We’re at a critical juncture in our country today. Too many issues have gone unaddressed for too long, hurting our economy and working families. We can’t afford to keep the same failed policies and play the same partisan games that caused these problems in the first place. I support expanding economic opportunity, helping working families and small businesses, spurring job growth and being fiscally responsible. I am focused on results, not rhetoric.
While our economy has been growing because of Democrats’ economic policies, many families are still struggling with rising costs including housing and child care.
We cannot let our daughters have less freedom than we have enjoyed for nearly a half-century. As long as these attacks continue, I will stand against efforts to weaken or subvert access to safe abortion and vital family planning services for women everywhere.
I support investing in proven community policing and crime diversion programs to keep our streets, homes, and communities safe. We can both invest in our local police forces and demand accountability from those we count on to protect us. I have been a consistent voice for more resources for local law enforcement to address the […]
We cannot go back to the days when someone could be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition or when you could be charged more for coverage for simply being a woman. Health care reform needs to be a continuing conversation. We need to support health care innovation and new technologies to lower costs, and allow individuals to choose between public and private options. We must make it easier and more affordable for small businesses to provide health coverage for their employees.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country lack access to safe, affordable housing. More than 12 million households in America pay more than half of their income in rent, while many others find housing completely out of reach—leaving them without a stable roof over their head, and often forcing them to sleep on the […]
No one can deny the impact that climate change is having in the Pacific Northwest and across the world. Sea levels are rising, our oceans are becoming more acidic, and we are seeing an increase in insect outbreaks and tree diseases. This endangers not only our local economy, potentially costing us thousands of jobs, but […]
Immigration reform is especially important for the 1st Congressional District. We have a border, a vibrant agricultural industry, world-leading technology and advanced manufacturing businesses and workers, families, students and entrepreneurs who are all hurting because our current system is so dysfunctional.
Investing in our infrastructure is how we keep our economy moving. Billions of dollars of freight and goods move through our region, as do hundreds of thousands of workers. They all depend on safe roads, bridges and transit.
Social Security has been a building block of our middle class and a secure retirement. It’s created a social safety net and a basic level of financial security for seniors. It’s an investment we’ve all made and a promise I’m committed to protecting and strengthening for all of our seniors.
A well-educated workforce is vital to our economic success. And a quality education system is the key to creating a workforce prepared for the 21st century economy. I will fight for policies that strengthen our education system focused on closing the achievement gap, raising standards and giving our teachers the support they need to help ensure that every child gets the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our nation’s tech laws are way behind. Policy hasn’t caught up with how our digital world works. That means you don’t have full control over your data. Instead, companies set the rules of the road on their platforms. That’s why we need a national consumer data privacy law to put you back in charge of […]
Agriculture and our rural communities are critical for Washington state’s economy, culture, and identity. We must enact federal programs that are responsive to the needs of these communities and ensure programs meant to help them are accessible. I remain a consistent advocate in Congress to ensure children and those in need have access to nutritious […]
