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Health Care

Information regarding my stance on Health Care issues.

January 5, 2022

"The pandemic has made it really challenging to be a health care worker right now," said Kyla Siemens, who is in her second year studying to be a physician assistant at Pacific University's Hillsboro campus. She was one of three students involved in a panel discussion Wednesday with U.S. Rep.


November 19, 2021
Statements
I rise today in support of a meaningful and consequential piece of legislation, the Build Back Better Act.
Issues:EducationEnergy and EnvironmentHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniors

November 19, 2021
The Build Back Better Act is a victory for children, families, caregivers, early childhood educators, and our planet.

November 16, 2021
It is unacceptable that millions of children across the U.S. are hungry, which affects their ability to learn and grow.

November 3, 2021
The Community Services Block Grant program supports more than 1,000 CAA organizations in nearly every county across the country as they help individuals and families find their path out of poverty.

November 2, 2021
Access to birth control is essential to reproductive freedom, health, and economic stability.
Issues:Health Care

September 30, 2021
Reducing food waste in schools will give students the opportunity to develop responsible habits that can benefit their communities and our planet throughout their lives.

September 27, 2021

The House of Representatives passed the Women's Health Protection Act (WHPA), legislation to protect abortion rights in Oregon and across the country, with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Peter DeFazio, Earl Blumenauer and Kurt Schrader all voting in favor of the legislation.


September 24, 2021
The repeated attacks on reproductive rights are reprehensible and must be stopped.