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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DEMOCRAT
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is running for New York US Representative, District 14.
Personal background
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is originally from the Bronx, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics and international relations from Boston University.
Professional background
Alexandria previously worked as an educational director for the National Hispanic Institute and as a restaurant worker.
Political background
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez currently serves as the U.S. Representative for New York District 14. She was first elected to the position in 2018.
Economy
As a House Representative, introduced the "Just Society" bills, which would raise the federal poverty line, include immigrants in social safety net programs, require federal contractors to pay a living wage, strengthen renters' rights, and decrease recidivism.
Sponsored the Loan Shark Prevention Act, which would cap credit card interest rates at 15%.
As a House Representative, introduced the Green New Deal, which would "put millions to work in good-paying, union jobs repairing the nation’s infrastructure, reducing air and water pollution, and fighting the intertwined economic, social, racial and climate crises crippling the country."
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Public Safety
Supports reallocating funds from the "failed war on drugs" to treat opioid addiction.
Supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to expand background check requirements for firearm sales to individuals under 21 years of age, close the dating partner loophole, and increase funding for mental health programs and school security.
Advocates for investing in the social safety net, healthcare, education, and housing rather than mass incarceration to address the root causes of violence.
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Healthcare
As a House Representative, worked with Senator Schumer to include a Funeral Assistance Program into the COVID-19 relief package.
Supports implementing Medicare for All to establish a universal national healthcare system that covers primary, mental, dental, vision, women's health, and emergency care.
Wants to uncouple health insurance coverage from employment status.
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Energy & the Environment
As a House Representative, introduced the Green New Deal, which would create millions of jobs in infrastructure repair and pollution reduction.
Supported a $369 billion investment to combat climate change, develop clean energy jobs, and reduce emissions.
Supports expanding renewable power sources, building energy-efficient grids, retrofitting buildings, and investing in high-speed rail.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
As a House Representative, led a letter to the Biden administration urging them to increase the cap on refugees to 200,000 people.
Wants to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a deportation force.
Supports the Embrace Act to ensure that all individuals in need, regardless of immigration status, are eligible for social safety net programs.
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Voting & Elections
Believes women's rights are human rights and supports equal pay, workplace safety, and paid parental leave.
Supports expanding Social Security, Medicaid, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) programs to cover doula and midwife services, childcare costs, and menstrual hygiene products.
Wants to end discrimination against LGBTQIA+ individuals in healthcare access.
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Education
Supports strengthening the public education system and opposing budget cuts for school districts
Co-sponsored the College for All Act to establish tuition-free public college and trade school.
Supports the Student Debt Cancellation Act to forgive outstanding federal and private student loans.
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