Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 11th Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 11th Congressional District in 2026 Illinois General Election.
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Get StartedAs long as I have a vote in Congress, I’ll fight to defend women’s bodily autonomy and the right for every American to access reproductive health care. Learn more
I’m committed to passing legislation supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans to codify Roe’s protections and other reproductive health freedoms on a national scale. Learn more
I have been a strong supporter of women’s reproductive rights throughout my time in Congress – and throughout my life. I believe that the decision to have an abortion is best left as a private decision between a woman and her doctor, not by politicians and the government. Learn more
Reducing prescription drug prices. Learn more
The first step in creating jobs and continuing economic growth is to get a clear picture of our recent economic history, so that we will not repeat the mistakes that lead to the financial crisis. Learn more
Making textbooks available for free on the internet. Learn more
Lowering the cost of education. Learn more
Because of its importance to society, lowering the cost of education – and particularly higher education – must be a priority. Learn more
We must aggressively combat climate change, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and promote cleaner and more economical sources of energy. In the near term we must do what we can, within the bounds of what is economically sensible and technically feasible, to begin making progress in these efforts. Learn more
Immediately perform all energy efficiency upgrades that pay for themselves over the lifetime of the equipment – and that are a net plus for our economy. Learn more
Incentivize public-private partnerships for technologies approaching commercialization, after subjecting them to rigorous economic analysis to map out their path to success without subsidies. Learn more
Competently manage our existing fossil fuels programs, so that they serve the needs of our country rather than the special interests of international oil companies. Learn more
Funding long-term energy research is crucial to our economic competitiveness and national security. Learn more
Expand federal R&D programs on transformative pre-commercial energy research. Learn more
I support a ban on assault weapons that are designed to kill as many people as possible in a short amount of time. Learn more
We also need universal background checks. Learn more
I support and have voted for numerous pieces of federal legislation to strengthen gun laws and keep weapons out of the hands of people who should not have them. Learn more
Bill continues to be actively involved in lowering costs and improving the quality of healthcare in America. Learn more
Bill is focused on strengthening Medicare to ensure it continues to serve the needs of Americans as they age. Learn more
Expanding access to medicare and medicaid. Learn more
Reducing costs via life-saving medical research. Learn more
Bill also supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform along the lines of the 2013 Bill that passed the Senate but was denied a vote by House Republicans. Learn more
Supporting the dream act. Learn more
Bill also supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform along the lines of the 2013 Bill that passed the Senate but was denied a vote by House Republicans. Learn more
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