I have 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: Championed benefits for Gold Star Families: I …

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 …

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

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 …

Defending Basic Rights and Dignity for All Equity is the lens through which I view every policy. Whether we are talking about health care, education, the environment, access to the workforce, criminal justice or basic …

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 …

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 …

Championing gun violence prevention has been a top priority. My first resolution this Congress was to prohibit the use of federal funds to arm teachers. As the Deputy Whip on the Gun Violence Prevention Task …

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 and have access to …

Ensuring Food Security for All Connecticut Residents As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I have fought this Administration’s proposal to kick 1 million children off of free and reduced price lunch. …

Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights Every person – no matter who they love, or how they identify – deserves equal protection under the law. Although this seems to be a basic value, it has been repeatedly threatened …

Our immigration system is outdated, convoluted, and failing to meet the needs of our district.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