“The choices we make about our bodies, our families, and our health are deeply personal. Whether someone is deciding when and how to build a family or working with doctors to determine the right care for their child, those decisions belong with families, patients, and their doctors, not politicians.”
Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Restore and expand federal funding for Medicaid and health care
Protect patients from medical debt
“Every Missourian deserves quality, affordable healthcare from providers they trust. No family should lose their home or savings to medical debt, and no one should go broke caring for a parent.”
“Washington made healthcare more expensive and more confusing. The 2025 budget law cut $911 billion from Medicaid and let the ACA tax credits expire. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”
“Every Missourian deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare that covers them when they get sick or need to see a specialist. No one should lose their home or life savings to medical debt.”
“No one should have to choose between paying for medicine and paying the bills. We need to finally bring down drug prices by standing up to the big corporations that put profits ahead of patients. It’s time to hold them accountable and make sure every family can afford the care they need.”
“Washington made healthcare more expensive and more confusing. The 2025 budget law cut $911 billion from Medicaid and let the ACA tax credits expire. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“We must protect Social Security and Medicare, defend pensions, and strengthen retirement benefits so that those who built this country can live their final years with stability and respect.”
Expand coverage to more people, including through the ACA and Medicaid
Reverse the cuts to Medicaid and restore the ACA tax credits
“Let people buy into Medicare early. "Lose your job at fifty-eight and you're buying insurance in the worst market there is. Let people buy into Medicare early. They pay the premium. It's an option, not a handout."”
“Universal coverage must be our goal, but people who are uninsured, rationing medication, or facing cancer cannot wait for a perfect bill years from now.”
“I support the Leveling the Playing Field approach and immediate reforms that can pass and help people now: restoring ACA subsidies, reversing damaging Medicaid cuts, lowering the Medicare eligibility age, and creating a strong public option.”
“We should keep working toward a system where everyone is covered. But I am going to Congress to deliver real progress, not make promises that leave more than 20,000 uninsured people in this district waiting for help.”
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”
“Every Missourian deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare that covers them when they get sick or need to see a specialist. No one should lose their home or life savings to medical debt.”
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“Washington made healthcare more expensive and more confusing. The 2025 budget law cut $911 billion from Medicaid and let the ACA tax credits expire. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“I support the Leveling the Playing Field approach and immediate reforms that can pass and help people now: restoring ACA subsidies, reversing damaging Medicaid cuts, lowering the Medicare eligibility age, and creating a strong public option.”
“I support the Leveling the Playing Field approach and immediate reforms that can pass and help people now: restoring ACA subsidies, reversing damaging Medicaid cuts, lowering the Medicare eligibility age, and creating a strong public option.”
Keep people from going into debt or bankrupt over medical bills
Keep medical debt off credit reports
“Every Missourian deserves quality, affordable healthcare from providers they trust. No family should lose their home or savings to medical debt, and no one should go broke caring for a parent.”
“Every Missourian deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare that covers them when they get sick or need to see a specialist. No one should lose their home or life savings to medical debt.”
Avoid unnecessary wars, using force only as a last resort
Use military force only with clear objectives and an exit plan
End U.S. military interventions, including regime change and boat strikes
Require congressional authorization before using military force abroad
“The United States must defend our country, stand with our allies, uphold democracy and human rights, and pursue diplomacy wherever possible. Military force should never be used without lawful authority, clear objectives, and an honest plan for what comes next. Congress must reclaim its constitutional responsibility for decisions of war and peace, because service members and their families should never pay the price for political recklessness.”
“We must also act immediately to end the endless wars and illegal boat attacks started by Donald Trump and eagerly executed by Hegseth. Congress must do its Constitutional Duty to authorize funding and oversee the Department of Defense and national security agencies.”
Deal with Iran through diplomacy rather than military force
Require a vote in Congress before military action against Iran
“The Iran War has been an unmitigated disaster in every way. Congress must immediately act to end this misbegotten venture, conduct real oversight, and demand answers and accountability for the Trump Administration's failures in executing it.”
“America must protect our people and our allies, but that does not give any president unchecked authority to drag the country into another war. The War Powers Act is not a 60-day war-of-choice coupon.”
“Congress must exercise its constitutional war powers, demand clear objectives and accountability, and pursue serious diplomacy. This war has cost us lives, treasure, and international prestige and allies. We cannot gamble with American lives in an illegal, open-ended conflict without congressional authorization or a credible plan for what comes next.”
“The killing must end, humanitarian aid must reach civilians, and the United States must ensure that our military assistance is used in accordance with American and international law.”
Use military force only as a last resort with clear goals
Cooperate with allies and international institutions
“The United States must defend our country, stand with our allies, uphold democracy and human rights, and pursue diplomacy wherever possible. Military force should never be used without lawful authority, clear objectives, and an honest plan for what comes next. Congress must reclaim its constitutional responsibility for decisions of war and peace, because service members and their families should never pay the price for political recklessness.”
“Hamas is a terrorist organization. The murder of civilians, violence, and hostage-taking on October 7 were atrocities and war crimes. The hostages must be released, and Israel has a right to protect its people.”
“Credible evidence also shows that the Israeli government has committed war crimes in Gaza, including restricting food, water, medicine, and humanitarian assistance to civilians. Holding a government accountable is not the same as opposing Israel’s existence, just as defending Palestinian civilians is not the same as supporting Hamas.”
“The killing must end, humanitarian aid must reach civilians, and the United States must ensure that our military assistance is used in accordance with American and international law.”
“America should use its influence to protect innocent people, secure the release of the hostages, and help create lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.”
Strengthen U.S. alliances and rebuild trust with allies
Keep a strong U.S. commitment to NATO
Keep supporting Ukraine's defense against Russia
“The United States must defend our country, stand with our allies, uphold democracy and human rights, and pursue diplomacy wherever possible. Military force should never be used without lawful authority, clear objectives, and an honest plan for what comes next. Congress must reclaim its constitutional responsibility for decisions of war and peace, because service members and their families should never pay the price for political recklessness.”
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an attack on a sovereign democracy and a threat to the security of Europe and the United States. Ukraine and our NATO allies have stood with America, and we must stand with them.”
“I support continued military assistance to help Ukraine defend itself and a strong, united NATO capable of deterring further Russian aggression. We cannot reward Vladimir Putin by allowing him to redraw international borders through violence or dictate Ukraine’s future.”
Restore Congress's power to approve wars and military force
Strengthen and enforce the War Powers Resolution
Use war powers votes to end the current wars and strikes
Strengthen congressional oversight of military operations
“The United States must defend our country, stand with our allies, uphold democracy and human rights, and pursue diplomacy wherever possible. Military force should never be used without lawful authority, clear objectives, and an honest plan for what comes next. Congress must reclaim its constitutional responsibility for decisions of war and peace, because service members and their families should never pay the price for political recklessness.”
“The Iran War has been an unmitigated disaster in every way. Congress must immediately act to end this misbegotten venture, conduct real oversight, and demand answers and accountability for the Trump Administration's failures in executing it.”
“America must protect our people and our allies, but that does not give any president unchecked authority to drag the country into another war. The War Powers Act is not a 60-day war-of-choice coupon.”
“Congress must exercise its constitutional war powers, demand clear objectives and accountability, and pursue serious diplomacy. This war has cost us lives, treasure, and international prestige and allies. We cannot gamble with American lives in an illegal, open-ended conflict without congressional authorization or a credible plan for what comes next.”
“We must also act immediately to end the endless wars and illegal boat attacks started by Donald Trump and eagerly executed by Hegseth. Congress must do its Constitutional Duty to authorize funding and oversee the Department of Defense and national security agencies.”
Expand mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans
Extend VA care to more veterans, like those exposed to toxins
“I will relentlessly focus on protecting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care from privatization, while expanding mental health and suicide prevention resources, and safeguarding mandatory funding for earned benefits against budget cuts.”
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
“There is no world where reducing benefits and support for veterans to save money will be tolerated by me. We did our duty and the American government must do its duty to provide lifetime care for our sacrifices.”
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
Expand mental health care for veterans and service members
Strengthen veteran suicide prevention and crisis care
“I will relentlessly focus on protecting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care from privatization, while expanding mental health and suicide prevention resources, and safeguarding mandatory funding for earned benefits against budget cuts.”
“I will relentlessly focus on protecting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care from privatization, while expanding mental health and suicide prevention resources, and safeguarding mandatory funding for earned benefits against budget cuts.”
“I oppose the current Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) as written, with Section 108 taking away benefits from future veterans. The idea that the only people being required to adhere to ‘Pay-Go’ rules are veterans while the Department of Defense gets a blank check to wage wars is unacceptable.”
“There is no world where reducing benefits and support for veterans to save money will be tolerated by me. We did our duty and the American government must do its duty to provide lifetime care for our sacrifices.”
“We must reverse Secretary Collins’ staffing cuts and reinstate personnel at the VA, strengthen the PACT Act to support toxic-exposed veterans, and reduce veteran homelessness while improving access to timely, high-quality medical and employment support.”
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“He fought for veterans, helped lead a COVID field hospital, organized aid for refugees, and continued finding ways to give back to the communities that shaped him.”
“I will act immediately to reign in the outrageous and illegal actions by Secretary Hegseth from his meddling in promotions, illegal religious infusion into the military, and hiring of unqualified propagandists for his personal promotion.”
“We must put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.”
“It is imperative that we strengthen laws to end illegal union-busting, strengthen collective bargaining rights across all sectors, and invest in high-quality, sustainable job creation that provides pathways for every American to support themselves and their families.”
“I stand squarely with working Americans and our labor unions. With American workers getting the lowest share of corporate profits since the Great Depression, wages flat, and more Americans facing uncertainty amidst the affordability crisis, we must do everything we can to better their lives. It is long past time for change and for passing policies to increase wages, strengthen labor rights, and protect labor unions, which have been under relentless attack by the Trump Administration and the Republican Congress.”
“We must immediately raise the federal minimum wage, protect workers' rights to form and join unions, and ensure equal pay and paid family leave for all employees.”
Protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively
Protect and strengthen labor unions
Strengthen enforcement of labor law
“I stand squarely with working Americans and our labor unions. With American workers getting the lowest share of corporate profits since the Great Depression, wages flat, and more Americans facing uncertainty amidst the affordability crisis, we must do everything we can to better their lives. It is long past time for change and for passing policies to increase wages, strengthen labor rights, and protect labor unions, which have been under relentless attack by the Trump Administration and the Republican Congress.”
“We must immediately raise the federal minimum wage, protect workers' rights to form and join unions, and ensure equal pay and paid family leave for all employees.”
“It is imperative that we strengthen laws to end illegal union-busting, strengthen collective bargaining rights across all sectors, and invest in high-quality, sustainable job creation that provides pathways for every American to support themselves and their families.”
“We must immediately raise the federal minimum wage, protect workers' rights to form and join unions, and ensure equal pay and paid family leave for all employees.”
Reverse the recent federal budget law and cuts that raised costs
“While career politicians enrich themselves and put special interests ahead of working families, Fred is focused on lowering costs, protecting health care, defending the Constitution, and making government work for the people it serves.”
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”
“We must put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.”
“Our economy should reward hard work, not connections or special interests. I believe in a strong floor and no ceiling: everyone should have the security to build a good life and the freedom to rise as far as their talent and hard work can take them. Families are working harder than ever but struggling to keep up with the cost of housing, childcare, healthcare, and groceries. It should not take two jobs to make ends meet or a lifetime of work to retire in dignity and stability.”
“We must protect Social Security and Medicare, defend pensions, and strengthen retirement benefits so that those who built this country can live their final years with stability and respect.”
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”
“Missouri’s strength comes from our people, including immigrants who contribute to our communities and economy. We need a fair and commonsense immigration system that reflects our values and fixes what is broken while keeping our borders secure.”
“America needs an immigration system that focuses on fairness, dignity, and opportunity rather than favoring those with wealth or influence. It is reasonable to expect a secure border, but our current system is broken, costly, and keeps hardworking people from contributing to our communities and economy.”
Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
Include border security and enforcement in immigration reform
“Missouri’s strength comes from our people, including immigrants who contribute to our communities and economy. We need a fair and commonsense immigration system that reflects our values and fixes what is broken while keeping our borders secure.”
“Missouri’s strength comes from our people, including immigrants who contribute to our communities and economy. We need a fair and commonsense immigration system that reflects our values and fixes what is broken while keeping our borders secure.”
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”
Leave children's medical decisions to families and doctors, not politicians
“The choices we make about our bodies, our families, and our health are deeply personal. Whether someone is deciding when and how to build a family or working with doctors to determine the right care for their child, those decisions belong with families, patients, and their doctors, not politicians.”
“The government should not be tracking medical records, overruling parents and doctors, or denying medically appropriate care because of political ideology. I will defend every Missourian’s right to privacy and oppose efforts to punish patients, families, or healthcare professionals for making deeply personal medical decisions.”
