Veterans I have continually supported proposals that would bolster funding for the VA, provide job and educational opportunities for veterans, and provide support to Gold Star families. Specifically, I have: Ensured access to benefits for …

Ensuring Equitable, Affordable, and Quality Education As a career educator in Waterbury’s Public Schools and the 2016 National Teacher of the Year, I know the power of education and recognize the role of education in …

Defending Basic Rights and Dignity for All I view every policy through a lens of equity. Issues like health care, education, the environment, access to the workforce, criminal justice, and basic civil rights must first …

Historic Investments in Infrastructure Connecticut has been in dire need of infrastructure investment for decades. I helped to deliver the funds needed to bring Connecticut infrastructure into the 21st century through my work on the …

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights Every person – no matter who they love, or how they identify – is entitled to equal protection under the law. This has been repeatedly threatened in Congress, in the Supreme Court, …

Our immigration system is outdated, convoluted, and failing to meet the needs of our country. A clear, legal pathway to citizenship is essential to support immigrants who come to this country. I am a cosponsor …

As the Chairwoman of the Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee on the House Committee on Agriculture, I am dedicated to eradicating hunger throughout Connecticut and the United States. I have tackled this issue in …

Supporting Connecticut’s Economy and Working Families We must support business owners who contribute to our communities and provide stable jobs for the people in Connecticut. Connecticut workers should make livable wages, have access to affordable …

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade reverses fifty years of precedent and goes against the spirit of the Constitution. It is the right of every person to exercise autonomy over their body. …

Connecticut’s Fifth District is home to many environmental treasures. From the Farmington River Valley and Salmon Brook to the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area to the New England Scenic Trail, the natural beauty of …

Uplifting Connecticut’s Agricultural Industry I advocated for proposals to support Connecticut’s agriculture industry and to help ensure their continued success through the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, I: Worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and …

Connecticut’s Fifth is one of the far too many communities that have felt the devastating impact of gun violence on our most vulnerable. Since coming to Congress, I have championed gun violence prevention – The …

Expanding Affordable Health Care Health care costs, prescription drug costs, and insurance premiums continue to skyrocket. These unjustifiable costs are not victimless – they are causing Americans to die. 34 million Americans report that they …

When it became apparent that COVID-19 was a serious threat to the health and economy of our nation, I immediately began working with my colleagues to pass legislation that would bolster our ability to test …