2026 Congressional Candidate Policy Positions
Pennsylvania
House Candidates District 1
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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 Moreover, a continuous review and the repeal of outdated federal regulations will ease the burden on local small businesses and their employees.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. -
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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Economy
Balance between our three branches of government is important; future generations deserve democracy. Balancing the country’s spending is critical; future generations do not deserve our debt. Maintaining the balance of our wants and needs with the health of our environment is existential; future generations do not deserve our mess.Immigration
I support removing the recently added fees for asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants and appropriating more funds to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable a rigorous, streamlined, and just asylum process.Healthcare
Our healthcare system is broken, putting profit over people. Many of my family members live in a country in which there is a public health system in addition to private options. They have more choices, and they never have to worry about being denied coverage or risking debt for treatment. In the US, however, private health insurance and pharmaceutical companies have owned the narrative and the politics for too long. Healthcare is a right, and it’s time our policy reflects this.Education
I support initiatives to make trade and technical schools and community colleges broadly accessible and affordable to everyone. -
House Candidates District 10
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Foreign Affairs
We must do whatever necessary to protect our homeland from terror, and we must take the fight to the enemy. Rather than making up the plan along the way, we must continue to develop and carry out a clear strategy for confronting our Nation’s enemies. Instead of fighting with yesterday’s tools, we must ensure sure that our Service Members have every resource necessary to defeat these threats.
First, we must protect the Homeland; we must keep terrorists out of America, secure our borders, and stop cyber-attacks. Second, we must eradicate the terrorists, and prevailing in the war against radical Islamist extremism must become our top national security policy. Third, we must ensure that our country is ready to tackle the threats of our time - and beyond. Finally, we must defend our freedom.Women's Rights
I’ve fought for decades for America’s appropriate critical decisions to be made at the lowest level of government possible. The U.S. Supreme Court ensured that states can now make decisions regarding abortion - the termination of innocent lives - and I support the court’s decision.
The right to life is given by God. Any law should include exceptions for rape, incest, and the precious life of the mother. I’ll continue to support people seeking to start or grow families through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and adoption.
The radical Left demands absolutely no limit on how or when pre-born babies can be aborted and who pays for it. It’s reprehensible, and it’s time for the States to fight for mothers, babies, and growing families.Gun Control
The Constitution doesn’t specify what type of arms we can bear or how/when we may exercise our rights; the federal government also has limited constitutional authority to limit/regulate these rights. To be clear, the terms “assault weapons” and “weapons of war” are political phrases designed to evoke an emotional response – they’re not a defined class of firearms. Remember, criminals who fail to obey laws in the first place certainly don’t/won’t heed new laws. Attempting to stop acts of violence by banning firearms doesn’t address the root cause of the violence.Immigration
The first step in the immigration reform process must be to secure our borders, period. Significant progress must be made on this issue before we take any further steps. Currently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has no metrics to properly understand the security of our borders. DHS must establish realistic metrics while using readily-available technology that provides transparency and allows us to properly address areas of concern across our borders.
I’ll work toward a new legal immigration system that: establishes verifiable enforcement measures that ensure visitors leave our country when they're supposed to; provides our agricultural industries with the workers they need; requires immigrants to understand and speak basic English; and revises Visa programs to attract and keep more entrepreneurs, investors and highly skilled workers in science, technology, engineering and math fields. We need immigration policies that honor our heritage as both a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws.Education
Federal education policy is in need of dramatic reform. Previous federal education efforts relied on one-size-fits-all accountability metrics that restricted states’ and school districts’ ability to appropriately gauge student learning and create a curriculum to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.
Federally prescribed interventions and turnaround strategies haven’t worked or produced the desired results in low-performing schools. I’ve supported education reforms that return responsibility for student achievement to states, school districts, and parents, while maintaining high expectations, eliminating ineffective federal programs, and investing limited taxpayer dollars wisely.Healthcare
America’s health care system must be reformed in order to reduce costs, increase coverage, and improve quality of care for all Americans.
Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we’ve seen less choice and skyrocketing costs for basic medical care. Hundreds of constituents have shared their stories of how rising healthcare costs are devastating their lives, families and small businesses. Simply put, the ACA failed in its core mission to decrease health care costs, which is why I supported its repeal and replacement. -
Background and Experience
Douglas has worked as a Dauphin County Commissioner since 2023 and was named the Chairman of the Board in 2025. He also serves on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee and the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) Courts and Corrections Committee.Other
Justin is running for Congress because he’s seen firsthand how families are struggling while Scott Perry caters to powerful insiders. He knows we deserve a representative who will fight to put the people first. -
Economy
Central Pennsylvanians are working harder than ever and falling further behind. We are being squeezed by the rising cost of everything from groceries to health care and even if you have two or three jobs it’s getting harder and harder to make ends meet. Scott Perry has now had 13 years in Congress to do something about it. But instead, he supports the chaotic policy of ever changing tariff-taxes that raise prices and kill jobs. He was the deciding vote on a budget that slashes food assistance, raises utility bills and adds $3.3 trillion dollars in new debt, mortgaging our children’s future. All to support continuing tax breaks for the wealthy and a new national sales tax that would force the middle class to pay more for gas and groceries. I support tax breaks for the hard working middle class, not billionaires. We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, prescription drugs and more.Women's Rights
When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, I had to look into the TV camera and tell women that for the first time in 50 years our reproductive rights are no longer protected under federal law. The next generation is going to grow up with fewer rights and that is unacceptable.
Women should make their own health care decisions with recommendations from their doctors. But Congressman Scott Perry thinks politicians should be able to tell you when, where and how to start a family. It’s why for years he has sponsored a nationwide abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest or the life of the woman. He even supports a law that would ban IVF. In Congress, I will fight to ensure the protections guaranteed under Roe are once again the law of the land.Immigration
We have a broken immigration system and both parties have botched the crisis for years. I oppose open borders because it is unacceptable to allow criminals and life-stealing drugs across the border. We have the right to feel safe in our communities. I will work with anyone from any party to strengthen our immigration system and better control who is coming into this country. We need to properly fund border agents, law enforcement and the asylum system— including the latest technology, to make sure drug dealers are not slipping through the cracks. At one point last year, nearly one third of the cameras were out of service on the southern border. We must do better.Healthcare
I support high-quality, affordable health care. We also need better access to urgent care and primary care. It should not take six months to get a physical or three days to get an appointment when you are sick. The current system needs reform. I support lowering the price of prescription drugs by allowing the government to negotiate prices. Scott Perry was just the deciding vote on a bill that would cut healthcare for nearly 20,000 people in our area. This bill is devastating and will worsen the doctor shortage, threaten our hospitals, and raise premiums. Big Pharma and the insurance companies that support Scott Perry have jacked up prices and put lives at risk. You should never have to decide between putting food on the table or paying for the medical care you need.Education
I will be a champion for our educators and the youngsters who, literally, are our future. This is personal. I am from a family of educators. My father was a public school teacher and coach who moved furniture for a summer job, to ensure his four girls had food on the table. Schools are the bedrock of our communities and the foundation of America. We should prioritize educating our children and making sure teachers, ESPs, meal servers and bus drivers have the pay and respect they deserve. -
Economy
Thriving families is our future. No one should live paycheck to paycheck. Together we will define the real cost of living and insist the economy addresses this reality. We will create opportunities for workers across the district, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.Equal access to education, medical care, and housing
No family should live under a bridge, struggle to feed their children, or be denied access to healthcare and quality schools. Together we will advocate for affordable housing, equitable funding for education, and access to healthcare for every citizen.