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Constituent representation and political independence
Candidate positionRobert will provide the leadership that Florida's Congressional District 15 has been sorely missing. He will listen to and work for his constituents, not the president, nor the administration. Not even other Democrats. He will work for the PEOPLE.
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Robert will provide the leadership that Florida's Congressional District 15 has been sorely missing. He will listen to and work for his constituents, not the president, nor the administration. Not even other Democrats. He will work for the PEOPLE.
Utility costs, clean energy and disaster programs
Candidate positionPlease read below for Robert's policies on lowering utility costs, expanding clean energy investments, restoring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and restoring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs.
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Please read below for Robert's policies on lowering utility costs, expanding clean energy investments, restoring Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and restoring Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) programs.
Protecting Social Security
Candidate positionRobert will propose raising the Social Security tax cap. According to http://pgpf.org, in 2025, the Social Security tax cap was set at $176,100, which is an increase of $7,500 more than in 2024.
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Robert will propose raising the Social Security tax cap. According to http://pgpf.org, in 2025, the Social Security tax cap was set at $176,100, which is an increase of $7,500 more than in 2024.
Increasing Teacher Salaries
Candidate positionOne way Robert will look to do this is to establish a minimum salary in every state. This will be determined at the very least by the cost of living, the current median salaries, and a few other factors. It will be enough for teachers not to have to get second jobs over the summer.
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One way Robert will look to do this is to establish a minimum salary in every state. This will be determined at the very least by the cost of living, the current median salaries, and a few other factors. It will be enough for teachers not to have to get second jobs over the summer.
Constituent access and congressional responsiveness
Candidate positionAs your Congressman, Robert will bring the attention back to the PEOPLE. Too many Representatives forget who they serve and end up removed from us. His VISION is to PRIORITIZE what you, the PEOPLE, tell him you need from your member of Congress. Below are some of his IDEAS:
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As your Congressman, Robert will bring the attention back to the PEOPLE. Too many Representatives forget who they serve and end up removed from us. His VISION is to PRIORITIZE what you, the PEOPLE, tell him you need from your member of Congress. Below are some of his IDEAS:
Ban on congressional stock trading
Candidate positionSince members of Congress often make policy decisions that can have a direct impact on the economy and specific industries, Robert is looking to support or put forth legislation to ban congressional stock trading.
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Since members of Congress often make policy decisions that can have a direct impact on the economy and specific industries, Robert is looking to support or put forth legislation to ban congressional stock trading.
Protecting Social Security
Candidate positionRobert will propose raising the Social Security tax cap. According to http://pgpf.org, in 2025, the Social Security tax cap was set at $176,100, which is an increase of $7,500 more than in 2024.
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Robert will propose raising the Social Security tax cap. According to http://pgpf.org, in 2025, the Social Security tax cap was set at $176,100, which is an increase of $7,500 more than in 2024.
Restrictions on stock trading by lawmakers
Candidate positionSince members of Congress often make policy decisions that can have a direct impact on the economy and specific industries, Robert is looking to support or put forth legislation to ban congressional stock trading.
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Since members of Congress often make policy decisions that can have a direct impact on the economy and specific industries, Robert is looking to support or put forth legislation to ban congressional stock trading.
What reforms to the US immigration system do you support? Why? ¿Qué reformas al sistema de inmigración de Estados Unidos apoya usted? ¿Por qué?
Candidate positionWe should begin by adding more immigration judges in order to help expedite our current system. After that, we need to implement a yearly limit to immigrants seeking asylum.
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We should begin by adding more immigration judges in order to help expedite our current system. After that, we need to implement a yearly limit to immigrants seeking asylum.
Do you believe climate change is a financial threat to the economy of the nation? Why or why not? ¿Cree que el cambio climático representa una amenaza financiera para la economía del país? ¿Por qué?
Candidate positionYes, mainly because of the cost of damages, especially in this region of the country, if we do not act quickly.
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Yes, mainly because of the cost of damages, especially in this region of the country, if we do not act quickly.
“Freedom of speech” is included in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Exactly what does ”Freedom of Speech” mean to you? La libertad de expresión está incluida en la Primera Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué significa exactamente para usted la “libertad de expresión”?
Candidate positionFreedom of Speech is the freedom of all citizens to speak, excluding hate speech, threats, or speech of a terroristic nature.
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Freedom of Speech is the freedom of all citizens to speak, excluding hate speech, threats, or speech of a terroristic nature.
Who has the right, Congress or the President, to oversee federal agencies? ¿Quién tiene el derecho de supervisar a las agencias federales: el Congreso o el Presidente?
Candidate positionCongress.
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Congress.
If documentary proof of US citizenship becomes necessary in order to register to vote, how would you help those citizens, especially women, who no longer have or don’t have easy and affordable access to documents to prove citizenship, such as certified birth and marriage certificates? Si se requiere prueba documental de ciudadanía estadounidense para registrarse para votar, ¿cómo ayudaría a esos ciudadanos, especialmente a las mujeres, que ya no tienen o no tienen acceso fácil y asequible a documentos que prueben su ciudadanía, como certificados de nacimiento o matrimonio certificados?
Candidate positionI would propose waiving the fee to obtain these documents.
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I would propose waiving the fee to obtain these documents.
What role do you believe the federal government should play in education at the pre-school level, K-12 level and higher education? ¿Qué papel cree que debería desempeñar el gobierno federal en la educación a nivel preescolar, educación K-12 (primaria y secundaria) y educación superior?
Candidate positionThe federal government should ensure that all school meals are paid for. Also, we need to ensure that funds are not being diverted from public schools to private or charter schools.
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The federal government should ensure that all school meals are paid for. Also, we need to ensure that funds are not being diverted from public schools to private or charter schools.