Every American deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care, no matter their income, employment status, or zip code. I began my career in health care administration, and saw how private insurers drive up costs, deny care, and leave families struggling. That’s why I support universal health care. In Congress, I’ll fight to guarantee coverage for every person in our country and ensure health care is treated as a right, not a privilege.
I’ll support legislation to create a single, comprehensive public plan that covers all Americans, eliminating premiums, copays, and deductibles that keep people from seeking care. Coverage will include primary care, mental health, reproductive care, prescription drugs, LGBTQ affirming care, and long-term support.
Health care doesn’t just happen in hospitals. It happens in our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. I’ll work to ensure our universal system invests in mental health services, crisis response, and addiction treatment, and makes school-based care available for every child. Just as importantly, I’ll stand up for the care workers who keep us going with fair pay, safe staffing, and student loan forgiveness for those working in underserved communities.
Your ZIP code, your race, or your income should never determine your life expectancy. I’ll fight for real equity by pushing more federal funding toward community health centers, strengthening language access and culturally competent care, and building the kind of public health infrastructure that prepares us for future crises instead of just reacting after they happen.
Right now, millions of people work in administrative roles propping up private insurance bureaucracy. Under a universal system, those workers will have pathways into direct patient care, where we need them most. That means more nurses, more medical assistants, and more support staff to meet our growing health care needs.
Medicaid is limited to certain groups and eligibility varies by state. A universal system covers everyone, no matter their income, employment status, or background.
By closing tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy, ending wasteful corporate subsidies, and replacing today’s inflated premiums and medical bills with a system that actually saves money for families. Study after study shows that a universal plan will reduce overall health care spending while delivering better care.
Yes, I advocated for a public option as an incremental path toward universal coverage. But, I’m not running to represent only myself, I’m running to represent the people of Maryland’s 4th District, and you told me clearly: we want bold, universal health care.
So I listened. I reached out to experts, had the conversations, and took seriously the feedback from neighbors and advocates across our community. What I learned is that both a public option and Medicare for All face the same uphill legislative battle, but only Medicare for All delivers true universal care. I believe leadership is about co-building a movement, and this campaign isn’t about me, it’s about us.