On the Issues
Animal Rights
As a member of the Congressional Animal Friends Caucus, Susan has stood up to protect both wild and domestic animals, a group who cannot lobby for themselves... full page
Civil Rights
Affirming Equality for Women – A longtime supporter for the rights of women, Susan is a leader in Congress on women’s issues... full page
Choice
Susan believes all individuals should have the information they need to make informed decisions about their health... full page
National Defense
House Armed Services Committee: As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Chair of the Personnel Subcommittee, Susan fully understands America’s need for a strong military and the critical role it plays in our national security... full page
Economy
Congress is taking a close look at some of the taxes placed on Americans and how we can relieve unfair burdens. The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)... full page
Education
As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, Susan is fighting to improve public education and to increase access to higher education... full page
Election Reform
A former President of the San Diego League of Women Voters and a member of the U.S. House Administration Committee's Subcommittee on Elections... fullpage
Environment
Protecting the roadless areas of our national forests, implementing pollution control of greenhouse gases, supporting regulations that protect species, promoting renewable energy and adequately funding our national parks are all important priorities for Susan... full page
Foreign Affairs
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: In the mid-1960s, Congresswoman Davis had the rare opportunity to live on a kibbutz in Israel and has returned to the region several times since... full page
Global Warming
Reducing Global Warming Emissions – Susan is an original cosponsor of the Safe Climate Act which seeks to reduce global warming emissions through a system of caps and trades... full page
Health Care
Growing up, Susan remembered her father, a pediatrician, leaving the house at all hours to care for his young patients... full page
Homeland Security
In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Susan and her colleagues in Congress were quick to provide relief for the victims and their families, authorize the use of force for the President, aid the airline industry to maintain its solvency, and strengthen efforts to fight domestic terrorism... full page
Housing
As housing costs and availability have reached crisis levels, Susan has worked to defend affordable housing programs and increase the supply of housing units in San Diego... full page
Immigration
Successful immigration reform needs to be tough, smart and fair... full page
Social Security
The Social Security system is part of what makes America strong, and Susan is committed to safeguarding the program’s core value and long-term viability... full page
Veterans
The veterans’ community in the San Diego region is very large and active. More than 60,000 former service members live in California’s 53rd Congressional District alone... full page