Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 5th Congressional District in 2020 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedI will use my experience in the Obama White House and on Virginia’s Medicaid Board to ensure that every woman in our commonwealth, regardless of race, income, or ZIP Code has access to quality healthcare including access to reproductive care. Learn more
Finally, I support efforts to make community colleges and public colleges/universities tuition-free for lower-income individuals. We should also extend this support to other post-secondary opportunities—like career school, technical education, and apprenticeships—so that we’re truly unlocking the potential for everyone’s future success. Learn more
I will invest in programs to eliminate carbon emissions in agriculture and land use through reforming economic support programs for farms to meet climate goals. Finally, I will help make sure that we can keep the jobs created by a 100% clean energy future right here in Virginia. Learn more
In Congress, I will work to ensure the same ambitious action that we’ve seen here in Virginia to transition to a clean energy economy as soon as possible—and certainly no later than mid-century. I will work to establish a clean energy standard that urgently requires 100% of U.S. electricity from clean and renewable sources. Learn more
We must: Establish a public health insurance option—offering comprehensive healthcare benefits that are available to anyone who wishes to choose it but allow others to keep private insurance if they want to. Reduce the cost of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for certain drugs, extending those prices to all patients, closing anti-competitive loopholes exploited by drug companies, and establishing a cap for out-of-pocket drug costs. Expand access to mental health services Restore and increase funding to help ensure access to the critical reproductive health services provided by organizations like Planned Parenthood Invest in true health access in rural, low-income, and underserved communities Support disabled Americans’ ability to live and thrive in their own communities Advocate for long-term care policies that integrate public and private financing options to ensure that individuals and families can reasonably meet their long-term care needs. Learn more
We need strong policies that put an end to the exclusionary zoning that maintains the legacy of redlining. We must incentivize the construction of affordable housing units to address our severe affordable housing shortage. We need to support and strengthen fair housing rules. We need to live—and govern—with the belief that everyone deserves access to a safe, affordable home. Learn more
In Congress, I will make it a priority to address these concerns. I support refundable tax credits to rent-burdened individuals, so that nobody is left to spend too much of their income on their rent payments. Also, to address the gaps in homeownership we should target tax subsidies toward lower-income, first-time homeowners, not to mention lower-income renters. With smart tax credits and thoughtful incentives, we can help families by making it easier to cover the bills and get or stay in a home that works for them. Learn more
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