Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 1st Congressional District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Massachusetts 1st Congressional District in 2024 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedRichie recognizes that insidious racism impacts the lives and livelihoods of people of color in countless ways. He believes that every Member of Congress has a responsibility to carry out our nation’s fundamental promise of equal justice for all Americans, and to affirm that Black Lives Matter. Learn more
Richie has long been an ally of the movement for LGBTQ human rights. In this fight, actions speak louder than words – and as Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, Richie has been a champion of legislation that advances LGBTQ equality. Learn more
Richie knows that we must address police brutality and excessive force, which disproportionately affect people of color. Learn more
Protecting Social Security benefits for our veterans, who have sacrificed for our country, because more veterans currently receive benefits from Social Security than Veterans disability or pension benefits. Learn more
Higher education should be affordable and accessible for everyone who wants to pursue it. Students and their families shouldn’t have to mortgage their futures to pay tuition. Richie supports expanding and increasing the American Opportunity Tax Credit and other tax incentives that provide aid to students, their families, and those repaying student loans. Learn more
Climate change and other environmental risks pose a profound threat to our way of life and the security of future generations. Richie understands the urgent need for action and smart solutions. Learn more
Richie has long been a supporter of stronger gun safety measures. Learn more
No Fly, No Buy: if an individual cannot get on a plane because of their status on the "No Fly List," then that person should not be able to purchase a gun. Learn more
Domestic Abusers Should Not Have Access To Guns: expand firearm prohibitions for domestic abusers to include dating partner abusers and convicted stalkers. Learn more
Impose Minimum Age Requirement To Buy Guns: the minimum age to purchase all firearms in America must be 21 years old in all 50 states. Learn more
Bump stocks, like the one that the Las Vegas shooter used to slaughter nearly 60 people, must be banned. Learn more
His commitment to protecting health care for those across the Commonwealth is unwavering. Learn more
Richie is also a supporter of the DREAM Act, and he worked closely with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to craft an amendment extending Affordable Care Act benefits to DREAMers. Learn more
He supports commonsense solutions like expediting work visas, which would allow migrant families to earn an income and create financial independence. Richie is also a supporter of the DREAM Act, and he worked closely with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to craft an amendment extending Affordable Care Act benefits to DREAMers. Learn more
The American retirement system has been successful in helping many workers prepare for retirement, especially those who work for large employers and the government. However, nearly half of American private sector employees work for an employer that does not offer a retirement plan. Richie believes we need to do more to ensure that every American has an opportunity to save and prepare for a financially secure retirement. Learn more
Strong labor unions are one of the best ways to protect workers and ensure fair wages. Learn more
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