Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Idaho 1st Congressional District in 2020 Idaho General Election.
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Get StartedThe criminal justice system must be overhauled. Rudy supports commonsense reforms that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent drug crimes. He seeks to strengthen and expand drug courts as well as alternatives to incarceration whenever sensible and suitable because Rudy recognizes that rehabilitation, education, mental health care, and future employment opportunities are essential to prevent future criminal offenses. Learn more
Rudy acknowledges that African-Americans, Latino and Hispanic-Americans, and Native Americans are overrepresented in the prison population. As a representative of Idaho, he will strive for an equitable legal system that will be fair and just to all people. Learn more
Inmates are fellow citizens of the United States. We are responsible for their human rights regardless of the crimes they have committed. Learn more
Rudy will push for programs and funding that create pathways for veterans transitioning out of the service. He will support those pursuing their potential by expanding avenues to entrepreneurship and strengthening access to resources for veteran-owned small businesses. Learn more
Rudy will invoke Congress’ constitutional power to make sure the U.S. doesn’t enter trade wars that harm Idaho’s farms and dairies. Some farmers have lost thousands of dollars a day from the recent trade wars. Our farmers should never have to pay collateral for petty political disputes handled through Twitter diplomacy. Learn more
With more than 6,300 Idaho STEM jobs left unfilled in 2018 alone, Rudy will advocate for funding to train students in these skill areas at the K-12 and postgraduate level. There’s no reason to leave behind hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed wages. Learn more
Sufficient funding and resources to provide educational opportunities are critical to advancing the economy of the 1st District and creating a brighter future for all Idahoans. Learn more
Rudy is intent on having the rest of the country look to Idaho’s 1st Congressional District as an example of a balanced, development-oriented and aspiring green economy: Boise has committed to converting to 100% renewable energy by 2035. With Boise expected to reap $610 million in benefits, a transition to green energy across the district can clearly contribute to robust economic growth as well. Learn more
The 1st Congressional District needs a determined leader like Rudy who will work to guarantee a pathway to affordable health care coverage for everyone. This is a personal fight for Rudy: His father died early of cancer after losing his health insurance. He is dedicated to ensuring no one loses a loved one because of a lack of health coverage again. Learn more
Housing costs don’t match the incomes of hardworking Idahoans. To afford the average price of a two-bedroom home in Idaho, renters have to earn $15.47 an hour. But the minimum wage is just $7.25. Rudy will work to make sure everyone earns a fair wage. No one should be forced to shell out more than 30% of their income just to have a place to live. Idahoans should be able to put back some of their hard-earned money into putting food on the table and securing a more stable future. Learn more
Right now, Idahoans applying for housing assistance can face waitlists or rejection. Rudy will advocate to increase funding for federal rental assistance programs, like public housing and housing choice vouchers, to make sure Idahoans have the help they need to afford a place to live. Learn more
Rudy believes in creating more pathways to legalization and citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Idaho’s undocumented immigrants contributed to the economy with $28.6 million in state and local taxes in 2014 — and with legal status, they could pay even more. It’s only fair that people who put their hard-earned dollars into paying taxes have the opportunity to become legal residents and U.S. citizens. Learn more
Rudy is also dedicated to supporting humane policies that strengthen and secure our borders to ensure safety for all Americans. Learn more
Rudy also supports legislation like the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act to ensure a strong, skilled, and legal agricultural labor force. The bill would provide agriculture workers with a clear pathway to legal status, simplify the H-2A process, and require implementation of the E-Verify system. Learn more
Rudy also supports legislation like the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act to ensure a strong, skilled, and legal agricultural labor force. The bill would provide agriculture workers with a clear pathway to legal status, simplify the H-2A process, and require implementation of the E-Verify system. Learn more
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