Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 50th Congressional District in 2020 California Primary Election.
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Continued support for military healthcare initiatives impacting military families and veterans through legislative improvements and government oversight of contract vehicles that manage healthcare. Learn more
As your 50th District Congressional Representative, I will collaborate with Department of Defense to create cost savings to the program while improving services for military families relating to career transition. Based upon current research it is estimated that a cost realization of $50-$100M per year can be obtained through modifications to the program. This would create cost reductions to the government while improving services to active duty personnel, family members, and veterans. American does not have a blank check for programs and services - fiscal responsibility is required in order to reduce the national debt while providing quality services. Learn more
Through this effort, I will continue to support small and large businesses in all areas business development. This includes creation and modification of current laws and regulations governing small business utilization within the federal government contracting arena. These efforts will include ongoing support for the Procurement Technical Assistance Centers and the Small Business Development Centers nationwide through grant development and continuation. Learn more
Through collaboration with the Department of Education, as your Congressional Representative, I will work to create methods to address student loan costs through debt restructuring, reform payment options to tackle excess interest growth, and providing a more rapid path to debt repayment and restructuring. Learn more
Protecting our environment is one of the most important responsibilities we all share. The United States must be a leader in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels by investing in renewable and sustainable technologies that will power our economy for years to come. The threat of climate change is real, and San Diego is vulnerable to the effects of sea level rise and extreme weather if we do nothing to stop climate change. . Learn more
As your 50th Congressional District Representative, I will support universal background checks for every gun sale regardless of where the sale takes place and do not believe that sellers should be able to proceed with a sale without a completed background check. Background checks are a common sense way to decrease violent gun crimes while ensuring that the firearms do not get into the hands of those who are prohibited from having them. Learn more
By creating more legal options and providing flexibility for prosecutors and judges to successfully prosecute the crimes we will be able to increase successful prosecution through the federal criminal justice system to crack down on people who are involved in all aspects of illegal gun trafficking. Learn more
As your 50th Congressional District Representative, I will continue to be committed in stopping the illegal flow of guns into California and across the nation while providing law enforcement and prosecutors with the tools needed to crack down on the illegal gun trade and work to prevent gun violence. Beyond current laws, I will collaborate and create legislation that will further create deterrents to gun trafficking. Learn more
As your 50th Congressional District Representative, I will support universal background checks for every gun sale regardless of where the sale takes place and do not believe that sellers should be able to proceed with a sale without a completed background check. Background checks are a common sense way to decrease violent gun crimes while ensuring that the firearms do not get into the hands of those who are prohibited from having them. . Learn more
We have a right to bear arms; yet, we must do this sensibly to keep guns out of the hands of those who cannot pass a federal background check. Learn more
It is time to strengthen our borders, create 100% accountability, visibility and transparency for all border security issues such as staffing of immigration holding facilities, implementation of new border security technology, border pollution, criminal elements, and family separation issues within the current laws. This will take a legislative change to federal regulations. As the 50th District Representative, I will accomplish this and more. We need to stop unauthorized entry in the back country and secure our borders. Learn more
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