Issue Position: Health

Issue Position

Bringing America's healthcare system into the 21st century

Support and ensure the passage of House Bill HR 676 This bill establishes the Medicare for All Program to provide all individuals residing in the United States and U.S. territories with free health care that includes all medically necessary care, such as primary care and prevention, dietary and nutritional therapies, prescription drugs, emergency care, long-term care, mental health services, dental services, and vision care.

Strengthen and protect medicare, medicaid and social security.

A full-scale reform of the Veteran's Administration Healthcare System.

A multi-faceted approach to healthcare

Strengthen and protect the FDA to ensure that it has the resources and power to make science-based decisions regarding the safety and affordability of food and drugs.

Allow the FDA to test products that have passed the muster of EU countries such as medical marijuana and new prescription drugs.

Educate citizens on the benefits of nutrition, exercise, and healthy eating.
Identify "food deserts" and promote solutions for urban communities.

Protect and support American agriculture by encouraging Americans to buy local.

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