Issues

For too long, cross-border sewage pollution in the Tijuana River Valley has harmed public health, our local economies, and our ecosystems. I’ve been fighting to address this issue for years and I won’t let up:

Every single day, over 120 people in the United States are killed with guns, nearly twice as many are shot and wounded, and countless others are impacted by senseless acts of gun violence. Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens. 

Too many families and communities know the pain of losing a loved one to gun violence. We need common sense public safety laws to reduce gun violence and stop this bloodshed. 

America has a long, proud tradition as a nation of immigrants. As the son of immigrants and a first-generation American, I know that immigrants strengthen our communities and our economies. They deserve their chance at achieving the American Dream. 

Homes provide a space for children to thrive, small businesses to start, and families to grow. We need to make sure affordable housing is within reach. 

One of my main priorities is helping to make housing more affordable for the people of south San Diego County. I have long supported the Low Income Housing Tax Credits and championed tax credits for first-time homebuyers. It’s also why I have championed efforts to support community development, affordable housing, and first-generation homebuyers.