As a mother of three, I know the importance of investing in our education. During my time on the Cheshire Town Council, I fought for a budget that ensured strong public school funding. As your representative in Congress, I will continue to advocate for comprehensive education funding.
In law school I worked for the Natural Resources Defense Council and began my long-standing commitment to protecting our environment and shifting towards clean energy sources. Learn more about my views on this issue, and my work to protect our environment and secure a clean energy future.
I gave a gay rights speech when I was just 15 years old, and I’ve been a strong equality advocate ever since. I will continue to work hard to make sure that every American is treated equally and can live free from discrimination – no matter who they love or who they are.
I support a budget that advances our priorities in central and northwest Connecticut, like creating good-paying jobs and expanding economic opportunity for our children. As your representative in Congress, I am committed to supporting responsible, long-term solutions that will balance the budget and reduce our national debt.
Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I have worked with my colleagues to offer bipartisan, commonsense, comprehensive action on gun violence. Learn more about my work in Congress as a Vice Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
Accessible, affordable health care is essential for Connecticut families. As your representative in Congress, I will advocate for reforms that strengthen the Affordable Care Act and improve the quality of health care across the country.
During this fragile economic recovery, many families are struggling with high mortgage payments and threats of foreclosure. My office may be able to help.
Our current immigration system is broken. As your representative in Congress, I support comprehensive immigration reform that will ensure our national security and grow our economy while creating an earned path to citizenship.
Connecticut needs more middle-class jobs to remain a place of opportunity. Learn more about my work to promote 21st century skills training and investments in our community colleges.
I take nothing more seriously than my responsibility to keep our communities safe from the threat of terrorism. Learn more about my bipartisan efforts to craft meaningful reforms to protect our nation and our men and women in uniform.
Social Security is essential for the health and retirement security of seniors across the country. Learn more about my work on Social Security and other issues affecting seniors.
Since taking office, I have met with veterans across our district to address the issues most important to them. I believe we must continue to honor our commitments to our veterans, and ensure quality health care and economic opportunity for our servicemen and women.
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 your representative in Congress, I will continue to champion women’s equality.
