In Congress, I will pursue concrete reforms that translate moral conviction into enforceable policy.

1. End dark money and restore campaign transparency.

   • Close loopholes for super PACs and nonprofit political spending that allow corporate interests to hide influence.

   Democracy functions best in the light--not in secrecy and us not be for sale to the highest bidders.

2. Limit corporate lobbying and revolving door corruption.

   • Ban former members of Congress and senior staff from lobbying for a minimum of five years after leaving office.

   • Prohibit lobbyists from fundraising for the members they lobby.

   • Require public disclosure of all meetings between lawmakers and registered lobbyists.

   Public policy should be written by elected officials accountable to voters, not purchased by special interests.

3. Strengthen Congressional Ethics and Oversight

   • Create an independent office of congressional ethics with enforcement authority, not merely advisory power.

   • Establish mandatory ethics training and more substantial penalties for violations.

   • End the practice of self-policing by congressional bodies.

   Accountability must be enforceable to be meaningful.

4. Ban Stock Trading and Conflicts of Interest

   • Support legislation prohibiting members of Congress and their immediate families from trading individual stocks while in office.

   • Require blind trusts or divestment from industries directly affected by committee assignments.

   • Expand disclosure requirements for financial interest.

5. Protect Communities from Corporate Harm

   • Strengthen federal enforcement against predatory financial practices, especially payday and car title lending.

   • Expand environmental justice protections for communities harmed by polluters.

   • Ensure corporations benefiting from federal contracts meet labor, environmental, and ethical standards.

   Justice requires that profit never come at the expense of people's lives or dignity.