California Congressional District 17

I strongly support requiring proof of citizenship and a government-issued photo ID to vote. Election integrity is the foundation of democracy. Every legal vote must be protected, and every citizen deserves confidence that our elections are secure, fair, and decided only by eligible American voters. Common-sense safeguards like citizenship verification and voter ID are not barriers to democracy — they are protections for it.

The national deficit is a serious threat to America’s future. Washington must stop ignoring fraud, waste, and abuse. My approach is simple: cut wasteful spending, crack down on government fraud, and grow the economy without hurting working families. First, we must attack fraud across federal programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, fake billing, improper payments, and weak oversight, while holding states accountable when they misuse federal funds. Second, we must stop rewarding irresponsible state spending and restrict federal dollars from being used to support illegal immigration. Federal taxpayer money should go only to lawful, essential priorities for American citizens. Third, we must reduce bureaucracy, eliminate duplicate programs, and support America First growth, manufacturing, small business, and AI education. Cut waste, stop fraud, protect taxpayers, hold states accountable, and grow America.

I strongly support Israel as one of America’s truest and most reliable allies. Israel is the only real democracy in the Middle East, shares our values of freedom, rule of law, innovation, and national security, and stands on the front lines against terrorism and extremism. A strong Israel makes America stronger by helping promote stability in a dangerous region, sharing critical intelligence, and advancing defense and technology cooperation. Israel has repeatedly shown courage in defending its people under constant threat, and the United States must stand firmly with allies who stand with us. Supporting Israel is not only a moral commitment, it is also a strategic necessity. We should continue strong military, diplomatic, and intelligence support for Israel, while making clear that America stands against terrorism, antisemitism, and efforts to isolate or weaken one of our closest partners in the world.

I strongly support President Donald Trump’s efforts to enhance border security. If we do not have a secure border, we do not have a secure country. A nation must know who is entering, stop illegal crossings, prevent drug trafficking, human trafficking, and the entry of criminals, and enforce immigration law with seriousness. Border security is not anti-immigrant; it is pro-law, pro-safety, and pro-America. Legal immigration has always made our country stronger, but it must happen through an orderly and lawful process. Measures such as stronger enforcement, physical barriers where needed, better technology, more Border Patrol support, and stricter asylum controls are common-sense steps to restore order. America must remain compassionate, but compassion cannot mean open borders. A sovereign nation has the right and duty to defend its borders, protect its citizens, and preserve the rule of law.

I believe marriage is a sacred institution traditionally defined as between one man and one woman. For that reason, I did not support this amendment. My view is rooted in faith, family values, and long-held beliefs about the purpose of marriage and family life.

I am pro-life and believe every human life is precious and deserves protection, especially the unborn. I am not satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to leave abortion policy entirely to the states. While returning the issue to the states was a major step, I believe the right approach is to protect life at the federal level so unborn children are not valued differently depending on where they live. Life is life, and it should not depend on a state border. I support federal action to ban abortion nationwide, while also expanding support for mothers, adoption, and resources for women facing difficult pregnancies

I strongly support the Supreme Court’s decision recognizing that parents have a right to know what is happening with their child at school on serious gender-related matters. Parents are the primary caregivers and decision-makers for their children, not the government. Schools should educate, not hide life-changing issues from mothers and fathers. Policies that keep parents in the dark undermine trust, weaken families, and violate basic parental rights. Children need guidance, love, and support from their parents, especially on sensitive matters involving identity, health, and emotional well-being. I believe schools should be transparent with parents, respect family authority, and never adopt policies that mislead or exclude parents from important decisions about their own children. Protecting parental rights is essential to protecting children.