Pennsylvania

Economy
In Congress, I am fighting to provide an opportunity to all Americans. I have supported a simpler, fairer tax code. Across our communities, small businesses are already hiring more while their workers receive bonuses and higher take-home pay. We must do whatever we can to promote Made in America initiatives. American manufacturing means American jobs. People in my community understand that when they buy American they’re not only buying quality products, they’re helping American businesses – and American workers – in their neighborhoods and across the country. Moreover, a continuous review and the repeal of outdated federal regulations will ease the burden on local small businesses and their employees.

I have also worked in a bipartisan fashion to stand up for the American worker and American industry. By reforming unfair trade deals that put the American worker at a disadvantage, we put American workers first. By voting for the USMCA, we vastly improved the original NAFTA with enforceable labor standards while promoting American trade and exports. I will also defend American businesses from the predatory economic practices of foreign competitors and adversaries. That is why I strongly supported the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, which is pivotal to the creation and sustainability of U.S. jobs in manufacturing and promoting American exports.

Women's Rights
I am a strong advocate for equal rights. I supported the Paycheck Fairness Act to make sure that women are receiving equal pay for equal work as well as support the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. As a Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I am leading the Keeping Girls in School Act which will support empowerment, economic security, and educational opportunities for adolescent girls around the world.

Immigration
The United States of America is a nation of the rule of law and a nation of compassion. We are a nation of good, generous, and loving human beings who hold a shared belief in both fairness and justice. When it comes to immigration, those qualities are rooted in two principles: 1) Sovereign nations have both the right and the obligation to defend their borders and enforce their laws; and 2) The human dignity and human rights of all undocumented immigrants, particularly children, must be respected and protected. As a community, I believe we must insist on achieving both.

Our current immigration system is completely broken. Millions of people are living in our country without the proper documentation. Surges of asylum seekers continue to overwhelm our law enforcement along the border. Our government agencies aren’t being given the resources they need to process those arriving at points of entry. No matter which angle you approach this problem from, we should all view this as unacceptable.

LGBTQ Policy
LGBTQ Americans are part of the fabric of our society and should be free to exercise the rights guaranteed to every American by the Constitution to participate fully in our society and pursue every opportunity. That is why I co-led and voted for the Equality Act, which would protect Americans from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Education
Education is a right, not a privilege, and in Congress, I promise to continue to be an advocate for our children, fighting for access, resources, and funding. It is also imperative we take care of those who are shaping and molding the minds of our future generations. In Congress, I’m dedicated to promoting education while reducing the cost and fighting for our teachers. That is why I have supported legislation to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and am leading the effort for full funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. //I have introduced bipartisan legislation to address this crisis. The Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act would allow students to refinance their student loan interest rates, lower future student loan interest rates, eliminate origination fees on student loans, delay student loan interest rate accrual for low-income and middle-class borrowers while they are pursuing their education, and allow for borrowers in medical or dental residencies to defer payments until the completion of their program.

Healthcare
Every man, woman, and child should have affordable health insurance but skyrocketing costs are forcing thousands in Pennsylvania to be uninsured. This is unacceptable. In Congress, I’m fighting for a health care system that works for everyone and lowers the cost of prescription drugs.

In Congress, I’m fighting for a health care system that works for everyone, increases access and competition, and lowers the cost of prescription drugs. I voted for legislation to establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increase and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees. And I will continue to protect Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Background and Experience
As a former FBI Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor, spending my entire career arresting corrupt politicians, I’ve now made it my mission to take on a broken and dysfunctional Washington. On my very first day in office, I introduced a bold and sweeping government reform package to challenge the career politicians, impose term limits, and abolish congressional pensions for members of Congress. But we still have more work to do.

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Economy
Too many working families in Bucks and Montgomery Counties are working hard and yet they’re getting squeezed while billionaires and big corporations cash in. That’s not fair. In Congress, I’ll fight to make life more affordable by taking on the real causes of rising costs. That means repealing chaotic Trump tariffs against our allies that are driving up grocery prices and energy prices, supporting small businesses with better access to capital and fewer bureaucratic roadblocks, and raising the federal minimum wage so that hard work actually pays the bills. As a proud card carrying union member, I’ll always stand with workers by protecting the right to organize and collectively bargain. I’m not afraid to join the picket line as I’ve done time and again for workers in this district. Strong unions mean higher wages and a stronger middle class.

Our democracy shouldn’t be for sale to the highest bidder. That’s why I support bold campaign finance reform to get dark money out of our elections and end the stranglehold special interests have on Washington. I’ll push to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks, ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and bring real transparency and accountability to how decisions get made. It’s time for a government that works for you, not for billionaire donors and Washington insiders.

Right now, billionaires and giant corporations use loopholes to dodge taxes and ship jobs overseas while working families foot the bill. I’ll push for meaningful tax relief for the middle class, putting more money back in your pocket, where it belongs. At the same time, I’ll fight to close those loopholes and make sure the ultra-wealthy and big businesses pay their fair share. It’s time we had a tax system that actually works for the people who keep this country running.

Women's Rights
Abortion is healthcare. I believe that women should be able to make their own reproductive healthcare choices, not the government. I’ll support funding Planned Parenthood.

Housing
High housing costs and a shortage of housing working people can afford are leaving too many families without options. Today, we need a new national commitment to build attainable starter homes for today’s workforce. I’ll push for serious investment to make that a reality, by cutting outdated red tape, supporting local builders, and making it easier for young families and working people to own a home. Wall Street shouldn’t be turning family homes into profit machines while working families get priced out of the American Dream. I’ll fight to stop corporate investors from buying up our neighborhoods and make sure homes are for people, not hedge funds.

Education
As a former public school teacher, I know our education system must prepare students for life, not just tests. That means investing in early childhood education like Pre-K and kindergarten, expanding access to technical education and civics education, and ensuring every student learns the real-world personal finance skills. Every younger person coming out of high school should be prepared to succeed whether they’re headed right into the workforce, into the military, or to college. I want to make college more affordable and will invest more resources in job training programs and apprenticeships for people to gain the skills they need to fill good paying, family sustaining jobs.

Healthcare
If elected, one of my first priorities will be to reverse the healthcare cuts Brian Fitzpatrick is responsible for helping pass in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Those cuts put lifesaving care further out of reach for too many families, while giving tax breaks for billionaires. I’ll fight to restore that crucial funding to programs like Medicaid and make sure every family has access to affordable, quality healthcare. Quality healthcare that includes dental, vision, and mental healthcare services. Our communities deserve leaders who put people’s health ahead of corporate profits.

No one should go bankrupt just because they got sick. There’s no reason the wealthiest country in the world should have an inaccessible healthcare system because it is too expensive. I’ll protect Medicare and Medicaid, expand access to affordable care, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. I’ll take action to ensure no one is buried under crushing medical debt.

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Other
Tracy Hunt has always taken pride in his family, work, and community. He believed in the American promise: work hard, stay focused, and your family will thrive. But that promise is breaking down. Wages are falling, housing and healthcare costs are soaring, and Washington isn’t addressing the problems that matter.
For years, Tracy didn’t think politics made much difference. He believed in shared values—freedom, rights, and the rule of law—and didn’t always vote along party lines. But as Republican extremism grew, he saw the America he believed in slipping away. That’s why he joined the Democratic Party—the party of Kennedy, Clinton, and Obama.
Now, Tracy is stepping up to run for Congress—not as a career politician, but an ordinary person—because doing nothing would betray everything his parents taught him and the future he promised his daughters.
And if you believe like Tracy that no one is above the law, that we can still solve problems, that government has a place, but not between a woman and her doctor and that our democracy is worth saving—party be damned.

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Economy
Over the years that’s changed. Now it’s gotten hard if not impossible for average wage earners to get ahead financially, let alone simply pay their bills. So I propose eliminating income taxes completely for all taxpayers on the first $20,000 earned ($40,000 if married filing jointly). This would save low-middle income folk $2,000/$4,000 per individual/couple.

The cost of this tax break would be $1.5-$3 trillion over ten years. To offset, let’s increase the current top tax rate from 37% to 41%. Also, I propose adding an additional top rate of 47% on earned income above $900,000. This would generate between $1.3-$1.8 trillion over ten years.

But salaries alone are not the only source of income for billionaires. To further pay for tax relief for middle class families, let’s tax long-term unrealized capital gains and qualified dividends at ordinary income tax rates for income above $1 million. Also, tax unrealized capital gains at death above $5 million ($10 million for joint filers). This is largely what was proposed during the Biden administration and could generate $825 billion over ten years.

Additionally, increasing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 25% would potentially generate $520 billion over ten years. We could also increase the tax on corporate stock buy backs from 1% to 5%, which would potentially generate another $40 billion in revenue OR encourage companies to reinvest in their businesses, raise wages or do other things that would actually help our economy.

Women's Rights
Access to abortion care should not be left up to individual states to decide. A national standard, similar to Roe, should be established. Based on current medical science, the central nervous system of the fetus, including the brain, has begun to develop at five months. Based on this, access to abortion should NOT be restricted until after the fifth month of pregnancy. Having said that, I am open to additional data or compelling perspectives.

Environment
Deregulation has allowed micro plastics and other harmful pollutants into our air, water and food supply. It's vital to the health and prosperity of the young people of today that we act to protect Mother Earth before millions and/or billions suffer due to inaction. Relying on recycling has at best slightly slowed this threat. One approach would be to put the responsibility for reducing or eliminating micro plastics in our food chain on manufacturers of disposable plastics and packaging accountable for the products they produce, as well as the companies that use plastics to package and sell their products. Hopefully, this would encourage them to minimize the plastic used, or use materials that are safer for our environment.

Immigration
Masked, armed men in tactical gear harassing and kidnapping parents away from their children is inhumane and cruel. We can be tough on illegal immigration while still being compassionate towards families and communities. Arrest and deport actual criminals, not undocumented people who are otherwise law-abiding, working and contributing to our economy. Especially those with families or who have family members who’ve served in our military. Provide a way to get documented with some kind of legal status, pay a fine and get on a path to citizenship. Many undocumented immigrants contribute taxes and even pay into social security WITHOUT being eligible for benefits. And there are many industries and businesses that rely upon the work these immigrants do. At a time when the birth rate in our country is well below what is needed to sustain or grow our population, it’s simply both cruel and stupid to undermine American businesses by spending hundreds of billions to deport good, law-abiding people.

Healthcare
The United States is one of the wealthiest, most advanced countries in the history of the world. Why are we the only developed nation that does NOT provide universal healthcare? Answer: the for-profit insurance industry pay a lot of money to oppose that. It’s far past time for Medicare for All, for every American.

Additionally, prescription drugs are far too expensive. The federal government should be able to negotiate lower prices, especially for insulin and other necessary ongoing treatments.

Medicaid is a vital program that millions of families rely upon, including over 100,000 in our district alone. My Mother relied upon Medicaid to cover medical expenses during her final years. God knows what kind of care we could have gotten for her without Medicaid, so I’m going to fight to protect it.

Housing
There are not enough affordable, attainable homes to meet the demand of low-middle income families, or starter homes for young couples or individuals. This scarcity of housing has priced people out of the market, many of whom work as nurses, police, fire fighters, teachers, childcare providers and other people who are needed in every community, but can’t afford to live in the communities they serve. There are too many barriers to building affordable homes or rentable properties, including local regulations that restrict lot size, restrict building duplexes in single family zones, and reducing the permitting process.

Kamala Harris proposed a plan to build 3 million new housing units, including tax incentives for building starter homes. Also included in her plans was legislation to prevent Wall Street investors and other companies from buying up available housing, preventing families from doing so. A large part of the American dream, and how many low-middle income American build wealth, is through home ownership. It’s also how communities ensure vital low-middle income jobs are filled in their communities.

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