Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 17th Congressional District in 2022 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedWhen I get to Congress, I will fight hard for every woman’s right to choose, no matter where she lives, so that every woman in America has safe, affordable access to full reproductive healthcare, without restriction and without fear. Learn more
I’m running for Congress because I believe that every citizen deserves an equal vote. Learn more
I believe we have to fight rising crime in every way we can. That means investing in our schools, so that young people have the skills they need to find good jobs and build productive lives. Learn more
I will support increased federal funding for veterans’ services, including housing assistance, childcare, and education/training programs to help our veterans succeed in the workplace. Learn more
I will stand up for our VA hospitals, which provide a model level of care for our veterans, and I will advocate to make sure the VA has the funding it needs to improve facilities, hire staff, and reach out to eligible veterans. Learn more
In Congress, I will put small farmers first. We will continue to fight to protect the interests of Illinois farmers and ensure they have the support they need, while investing in food security and health for all Illinoisians. Learn more
When I get to Congress, I will fight hard to expand affordable childcare programs for parents who are working lower-wage jobs or who are in school or training programs. Learn more
I think forgiving student loans across the board makes great economic sense. But at the very least, we need to cap interest rates for student borrowers and expand loan forgiveness programs for teachers, doctors, nurses, mental health workers, and others who devote themselves – and their educations – to serving their communities. Learn more
We also need to invest in water and sewer systems plants, to make sure that all the people living in Illinois have access to clean drinking water, no matter where they live or how much money they make. Learn more
I care deeply about healthcare, and I think policy differences and details are important. But whether we’re talking about Medicare for All, or expanding the public option under Obamacare, or increasing federal funding for rural hospitals, or just dropping the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 60, I’ll be voting based on the needs of the people I serve. Learn more
As your representative in Congress, I’ll keep on fighting for federal funds to build new, high-quality housing for renters and help more people become homeowners. Learn more
In Congress, I promise to push for tax reforms that will benefit the middle class – not the billionaire class – and make it easier for Illinois families to make ends meet. Learn more
I support raising the top tax rate for households that earn more than $400,000 a year, and I believe those additional tax revenues should be invested in education, health care, infrastructure, and the environment. Learn more
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