#1 Affordability for All

Ban Junk Fees - READ THE BILL

Require all-in price transparency for travel, tickets, utilities, and everyday purchases. Ban dynamic pricing once a price is shown to the customer. Southwest Missouri families deserve to know what things actually cost.

Fund and protect Social Security - READ THE BILL

Lift the wage cap on Social Security contributions and apply the tax to investment income for earners over $400k. Missouri’s 7th District has the third highest number of Social Security beneficiaries in the state – Social Security is their lifeline, and we must protect it.

Paid Family and Medical Leave - READ THE BILL

Guarantee 12 weeks of paid leave through a payroll insurance fund while prohibiting any employer from firing a worker for taking it. In our district, working parents shouldn’t have to choose between a paycheck and their family.

Close Tax Loopholes to End Billionaire Welfare - READ THE BILL

Reclassify “carried interest” as ordinary income and establish a minimum tax for billionaires.

Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores - READ THE BILL

The Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 prohibits the use of surveillance pricing in grocery stores. It also makes it illegal to sell items at prices considered “grossly excessive,” with violations enforceable by the FTC and states’ AGs, and grants consumers the right to pursue legal action.