Positions and record
The Economy
Jobs, prices and the cost of living.
- Supports an affordable, worker-focused, climate-friendly economy
“Americans deserve an economy that is affordable, worker-focused, and climate-friendly.”
What this means for youExpect support for labor, affordability and green-economy measures. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
Health Care
Health insurance, costs and access to care.
- Supports sponsoring Medicare for All
- Opposes insurance companies denying care for profit
“In Congress, Claire will sponsor Medicare for All on Day One and fight the insurance companies that profit from denying care and driving up costs.”
What this means for youMedicare for All would replace private and employer insurance with one public plan, paid for through taxes. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
The Situation in Iran
U.S. policy toward the conflict with Iran.
- Opposes the U.S. war with Iran
“The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran put this failed logic on full display.”
What this means for youShe would vote against funding for the war. Congress controls war funding, but the President directs military operations.
Income and Wealth Gap
How income and wealth are distributed, including taxes and wages.
- Supports a guaranteed living-wage job
- Supports paid parental and sick leave
- Supports a dignified retirement
“Ensure everyone has the freedom to live a good life by guaranteeing a job with a living wage, paid parental and sick leave, quality health care, and a dignified retirement;”
What this means for youWorkers without paid leave would gain it, and the federal government would guarantee jobs at a living wage. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
Immigration
Immigration levels, enforcement, and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- Supports abolishing ICE
“In Congress, Claire Valdez will fight to dismantle and abolish ICE.”
What this means for youShe would vote to eliminate the federal immigration enforcement agency in its current form. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
Abortion
Access to and limits on abortion.
- Supports safe, accessible abortion for everyone, without exception
“Safe, accessible abortion is a right that should be afforded to everyone, without exception.”
What this means for youShe would vote for federal protection of abortion access. In New York, abortion is already protected by state law.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. policy toward Israel, Gaza and the Palestinian territories.
- Supports palestinian freedom
- Opposes all U.S. weapons sales and military aid to Israel
“Push to end all weapons sales and military aid to Israel and fight for Palestinian freedom;”
What this means for youShe would vote to stop U.S. military aid and arms sales to Israel. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
AI Data Centers
Building large data centers for artificial intelligence, including energy and water use.
- Supports tough AI regulation to protect energy bills, the environment and jobs
“Push for tough AI regulation, so its rapid expansion doesn't increase energy bills, degrade the environment or lay off millions of workers”
What this means for youExpect support for federal limits on AI data centers' energy use and on AI-driven layoffs. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
Climate Change
Policies on climate change and emissions.
- Supports treating climate change as the top global threat
- Supports global cooperation and investment on climate
“Treat climate change as the preeminent global threat it is, promoting cooperation and global investments.”
What this means for youExpect votes for large federal climate spending and international climate agreements. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.
Not yet on record: Gas Prices, Crime.
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