Jena Nelson

Healthcare Invest in early interventions to reduce long-term costs. Healthcare Expand Medicare’s power to negotiate prices (as started under the Inflation Reduction Act). Immigration Congress must support reforms to speed up court decisions to be done in weeks, not years. Congress must also make it possible to screen applicants earlier whenever possible in their home countries or at regional border centers. Defense / Veterans Congress must uphold the promises made to those who fought for America. I’ll fight to improve healthcare for our bravest men and women. Immigration Oklahoma businesses facing labor shortages need more work visas, particularly in agriculture, healthcare and tech. Immigration National security requires Congress to provide more border agents, drones and inspection sensors to stop international drugs trafficking and illegal border crossings. Taxes / Budget Strengthen Sooner families by rebuilding SNAP benefits, make all Oklahoma children’s public school meals free and expand WIC to ensure no child goes hungry. Healthcare Let’s cap insulin costs for all Oklahoma working families like we did for seniors on Medicare—and keep fighting to cut the costs of groceries, utilities and childcare for all Sooners. Housing Support building more new housing for Oklahoma working families, ban junk fees and provide tax credits for first-time homebuyers. Healthcare Strengthen anti-fraud measures without cutting benefits. Wages / Job Benefits Raise the minimum wage to 17/hour. Taxes / Budget Expand the Child Tax Credit.