Politician
American politician (born 1977)
Legislative data from the official House/Senate roll-call record via Voteview (UCLA) and the unitedstates/congress-legislators dataset.
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Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.
Supports pathways to legal status for young immigrants (DREAMers) and has pushed to create a legal immigration pathway for Irish nationals via expanded E-3 visa access.
Frames the U.S. as a nation of immigrants, criticizes exaggerated claims about undocumented immigrants' impact on healthcare and the border, while acknowledging border-related costs as a policy issue.
Maintains a strong pro-environment voting record, is a member of the environmentalist 'Green Dog' Caucus, and has cosponsored legislation requiring public notification of lead in drinking water.
Supports the Affordable Care Act, highlights record-low uninsured rates, and has scrutinized health care industry consolidation and monopolistic practices.
As Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, opposes Republican reconciliation efforts to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts and emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
Advocates for policies benefiting the middle and working class, including infrastructure investment, affordable college, and reducing income inequality.
