Key Issues
Senator Feinstein prioritizes a broad range of issues that affect Californians. She has earned a reputation as an independent voice for California and strives to seek out bipartisan solutions. For information on some of the issues her office works on, select from the links below.
Key Issues
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California is home to the largest food and agriculture industry in the nation. Senator Feinstein is working to ensure California remains a worldwide agriculture leader and the state’s farmers continue to feed the nation and world.
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The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control has oversight of U.S. counternarcotics policy. The caucus’s seven bipartisan members work to combat international narcotics trafficking and reduce domestic drug abuse.
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The economy has improved significantly from the depths of the Great Recession, but Senator Feinstein agrees that too many workers are struggling to find good-paying jobs and too many families are having trouble making ends meet. She supports investments to help create more jobs and comprehensive tax reform to incentivize growth and reduce the deficit.
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Education remains the primary tool to get a good-paying job and support a family. Senator Feinstein believes Washington must do more to improve the quality of K-12 education and increase the affordability of higher education.
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The United States needs a comprehensive, long-term plan to transition to a clean energy economy. Just as California leads the nation in pursuing clean energy, the United States should lead the world.
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California is home to some of the most striking vistas and significant environmental resources in the world—from the incomparable beauty of Lake Tahoe to the rugged landscapes of the Mojave Desert.
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The United States today faces many complex challenges around the world, including instability in the Middle East and rising tensions in East Asia.
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Americans continue to benefit from new treatments developed by scientists dedicated to understanding and eradicating diseases. Yet for too many people, cost has been an obstacle to receiving needed health care, including essential preventive services. Senator Feinstein supports ongoing efforts to improve access to care, reduce costs for patients and families and make investments in research and disease prevention.
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The Senate Intelligence Committee is responsible for providing oversight of all U.S. intelligence agencies. As a member of the committee, Senator Feinstein regularly reviews intelligence reports, budgets and activities and participates in committee investigations.
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The Judiciary Committee has one of the broadest jurisdictions in the Senate, ranging from criminal justice and immigration issues to antitrust and intellectual property law. As a senior member of the committee, Senator Feinstein is a leader on a number of issues that fall within the committee’s jurisdiction.
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California’s Gross Domestic Product is an estimated $2.2 trillion, making it the 8th largest economy in the world.
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California is home to nearly two million veterans, more than any other state. Senator Feinstein is committed to improving the services provided by the
