Issues
I grew up believing in the American Dream. To me, it means that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to reach your full potential, build a good life for your family, and have the chance to do better than the generation before you.
I’ve been lucky to live that dream. I was fortunate to get a great education through California’s public schools, from kindergarten through medical school. With help from my family, scholarships, part-time work, and federally backed student loans, I graduated with less than $10,000 in debt. I became a doctor and, along with my wife Janine, was able to support our family and raise our daughter Sydra. That was possible because my community and my country made an investment in me.
I believe every student should have a fair shot at a great education, whether they are in a public elementary school, a community college classroom, pursuing a four-year degree, or choosing the path of vocational training.
We have a responsibility to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the natural resources that make California such a special place to call home. As a lifelong Californian, I have spent much of my life enjoying the outdoors, and I know how deeply our environment is tied to both our quality of life and our economy.
In the Sacramento region, that means recognizing that environmental stewardship and agricultural strength go hand in hand. Our families, farmers, and local businesses all depend on clean water, healthy air, and long-term investments that make our communities more resilient.
As a doctor, I took an oath to care for the well-being of my patients. Core to that oath are three principles: to do good, to do no harm, and to empower patients with the best available information so they can make the decisions that work best for them and their families. I have sat with patients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and I have seen firsthand how complicated, expensive, and frustrating our health care system can be. Now, as your representative in Congress, I am committed to staying true to that oath by working to make health care more affordable, more accessible, and more focused on patients.
I believe every family deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to live. But for too many people in Sacramento County, that feels further out of reach than ever. Rents remain too high, the dream of homeownership is slipping away for too many working families, and too many people are living one missed paycheck or one unexpected expense away from housing instability.
I believe our economy should work for the people who get up every day, work hard, raise a family, and want a fair shot at getting ahead. That means growing the middle class, supporting small businesses, investing in American innovation, and making sure the Sacramento region remains a place where people can find opportunity, build a career, and afford to live. I also believe the government should help create the conditions for long-term growth by investing in infrastructure, strengthening our workforce, and helping local communities compete and succeed.
I believe every family in the Sacramento region deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, at home, and in their community.
I know that for too many people in Sacramento County, Washington can feel distant, dysfunctional, and disconnected from the challenges families face every day. Too often, people see politicians blaming each other, chasing headlines, or protecting special interests instead of doing the hard work of solving problems. I believe the government should work for the people it serves by listening, delivering results, cutting through red tape, and putting public service ahead of politics.
As a doctor who has helped care for veterans, I know how important it is that service members, veterans, and military families can access the care, benefits, and support they have earned. Too often, they still face long wait times, bureaucratic delays, and unnecessary barriers when they try to get help. That is especially important here in Sacramento County, which is home to a large veteran community and critical support infrastructure, including the VA Medical Center at Mather.
Keeping Americans safe is my most important responsibility in Congress. In a dangerous and fast-changing world, that means combining strength with judgment, supporting the men and women who protect our country, and defending the democratic values that define us as a nation. As a senior member of both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I work every day to strengthen America’s security, support our allies, and help ensure U.S. leadership remains steady, principled, and effective.
As a doctor who has cared for countless seniors, I am committed to honoring the promises we have made to our parents and grandparents. After a lifetime of hard work, seniors should be able to retire with security, dignity, and peace of mind. That means protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering health care and prescription drug costs, and making sure older Americans can access the support they have earned without having to fight through endless bureaucracy.
I believe America succeeds when we dream big, build big, and invest in the future. For generations, major infrastructure projects helped grow our economy, connect our communities, and create opportunity for the middle class. We need that same sense of purpose today. Here in Sacramento County, transportation and infrastructure are about safety, mobility, economic growth, clean air, flood protection, and whether families can get where they need to go safely and reliably. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law because we need to modernize the systems our communities depend on every day and make sure Sacramento County is not left behind.
As a son, husband, and father of a daughter, I have spent my life surrounded by strong, talented, and hardworking women. My wife Janine is a physician who has dedicated her career to caring for others, and my daughter Sydra is building her own life and future. Their example reminds me every day that every woman should have the freedom, support, and opportunity to pursue her goals without discrimination, violence, or political interference. That is what I want for my daughter, and it is what I want for women and girls across Sacramento County.