Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Florida 21st Congressional District in 2026 Florida Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs a strong believer in supporting human rights and the dignity of every person, Bernard will stand for policies that defend equal protection under the law, expand access to opportunity, and ensure that civil rights are upheld in our communities, workplaces and institutions. Learn more
Our veterans answered the call to serve our country, and they deserve a government that fights for them by protecting their benefits, improving access to care, and creating opportunities for them and their families to thrive. Bernard is committed to honoring our veterans and ensuring their voices are heard. Learn more
A strong economy starts with strong schools. The American Workforce Pathways Act funds trade and career education in every public high school through 10 billion annually for 10 years. Students would graduate with both a diploma and an industry-recognized credential or apprenticeship. The goal is to address the national skilled labor shortage by making trade education a core part of high school. Learn more
Our beaches, state parks, natural areas, rivers, lakes and wildlife drive our ecotourism economy, with nature-focused activities supporting over 50,000 jobs. State and federal water management policies have failed to prioritize downstream community and water quality. Bernard developed the Treasure Coast Clean Water Act to prevent, mitigate, and clean up harmful algal blooms through stricter pollution controls, water infrastructure upgrades, and improved oversight, including increasing penalties for corporate and agricultural polluters, holding them accountable. Learn more
America's foreign policy must be guided by diplomacy, human rights, and international law. Not the interests of foreign lobbies. Bernard will never accept foreign money or influence in his campaign, and he will bring that same independence to Washington. Learn more
Members of Congress should not be allowed to profit off of their seat while everyday Americans struggle. Bernard supports a full ban on congressional stock trading to restore public trust and eliminate conflicts of interest in our government. Learn more
Career politicians in Washington have forgotten who they work for. Bernard supports congressional term limits to bring fresh leadership to Congress and ensure our representatives remain accountable to the people and not decades of accumulated special-interest relationships. Learn more
As an EMT/Paramedic, Bernard has seen firsthand how a broken system forces families to choose between a doctor's visit and putting food on the table. No one should go bankrupt by getting sick. His policy proposal, the American Healthcare for All Act, would establish a single-payor, universal healthcare system that covers primary and preventive care, emergency hospital services, prescription drugs, and expands urgent care and telehealth services. Learn more
Florida's housing crisis is pricing families, individuals, seniors, veterans and first-time homebuyers out of the communities they call home. The Homes for Floridians Act restores affordability, limits corporate bulk buying of single-family homes, caps purchases at 25 per county per year, and places a moratorium on bulk transactions in high-cost areas. It offers first-time buyers up to 25,000 in down payment assistance and a 30-day head start over corporate bidders. The bill also funds affordable housing construction and limits rent increases in federally financed properties. Learn more
A broken immigration system hurts everyone. Bernard believes the harmful actions from ICE and CBP must be stopped. He is committed to working across party lines on immigration policy that creates pathways to citizenship and prevent family separation and community disruption. Learn more
Florida's seniors deserve the opportunity to retire with dignity, security, and peace of mind, which is why Bernard will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower healthcare and prescription drug costs, and address the rising cost of living that is putting pressure on retirees across our state. Learn more
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