“At a time when Trump allies are pushing national abortion bans and rolling back basic freedoms, we need federal leaders who will fight to make reproductive freedom the law of the land.”
Pass Medicare for All or another single-payer plan
Expand coverage to more people, including through the ACA and Medicaid
“That’s why I’ve worked day and night to move Medicare for All forward in California, to guarantee health coverage and mental health care – for everyone.”
“Healthcare can’t just be for the wealthy few. In Congress, I'll fight to pass Medicare for All, guaranteeing healthcare to every American — full stop.”
“I’ve kept health centers open, helped expand health insurance to 92% of all Californians, and successfully fought to add thousands of additional mental health and addiction beds across the state.”
Cover mental health care in Medicaid, Medicare and other public programs
Add inpatient psychiatric and treatment beds
“That’s why I’ve worked day and night to move Medicare for All forward in California, to guarantee health coverage and mental health care – for everyone.”
“I’ve kept health centers open, helped expand health insurance to 92% of all Californians, and successfully fought to add thousands of additional mental health and addiction beds across the state.”
Make long-term and elder care affordable and available
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
Make insurers pay for needed care instead of denying it
“No more insurance company greed, no more denying care for profit, no more tying your healthcare to your job, and no more bankrupting families over medical bills.”
End maternity care deserts and keep maternity wards open
“Here in California, I’ve stood up to Donald Trump and fought back when he cut healthcare for working families: reopening shuttered hospitals and expanding rural birthing centers so expectant moms can have their baby in the town they call home.”
Protect and strengthen rural hospitals so they stay open
“While Donald Trump cut healthcare for working families, Mike has been fighting to save rural hospitals and health centers, and to enshrine the right to reproductive health for every woman in California.”
Keep people from going into debt or bankrupt over medical bills
“No more insurance company greed, no more denying care for profit, no more tying your healthcare to your job, and no more bankrupting families over medical bills.”
Bring more health workers to rural and underserved areas
Train more doctors, nurses and health workers
“We’re building the largest healthcare education job hub in Northern California, focused on graduating the next generation of healthcare providers, lab technicians, and medical assistants. This hub will ensure a healthcare workforce is highly-trained, positively impacting one of the most rural regions of our state.”
“When it comes to developing the rural healthcare workforce, I've gone to the mat — securing funds for expanded nursing programs in rural communities and building new healthcare academies at local community colleges.”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
“No more insurance company greed, no more denying care for profit, no more tying your healthcare to your job, and no more bankrupting families over medical bills.”
Expand access to addiction treatment and recovery services
“I’ve kept health centers open, helped expand health insurance to 92% of all Californians, and successfully fought to add thousands of additional mental health and addiction beds across the state.”
“When Donald Trump defunded Planned Parenthood, we stood up and ensured that all 100 Planned Parenthood health centers in California could keep their doors open, providing women with essential care.”
“Mike created good middle-class rural jobs, expanded career training programs, and raised wages for hundreds of thousands of the lowest-paid workers in the state—creating a pathway to the middle class.”
“I’ll fight for good-paying union jobs, stronger infrastructure, expanded broadband, clean energy development, wildfire resilience, and economic development that helps small towns and rural counties thrive.”
“This roadmap is built on six pillars: quality health care close to home; reliable high-speed internet and cell service; strong schools; good-paying rural jobs; and wildfire protection and healthy federal forests.”
“Mike created good middle-class rural jobs, expanded career training programs, and raised wages for hundreds of thousands of the lowest-paid workers in the state—creating a pathway to the middle class.”
“Mike created good middle-class rural jobs, expanded career training programs, and raised wages for hundreds of thousands of the lowest-paid workers in the state—creating a pathway to the middle class.”
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”
Deal with Iran through diplomacy rather than military force
“In the Middle East, I will support diplomacy, regional de-escalation, and a serious strategy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon without plunging America into another endless conflict.”
Restore Congress's power to approve wars and military force
Use war powers votes to end the current wars and strikes
“The Constitution gives Congress the power to decide matters of war and peace for a reason. No president — Democrat or Republican — should be allowed to bypass the American people and launch a war on their own. Congress cannot sit on the sidelines while a president takes this country into war without congressional authorization or public debate.”
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”
“When Trump unleashed ICE in California, I led the way in the State Senate to force ICE agents to take off their masks, allow Californians to take ICE agents to court, and ban ICE agents from schools, churches, and hospitals.”
“I’ll fight to enact laws that mandate the use of body-worn cameras for federal agents, ensure ICE agents are liable in court for violating the constitutional rights of residents, enact a use-of-force policy with teeth throughout the federal law enforcement branches, and ensure judicial warrants are used when conducting search and seizure of homes and businesses. No exceptions.”
“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”
“That means a tax code that rewards work instead of wealth, closes loopholes for the rich, and asks those at the very top to contribute to the country and communities that made their fortunes possible.”
“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”
“I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.”
Prepare communities and infrastructure for extreme weather
Improve federal help to recover after disasters
Prevent wildfires and fund wildfire response
“Mike continues to deliver for rural California — leading on climate resilience, holding PG&E accountable, and making sure small towns get their fair share.”
“I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.”
Strengthen tenant protections against eviction, discrimination and retaliation
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”
“In the California Senate, I've taken these issues head-on — saving Californians $60 billion in electric bills, securing funds for first-time homebuyers and tax credits for renters, and expanding subsidized chilcare slots in every corner of the state.”
“I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.”
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”
“In the California Senate, I've taken these issues head-on — saving Californians $60 billion in electric bills, securing funds for first-time homebuyers and tax credits for renters, and expanding subsidized chilcare slots in every corner of the state.”
“I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.”
“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”
“At the State level, I’ve been a leading voice to build more workforce housing and make it easier to achieve the American dream. I’ve worked to expedite the process to build new housing, securing millions to build thousands of additional housing units in our counties, and especially rural communities.”
“I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.”
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”
“I’ll fight for major federal investments in affordable housing, first-time homebuyer support, renter tax credits and protections, and housing production that meets the needs of working families, seniors, and young people.”
Speed up and simplify permits and approvals for new homes
“At the State level, I’ve been a leading voice to build more workforce housing and make it easier to achieve the American dream. I’ve worked to expedite the process to build new housing, securing millions to build thousands of additional housing units in our counties, and especially rural communities.”
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
“We've increased access to higher education with free tuition to California Community Colleges and we're building thousands of units of new workforce and affordable housing.”
Ban corporate PAC donations and corporate election spending
“The Citizens United decision has corrupted American politics. Democrats in Congress need to do everything in their power to strike down this decision and return our country to a democracy for and by actual people.”
“In the State Senate, with Assemblymember Rogers, we advanced AB 1984, which would have stopped corporations in California from spending money in politics.”
“I’ll fight for good-paying union jobs, stronger infrastructure, expanded broadband, clean energy development, wildfire resilience, and economic development that helps small towns and rural counties thrive.”
“I’ll fight for aggressive climate action, investments in clean energy, forest health, fire prevention, and disaster recovery that actually meet the scale of the crisis. We need to protect our communities, lower emissions, and create good jobs while doing so.”
Hold utility companies accountable for their rates and outages
Cut taxes or give rebates on energy bills
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”
“Mike continues to deliver for rural California — leading on climate resilience, holding PG&E accountable, and making sure small towns get their fair share.”
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
“In the California Senate, I've taken these issues head-on — saving Californians $60 billion in electric bills, securing funds for first-time homebuyers and tax credits for renters, and expanding subsidized chilcare slots in every corner of the state.”
“We’ve taken on Big Oil, who keep trying to destroy our coastline with offshore oil drilling, and we’ve won by standing up for our most vulnerable communities.”
Expand access to child care, with more centers, slots and providers
“Mike helped spearhead the creation of tens of thousands of new childcare slots, invested record funding for public schools, implemented free universal school meals for every public school student in the state, expanded tuition-free college for tens of thousands of students, and developed the plan that saved one of Northern California’s top universities from going under.”
“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
“In the California Senate, I've taken these issues head-on — saving Californians $60 billion in electric bills, securing funds for first-time homebuyers and tax credits for renters, and expanding subsidized chilcare slots in every corner of the state.”
“I will always fight to protect voting rights, civil rights, labor rights, and equal justice under the law. That includes standing up to political violence, rejecting authoritarianism, and making sure government works for the people — not just the wealthy and well-connected.”
“Mike helped spearhead the creation of tens of thousands of new childcare slots, invested record funding for public schools, implemented free universal school meals for every public school student in the state, expanded tuition-free college for tens of thousands of students, and developed the plan that saved one of Northern California’s top universities from going under.”
Make college and trade school affordable and available to all
Make public college and trade school tuition-free
“Mike helped spearhead the creation of tens of thousands of new childcare slots, invested record funding for public schools, implemented free universal school meals for every public school student in the state, expanded tuition-free college for tens of thousands of students, and developed the plan that saved one of Northern California’s top universities from going under.”
“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”
“We've increased access to higher education with free tuition to California Community Colleges and we're building thousands of units of new workforce and affordable housing.”
“Mike helped spearhead the creation of tens of thousands of new childcare slots, invested record funding for public schools, implemented free universal school meals for every public school student in the state, expanded tuition-free college for tens of thousands of students, and developed the plan that saved one of Northern California’s top universities from going under.”
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”
Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas
Increase public funding to build out broadband
Expand cell phone coverage in rural areas
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”
“I’ll fight for good-paying union jobs, stronger infrastructure, expanded broadband, clean energy development, wildfire resilience, and economic development that helps small towns and rural counties thrive.”
“This roadmap is built on six pillars: quality health care close to home; reliable high-speed internet and cell service; strong schools; good-paying rural jobs; and wildfire protection and healthy federal forests.”
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”
Direct more infrastructure money to rural communities
“I’ll fight for good-paying union jobs, stronger infrastructure, expanded broadband, clean energy development, wildfire resilience, and economic development that helps small towns and rural counties thrive.”
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“While Donald Trump and his Republican accomplices in Congress cut federal firefighters, Mike has led the way making California more wildfire safe—doubling the number of CalFire firefighters, making sure we have a full-time firefighting force for a full-time fire season, deploying a record number of fire prevention projects across California, getting more state fire engines on the road, and putting more firefighting aircraft in the sky.”
“We’ve invested billions to make our communities more wildfire-safe through more prescribed burns, dead-and-dying tree removal, community fire breaks, vegetation management, and hardening homes and communities.”
“I’ve been proud to partner with local fire departments and fire districts, securing desperately needed funding for more engines and emergency equipment.”
“Wildfire safety isn’t just about fighting fires; it’s about preventing them in the first place and building communities that can withstand what’s coming.”
“Double the budget for firefighting and forest management at the US Forest Service, investing in more firefighters, enhanced forest management, and wildfire prevention programs at the scale this crisis demands.”
