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Adrian Mapp

U.S. House of Representatives - New Jersey 12th Congressional District

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Education He will also push for flat, non-compounding interest rates on student loans. Healthcare Adrian Mapp will fight to expand federal funding for mobile screening clinics and mobile health units. Healthcare In Congress, Adrian Mapp will strongly oppose community engagement requirements or work requirements that threaten healthcare coverage for families across the district, including communities like Ewing and Middlesex. Housing In Washington, he will fight to expand affordable housing supply, support working families, and create more pathways to homeownership. Environment / Energy In Congress, Adrian Mapp will fight for data center accountability that protects residents, promotes clean energy, safeguards water resources, and ensures that host communities receive real, measurable benefits. Education Adrian Mapp will advocate for full federal funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, known as IDEA, and Title I. Economy Adrian Mapp believes communities hosting data centers should receive real economic benefits, including local hiring, workforce training, and protections against displacement. Housing Incentivize public-private partnerships that produce below-market housing, meaning housing priced lower than what the private market would normally charge. Education Adrian Mapp will support a federal “Green Schools” grant program to help older districts, including communities like North Plainfield, modernize aging school facilities and reduce long-term energy costs. Economy In Congress, he will use his executive experience to coordinate federal, state, and local resources to strengthen the food banks, pantries, and community organizations that fight hunger every day across New Jersey’s 12th District. Drug Policy He supports expanding the 35 insulin cap and the 2,000 out-of-pocket prescription drug limit so they apply to all residents of New Jersey’s 12th District, not just those on Medicare. Housing Promote smart, mixed-income community development, because strong communities need housing for seniors, young adults, working families, first-time homebuyers, renters, and homeowners. Housing He has also used PILOT programs to support major development while generating critical revenue for city services without raising property taxes. Taxes / Budget Adrian O. Mapp believes the federal tax system should work better for working people. As a Member of Congress, he will fight for a tax policy that gives families real relief, helps homeowners, rewards work, and ensures that the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. Taxes / Budget His plan would increase the Earned Income Tax Credit to: 1,000 for workers with no children 5,000 for families with 1 child 8,000 for families with 2 children 10,000 for families with 3 or more children. Social Services Adrian Mapp will fight to protect and expand SNAP and WIC benefits so these vital programs keep pace with the rising cost of groceries in New Jersey. Social Services He believes Medicare and Social Security must be protected for seniors in South Brunswick and across New Jersey’s 12th District. Housing Create a Federal Homeownership Tax Credit Program for households earning up to 150% of AMI, helping more working and middle-class families move closer to homeownership. Taxes / Budget Lowering Tax Rates for Working Families. Education Adrian Mapp supports the 2026 mandates for K-12 AI literacy and will advocate for federal grants to train teachers so students in every town are prepared for the modern economy. Education Adrian Mapp will oppose taxes on university endowments, including institutions like Princeton University, when those taxes would take resources away from student financial aid and important academic research. Healthcare In Congress, Adrian Mapp will fight for a healthcare system that puts people first, protects families, and makes care more affordable and accessible across New Jersey’s 12th District. Education Adrian Mapp will champion the expansion of the Pell Grant program so more students can afford college without taking on excessive loans. Taxes / Budget In Congress, he will bring the same fiscal discipline he used to help stabilize Plainfield’s taxes, but his priority will be clear: people over profits. Education Adrian Mapp will support expanding federal Community Schools grants to help turn public schools into hubs for: After-school enrichment Adult literacy Safe recreational activities Weekend programming Programs that reflect the needs and interests of local communities. Housing Expand affordable housing supply by amending the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program so it can serve households earning up to 100% of AMI. Education Adrian Mapp knows that communities cannot build strong futures if schools are underfunded, overcrowded, or forced to rely too heavily on local property taxpayers. In Congress, he will fight for education funding that is fair, targeted, and responsive to real community needs. Foreign Policy I support a negotiated two-state solution that guarantees Israel’s security and establishes a viable, peaceful Palestinian state with defined and secure borders. Environment / Energy I support a clean-energy future led by renewables, efficiency, storage, and grid modernization, and I believe nuclear power can have a role in that future if, and only if, it is pursued responsibly, safely, transparently, and with the well-being of our communities placed first. Environment / Energy I believe nuclear power must remain part of a serious clean-energy conversation. I do not support any energy policy blindly or unconditionally. But if we are serious about addressing global warming while also meeting our growing energy needs, then we must be willing to consider reliable, carbon-free energy sources, including nuclear power, provided they are subject to strict safety standards, transparent oversight, responsible waste-management plans, and strong protections for surrounding communities. Healthcare Healthcare should not depend on how much money a person makes, where they live, or whether they can afford to pay out of pocket. From mental wellness to affordable medicine, every family deserves access to quality care. Foreign Policy The United States should work closely with allies and regional partners to isolate terrorist actors, counter Iran’s destabilizing influence, expand humanitarian access, support responsible governance, and create the conditions for serious negotiations. Education In Congress, he will fight for stronger schools, safer learning environments, better mental health support, modern career pathways, and more affordable higher education for families across New Jersey’s 12th District. Healthcare Adrian Mapp will advocate for federal grants to create Federally Qualified Health Centers in high-need areas and medical deserts. Education In Congress, Mapp will fight for expanded after-school, weekend, and community-based programs that give young people more opportunities to learn, lead, play, and prepare for their futures. Education Adrian Mapp supports creating a federal mentorship tax credit that would encourage local professionals and businesses in New Jersey’s 12th District to partner with schools. Healthcare He is committed to shifting mental health crises out of the legal system and into the healthcare system. Housing Protect residents from rising rents and displacement, because growth should not mean pushing longtime residents out of the communities they helped build.

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