Eliott Rodriguez

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Affordability is the defining economic issue for working families right now. Groceries cost more. Insurance costs more. Borrowing costs more. And for too many households, wages have not kept pace. People feel squeezed.

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Protecting our environment

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Investing in education

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I support U.S. comprehensive immigration reforms that reflect our values as a nation that has always been seen as a beacon of hope and a country that has long served as a refuge for the oppressed. We can secure our borders while, at the same time, protecting human rights and due process. As the son of immigrants who came to this country for a better life I am especially interested in making immigration policy that ensures that every law-abiding immigrant who comes here to contribute to this country, respects the rule of law and helps defend our freedoms and democracy, has the same opportunity to contribute to the country and live freely and happily here as my own parents did. I support worker protections against labor abuses. I support faster processing of asylum claims, keeping families together during immigration proceedings, legalizing DACA recipients, and modernizing our immigration system.

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Climate change affects all aspects of our lives, and the economy is no exception. In Florida, rising homeowners insurance premiums and the reduced availability of coverage in some areas are examples of its impact. Not to mention the disruption of supply chains caused by harsher weather patterns associated with climate change. Congress plays a central role in shaping U.S. climate policy through legislation, budget and oversight and inaction will have devastating consequences.

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1. Making South Florida More Affordable. I will work to lower the cost of housing, health care, insurance, and everyday expenses while promoting economic growth and expanding opportunities for working families and small businesses. 2. Protecting Rights and Strengthening Democracy. I will defend the constitutional rights and freedoms of all Americans, support comprehensive and humane immigration reform, protect voting rights, and work to ensure that every person has an equal opportunity to succeed.

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As a journalist for more than four decades, I dedicated my career to protecting and exercising freedom of speech by informing the public and holding those in power accountable. I understand firsthand that a free press and free speech are fundamental to a healthy democracy. As a Cuban American, I also understand on a deeply personal level what happens when freedom of speech is taken away. The suppression of speech is often the first step toward the erosion of democracy and individual liberty. As a Member of Congress, I will defend the First Amendment rights of all Americans, protect the independence of a free and independent press, and oppose government efforts to censor lawful expression or retaliate against individuals or organizations because of their viewpoints.

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The Supreme Court's recent decision in Trump v. Slaughter expanded presidential authority over certain federal agencies. I believe Congress should respond by considering legislation that strengthens its oversight authority and reinforces the system of checks and balances envisioned by our Founders. No single branch of government should accumulate so much power that meaningful accountability is diminished. As a Member of Congress, I would vigorously exercise Congress's oversight responsibilities to promote transparency, accountability, and faithful execution of the laws. I would also support legislation that enhances Congress's ability to obtain information from executive agencies, strengthens reporting requirements, and ensures that federal agencies remain accountable to the representatives of the American people while respecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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Every eligible U.S. citizen has the right to vote, and no one should lose that right because they cannot easily obtain or afford proof of citizenship. If documentary proof becomes a legal requirement, government must make the process accessible, affordable, and efficient by reducing fees, expanding access to records, and assisting seniors, military families, adopted individuals, naturalized citizens, and women whose names have changed through marriage or divorce. More than a century after the 19th Amendment guaranteed women the right to vote, we should be removing barriers to participation, not creating new ones. If elected, my congressional office will help constituents navigate the process, connect with the appropriate agencies, and overcome bureaucratic obstacles so every eligible voter has a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy.

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While states and local districts should oversee curriculum and daily operations, the federal government must ensure every child has access to a high-quality education. I support expanding affordable pre-K through federal-state partnerships and strengthening K-12 by investing in teachers, school facilities, career and technical education, special education, and equal opportunity. No child should learn on an empty stomach, so I support increased funding for school breakfast, lunch, summer, and after-school meal programs. I also support grants encouraging states to require financial literacy and economics for graduation and increased funding for art, music, theater, and cultural education. For higher education, we must make college, trade schools, apprenticeships, and workforce training more affordable while reducing student debt. I also support legislation protecting higher education from politically motivated federal actions and strengthening congressional oversight.