Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Wisconsin 1st Congressional District in 2018 Wisconsin 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedAdditionally, Randy would vote against any legislation which attempts to restrict U.S. aid to international healthcare providers who provide a range of women’s healthcare services, including abortion. Learn more
Randy also opposes any legislation that limits the right of a woman to make the best decision for her health, including laws banning abortion at twenty or fewer weeks and requiring parental consent for minors. Learn more
Finally, Randy will only support federal funding for evidence-based pregnancy prevention education. Learn more
Randy will also vote against bans on private and public insurance coverage for abortion such as the federal Hyde amendment, and he will support and advocate for inclusion of abortion coverage and comprehensive contraceptive coverage in public employee insurance plan. Learn more
Randy supports a woman’s right to choose and recognizes Roe as the law of the land. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would oppose these funding cuts to the National Endowment for The Arts, and seek to increase federal funding for art and music in school across the board, so that schools aren’t as reliant on external partnerships for this essential part of a child’s education, in the first place. Learn more
Randy fully believes that women should be able to serve in combat in our military. Learn more
He will work with community leaders and other stakeholders to develop proactive and comprehensive strategies to disrupt this violence and protect all trans people. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support and advocate for policies that ensure people of all genders identities and expressions – including trans men and non-binary identified individuals and others – have full and equal access to comprehensive, culturally and technically competent reproductive healthcare. Learn more
He will work to ensure that students with severe mental illnesses are not forgotten by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and receive special education services. Learn more
Randy also supports a minority inclusion provision for the construction of FoxConn’s campus in Wisconsin’s First District, which would ensure 20% of the total construction cost went to minority and/or women business enterprises; 20% of the total worker hours were performed by minority and/or women workers; and 20% of the total worker hours were performed by minority and/or women apprentices. Learn more
Congress must take action to defend and extend voting rights, including restoring the “pre-clearance” formula of the Voting Rights Act, abolishing voter I.D. laws, expanding early voting, making Election Day a federal holiday, as well as immediately restoring voting rights of formerly incarcerated individuals. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would vote for the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would give the authority to prosecute sexual assault and other serious crimes to independent military prosecutors, rather than military commanders, with whom it currently rests. Learn more
Randy will also advocate and support policies that protect transgender and non-binary people from discrimination in healthcare; that ensures access to all medically-necessary transition-related healthcare regardless of their gender presentation; oppose any federal rules that prohibit third-party insurers from exempting transition-related services from plans; support clear and financially appropriate Medicare coverage for transition-related healthcare; ensure that all people – regardless of incarceration status – have access to medically necessary care; will work overall to improve the quality and competence of medical care for trans and non-binary people. Learn more
The latest census reports that students who had difficulty getting around were least likely to be enrolled in school, compared to children with impaired sight, vision and cognition. Randy would work hard to change this — proposing additional funding to help towns remove physical barriers to all students from their public schools. Learn more
Our students and teachers deserve to feel safe and welcome, so, as a Congressman, Randy would support establishing federal guidelines for children’s health and safety in school and providing additional funding to School Districts to make these infrastructure changes. Learn more
Last Year, Betsy Devos rolled back protections for victims of sexual assault, discouraging victims from reporting and creating confusion among college campuses about how to handle these reports. As a Congressman, Randy would lobby to restore these protections, which finally provided victims a fair shot at justice and sent a strong message to all students to treat their partners with respect and to clearly obtain their consent at all times. Learn more
Additionally, Randy supports and will advocate for the full and equal inclusion of all transgender people who wish to serve in the armed forces and opposes attempts to exclude or limit access to serving in the armed services. Randy opposes President’s Trump’s recent ban on trans service members, and he will work to overturn that ban and to ensure all active duty and reserve transgender members of the military and veterans are treated with the same fairness, equality, and dignity of every other service member. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would vote for the Military Justice Improvement Act, which would give the authority to prosecute sexual assault and other serious crimes to independent military prosecutors, rather than military commanders, with whom it currently rests. Learn more
One strategy for doing so is an amendment to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005. Congress can change the formula-based awards to end the mandated support of police departments, and make explicit that community based crime prevention and long-term safety strategies are permissible grantees for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Learn more
Establish federal standards for police training and community oversight for policing so that officers are accountable to the communities they serve. Learn more
Eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing, laws that inhibit prosecutors and judges from using just, reasonable discretion in sentencing. Learn more
End the privatization of prisons and policing, and instead insist on community oversight for police departments. Learn more
Support efforts to Ban the Box in order to end discrimination against people with criminal records. Learn more
Randy knows much must still be done to end domestic violence, most urgently closing the “boyfriend” loophole and other loopholes in current federal law meant to protect victims of domestic violence from gun violence. Learn more
Randy would fight to end government contracts with private prisons that have put profits over people. Learn more
He will work with community leaders and other stakeholders to develop proactive and comprehensive strategies to disrupt this violence and protect all trans people. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would fight to protect this credit and to provide additional opportunities to veterans who want to start their own business through a dedicated fund of low-interest start-up loans. Learn more
Randy fully believes that women should be able to serve in combat in our military. Learn more
Additionally, Randy knows that we must hold opioid manufacturers and distributors accountable for their negligence and participation in this crisis, and he supports the work being done right here in Racine and Kenosha, where both counties are suing opioid manufacturers and distributors. Learn more
He believes it is necessary to increase funding for programs related to opioid addiction treatment and prevention to effectively reverse this deadly trend. Learn more
We must pass legislation that expunges all convictions for simple possession of marijuana, so that these individuals do not face discrimination because of their record. Learn more
He will demand enforcement of federal antitrust laws against large agribusiness and food corporations that dominate many markets. Learn more
In renegotiation of NAFTA or creation of new agreements, including those concerning steel or aluminum tariffs, Randy will seek to preserve benefits to our existing economy while aggressively pursuing policies that will right the wrongs steelworkers and so many other in the industrial efforts have suffered over the last several decades. Learn more
He will support incentives for expanding renewable energy and energy conservation, and he will support or develop other job-creating legislation action in areas like: ecosystem restoration, including renewal of degraded forests, lakes, and rivers; and restoration of abandoned industrial, and commercial, and public buildings. Learn more
Randy will give high priority to programs financing new enterprises that demand skilled and unskilled human participation. Learn more
Randy will support and improve legislation that corrects bias in Department of Agriculture programs. He will fight for farm policies that open new economic opportunities for small farms in farm-to-consumer sales, the transition to organic production, on-site renewable energy production, and shared processing and storage. Learn more
He will work to ensure that students with severe mental illnesses are not forgotten by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and receive special education services. Learn more
Furthermore, Randy believes we should fully fund the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants under the Every Student Succeed Acts (ESSA). Learn more
Randy supports all education grants that flow directly from federal agencies to school districts and other qualifying education services. Learn more
To ensure that all Wisconsin students, including children of servicemembers and students of Native American heritage, are given the resources to excel in the classroom, Randy will fight to restore full funding of the Impact Aid program. Learn more
Fight for Student Loan Debt Relief Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support restoring Obama-era regulations that the Trump administration has reversed, so that we can hold these for-profit institutions accountable and protect students from scams. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would fight to increase funding for vocational training for traditional and non-traditional students. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy will ensure the ACA clarifies its position regarding retired teachers, and he will fight for benefits and good wages for paraprofessionals, so our schools can reach the staffing levels they need to be successful, and the people who care for our children can care for their own, as well. Learn more
Tuition-Free Public Colleges and Universities Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would be a strong advocate for this dedicated time and he would seek out federal solutions to protect teachers and students from losing other rights that teachers’ unions have fought so hard to win. Learn more
Randy would also be an advocate for charter school staff who may want to unionize, but face intimidation from management. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would fight to protect teachers’ rights Learn more
The latest census reports that students who had difficulty getting around were least likely to be enrolled in school, compared to children with impaired sight, vision and cognition. Randy would work hard to change this — proposing additional funding to help towns remove physical barriers to all students from their public schools. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would oppose these funding cuts to the National Endowment for The Arts, and seek to increase federal funding for art and music in school across the board, so that schools aren’t as reliant on external partnerships for this essential part of a child’s education, in the first place. Learn more
The community school model has proved invaluable in addressing these challenges and, as a Congressman, Randy would work to spread this model in the First District by recruiting community partners, businesses and government to join with their neighborhood public schools and provide new services for students and their families on school grounds. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would not only oppose measures to limit funding for the federal lunch and breakfast program, but he would also look for other ways to help students who face tremendous challenges outside the classroom. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support efforts to increase funding and teacher training and recruitment in order to reduce class sizes, particularly in the younger grades Learn more
Oppose Policies that Take Money from Public Schools to Fund For-Profit Schools Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support the expansion of Head Start, Early Head Start, and quality pre-k programs to help more middle class families who want to place their children in these settings do so. Learn more
Protect Federal Funding for Low-Income Students and Students with Disabilities Learn more
Randy would also oppose other efforts to disrupt the health of our Great Lakes, such as FoxConn’s current plan to pump nearly 7 million gallons of water a day from the Lake. Learn more
As Congressman, Randy would support federal efforts to prosecute Exxon for restitution to those communities which have been most negatively affected. Learn more
Rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement Learn more
Randy Bryce has pledged not to accept any contributions from fossil fuel companies and, as a Congressman, he would lobby to end corporate welfare for this billion dollar industry. Learn more
That is why, in Congress, Randy would back the Off Fossil Fuels for a Better Future Act (“Off Act”), which puts environmental and economic justice at the heart of an ambitious roadmap to a fossil-free economy. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support a massive investment in green infrastructure that would generate tens of thousands of new jobs and transform Wisconsin communities into energy manufacturers. Learn more
In 2010, the federal government launched an effort to repair, protect and preserve the Great Lakes and the communities and industries they support. When Donald Trump came into office, his EPA proposed eliminating the funding for this initiative, which has cleaned up toxic waste, stopped the spread of invasive species, and made other improvements benefiting communities on the Lake’s shore. As a Congressman, Randy would lobby to protect this essential investment in our Great Lakes. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support expanding protections for wetlands and small streams under the Clean Water Act. Learn more
The Trump Administration has proposed reducing this fund, which has helped preserve the Ice Age Trail and numerous Wisconsin state and community parks. As a Congressman, Randy would fight to protect these lands, which in addition to being key to a healthy environment, are also essential to the health of Wisconsin’s economy. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would be a vocal advocate demanding that We Energies pay for additional air testing and regular independent monitoring to ensure the health of the community. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy will also push to aggressively enforce existing laws to protect workers and communities from environmental hazards, and he will also push to strengthen penalties and criminal enforcement for corporate violators of environmental law. Learn more
Bryce also opposes Governor Walker’s request that the Trump Administration exempt Foxconn from laws limiting the amount of smog they can produce. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would oppose further pipeline expansion, including all tar sands pipelines, and support major investments into clean energy job creation. Learn more
Randy supports Senator Sanders’ $1 trillion infrastructure program — which would expand high-speed Internet, improve road, bridges and water systems as well as increase access to clean energy sources. Learn more
He will support incentives for expanding renewable energy and energy conservation, and he will support or develop other job-creating legislation action in areas like: ecosystem restoration, including renewal of degraded forests, lakes, and rivers; and restoration of abandoned industrial, and commercial, and public buildings. Learn more
In renegotiation of NAFTA or creation of new agreements, including those concerning steel or aluminum tariffs, Randy will seek to preserve benefits to our existing economy while aggressively pursuing policies that will right the wrongs steelworkers and so many other in the industrial efforts have suffered over the last several decades. Learn more
Randy believes that as long as the victim agrees, constituents deserve to know if their lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, and they certainly deserve to know if their money, taxpayer money, has been used to settle that accusation. Learn more
Randy has pledged to reject all gun lobby money and fight to remove their influence out of our electoral system in the interest of putting people first and making our communities safer. Learn more
Randy would introduce legislation to close the Charleston loophole to ensure that people undergo and complete a background check before a transfer or sale occurs. Learn more
Randy would introduce legislation that would require a federal, mandatory 48 hour waiting period for all firearm purchases. Learn more
If elected, Randy would call for a ban on the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons, as well as a ban on bump stocks and military style weapons and accessories. Learn more
Fully Fund Gun Violence Research Learn more
Randy believes we should not be selling deadly weapons to people who have a history of violent criminal behavior, domestic violence and abuse, or dangerous mental illness. Background checks should be a federal requirement, with any purchase of a firearm. Learn more
Randy knows much must still be done to end domestic violence, most urgently closing the “boyfriend” loophole and other loopholes in current federal law meant to protect victims of domestic violence from gun violence. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support and advocate for policies that ensure people of all genders identities and expressions – including trans men and non-binary identified individuals and others – have full and equal access to comprehensive, culturally and technically competent reproductive healthcare. Learn more
An area close to his heart is funding high-quality care of the disabled, children, elders, and mentally ill. Learn more
Randy is committed to finding legislative solutions that drive down the price of drugs, some potentially life-saving, for everyday Americans. Learn more
Randy will support legislation in Congress to guarantee that workers receive 12 weeks of paid family medical and family leave. Learn more
Randy believes we must increase federal funding to fix the serious shortage of mental health professionals in Wisconsin schools, and to encourage cooperation with mental health agencies. Learn more
Randy will fight to allocate more federal money toward Alzheimer’s and MS research and ensure that finding cures are top priorities. Learn more
Randy will work to amend the Public Health Service Act to mandate safe nurse-to-patient ratios. Learn more
Instead of giving tax breaks to the 1 percent, Randy will fight to protect healthcare coverage for working families and expand care to all Americans. Learn more
Lift Restrictions on Medicare Negotiating Drug Prices- Randy believes the federal government should be able to negotiate lower drug prices for people on Medicare — as do 92 percent of Americans polled just last year. Learn more
Randy supports Medicare for All because it would lower costs for families and businesses by ensuring healthcare as a right, not a privilege, giving the government greater negotiating power with the pharmaceutical industry, and untying health insurance from employment. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy will ensure the ACA clarifies its position regarding retired teachers, and he will fight for benefits and good wages for paraprofessionals, so our schools can reach the staffing levels they need to be successful, and the people who care for our children can care for their own, as well. Learn more
Accordingly, Randy believes that ICE should be abolished, and Congress should explore which existing agency could best house immigration and customs enforcement, so that only those who pose a true threat to our country’s security face deportation. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would oppose any efforts to defund so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions. Learn more
Oppose the travel ban Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would oppose the President’s attempts to dramatically cut legal immigration or the number of refugees our country accepts through the RAISE Act or any other legislation. Learn more
Oppose addition of Census question on citizenship Learn more
Randy supports granting employment visas and permanent protections from deportation to the parents of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Learn more
The overwhelming majority of Americans support a path to citizenship for these young people and, as a Congressman, Randy would support a clean DREAM Act. Learn more
Randy supports Senator Sanders’ $1 trillion infrastructure program — which would expand high-speed Internet, improve road, bridges and water systems as well as increase access to clean energy sources. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would look to alleviate the financial and emotional burden placed on caregivers by supporting The Credit for Caring Act, which provides the caregiver up to $3,000 back on their taxes, and other measures. Learn more
The Social Security Administration is closing offices across the country, including at least one in Wisconsin. As a Congressman, Randy will fight to keep them open so seniors can access the benefits they’ve paid into their entire working lives. Learn more
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income families, the elderly and the disabled pay their heating bills. President Trump has proposed cuts to this program. As a Congressman, Randy will fight to protect this family that helps keep our most vulnerable safe and healthy in their homes. Learn more
Randy opposes the Republican alternative proposal to support paid medical and family leave by raiding funds that are currently designated for Social Security. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would not only oppose measures to limit funding for the federal lunch and breakfast program, but he would also look for other ways to help students who face tremendous challenges outside the classroom. Learn more
In Congress, Randy would prioritize investments in community-based drug and mental health treatment, education, and universal pre-K. Learn more
Randy will also campaign to increase the FICA cap. Learn more
Speaker Ryan has spent a lot of time touting the tax cuts middle-class families will receive in his so-called “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” What he consistently fails to mention is that those tax cuts are set to expire in ten years. As a member of Congress, Randy would lobby to make those tax cuts permanent, while eliminating tax loopholes for corporations and the very wealthy. Learn more
Pass a Financial Transactions Tax. A tax on Wall Street transactions can raise considerable revenue while reducing the risky behavior that has had devastating effects on our nation’s economy in the past, including high-speed training and short-term financial betting. Learn more
This legislation would increase the fiscal penalties for violating wage and hour laws, and business owners found to be stealing from their employees would be required to pay damages. Learn more
All workers should have the right to join a union, but we have an active law — passed roughly 90 years ago — that does not allow people who work in the home to organize. These workers, including home health aides, are disproportionately minorities. They have some of the most important jobs in this country, and they should have the right to form a union. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would support laws that would allow employees to refuse to disclose their current salary when applying for a new job, a question employers often ask to low-ball prospective candidates, and which has been shown to perpetuate the pay gap. Learn more
Pass the Schedules that Work Act- The service economy is growing rapidly, and an increasing number of Wisconsin families rely on these jobs to sustain them. It is important as this sector continues to grow that they provide workers with fair working conditions, which includes giving workers advanced notice of when they will be needed for work and how many hours they can expect to work. Learn more
Randy is proud to stand with the fast food and low-wage workers leading the Fight for $15 movement. Learn more
As a Congressman, Randy would work to fully fund OSHA. Learn more
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