Issues

View Pete's positions on various issues that are important to Northwest Indiana and his work in Congress.

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Jobs and Economy

Pete’s number one priority is job creation. There is still a great deal to be done to put people back to work, and Pete believes that task begins by revitalizing and reinvesting in Northwest Indiana’s economy.

Energy

Through his position as Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Pete has worked in a bi-partisan fashion to boost research and development funding for alternative energy sources and new conservation initiatives.

Healthcare

Pete believes that he has an obligation to put constituents' needs above the needs of insurance companies and support efforts to improve the system.

The Budget

Balancing the federal budget and keeping it balanced is one of Pete's top priorities.

Water Resources and Environment

Pete believes that clean water and a healthy environment are a vital part of this generation’s legacy. Pete works with local governments, businesses, and non-profits to revive Northwest Indiana’s lakeshore, and is fighting to keep invasive and environmentally devastating Asian carp out of Lake Michigan.