Joe Reagan

Wages / Job Benefits Create good-paying American jobs: Prioritize investment in domestic industries and direct federal subsidies to American producers instead of foreign entities to drive long-term economic growth. Wages / Job Benefits Strengthen organizing rights: Modernize labor laws to make it easier for workers to organize and negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Healthcare Protect coverage: Safeguard access to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) so Coloradans of all ages can get the care they need without gaps. Housing Promote sustainable housing policy: Support updated housing infrastructure to help preserve existing housing stock, such as HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program, which provides grants to improve energy or water efficiency, enhance indoor air quality, and address climate change. Government Reform Ban the revolving door of lobbyists: Enact the Lifetime Lobbying Ban Act to prohibit former members of Congress, senior executive officials, and high-ranking service members from lobbying foreign or domestic special interests, restoring the trust that public service is about the people, not future profit. Taxes / Budget Manage the federal budget: Prioritize smart spending, eliminate waste, and reduce the national debt, while supporting programs that grow the economy, create local jobs, and strengthen communities across the state. Economy Promote responsible economic growth: Ensure rising productivity from new technologies translates into better conditions for workers—not lower standards or weakened protections. Housing Support first-time homeowners: Address rising property insurance costs and support programs that offer grants, such as the Bipartisan American Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2025 for first-time buyers. Environment / Energy Invest in clean energy research and innovation: Fund Colorado institutions, such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Colorado State University, to develop next‑generation clean energy technologies, decarbonization projects, and water-efficient energy solutions. By transitioning to cleaner energy sources, we can reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while fostering economic growth and job creation. Infrastructure / Transportation Restore federal land management staffing: Oppose staffing cuts at the Forest Service and National Park Service to ensure sufficient personnel are available to manage forests, wetlands, rivers, and other critical ecosystems. Defense / Veterans Holistic support network: Strengthen programs that help Veterans reenter the workforce through job search assistance, networking, and skill development, and expand initiatives that build social connections and community integration. Defense / Veterans Program modernization: Update VA programs and facility infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of Veterans and their families. Government Reform Overturn Citizens United: Reverse the decision that opened the door to unlimited corporate spending in elections, establish limits on corporate influence, and expand public campaign financing to strengthen democratic participation. Economy Crack down on price gouging: Hold corporations accountable for unfair practices in prescription drugs, food, and essential goods – especially during critical emergencies. Defense / Veterans Comprehensive mental health resources: Prioritize mental health at every stage of care and transition by expanding access, reducing stigma, and investing in high-quality, evidence-based services. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Support and strengthen wildland firefighters: Firefighters protect our communities from severe fires like Waldo Canyon and Black Forest. As a founding board member of Conversa Corps, Joe promotes collaboration among first responders. He will back initiatives to improve pay, benefits, mental health support, and workforce housing, ensuring firefighters are prepared, supported, and retained. Infrastructure / Transportation Support innovation and emerging technologies: Equip workers and small business owners through transition to thrive as AI and new technologies reshape industries. Environment / Energy Expand clean energy infrastructure and EV adoption: Grow Colorado’s wind, solar, and hydroelectric sectors. Leverage the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to reduce emissions, create jobs, and safeguard water resources. Expand electric vehicle and hydrogen fueling networks, especially in rural and underserved areas. Wages / Job Benefits Prioritize workplace safety: Modernize safety regulations and oversight to address new risks created by emerging technologies, automation, and AI-driven workplaces. Foreign Policy Eliminate harmful tariffs: Remove federal tariffs that raise the cost of groceries, school supplies, and household goods, protecting Colorado consumers and small businesses. Defense / Veterans Education support: Strengthen GI Bill benefits to cover a broader range of educational and vocational programs and provide comprehensive resources that help Veterans transition smoothly into civilian careers. Education Support working families: Promote policies that address America's childcare crisis so families don't have to choose between childcare and having a job. Invest in early learning facilities and early childhood educators. Government Reform Put families first, not corporations: Support campaign finance reform initiatives to get dark money out of politics. Reduce the influence of wealthy donors and special interest groups, ensuring elected officials prioritize the needs of everyday Americans. Defense / Veterans Expanded treatment: Deliver care that honors Veterans’ unique experiences and sacrifices, addressing service-related health risks and combat trauma, and expand telehealth and mental health services. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Invest in proactive wildfire mitigation: Rising insurance costs and insurers leaving fire-prone regions highlight the urgent need for these measures. Joe will support bipartisan legislation, such as the Cross‑Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act and the Wildfire Coordination Act, that fund research, strengthen mitigation strategies, and improve coordination among federal, state, and tribal agencies. Drug Policy Lower prescription drug costs: Advocate for policies so Coloradans can access life-saving medication, including combating price gouging, reducing out-of-pocket drug costs, negotiating federal program prices (including a 35 insulin cap), and encouraging state and local governments to implement their own solutions. Wages / Job Benefits Invest in workforce development: Expand partnerships among unions, employers, and educational institutions to build training pipelines, apprenticeship programs, and upskilling initiatives that prepare workers for a rapidly changing economy. Environment / Energy Support sustainable public lands for communities and recreation: Protect vital resources like the Colorado River so it remains healthy and resilient amid climate change and growing water pressures. Maintain and improve public lands so local economies and tourism can continue to thrive and enjoy the resources. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen the natural environment and wildfire resilience: Fund programs that support controlled burns, reforestation, and habitat restoration. Support initiatives that work to reduce wildfire risk, protect biodiversity, and preserve Colorado’s natural resources for future generations. Wages / Job Benefits Support essential workers: Empower nurses, teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, and other frontline workers to secure fair pay, adequate staffing, and safe working environments through strong union representation. Wages / Job Benefits Establish fair federal labor standards: Support collective bargaining. Champion laws that raise the minimum wage, require paid family leave, and enforce OSHA, anti-discrimination, and child labor laws. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Rebuild and protect lands by restoring agency capacity: Oppose staffing cuts at the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service; support rehiring skilled land management staff; and ensure public lands remain resilient for recreation, habitat protection, and wildfire prevention. Environment / Energy Strengthen climate resilience through smart energy and land investments: Use federal climate funding to support wildfire prevention, watershed restoration, and forest health, while regulating high water-use industries like AI to preserve Colorado’s water supply for communities, agriculture, and ecosystems. Healthcare Modernize and strengthen services: Support improvements that expand access to quality care, maintaining program solvency for future generations. This effort includes expanding telehealth access, long-term care options, and expanded oral health, hearing, and vision services. Healthcare Strengthen community support systems: Expand proven programs, such as the Next Chapter initiative, along with “buddy checks” and peer-to-peer networks, to build strong social connections and ensure no one faces mental health challenges alone. Economy Invest in long-term economic security strategies: Promote policies that reduce inflation, lower the cost of living, and protect families from unexpected financial crises. Expand programs like the Child Tax Credit, which helped millions of American families cover basic needs during economic uncertainty. Healthcare Expand access to comprehensive care: Treat mental health as an essential part of healthcare for all. Ensure that every American has timely access to therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention, and remove financial barriers so that everyone can receive the care they need. Housing Expand rental assistance and affordable housing: Champion programs that increase funding while partnering with local authorities to revitalize neighborhoods and create affordable housing. Support programs that provide tax credits for renters who spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Healthcare Destigmatize mental health: Launch initiatives that normalize seeking help, train communities to recognize warning signs, and foster a culture where asking for support is seen as a strength. Invest in evidence-based research and make routine mental health screenings standard in schools, workplaces, and clinics. Healthcare Expand access and affordability: Reduce premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, broaden telehealth options, and address provider shortages, particularly in rural areas and urban healthcare deserts where distance from level-one care and hospital closures put families at risk. Healthcare Improve efficiency and quality of care: Promote value-based care that prioritizes patient outcomes over service volume, and blend public and private approaches to enhance accessibility, quality, transparency, and affordability. Abortion / Contraception Protect reproductive health access: Codify the right to choose into law, guarantee access to contraception and abortion care by fully funding Title X and Medicaid family planning services, and safeguard reproductive health data privacy. Healthcare Lower costs: Ensure these programs continue to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for seniors, families, and low-income individuals, including negotiating more affordable prescription drug pricing and expanded access to preventive services. Defense / Veterans Barrier reduction: Streamline the navigation of benefits and services so every service member, Veteran, and military family can easily access the resources they have earned. Defense / Veterans Timely access to care: Reduce wait times, expand staffing, and ensure every Veteran can access high-quality, comprehensive VA services when they need them.