Ballotpedia, Lana Centonze

Lana earned her associate degree from Zion Bible Institute, her bachelor's degree from Nyack College, and her master's degree from Texas Woman's University. She and her husband have 2 children. 

Lana previously worked as a federal law enforcement officer.

Lana Centonze's campaign for US Representative in Congressional District 18 in Texas is her first run for public office.

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Believes the current administration has caused "skyrocketing inflation" and financial struggles for families, saying "it's time to get back to a booming economy where we support hard workers, family, savings and investing again."

Said, "It's time to get back to a booming economy where we support hard workers, family, savings and investing again."

- Supports investing in small businesses.
- Opposes taxes on tips.
- Said, "It's time to get back to a booming economy where we support hard workers, family, savings and investing again."

Economy

Believes human trafficking is a significant issue in Houston and across America, and is committed to stopping it.

Said, "Law and Order is not just a political slogan, is a promise that our laws are upheld and that those who break our laws are brought to justice."

- Believes human trafficking is a significant issue in Houston and across America, and is committed to stopping it.
- Said, "Law and Order is not just a political slogan, is a promise that our laws are upheld and that those who break our laws are brought to justice."

Public Safety

Wants to lower and make healthcare costs affordable.

- Wants to lower and make healthcare costs affordable.

Healthcare

Said, "We all know that the family unit is under attack but its time to protect our families. Our children are being bombarded with ideas and concepts which their innocent minds should not have exposure."

- Supports parental rights in education.
- Said, "We all know that the family unit is under attack but its time to protect our families. Our children are being bombarded with ideas and concepts which their innocent minds should not have exposure."

Education

Aims to update infrastructure to reduce flooding from hurricanes.

- Aims to update infrastructure to reduce flooding from hurricanes.

Energy & the Environment

Supports term limits for government officials.

- Supports term limits for government officials.

Voting & Elections

Believes U.S. immigration laws are outdated and ineffective, saying "Our immigration problem is out of control and our laws are extremely outdated."

Believes immigration laws should be updated to match the "current immigration crisis." 

Said, "We cannot afford to stand idly by while our borders remain vulnerable."

- Opposes illegal immigration.
- Believes immigration laws should be updated to match the "current immigration crisis." 
- Supports Israel.
- Said, "We cannot afford to stand idly by while our borders remain vulnerable."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Lana Centonze

Lana Centonze arrived in the United States as an immigrant at the age of six. She pursued her education diligently, culminating in the successful completion of her Master's degree at TWU, where she graduated with honors.

Lana Centonze served as a Federal Officer for twelve years and has been working in immigration for twelve years.

As of September 12, 2024, Lana Centonze’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes children are exposed to inappropriate ideas and concepts.

Believes the family unit is "under attack" and emphasizes the need to protect families.

Believes in pursuing education diligently, as demonstrated by completing a Master's degree at Texas Woman's University with honors.

Aims to implement strategies to update infrastructure to reduce environmental dangers.

Believes District 18 is vulnerable to major flooding due to its susceptibility to hurricanes.

Believes in defending American values and opportunities. Supports legal immigration, saying, "I am but one narrative among the countless individuals who have legally immigrated to this country in pursuit of a better life."

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- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.