Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 17th Congressional District in 2020 Texas General Election.
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Get StartedExpand voter registration and access Improve election security; Establish an alternative campaign funding system the included federal matching of small contributions; Tightens ethics standards for all three branches of government; Reduce or eliminate gerrymandering (most important, in my opinion) by requiring states to establish independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions. Learn more
It is critical to secure our borders and our ports of entry, to know who is entering our country and for what purpose, and to interdict illicit activities such as drug smuggling and human trafficking. Learn more
We must establish a process to forgive or reduce their outstanding debt or help them complete their degree. Allowing student loan debt to be discharged through bankruptcy so that lenders will have to negotiate in good faith with borrowers to find workable repayment options. Learn more
Lowering interest rates on student loans – the federal government should not be profiting from student debt Expanding service based loan forgiveness programs to encourage people to work or establish businesses in rural areas or serve underprivileged groups. Publishing statistics on all institutions (public, private, and for-profit) on loan default rates and employment placement success to give students and families the information they need to make decisions. Learn more
As your Congressman I would support a carbon dividend and fee policy similar to the one proposed by the Climate Leadership Council. Such a plan would provide market incentives to businesses and individuals to reduce carbon emissions and provide funding for research into clean energy alternatives – research that will lead to technology improvements that would make clean energy production more economically feasible right here in Central Texas. Learn more
Achieve universal coverage – especially important in rural areas where the uninsured rate is high. Learn more
NOT eliminate private insurance. If you are happy with your employer sponsored insurance, you won't be forced to give it up Preserve the protections for those with preexisting conditions achieved under the ACA Provide relief from the threat of medical bill-induced bankruptcy – the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the US. Empower Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices. Learn more
Address uncompensated care for hospitals, a significant contributor to rural hospital closures. Learn more
Treat all asylum seekers with basic human dignity and respect and process their claims in a timely manner Secure our borders and ports of entry with a portfolio of technology and human resource based solutions Emphasize interior enforcement through mandatory pre-hiring E-Verify checks and prosecution of employers who fail to comply A path to citizenship for many of our 10.5 million undocumented residents who have lived among us for more than a decade, that focuses on security and brings them fully into the fold of our communities Learn more
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