Issues
![Rep. Esty reading to children at YWCA in New Britain Rep. Esty reading to children at YWCA in New Britain](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/YMCA.jpg?itok=s4UKf7ds)
Education
Learn about my work in Congress on Education issues.![Wind turbine and blue sky](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000022100234Small_0.jpg?itok=8i4aQnY4)
Energy and Environment
Learn about my work in Congress on Energy and the Environmental issues.![US Capitol during Inauguration](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/home_page_feature/P1000625-med.jpg?itok=S6zr6uok)
Equality
Marriage equality is deeply personal for me. I gave a gay rights speech when I was just 15 years old, and I’ve been a strong advocate ever since. A few years ago, I was proud to welcome my brother’s husband into our family. And one of my proudest moments in the state legislature was voting for marriage equality.
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Fiscal Responsibility
Learn about my work in Congress on Fiscal Responsibility issues.![stethoscope on a clipboard](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022593710Small.jpg?itok=cmEYOO_8)
Health Care
Health care is important to our district and my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![foreclosure sign in front of a house](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000007381625Small.jpg?itok=a2TmopPt)
Housing
Learn about my work in Congress on Housing issues.![construction workers smiling](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000020340189Small.jpg?itok=2zESZIzt)
Jobs and the Economy
Good jobs and a strong economy are very important to our district and to my work in Congress. Learn more about my views on this issue.![Sign saying Neighbors Lane](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000009225185Small.jpg?itok=K4snb1AE)
Local Issues
Learn about my work in Congress to support our community.![soldier in silouhette](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/iStock_000022560836Small.jpg?itok=3BNMOACT)
National Security
Learn my views on National Security.![senior citizens smiling](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000019825373Small.jpg?itok=rWMWMvgX)
Seniors Issues
Learn about my work in Congress to support Seniors.![soldier saluting the US flag](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/slider_images/iStock_000008518937Small.jpg?itok=IEtMkYDN)
Veterans Issues
Learn about my work in Congress to support our Veterans.![US Capitol Building](https://www.webharvest.gov/congress113th/20141206034131im_/http://esty.house.gov/sites/esty.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/wysiwyg_uploaded/services.jpg?itok=4V6PqTCe)
Women’s Rights
Early in my life, I volunteered at a women’s health clinic. It was there that I witnessed the very real and profound impact reproductive health has on women’s lives. As an attorney, I defended a woman’s access to health care before the Supreme Court. As your Representative in Congress, I will stand in strong defense of these rights.