My occupation is Member of Congress.
My qualifications are:
I take my responsibility to serve you seriously and that’s why I hold regular townhalls to listen to you. This is what I’ve done as a result:
Climate change – cosponsored Green New Deal and authored bill to create an instant discount for made-in-America electric vehicles, creating jobs and tackling emissions.
Traffic and housing – helped secure $647 million federal grant for electrification of CalTrain to reduce pollution and fought for affordable housing on public lands.
Airport noise – introduced 8 bills allowing airport curfews, money for noise insulating homes and new routes avoiding overhead nighttime noise.
Guns – sponsored 3 gun buybacks, support comprehensive background checks and a ban on assault weapons.
Prescription drugs and Medicare– support government negotiating drug prices with pharmaceutical companies and keeping Medicare strong.
Veterans – recovered over $200,000 in veterans’ benefits.
Affordable Care Act – strongly advocate for the ACA, banning discrimination on preexisting conditions and obtained funding for pediatric cancer research.
Women’s equality and equality for all – authored resolution to facilitate ratification of Equal Rights Amendment, Me Too Congress Act, defender of LGBTQ rights, staunch advocate of reproductive justice and tackling hate crimes and racism.
Presidential accountability – continue to hold our President accountable and safeguard our electoral process from foreign interference, outspoken advocate for rule of law and whistleblower protections.
Our democracy isn’t for sale, but it is subject to attack foreign and domestic. I won’t let that happen.
I have heard you. You are my priority. I respectfully ask for your vote.
Jackie Speier
