Chris Backemeyer

Government Reform Ban stock trading by members of Congress. Government Reform Enact term limits for members of Congress and the judiciary branch. Taxes / Budget Expand the Child Tax Credit to put more money back in families’ pockets. Economy Break up agribusiness monopolies that squeeze family farms and prevent competitive markets. Immigration Ensure strong security at the southern border while enforcing immigration laws in ways that reflect our values and are consistent with the U.S. Constitution. Taxes / Budget Rebalance the tax code so that billionaires and corporations pay their fair share. Housing Cut red tape that delays housing projects and puts families in houses instead of investment firms. Defense / Veterans Reverse harmful cuts to the VA so veterans receive the disability services, mental health care, and timely claims processing they have earned. Immigration Claw back nearly 75 billion in excess funding from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and prohibit the use of any federal funds to detain children. Economy End the tariff chaos that harms farmers and raises consumer costs. Immigration Pass comprehensive immigration reform that creates a genuine pathway to citizenship and keeps families together. Legislation Pass a long-term, bipartisan Farm Bill that is updated to reflect the current demands of family farms. Healthcare Restore Medicaid funding and protect rural hospitals. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand rural broadband so every community can thrive in the 21st century. Immigration Refocus Department of Homeland Security on its core mission by limiting unilateral expansions of detention facilities and restricting operations to the enforcement of immigration law. Healthcare Lower the Medicare eligibility age to 60. Government Reform Establish mandatory retirement age for the president, members of Congress, and the judiciary. Foreign Policy Avoid forever wars by reasserting Congressional war powers to authorize military actions and prevent unilateral presidential war-making. Healthcare Enact a true public option to guarantee universal coverage and force insurance companies to compete by offering lower prices and better coverage. Healthcare Take on Big Pharma to lower prescription drug costs. Defense / Veterans Expand veteran entrepreneurship programs, strengthen veteran hiring initiatives, and increase housing assistance so veterans and their families can put down roots in Nebraska. Healthcare Extend the ACA premium tax credits to lower monthly costs for millions of families. Abortion / Contraception Protect a woman’s right to choose in Nebraska and nationwide. Government Reform Overturn Citizens United and end dark money in politics. Environment / Energy Expand markets for biofuels, including through permanent, year-long sales of E15.