Sarah McBride

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In the House, I’ll fight to increase investment in renewable energy, make green technologies affordable and accessible for consumers and businesses, and ensure that the sustainable industries of the future employ a local and unionized workforce. In order to achieve net-zero emissions as soon as possible, the United States must demonstrate commitment to both domestic action and global investment.

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Health care is a human right. In the wealthiest nation on earth, any person left without health coverage is a moral failing. In Congress, I will support any positive policy that advances our country toward the ultimate goal of universal coverage. At a minimum, we should expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing while lowering the age of eligibility and providing a public option.

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I am proud to have helped ban assault weapons in Delaware and pass the most significant gun safety package in the state’s history. When elected to Congress, I will vote to strengthen background checks, ban assault weapons, and institute safeguards to prevent dangerous individuals from getting guns.

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Congress must help position the United States – and Delaware – as a global leader by fostering progress with federal investment and federal regulation that provide consumers with protections and entrepreneurs with clarity.

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Every worker deserves a living wage, basic protections, good benefits, and the support necessary for them to thrive. That is why Congress must increase the federal minimum wage to $15 and set it to rise with inflation. In Congress, I will fight to pass the critical policies that got cut from the Build Back Better Act like paid family and medical leave, universal childcare, and investments in housing and elder care.

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The fight does not end with universal coverage. No one should have to choose between their job and getting the care they need, which is why in Congress I will fight for guaranteed paid sick time and paid family and medical leave.

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The United States has not enacted new securities laws since 1933. Our existing laws around banking do not fit 21st century technologies and without updates, we risk harming consumers, innovation, and economic opportunities. Clear and stable rules that defend the privacy and security of consumers serve businesses and consumers well. Passing robust data privacy legislation will restore consumer agency over personal data and help build trust and confidence in emerging financial services. Just as I’ve done in the Delaware General Assembly, I’ll fight for these common sense protections.

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From nurses and physician assistants to dentists and physicians, health care providers are the backbone of our health care system. Everyone should be able to access a quality provider near them, regardless of whether you live in a small town in Sussex or just north of Wilmington. As I have successfully done in the legislature, I will support our health care workforce by bringing investments to Delaware for education and career support.

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I’ll bring this experience to Congress and help make our criminal justice system work for everyone. I’ll vote to end mass incarceration, legalize marijuana and expunge convictions, and help to reimagine a system that prioritizes reentry and prevents recidivism.

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Democracy is strongest when every citizen can make their voice heard. We can make our democracy more healthy and inclusive by removing barriers to voting and enacting strong protections against voter disenfranchisement in all its forms.

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When elected, I will co-sponsor and fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. These bills will protect voting rights and combat the issues compromising the integrity of our electoral system such as dark money politics, election denialism, and gerrymandering. In Congress, I will be a champion of free and fair elections and work to strengthen our Democracy.

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As MAGA extremists continue to criminalize abortion, I will fight to protect the private relationship between a patient and their physician. In my time in the State Senate, I proudly worked to make Delaware a safe haven for reproductive care. I’ve supported and co-sponsored every pro-choice bill that has come before me and been a champion of bills expanding access to reproductive care in Delaware. Now, I want to take this experience to Congress and fight for reproductive freedom for all.

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It is so important that we shed light on the importance of reproductive health and maternal health, especially for women of color. We must take decisive action to bridge the gap in health disparities here at home and around the world. In 2022, I helped expand Medicaid coverage for post-pregnancy care. In Congress, I will be a staunch advocate for coverage, including through Medicaid, for the full range of reproductive health care patients need and to end draconian policies like the global gag rule that limit funds internationally in reproductive health care.