Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Ohio 13th Congressional District in 2018 Ohio 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedChris is proudly pro-life and stands for the sanctity of human life and the rights of unborn children. Chris will work to protect and promote healthcare for women and work to provide pregnancy and adoption assistance. Learn more
Chris is a vocal advocate for Criminal Justice Reform. Chris believes our over-worked and over-politicized criminal justice system far too often traps non-violent offenders (who are disproportionately African American men) in a cycle of poverty, unemployment and jail. Learn more
In Washington, Chris will work with Republicans and Democrats alike to make sure our tax dollars and our criminal justice system are focused on keeping us safe and imprisoning those who are dangerous and violent. Chris believes we must focus on rehabilitation and reintegration, as we cannot continue to imprison generations of young men and women whose nonviolent mistakes now too often destine them to a future without opportunity. Learn more
Chris believes that Government at all levels has been slow to react and we cannot wait any longer. Chris supports the President’s declaration that the heroin and opioid epidemic is a national health emergency, and he is encouraged at the steps the administration has taken. Addiction isn’t partisan and neither are efforts to solve this problem. Learn more
Chris is committed to comprehensive action which includes (i) investment and regulation of preventative care organizations and treatment and rehabilitation facilities; (ii) autonomy for the local action of both government and civic entities; (iii) border security and prosecution of drug dealers; and (iv) the coordinated reduction of opioid use in pain management. Learn more
Chris DePizzo will be a voice of this District. Chris believes in the hard work and perseverance of the manufacturing community and is committed to being a vocal and active leader in protecting and promoting Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing industry. Learn more
In his career, Chris DePizzo has worked with and fought for investors, entrepreneurs and businesses. As Congressman, he will continue his fight and work to simplify and reform the tax code, streamline the regulatory system (with less regulations that are enforced constantly and equitably), improve and expand worker retraining programs, and take every other action necessary to make Northeast Ohio more competitive and place its residents in the best position possible to unleash their hard work and innovative spirit. Learn more
Chris believes in fair trade. Having grown-up witnessing firsthand the effects NAFTA and KORUS FTA on this District, Chris knows trade is important, but he also knows that these deals are unfair. Chris is encouraged that the President is committed to reforming America’s trade deals, and Chris will lead the way in pushing for ‘fair trade’ and fighting for workers here and across America. Learn more
In Congress, Chris will pursue energy policies that work to reduce barriers for the development of alternative energy and allow for the responsible improvement of conventional energy resources as well. Chris also knows that we need to ensure we are using energy as efficiently as possible by incentivizing energy efficiency technologies. Learn more
The United States must pursue an all-the-above energy strategy to diversify our sources of energy, reduce energy prices, protect national security, and create jobs here in Northeast Ohio. Chris believes we must continue to encourage domestic energy production so that we can reduce our reliance on energy imports and improve our national security. Learn more
Chris believes in fair trade. Having grown-up witnessing firsthand the effects NAFTA and KORUS FTA on this District, Chris knows trade is important, but he also knows that these deals are unfair. Chris is encouraged that the President is committed to reforming America’s trade deals, and Chris will lead the way in pushing for ‘fair trade’ and fighting for workers here and across America. Learn more
Chris believes the residents of this District should be informed about what their Congressman does. When Chris is elected, he promises transparency and open lines of communication with both him and his office. In order to facilitate this, Chris’ office will publish the legislative votes he have taken and an explanation for each vote on his website and on his Facebook page daily; he will hold regular open office hours both in the District and in Washington, D.C.; and his office will provide an up-to-date calendar of upcoming House of Representatives’ actions. Chris can never promise you will be completely happy with every decision he make or every vote he takes, but he can promise to listen and to be transparent, open and honest with you. Learn more
Chris is a proud defender of the entire Constitution, including the 2nd Amendment and the right of people to keep and bear arms. Chris believes that we need to work to reduce gun violence through better mental illness treatment and care, the improved enforcement of current gun laws, and upgraded security at vulnerable locations. Learn more
Chris will work in Congress to make sure the 2nd Amendment is respected and that we work to improve and enhance school safety. No parent should send their children to school wondering if they will come home at night and no students should get on the bus in the morning wondering if today their life ends. Learn more
The American people deserve better. Chris believes that any replacement for Obamacare must be market driven and must put patients first, allowing them and their doctors to be the ones making healthcare decisions, not the federal government and insurance companies. Further, Chris will fight to make sure pre-existing health conditions are covered by insurance companies and that insurance companies will allow children to stay on their parents health insurance plans until they turn 26 years old. Learn more
Obamacare must be replaced with reforms that will actually lower costs, improve the quality of our health care, and not be a boon to private insurers. Study after study has shown Obamacare, which was forced through Congress in 2009 – with Tim Ryan’s vote – will slow economic growth over the next decade, cost the nation millions jobs, and contribute billions of dollars to the deficit. Learn more
The United States has the right to protect its border, set its own immigration laws, and enforce those laws; this is not anti-immigrant, but instead is based on security, procedure and fairness to those immigrants who have played by the rules as drafted. Chris believes we must revoke unconstitutional executive orders, eliminate federal funding for sanctuary cities, deport violent felon illegal aliens in our prisons, continue to improve the hiring and training of Border Patrol agents and implement an entry-exit visa tracking system. Learn more
Chris believes that getting our immigration system fixed will improve our security, aid our fight against opioid addiction, and improve the rights and pay of workers – native born and immigrant alike – across America. Learn more
Chris believes that we must fix America’s immigration system today and not continue to postpone this important conversation. Chris believes we should begin by securing our borders, enforcing our current immigration laws and implementing effective workplace reporting and visa tracking systems. Learn more
Chris DePizzo believes we must restrain Washington’s reckless and out-of-control spending. Chris wants to work toward a balanced budget and begin to reform our critical mandatory spending programs to make them sustainable for the future generations. Washington is not getting its work done. Chris supports efforts in Ohio and other states to call an Article V Constitutional Convention for the purposes of enacting a Balanced Budget Amendment. Learn more
Organized labor members in Northeast Ohio can know that Chris will fight for them, for their jobs, and for their families. This fight includes the protection of retirees’ pensions. Chris respects the right of police, fire and private sector workers to organize and bargain collectively, and he believes in the freedom of an individual to choose who represents him or her. Learn more
Manufacturing is at the heart of the Northeast Ohio economy, and Chris DePizzo believes that a strong manufacturing sector is key to the region’s strength and growth. During Tim Ryan’s 16 years in Washington, Northeast Ohio’s population has declined and its workers’ wages and benefits have stagnated – all while the rest of the state and the country have seen economic improvement and an uptick in jobs. Learn more
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