Women's Rights and Other Key Issues

What happened to Kate Cox and Yeni Glick should wake us up to the dangers women face post-Dobbs, much like the urgent need to address climate change. Women’s medical decisions should be kept in confidence, and that privacy should never be violated. It’s between her and her doctor. Just as we advocate for the protection of women's rights, we must also ensure that retirement benefits are safeguarded for all. I believe Congress should restore and defend women’s rights regardless of where they live.

The inconvenient truths about climate change, which Al Gore warned us about 20 years ago, are becoming increasingly evident every day. Regular, worldwide news events — from more powerful hurricanes and tornadoes to wildfires and historic droughts and floods — are making our future look like something out of the Book of Revelations. I believe Congress must proactively promote alternative energy industries, not only to combat climate change but also to create jobs that could support retirement benefits for future generations.

Currently, 2.3 million public servants, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers, are facing reduced retirement benefits due to a loophole created by Congress. This situation is unfair, especially as these individuals work tirelessly to address pressing issues like climate change. To rectify this, I will introduce a House version of the Social Security Fairness Act to ensure these retirees receive the benefits they truly deserve.