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Something I’ve heard across the district is that costs are way too high, and that makes it impossible for hardworking people to get by. Our government should be working to make our lives better and more affordable, which is why lowering costs is a top priority of mine.

• End tariffs that are increasing the price of fuel, fertilizer, equipment, groceries, and everyday goods
• Enact tax cuts for the middle class
• Make data centers pay for the costs of the energy and infrastructure they require rather than passing the costs off to taxpayers and ratepayers
• Crack down on price gouging

More than 530,000 Americans go medically bankrupt each year. That is unacceptable. We need a healthcare system that works for everyone and is affordable and accessible, so people can receive the care they need without worrying about costs.

• Fight for independent and rural hospitals
• Expand telehealth to ensure every Coloradan has access to the care they need, regardless of where they live
• Break up healthcare monopolies and boost transparency for patients, while cracking down on drug company price gouging
• Allow Medicaid to negotiate lower prices with drug companies on more drugs
• Cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for everyone
• Keep the government out of your personal healthcare decisions and your doctor’s office, because I believe in our right to privacy and the freedom to make our own decisions

Rural America is the lifeblood of our country, and it has been let down by politicians in both parties for too long. We haven’t passed a full Farm Bill since 2018, and our rural hospitals are being crushed by a system that does not support them. I am committed to serving the rural communities in my district and will work hard to support them so they can thrive.

• Reverse the Medicaid cuts supported by Lauren Boebert that threaten rural hospitals and disproportionately affect communities where access to care is already limited
• Protect and expand telehealth access and require meaningful insurance coverage so rural Coloradans can see specialists and other providers without traveling hours for routine appointments
• Ensure that they are given the tools to negotiate rates, get reimbursed fairly, and build for the future
• Pass legislation requiring insurers to fairly and promptly reimburse rural hospitals, cutting the enormous administrative costs of fighting endless denials
• Protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program by preserving access to discounted medications that help rural hospitals and other safety-net providers stretch limited resources and continue serving their communities
• Recognize EMS as an essential service and provide sustainable support for staffing, equipment, and operations, because rural communities cannot function without reliable emergency medical services
• Make the Rural Health Transformation Program work for Colorado by building on the parts of the program that can strengthen rural care while fixing provisions that create unnecessary restrictions or fail to address hospitals' long-term financial challenges

• Pass a long-term Farm Bill that gives farmers and ranchers stability and helps keep food prices down
• Bring down cost of fuel and fertilizer by ending the Iran War and the tariffs that are raising prices astronomically
• Support initiatives helping young people to start or take over family farms
• Work as a strong federal partner to build long-term water infrastructure for Colorado so farmers and ranchers can have viable alternatives to buy and dry

Too many politicians in Washington are bought and paid for by corporations, and instead of serving the constituents they represent, they serve their biggest donors. I’ve pledged not to take any corporate PAC money, and I’m proud to say that the average donation to my campaign is $21. When I get to Congress, I’ll fight corruption and hold our government to a higher standard.

• Enact term limits and age limits
• Ban members of Congress from trading and selling stocks
• Crack down on lobbyist influence so politicians answer to voters, not special interests
• End dark money and limit corporate funds in campaigns by requiring full transparency of political spending

Our national debt is crushing us, and we are suffering from a real lack of leadership in Washington when it comes to this problem. I refuse to leave this burden to my children and grandchildren – we need to face this head on and make responsible decisions about where our money goes.

• Scrutinize the budget and make serious cuts to wasteful spending
• Reevaluate our tax base and get rid of tax breaks for data centers, corporations, and billionaires
• Stop handouts to pharmaceutical companies
• No more expensive and unnecessary wars

Americans deserve a stable, functioning, and reliable immigration system – and we must have a secure border. Our immigration system should also provide a pathway to citizenship for hardworking people who want to contribute to our economy. These goals are not in conflict – and Americans should expect Congress to deliver both.

• Secure our border, preventing uncontrolled illegal immigration and removing dangerous criminals who are here illegally
• Bipartisan reform to our immigration system, creating a legal immigration system that allows good, hardworking people to become legal citizens

We all want our communities to be safe, which is why I’ll work to support first responders and law enforcement with the training and equipment they need in order to do their jobs well. Investing in disaster and emergency preparedness is not only best practice, but a matter of life and death that we need to take seriously.

• Equip first responders, firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement with the training, technology, and resources to respond quickly and effectively
• Invest in updated gear for public safety officials, cancer prevention measures, and mental health resources
• Invest in disaster preparedness, wildfire prevention, and community policing that keeps neighborhoods safe and connected

Our veterans and military families give their lives to the service of our country, and we owe them a serious debt of gratitude. I know something about the sacrifice that comes with serving in the military, which is why I know how important it is to support our veterans and their families.

• Expand VA partnerships, mobile clinics, and broadband-supported telehealth
• Ensure full access to care for those impacted by burn pits and toxic exposures
• Stop the privatization of the VA
• Cut red tape so veterans aren’t left waiting for support they earned
• Expand job training and certification programs for veterans, their spouses, and separating servicemembers
• Expand access to childcare, mental health services, and spousal employment opportunities
• Raise pay for our servicemembers

My opponent has repeatedly opposed major bipartisan federal investments that included funding for water infrastructure. I would take a different approach. I am willing to work with anyone and everyone who is serious about solving these problems, because we are already behind.

• Keep foreign entities out of Colorado water and land ownership
• Keep communities across Colorado supplied with safe drinking water
• Build the water infrastructure Colorado will need for the next 50 years
• Keep our farms producing
• Protect Colorado’s interests when federal policy intersects with interstate compacts
• Bring together agriculture groups, municipalities, conservancy districts, water providers, and state government to identify how to invest for the future and protect Colorado’s water
• Be a strong partner in Washington who will fight for Colorado’s water

We need to be creating long-term jobs for hardworking Americans.

• Invest in local businesses that create good-paying jobs
• Make sure rural communities share in the jobs and benefits
• Power America’s future with energy produced right here in Colorado with an all-of-the-above approach that includes clean, traditional, and alternative sources
• Continue our state’s leadership in next-gen manufacturing