Harley Edwin Rouda Jr. is an American lawyer and politician from the state of California. A member of the Democratic Party, he serves in the United States House of Representatives from California's 48th congressional district 1/17 #Congress#CA48#VoteHarley#Elections2020
“In the middle of a pandemic, the Trump Administration has worked to dismantle protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, eliminate Medicare, and threaten women’s reproductive rights.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#Congress 2/17
“We need to join the rest of the advanced world and finally ensure that health care coverage is a right for every American.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#healthcare 4/17
“#COVID19 isn’t the only health emergency plaguing Orange County. My bipartisan bill to improve our nation’s response to the opioid crisis was signed into law, helping to address the deadly addiction crisis.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#OpiodCrisis 6/17
“I’ll keep reaching across the aisle to find common ground, but I will never compromise on protecting the health of Orange County families.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Elections2020#Health 7/17
“Washington is filled with corrupt politicians looking for backroom deals. While serving on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, I’ve rooted out government waste, fraud, and abuse.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#Congress 10/17
“I’ve investigated big chemical executives and crooked Trump administration officials. I’ve questioned anyone and everyone who’s wasted taxpayer dollars and corrupted our institutions.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#Congress 11/17
“I’ll continue to fight for transparency and decency in Washington. Our community needs leaders who will fight government corruption, not crooked career politicians.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#Congress 12/17
“Flooding from sea level rises has destroyed our property, wildfires have threatened our safety and economic security, and extreme heat events are putting our most vulnerable at risk.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#ClimateAction#Congress 14/17
“As the Chair of the Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment, I’ve been one of Congress’ biggest environmental leaders.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#ClimateAction#Congress 15/17
“I’ve protected our pristine coastlines from new offshore drilling. I’ve held the Trump Admin accountable...I’ve pushed for solutions to address the climate crisis while incentivizing economic growth in Southern California.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48#Election2020#ClimateAction /17
“The 48th Congressional District is one of the most remarkable places to live in the world. We must do everything we can to ensure our children and future generations can enjoy the pristine natural beauty, drink clean water, and breathe clean air.” ~ Harley Rouda #CA48 17/17
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This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020.This part is called: Ending the Epidemic of Gun Violence/Only one party has a specific plan to end the scourge of gun violence that plagues our nation.This includes enhanced background checks & getting assault weapons off our streets. 1/11
Gun violence is a public health crisis in the United States. Over 100,000 people are shot and nearly 40,000 people die annually from guns—devastating countless families, friends, and communities. 2/11 #DemPartyPlatform#Enough#GunViolence
#Democrats can and will make gun violence a thing of the past. Addressing the gun violence crisis requires supporting evidence-based programs that prevent gun deaths from occurring in the first place,3/11 #DemPartyPlatform#Enough#GunViolence
This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020.This part is called: Ending Violence Against Women
Only one party has a specific plan to end the scourge of violence affecting women & non-binary individuals.This strategy includes reauthorizing #VAWA & fully enacting it’s protections. 1/11
This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020. This part is called: Protecting Disability Rights
Only one party has a specific plan to secure the rights of Americans with Disabilities and will fight to enact all appropriate legislation that addresses these rights. 1/9 #NoBarriers
Dems will take a holistic approach to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) that are essential for millions of Americans w/ disabilities by increasing SSI benefits, eliminating waiting periods for SSDI & the “benefit cliff” for SSDI 3/9
This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020. This part is called: Protecting Disability Rights
Only one party has a specific plan to secure the rights of Americans with Disabilities and will fight to enact all appropriate legislation that addresses these rights. #NoBarriers 1/10
Mary Jennings Hegar (MJ) is an American politician, United States Air Force veteran, and teacher. In 2017, she published the memoir “Shoot Like a Girl” which describes her service in Afghanistan.She also sued the U.S. Air Force to remove the Combat Exclusion Policy. #TXsen
“We must create a public option to make Medicare available for all those who want it. The best health care I’ve ever had was when I was on military-provided Tricare, similar to Medicare, and I believe that kind of high-quality care should be made available to all Americans.” 2/20
“I will oppose any effort to privatize, dismantle or undercut #Medicare, including raising the eligibility age.” ~ MJ Hegar, candidate for #TXsenate 3/20
This is the #DemPartyPlatform for 2020. This part is called: Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
Only one party has a specific plan ensuring the rights of LGBTQ+ people and will fight to enact The #EqualityAct. Dems will not allow discrimination against LGBTQ+ persons to stand. 1/10
#Democrats applaud this year’s #SCOTUS decision that made clear that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity violates the law, but we know we still have work to do to ensure LGBTQ+ people are treated equally under the law and in our society. 2/10
#Democrats will fight to enact the #EqualityAct and at last outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in housing, public accommodations, access to credit, education, jury service, and federal programs. 3/10 #DemPartyPlatform