenses, our communities are better served by rehabilitating offenders and teaching them real-life skills that they can use to stay out of prison and contribute to society. This will break the cycle of repeat offenses. Instead of routinely pursuing incarceration, we should – when it makes sense to do so – increase our use of probation, community service and work release. The United States leads the world as the country with the most people in prison – over 2 million. That is not something to be proud of. Ahsan also believes that some situations that currently end in arrest might be better handled as mental health or substance abuse cases. Prison should not be the first consideration in all criminal justice cases. Ahsan is very concerned with the unchecked rise in crime coupled with the 200 police officer shortage in Fairfax County. If elected, Ahsan will, on day one, start building a coalition of federal, state, local, business, non-profit, and faith-based partners to develop a comprehensive and collaborative solution to our police and first responder shortage. Public servants deserve a livable wage that recognizes their daily sacrifices and rewards their contributions to our safety and security. Keeping in mind the national inflation numbers and high housing costs is key to making sure that police officers and first responders can provide for their families and continue to benefit our community. Lastly, while continuing to expand on our current number of first responders, it is crucial to ensure that we train them adequately, properly resource them, and constantly support them to do what is right. Our coalition will explore holistic options and more, knowing full well that much of the expertise lies with our police forces themselves. Ahsan will focus on bringing back justice into our criminal justice system. We can support our public servants and reduce recidivism at the same time. Learn more
Ahsan favors partnering with businesses in the area to help educators develop improved curriculumsto more efficiently train students for the jobs of tomorrow. Ahsan also favors increased grants and federal tax credits to supplement incomes for those young individuals who choose to go into noble but underappreciated professions such as teaching and social services. Learn more
Ahsan will fight for smart, measurable climate and energy policy as if his children’s lives depended on it. Instead of just focusing on passing environmental legislation, Ahsan will focus on improving existing legislation by insisting on measurable metrics and outcomes. Learn more
The targeting of innocent men, women, children, and families is never justified. Ahsan’s position is clear. Both Israel and Hamas must commit to a ceasefire immediately. If elected, Ahsan pledges to use the full power of the office to tirelessly work for the freeing of all Israeli and Palestinian hostages. Learn more
Ahsan also believes healthcare is a fundamental right. It must be affordable for all, and we cannot allow our vulnerable poor and elderly to fall through the cracks. More funding must be secured for Medicaid so that it pays medical providers more quickly and at rates that are more consistent with those of private insurance. Ahsan looks forward to working with his congressional colleagues to improve Medicaid funding. Learn more
Ahsan is a strong advocate of better Medicare and Medicaid funding, and he will join hands with congressional colleagues to protect Social Security. Rather than reduce it as some politicians’ advocate, Ahsan wants to ensure that Social Security cost-of-living adjustments keep pace with the skyrocketing costs of healthcare. He will collaborate with experts to explore options that increase revenues without raising taxes on the lower and middle classes. Learn more
If elected, Ahsan will work with congressional colleagues to overcome the long-standing legal gridlock and enact comprehensive reforms that address the flaws in our immigration system. All people should be treated with dignity and respect. Scenes of masses of desperate migrants trying to enter at our southern border are indicative of a broken system that serves neither Democrats nor Republicans. We must improve security at our borders while protecting the families who are seeking refuge and opportunity in the United States. Ahsan favors increasing the number of immigration judges and court staff to process asylum requests more efficiently. Entry to the United States is a federal responsibility and must be handled appropriately to alleviate the concerns of and burdens on southern states. Ahsan also favors targeted, tailored job training for legal immigrants that is designed to quickly integrate them and their families as viable members who contribute substantively to the wellbeing of their communities. Learn more
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