Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 17th Congressional District in 2026 New York Primary Election.
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Facilities that serve our region. Montrose VA Medical Center must have the capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality care close to home. Learn more
Faster adoption of emerging technologies within the Department of Defense. Learn more
Fully funding the Department of Veterans Affairs, focused on staffing, modern equipment, and timely access to both physical and mental health services. Learn more
Expanding access to low-interest capital through community banks and credit unions. Learn more
We need to ensure that cost is not a barrier to opportunity. I support: Increased federal support for community colleges and public universities to lower tuition and fees. Learn more
Expanded need-based grants and targeted loan forgiveness for graduates entering high-demand fields. Learn more
Ensure trade credentials are portable, respected, and recognized across industries. Learn more
Clear, career-focused pathways that help students understand the return on investment of their education. Learn more
Incentives for businesses to partner with trade schools and community colleges. Learn more
Paid apprenticeship programs that combine classroom learning with on-the-job training. Learn more
Not every successful career requires a four-year degree, and our policies should reflect that reality. I will: Fully fund BOCES and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. Learn more
Invest in grid modernization, including energy storage and resilience, to reduce outages and improve reliability. Learn more
Clean energy must deliver real savings. To do that, we should: Extend and target clean-energy tax incentives that lower upfront costs for households and small businesses. Learn more
Reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets that drive price spikes. Learn more
Holding large corporations accountable for environmental damage, including long-standing pollution of the Hudson River. Learn more
Streamline federal and state permitting while maintaining strong environmental standards. Learn more
Fully funding cleanup and remediation efforts so communities are not left with the consequences of corporate negligence. Learn more
Ensuring local voices are included in energy development decisions. Learn more
Encourage competition in energy markets to prevent price manipulation. Learn more
Speed up construction of modern transmission lines to connect renewable energy projects to the grid. Learn more
Clean energy leadership means: Investing in American manufacturing of renewable technologies Strengthening workforce training programs for energy-sector jobs Reducing reliance on foreign energy supply chains. Learn more
Protecting ports, energy systems, telecommunications, and transportation networks from cyber and physical threats. Learn more
I support a balanced, all-of-the-above clean energy strategy that includes: Solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power Investment in energy storage technologies to ensure reliability Support for community-scale renewable projects that benefit local economies. Learn more
A clear diplomatic strategy to end the conflict on terms that protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. Learn more
Long-term goal of a two-state solution, negotiated directly by the parties and informed by the progress of the Abraham Accords, that guarantees Israel’s security while offering Palestinians a viable path toward peace, dignity, and self-determination. Learn more
Continuing the U.S.–Israel Memorandum of Understanding to ensure sustained military assistance and deep security cooperation, so Israel has the resources it needs to defend its citizens against evolving regional threats. Learn more
Strengthen partnerships in the Indo-Pacific, including with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India. Learn more
Continued military, intelligence, and economic assistance to Ukraine, paired with strict oversight and accountability. Learn more
Coordinated sanctions enforcement with allies to reduce Russia’s ability to fund its war. Learn more
Long-term security assistance that helps Ukraine defend itself and negotiate from a position of strength. Learn more
Investing in domestic manufacturing of critical medicines to improve supply stability and reduce costs. Learn more
Expand access to preventive and primary care to reduce costly emergency interventions. Learn more
I oppose any cuts, caps, or block grants to Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. Learn more
Reduce administrative waste and overbilling through smarter oversight. Learn more
Preserving and expanding ACA premium subsidies for middle- and working-class families. Learn more
Expanded access to preventive screenings and mental health care. Learn more
Strengthening protections for pre-existing conditions. Learn more
Increased support for community health centers and rural providers. Learn more
Allow Medicare to fully negotiate drug prices across a broader range of medications. Learn more
Improving outreach and enrollment so eligible Americans receive coverage. Learn more
Restoring full ACA support for qualifying Americans is the fastest and most effective way to stabilize coverage and reduce medical bankruptcies. Learn more
Restrictions or graduated taxes on large institutional investors purchasing single-family homes. Learn more
Incentives that prioritize owner-occupants over absentee investors. Learn more
Streamlining federal permitting and environmental reviews where appropriate to reduce unnecessary delays and costs. Learn more
Federal support for multi-family housing and apartment construction, particularly near transit and job centers. Learn more
Targeted tax incentives and credits for builders who construct affordable and workforce housing. Learn more
Coordinate trade and housing policy so we are not undermining affordability with our own regulations. Learn more
The problem is not complicated: we do not have enough homes, and the homes we do have are increasingly priced out of reach for working and middle-class families. Solving this requires expanding access to ownership and increasing supply, while protecting housing from speculative abuse. Learn more
Remove tariffs on construction materials that contribute directly to higher housing prices. Learn more
Homeownership should remain a pathway to stability and wealth, not a financial treadmill. Learn more
Disclosure and transparency requirements so communities know who owns housing stock. Learn more
Converting underused and abandoned commercial properties such as office parks, malls, and retail space, into mixed-income housing. Learn more
Creating flexible, market-responsive visa caps that adjust with the economy. Learn more
Border security is essential to national security and public confidence. I support: Modern border management using technology, personnel, and infrastructure, not chaos or cruelty. Learn more
Provide legal orientation and case management to ensure people show up for hearings and comply with the law. Learn more
Immigration should strengthen America. I will push policies that: Align immigration with workforce needs Protect workers from exploitation so wages are not undercut Support local governments and schools that manage population growth. Learn more
Faster processing to quickly distinguish between asylum seekers, legitimate migrants, and bad actors. Learn more
An earned path to legal status and eventual citizenship for those who have lived here for years, paid taxes, and passed background checks. Learn more
Set clear, consistent standards so claims are reviewed quickly and fairly. Learn more
The asylum system is slow, outdated, and easily exploited, which hurts both migrants and communities. We must: Dramatically increase the number of asylum officers and immigration judges to reduce backlogs. Learn more
When legal immigration doesn’t match economic reality, illegal immigration fills the gap. I support: Expanding and modernizing work visa programs tied to real labor needs in agriculture, healthcare, construction, and service industries. Learn more
Targeted enforcement focused on human traffickers, drug smugglers, and violent criminals, not families seeking work or safety. Learn more
Reducing reliance on adversarial nations for critical goods like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and rare earth minerals. Learn more
Strengthening public-private partnerships to safeguard critical infrastructure. Learn more
Protect critical technologies - AI, semiconductors, quantum computing - through export controls and research security. Learn more
Incentivizing domestic manufacturing and trusted allied production through targeted tax credits and procurement policies. Learn more
Targeting trade enforcement narrowly and strategically, rather than using tariffs as a blunt political tool. Learn more
Rolling back blanket tariffs that raise costs without delivering real national security or economic benefits. Learn more
Simplifying the tax code and reducing compliance burdens that fall hardest on small firms. Learn more
Increasing the Section 179 expensing limit so small businesses can invest in equipment and technology. Learn more
Conducting regular, transparent reviews of tariffs to assess their impact on consumers, inflation, and small businesses. Learn more
Ensuring lifelong learning opportunities are accessible to workers at every stage of their careers. Learn more
The economy is changing, and our workforce must be ready. I will focus on: Expanding reskilling and upskilling programs for mid-career workers. Learn more
Enforcing labor and environmental standards through trade agreements. Learn more
Expanded STEM education, apprenticeships, and defense-industrial workforce development. Learn more
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