Representative-elect · Illinois’s 2nd district

Donna Miller

Democrat

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

983words on issues
  • Health21%
  • Science, technology and communications16%
  • Labor and employment10%
  • Environment9%
  • Law, crime and courts9%
  • Everything else34%

Where they stand

37 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Health

Abortion ›
  • Restore Roe v. Wade's abortion rights nationwide in federal law
  • Protect abortion rights and access
“In Congress, my focus will be to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure every woman can make her own health care decisions.”
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Health care costs ›
  • Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
“Everyone deserves affordable, accessible health care no matter their income or ZIP code.”
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Prescription drug prices ›
  • Lower prescription drug prices
  • Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
  • Bring cheaper generic drugs to market sooner
“I’ll fight to lower prescription drug costs, cap insulin prices, expand access to generic drugs and restore funding for rural and suburban hospitals.”
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Medicare ›
  • Expand Medicare, such as to cover dental, vision and hearing
“I’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”
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Health coverage ›
  • Guarantee health care for everyone
  • Pass Medicare for All or another single-payer plan
“Healthcare for All”
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“Health care is a human right and I support a Medicare for All framework.”
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Access to health care ›
  • Expand access to health care
  • Bring care closer to home wherever people live
“Donna Miller has spent her career serving the community and fighting to lower costs for working families, increase opportunity, and expand access to healthcare, particularly for women and communities of color.”
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“Everyone deserves affordable, accessible health care no matter their income or ZIP code.”
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Medicaid ›
  • Expand Medicaid to cover more people
“I’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”
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Mental health care ›
  • Expand access to mental health care
“In Congress, I will partner with anyone that is willing to take on the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby to pass common sense gun laws and work to provide mental health care access to ensure our children, schools and communities are safe.”
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Maternal health ›
  • Improve maternal health and reduce maternal deaths
  • Close disparities in maternal health, including racial gaps
  • Expand access to midwives and doulas
“And Donna is a national leader in tackling adverse health conditions attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy and childbirth, which occur more frequently among women of color.”
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“No one should die from preventable pregnancy complications or be forced to give birth.”
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“I’ve led efforts on the county board to fund doula programs and reduce maternal health outcome disparities.”
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Rural hospitals ›
  • Reverse or block Medicaid and other health care cuts that strain rural hospitals
  • Increase and protect funding for rural hospitals
“I’ll fight to lower prescription drug costs, cap insulin prices, expand access to generic drugs and restore funding for rural and suburban hospitals.”
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Medical debt ›
  • Cancel existing medical debt
“I’ve delivered medical debt relief to hundreds of thousands of Cook County residents and will lead similar efforts nationwide.”
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Other things the site says about health (2)
“Notably, she was instrumental in bringing together government providers and advocacy stakeholders to include Cystic Fibrosis in newborn screening in Illinois.”
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“I also helped secure millions for reproductive health care access in Illinois.”
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Science, technology and communications

Artificial intelligence ›
  • Regulate AI and set guardrails on AI companies
  • Keep states' power to regulate AI
  • Protect children from AI harms
“Artificial Intelligence has the potential to change our day-to-day lives, which means we need strong and thoughtful federal regulation.”
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“In the absence of a robust federal framework, states should be able to regulate AI based on the needs of their communities.”
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“We must also advance strict regulation as it pertains to the safety of kids, teens, and vulnerable populations, ensuring chatbots and other AI tools are built with safety top of mind.”
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Global technology competition ›
  • Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology
  • Keep advanced chips and American investment out of adversaries' hands
  • Set rules so AI is developed safely as the U.S. leads
“Additionally, we must continue to pursue Artificial Intelligence to ensure the United States remains ahead of the curve in this powerful driver of innovation, economic growth and opportunity while also being a leader in accountability and developing a high standard of AI ethics.”
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“Export controls on the advanced AI chips are also critical to ensure that AI is developed in America, for the benefit of Americans.”
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Other things the site says about science, technology and communications (2)
“I’ll support responsible innovation in technology, digital assets and business development that benefits working people and local communities.”
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“I will also support the supervised and regulated integration of blockchain technology to modernize and secure sectors such as healthcare, identity verification and finance.”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
  • Require companies and public projects to hire local workers
“As a Cook County Commissioner, she’s led major initiatives in health equity, veteran services, and economic development, while building strong coalitions across government and community sectors.”
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“While prioritizing working people, data centers should provide ample job training for local workers, rather than outsourcing jobs and leaving our communities out of the fold.”
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Job training and workforce development ›
  • Make tech companies and data centers pay for worker training
“While prioritizing working people, data centers should provide ample job training for local workers, rather than outsourcing jobs and leaving our communities out of the fold.”
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Wages ›
  • Raise wages and make sure workers are paid fairly
“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”
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Labor unions ›
  • Protect and strengthen labor unions
“I’ll stand with unions, fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires and support affordable housing investments.”
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Artificial intelligence and jobs ›
  • Protect workers' jobs from being replaced by AI
  • Share AI's gains with working people and the public
  • Give workers and unions a voice in how AI is used
“Finally, with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence, we must prioritize working people and their employment. AI groups should work hand in hand with labor leaders to ensure the work force and our economy handles AI integration to the benefit of working class Americans, not just corporations and billionaires.”
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Environment

Disaster resilience ›
  • Prepare communities and infrastructure for extreme weather
“I’ve sponsored over $100 million in sustainability and renewable energy investments in Cook County and will continue fighting for clean air, safe water and resilient infrastructure to protect future generations.”
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Drinking water ›
  • Keep drinking water clean and safe
“I’ve sponsored over $100 million in sustainability and renewable energy investments in Cook County and will continue fighting for clean air, safe water and resilient infrastructure to protect future generations.”
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Air pollution ›
  • Protect clean air and reduce air pollution
“I’ve sponsored over $100 million in sustainability and renewable energy investments in Cook County and will continue fighting for clean air, safe water and resilient infrastructure to protect future generations.”
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Other things the site says about environment (1)
“In Congress, I will support rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and ensuring the United States is at the forefront of environmental justice, climate responsibility and sustainability.”
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Law, crime and courts

Crime and public safety ›
  • Fund violence intervention and crime prevention programs
  • Rely less on policing and prison and more on restorative justice
“I’ve supported millions of dollars in violence prevention and helped launch Cook County’s first Restorative Justice Community Court.”
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Firearms ›
  • Pass stricter gun laws
  • Reduce gun violence
“No one should lose a loved one to gun violence.”
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“In Congress, I will partner with anyone that is willing to take on the National Rifle Association and the gun lobby to pass common sense gun laws and work to provide mental health care access to ensure our children, schools and communities are safe.”
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Police ›
  • Build trust between police and the communities they serve
  • Strengthen oversight and accountability for police
“I’ll continue to support police-community partnerships built on trust, accountability and safety for every family.”
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Immigration

ICE and immigration agents ›
  • End racial profiling in immigration stops
  • Respect due process and constitutional rights in immigration enforcement
  • Hold ICE and its agents accountable for abuses
“I support a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants, due process for all and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights.”
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“We must end racial profiling and ensure immigration enforcement upholds our Constitution and our values.”
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“The current administration and federal agents’ blatant disregard for due process and constitutional rights is wrong and in Congress I will hold them accountable for their actions.”
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Legal status for unauthorized immigrants ›
  • Give undocumented immigrants a path to legal status or citizenship
“I support a swift and humane path to citizenship for migrants, due process for all and accountability for agencies that violate civil rights.”
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Trade

Tariffs ›
“Farmers are on the front lines of President Donald Trump’s trade war and small family farms like those across Illinois are being hit the hardest by Republican tariffs.”
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Civil rights and liberties

Voting laws ›
  • Protect voting rights and make voting easier
  • Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act
  • Make voter registration automatic and easier
“I’ll fight to pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, protect fair elections, and expand voter access through automatic and same-day registration.”
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Defense and veterans

Veterans' benefits ›
  • Protect veterans' benefits from cuts
“In Congress, I’ll protect benefits, strengthen the Veterans Administration and ensure every veteran receives the care and respect they’ve earned.”
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Other things the site says about defense and veterans (1)
“As chair of the Cook County Veterans Committee, I’ve expanded funding and services for local veterans.”
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Social Security and welfare

Social Security ›
  • Protect Social Security benefits from cuts
“I’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”
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Other things the site says about Social Security and welfare (2)
“Protecting Seniors”
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“I’ll also strengthen protections against elder abuse and ensure our aging population receives the dignified treatment they deserve.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Make housing more affordable
  • Raise wages
“Donna Miller has spent her career serving the community and fighting to lower costs for working families, increase opportunity, and expand access to healthcare, particularly for women and communities of color.”
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“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”
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Agriculture and food

Farm trade and markets ›
  • Ensure fair markets and trade policies for farmers
“I’ll fight for fair trade policies, smart technology investments in agriculture and economic relief that strengthens rural communities, not bail out multibillion dollar conglomerates.”
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Energy

Renewable energy ›
  • Expand wind, solar and other renewable energy
“I’ve sponsored over $100 million in sustainability and renewable energy investments in Cook County and will continue fighting for clean air, safe water and resilient infrastructure to protect future generations.”
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Data centers ›
  • Require impact reviews and public disclosure for data centers
  • Make data centers deliver local jobs, benefits and worker protections
“Organizations must also be required to disclose pertinent information as it relates to data centers, their environment and community impact, and job opportunities before being allowed to open and operate in communities.”
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“While prioritizing working people, data centers should provide ample job training for local workers, rather than outsourcing jobs and leaving our communities out of the fold.”
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Housing and community development

Housing costs ›
  • Lower housing costs for renters and homeowners
“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”
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Public investment in housing ›
  • Increase public investment in housing
“I’ll stand with unions, fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires and support affordable housing investments.”
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Taxes

Taxes on the wealthy ›
  • Repeal or block tax cuts for the wealthy
“I’ll stand with unions, fight to repeal tax breaks for billionaires and support affordable housing investments.”
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Banking and finance

Other things the site says about banking and finance (1)
“I further encourage programs that integrate community banks into the digital stablecoin ecosystem, allowing them opportunities to grow new investments and benefit from increased interest and yield. This integration could in part allow for the expansion of a credit system, building off of ownership of cryptocurrency and other digital assets.”
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Government operations and elections

Other things the site says about government operations and elections (1)
“Our democracy only survives if we defend it and I’ll always stand up for the Constitution and free and fair elections.”
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