On the Issues

Arts
Rep. Slaughter is one of the co-chairs of the Congressional Arts Caucus, a bipartisan organization for Members of Congress who support the arts through federal initiatives. [more  ]

Border Policies

Rep. Slaughter is fighting for smart and secure Northern border policies. [more]

Communications
The Fairness and Accountability in Broadcasting Act ensures that all radio and television broadcasters are accountable to the local communities they are licensed to serve, that they offer diverse views on issues of public importance, and that they provide regular opportunities for meaningful public dialogue.  [more]

Community Development
One of Rep. Slaughter's highest priorities is directing federal funding back to her district. [more]

Economy
Rep. Slaughter has a long and strong record of enacting and promoting initiatives to bolster Western New York businesses and to foster a positive climate for economic growth in our region. [more]

Education
Rep. Slaughter believes that it is essential to ensure equal access to quality education for all Americans. [more  ]

The Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP)
Rep. Slaughter was an original cosponsor of H.R. 1758, the Reform of Energy Workers Compensation Act in the 108th Congress.  [more]

Environment and Energy
Rep. Slaughter is a long-time supporter of protecting our natural resources.  She was inspired to seek elective office after joining with neighbors in an attempt to save Hart's Woods, a local forest, from development. [more]

Foreign Policy
Rep. Slaughter believes in the importance of the United States involvement in geographically and strategically important areas of the world. [more]

Government Reform
Rep. Slaughter is a long-time champion of campaign finance reform.  One of her top priorities is to reform the laws that control the money that goes into federal campaigns. [more]

Health
Throughout her entire career in government, health care has been among Rep. Slaughter's top priorities.  As the only Member of Congress holding a master's degree in Public Health, she is uniquely qualified to examine and discuss the health care issues before our nation. [more]

Justice
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Labor
Throughout Rep. Slaughter's tenure she has distinguished herself as a leader on issues of concern to working Americans. [more]

Reproductive Rights
Rep. Slaughter is a longstanding advocate for the reproductive rights of women living both in the United States and throughout the world. [more]

Seniors
On issues from Social Security to Medicare to Meals on Wheels, Rep. Slaughter has been at the forefront of efforts to preserve these programs for current and future beneficiaries. [more]

Veterans Rep. Slaughter holds in the highest regard the sacrifices made by veterans and believes the federal government's role is to honor veterans by treating them with fairness and dignity. [more]

Women's Health
Rep. Slaughter's activities on women's health have ranged from breast cancer research to genetic nondiscrimination to advocacy and education. [more]

Women's Issues
A former co-chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues ("Women's Caucus"), Rep. Slaughter is an outspoken national champion of women's rights. [more]