Supports a progressive, equitable tax code, fair-share taxes on the wealthiest 1%, and criticizes tax cuts for the wealthy.
Pursue lower taxes as a key fiscal theme.
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Election rules
Led DISCLOSE Act and universal vote-by-mail reforms, co-authored automatic voter registration laws, and introduced election-administration limits on military involvement.
Supports voter ID laws and election changes aimed at ensuring only US citizens vote.
Federal spending
Opposes Republican spending and shutdown bills, social-program cuts for billionaire tax breaks, and Medicaid, ACA, and safety-net reductions in the Big Ugly Budget Bill.
Fight for reduced government spending as part of fiscal policy.
Border enforcement
Maintains Know Your Immigration Rights guidance and opposes a 2026 DHS/ICE funding measure over due-process concerns.
Make immigration legal, fair, and controlled; treat secure borders as a national security issue.
Public education funding
Supports greater investment in public primary, secondary, and higher education institutions, and has worked to reduce barriers to career and technical education.
Create apprenticeship programs in high schools nationwide.
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Experience
2023 to presentRepresentative - California 15th Congressional District, US House of Representatives
2012 to 2022Assembly Member - District 22, California State Assembly
2011 to 2012Commissioner, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
2007 to 2012Mayor, South San Francisco City Council
