Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 11th Congressional District in 2024 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedQasim believes that access to abortion and bodily autonomy is a human right, and he will fight to restore and expand protections for these rights nationally. Learn more
Support the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2023, which would immediately overturn abortion bans nationwide. Learn more
Fight to ensure all civil rights protections are applied equally to gender identity and sexuality as they are to race and other protected classes. Learn more
Decriminalize possession of non-commercial quantities of heroin and fentanyl and refer those facing addiction to treatment centers. Learn more
Break up monopolies and anti-competitive industries to spur competition, innovation, and lower prices. Learn more
Fight for debt free college and trade schools so that people can get the training they need to build their careers. Learn more
End fossil fuel subsidies and increase the tax rate on oil company profits to fund community cleanup initiatives in Black and Latino neighborhoods. Learn more
Invest in clean energy and infrastructure development in construction and transportation to get the United States to carbon neutral by 2030. Learn more
Stop issuing new permits and leases for oil drilling on federal land, and immediately retire unused permits. Learn more
Invest in climate and ecosystem resiliency and mitigation projects to harden infrastructure and homes against future climate disasters like fires, hurricanes, and flooding. Learn more
Immediately end fracking and the debunked science of ‘carbon capture.’. Learn more
Build on the record investments in green energy that President Biden championed in the Inflation Reduction Act. Learn more
Qasim believes that we need to immediately invest in meaningful climate change solutions and mitigation, train the next generation of Green workers, and ensure environmental justice for the communities on the front lines of climate change. Learn more
Qasim firmly believes the US must continue to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion and attack on Ukrainian civilians. Learn more
In response to the tragic deaths of civilians in Israel and Palestine, Qasim supports: An immediate ceasefire in Gaza The unconditional release of all Israeli and Palestinian hostages and political prisoners An end to the illegal military occupation and settlements in Palestine Palestinians’ right of return. Learn more
Build a nationwide framework for safe storage of firearms in the home when children are present. Learn more
Hold gun owners responsible for crimes committed with their stolen or missing firearms if they don’t report them to law enforcement within 72 hours. Learn more
Close the Charleston loophole to prevent the sale of firearms when a background check is not completed within three days. Learn more
Implement a seven day waiting period for all gun purchases. Learn more
Close the Boyfriend Loophole to keep guns away from domestic abusers. Learn more
Implement universal background checks and a seven day waiting period for all gun purchases. Learn more
Ban and create a buyback program for automatic firearms, military style semi-automatic firearms, 3D printed “ghost” guns, bump stocks, and high capacity magazines. Learn more
Create a national Red Flag Law to limit access to firearms for those deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Learn more
Expand Medicare funding to offer enrollment to anyone who wants to join. Learn more
Allow medicare to negotiate the cost of care and procedures, not just prescription drugs. Learn more
Make sure that health insurance covers vision, dental, hearing, mental health, and reproductive care. Learn more
Advocate for guaranteed access to gender-affirming healthcare services. Learn more
Get rid of enrollment periods so that families don’t have to wait to sign up for the coverage they need. Learn more
Treat addiction like the disease it is and invest in treatment and rehabilitation centers instead of punishing the people battling addiction with prison sentences. Learn more
End Donald Trump’s family detention policy. Learn more
Deliver a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and their families and support DACA and DAPA recipients. Learn more
Repeal 287-G and prevent ICE from working with and deputizing local police departments for federal immigration enforcement. Learn more
End Title 42 to prevent future administrations from weaponizing public health policy to exclude lawful asylum seekers from entering the United States. Learn more
Support legislation to end Citizens United and prohibit companies from buying their way into the political process. Learn more
Introduce legislation to integrate cultural competency training in medical schools, ensuring that healthcare providers are aware of and sensitive to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. This includes addressing discriminatory practices reported by 24% of queer people of color. Learn more
Propose and support legislation to strengthen the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Learn more
Advocate for expanding the Americans with Disabilities Act to safeguard a broader range of classes, recognizing that disability spans all races, sexual orientations, religions, economic statuses, and national origins. Learn more
Support the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act to allow disabled people to marry without risk of losing benefits. Learn more
Introduce legislation in the House to incorporate transition planning in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students navigating big changes, such as moving from elementary to middle school or from high school to the workforce. Learn more
Oppose legislation which attacks transgender individuals’ ability to participate in sports or imposes invasive genital exams on anyone, especially minors. Learn more
Back the Disability Access to Transportation Act to address ongoing discrimination and limited transportation options for individuals with disabilities. Learn more
Support the Housing Fairness Act of 2023 which would monitor and minimize discrimination against renters, homebuyers, or borrowers irrespective of their race, religion, sex, family situation, disability status, or national origin. Learn more
Provide federal funding for training to ensure that first responders are trained on how to work with disabled people experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. Learn more
Fully fund USCIS to meet the demand of American families seeking to ensure their loved ones can immigrate to the United States safely, quickly, and in a documented manner. Learn more
Fund supervised injection sites. Learn more
Tax opioid companies like tobacco companies to fund addiction treatment and rehabilitation centers. Learn more
Provide additional funding for Narcan/Naloxone for first responders and drug treatment centers nationwide. Learn more
Fund fully independent oversight and investigations into allegations of sexual assault and abuse of migrants by ICE. Learn more
Fight to fully fund immigration lawyers and judges on the Southern Border so that asylum seekers and refugees can have their day in court. Learn more
Deliver federally mandated paid sick and parental leave. Learn more
Crack down on union busting. Learn more
Pass the PRO act to support working people’s right to unionize and advocate for fair wages and benefits. Learn more
Fight for 40 hours of paid sick leave nationwide. Learn more
Support a $17 federal minimum and tipped wage. Learn more
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