Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 32nd Congressional District in 2020 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedEmanuel believes we must end: Cash bail Incarceration for nonviolent crimes For-profit prisons The prohibition of cannabis. Learn more
Emanuel has always been an advocate for legalizing marijuana and believes it’s time to move forward with ending the prohibition. This would mean: Expunging all criminal charges for those convicted of crimes related to cannabis Creating regulations to ensure quality control of all cannabis products. Learn more
Emanuel wants to: Make cannabis accessible via the V.A. Make cannabis dispensaries a department at the V.A. Curb the use of opioids by providing access to cannabis at local V.A. hospitals and clinics. Learn more
We must also: Create a federal jobs program for high school students to learn building trades, allied health certificates and licensure Create federal grants for schools to update and create new learning centers for building trades Develop a curriculum and federal investment program for high school students to complete prerequisite programs to start nursing school or pre-med programs at local community colleges and public universities. Learn more
The solutions: Reform the current system to ensure no organ goes to waste Expand access by creating and funding more transplant centers in areas with rural and under-served communities Create a “Universal Donor Program” that will make everyone an organ donor unless they opt out End the age restrictions on organ transplantation Permit those using marijuana for medical purposes to be eligible for an organ transplant. Learn more
Emanuel’s solutions are to: Expand Medicare coverage to everyone in the U.S. Put more emphasis on preventative and proactive care to prevent chronic illnesses Modernize healthcare facilities across the country Expand home care and ensure the elderly, those with disabilities and those in rehab have access to basic services at their own home. Learn more
Emanuel’s solutions are to: Expand dental coverage to those receiving Medicare Automatically provide dental coverage to those in need of an organ transplant to make the transplant process easier. Learn more
Emanuel believes in: Affordable interest rates for first-time buyers Extending tax benefits and incentives for working families who own homes Increasing federal grants so people can own homes in the communities they work and serve in. Learn more
Emanuel’s solutions are to: Create a pathway to citizenship for ALL DREAMers Increase the number of immigration judges and officers to clear the backlog of cases Respect and follow asylum laws. Learn more
Emanuel wants to: Provide a clear pathway to citizenship for service members upon honorable discharge or after four years of active duty Summon proper social workers specializing in immigration to begin the process and aid our service members through the steps to becoming citizens End all deportations of current active duty and discharged service members. Learn more
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