Judy Chu

Believes economic policies should help working families and small businesses get ahead.

“Instead, his economic policies are making it harder for working families and small businesses to get ahead.”⁷

Wants a transportation system that eases environmental impact and supports the region's economy.

“We need a transportation system that will ease our impact on the environment and support our region’s role as a crucial freight corridor.”⁷

Supports helping survivors of federally designated disasters get back into the workforce.

“And to help survivors of federally designated disasters like the Eaton Fire in California to get back into the workforce, I introduced H.R. 1914, the HIRE CREDIT Act.”⁸

Supports enabling same-sex couples to claim tax refunds they may be entitled to.

“Additionally, the PRIDE Act would amend the tax code to enable same-sex couples who were married before the DOMA was struck down in 2015 to claim and obtain tax refunds they may be entitled to.”¹⁴

Supports expanding and protecting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to ensure quality care for all Americans.

“As a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its Health Subcommittee, I am committed to working to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as protecting the Medicare program so we can ensure our seniors have quality care they can count on.”²⁰

Wants to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.

“I also believe we should be doing more to address the underlying costs of healthcare, like the skyrocketing prices of prescription drugs, which is why I was proud to vote in favor of the Inflation Reduction Act.”²⁰

Supports limiting out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs and insulin.

“It also ensures that Medicare beneficiaries do not pay more than $2,000 per year on prescription drugs, and limits out-of-pocket spending on insulin to no more than $35 per month.”²⁰

Supports expanding subsidies for working class families to afford health insurance.

“It also extends subsidies for working class families to afford health insurance through the ACA so that no one has to choose between having lifesaving health insurance and putting food on the table.”²⁰

Supports exploring options for expanding healthcare coverage for everyone through Medicare for All.

“That is why I am one of the founding members of the Medicare for All Caucus. The purpose of this Caucus is to begin discussions about how to improve and expand healthcare coverage for everyone in our country.”²⁰

Supports ensuring equal access to healthcare regardless of race, background, or zip code.

“Additionally, one of my top priorities in Congress is to ensure equal access to healthcare, no matter your race, background, or zip code.”²⁰

Supports eliminating health disparities in minority populations.

“This bill is focused on eliminating health disparities in minority populations and ensuring that healthcare is not out of reach for anyone.”²⁰

Supports removing barriers to mental health care, especially for underserved communities.

“I am the only psychologist currently serving in Congress, so I know how critical it is to remove barriers to seeking mental health care, especially for our underserved community members who feel lonely and isolated.”²⁰

Supports breaking down the stigma associated with mental health conditions and substance use disorders in the AANHPI community.

“That is why I have introduced the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act in every Congress since 2016.”²⁰

Supports expanding treatment options for those suffering from addiction, including seniors.

“I have worked to pass bills that would expand treatment options for those suffering from addiction, including those in the senior population.”²⁰

Supports ensuring a safe and supportive environment for those in recovery.

“Finally, I believe we need to ensure that those in recovery have a safe and supportive environment to rebuild their lives.”²⁰

Supports helping patients access non-addictive alternatives to opioids for pain management.

“To prevent more individuals from becoming addicted, I am committed to helping patients access non-addictive alternatives to opioids to treat pain.”²⁰

Supports ensuring everyone can access culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care.

“That is why I introduced the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 3316), legislation I have championed for years to address the unique mental health needs of AANHPI communities.”²¹

Wants to reform the immigration system, which she considers broken and outdated.

“But, our immigration system is broken, outdated, and in dire need of reform.”⁷

Supports providing communities with tools to prevent gun violence, including red flag laws.

“As a result, I introduced H.R. 4780, the Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act, and H.R. 4854, the Fair Legal Access Grants (FLAG) Act in the 118th Congress, and will soon be reintroducing these bills this Congress.”³⁴

Voted to expand background checks, close loopholes, and criminalize gun trafficking.

“I voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the 117th Congress, the first major piece of gun legislation to pass Congress in nearly 30 years!”³⁴

Supports prohibiting the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of semiautomatic weapons.

“I’m also a proud original cosponsor of H.R. 3115, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, which would prohibit the sale, transfer, manufacture, and importation of semiautomatic weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices nationwide.”³⁴

Supports instituting background checks for all gun sales.

“That's why I support giving the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the authority to research gun violence, reinstating the assault weapons ban, preventing those who are on the No-Fly list from being able to buy a gun, and instituting criminal background checks for every gun sale.”³⁴

Supports aggressive action to combat the climate crisis and meet President Biden’s goal of a net-zero economy by midcentury.

“As a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), I support aggressive action to combat the climate crisis and meet President Biden’s goal of a net-zero economy by midcentury.”⁸

Supports expansion of federal tax incentives for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency to rapidly decarbonize our economy.

“And as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I worked on the historic expansion of federal tax incentives for renewable energy, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency that will allow the U.S. to rapidly decarbonize our economy while creating millions of new jobs.”⁸

Supports the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes expanded and extended tax credits for carbon-free electricity production.

“I proudly voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which is our nation’s largest ever investment in fighting climate change. This law includes expanded and extended tax credits for carbon-free electricity production, battery storage, transportation electrification, building and manufacturing efficiency, and new technologies to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.”⁸

Supports investments in grid resilience and EV charging to fight climate change.

“Together with the investments in grid resilience and EV charging included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) that I enthusiastically supported, our country has taken unprecedented steps to fight climate change.”⁸

Wants to strengthen our clean economy workforce while improving community resilience to the effects of climate change.

“And I am working hard to strengthen our clean economy workforce while improving community resilience to the effects of climate change, like wildfire and severe storms.”⁸

Would establish a new AmeriCorps program to complete climate resilience projects nationwide.

“That is why I introduced the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act, which would establish a new AmeriCorps program to complete climate resilience projects nationwide while connecting participants with long-term career and workforce development opportunities in the clean economy.”⁸

Supports a $34 billion supplemental disaster package for disaster relief.

“That’s why I’m working in Congress to fulfill Governor Newsom’s request and pass a $34 billion supplemental disaster package—with no strings attached.”⁸

Supports ensuring communities are better prepared to mitigate and respond to natural disasters.

“And I’m so proud that my bipartisan bill, H.R. 517, the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, was signed into law in July 2025. This legislation allows the Treasury Department and IRS to extend federal tax filing deadlines for individuals living in state-declared disaster zones, even before a federal disaster declaration is issued.”⁸

Supports better wildfire forecasting and detection to prevent, track, and quickly respond to fires.

“By ensuring that our federal agencies can provide better wildfire forecasting and detection to help prevent, track, and quickly respond to fires, the FIRE Act will protect the San Gabriel Mountains, the communities in their foothills, and all of California from catastrophic wildfires.”⁸

Supports fully funding education programs to provide resources for teachers and students, ensuring equal opportunity for all.

“We need to fully fund education programs, give our teachers and students the resources they need, ensure our schools are environments for learning, while guaranteeing equal opportunity for all students—from pre-K through college and beyond.”⁴⁵

Believes investments in early education can lead to better academic and personal achievement lasting a lifetime.

“Investments in early education, when a child’s brain is rapidly developing, can lead to better academic and personal achievement lasting a lifetime.”⁴⁵

Supports providing universal pre-K for all children and families.

“I believe every child and family must have access to affordable, quality childcare and early education and why we must provide universal pre-K for all.”⁴⁵

Supports robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

“That is also why I strongly support robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start, our nation’s proven programs that provide comprehensive development and early learning services for low-income children and their families.”⁴⁵

Committed to increasing federal investment in public schools to guarantee equitable opportunities for every student.

“I am committed to increasing federal investment in our public schools to guarantee equitable opportunities for every student so they can be set up for a healthy, successful life.”⁴⁵

Wants to expand STEM opportunities and strengthen access to arts and music education.

“We also must prepare our students for a 21st century world by expanding science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) opportunities and strengthening access to arts and music education.”⁴⁵

Strongly supported President Biden’s decision to provide student debt forgiveness.

“I strongly supported President Biden’s decision to provide student debt forgiveness to tens of millions of million working- and middle-class Americans.”⁴⁵

Committed to finding long-term solutions to make higher education more affordable.

“I am committed to finding long-term solutions to make higher education more affordable.”⁴⁵

Advocates doubling the Pell Grant and eliminating tuition at community colleges and 4-year public colleges.

“That is why I have consistently advocated to double the Pell Grant and supported legislation that would eliminate tuition at all community colleges and for working- and middle-class students at 4-year public colleges.”⁴⁵

Leads legislation to reinstate subsidized federal loans for graduate students.

“I also lead legislation, the POST GRAD Act, to reinstate subsidized federal loans for graduate students, which do not accrue interest while students are still in school and will save students thousands in debt.”⁴⁵

Supports investing in prevention programs to reduce crime before it occurs and holding violent criminals accountable.

“Our criminal justice system must be designed to hold violent criminals accountable for their actions and invest in prevention, so crime doesn’t occur in the first place.”³⁴

Secures funding to improve community safety through programs and infrastructure.

“That is why I have and will continue to work through the federal appropriations process to secure funding that will make our communities safer.”³⁴

Supports reforms to policing to increase accountability and decrease violence.

“I also believe reforms to policing to increase accountability and decrease violence are necessary to holding law enforcement accountable and keeping our community members safe.”³⁴

Cosponsored legislation to hold law enforcement accountable and prevent racial profiling.

“That is why, in the 117th Congress, I was an original cosponsor of H.R.8525 - the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and was so proud to vote in favor of this bill when it passed the House during the 117th Congress.”³⁴

Supports shifting away from incarceration and towards prevention and intervention for juvenile crime.

“Finding ways to reduce juvenile crime rates and keep our youth from ever entering the system is also a priority of mine. I support policies that will shift our country away from the ineffective policies of punishment and incarceration, and towards proposals devoted to prevention and intervention.”³⁴

Supports strengthening the federal government’s response to hate crimes.

“As CAPAC Chair, I was proud to help lead the fight against anti-Asian hate, including securing passage of the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law.”²¹

Believes America has an indispensable role in promoting health, opportunity, human rights, democracy, and freedom worldwide.

“I believe America has an indispensable role to play in promoting health, opportunity, human rights, democracy, and freedom around the world. And therefore, I believe a strong commitment to foreign aid is vital.”⁵⁵

Supports foreign aid to save lives and promote peace with little investment.

“Each year, I support requests of billions of dollars in appropriations for diplomacy, the Peace Corps, humanitarian assistance, international basic education, global health programs, and other forms of economic and material aid that have been shown to save lives and promote peace for very little investment on our part.”⁵⁵

Supports strengthening the U.S.-Armenia relationship and providing foreign aid to Armenia.

“I'm committed to strengthening the U.S.-Armenia relationship. Our countries share deep economic ties, and I'm proud to support our foreign aid to Armenia each year.”⁵⁵

Opposes aid to Azerbaijan due to their aggression against the Armenian people.

“That is why I have consistently called to suspend aid to Azerbaijan as long as they continue their aggression against the Armenian people, and I am working to ensure that the United States does everything in our power to protect the displaced people of Artsakh who fled Azerbaijan’s aggression.”⁵⁵

Supports recognizing the Armenian Genocide as a historical reality.

“Finally, it is time for the world to recognize the historical reality of the Armenian Genocide. The horrific and intentional murder of Armenians will not be forgotten and cannot be ignored.”⁵⁵

Supports a permanent peace between Israelis and Palestinians with two states living side-by-side.

“That is why I am committed to working toward a permanent peace, with two states living side-by-side.”⁵⁵

Supports Israel’s right to defend itself following the Hamas terror attacks.

“following the attacks I spoke out in support of Israel’s right to defend itself and I have stood steadfastly against those who try to delegitimize Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.”⁵⁵

Calls for an immediate, negotiated ceasefire to end fighting and surge humanitarian aid into Gaza.

“That is why I have called for an immediate, negotiated ceasefire to end the fighting, secure every hostage’s release, and surge humanitarian aid into Gaza.”⁵⁵

Calls for Israel to halt the destruction of Palestinian villages in the West Bank.

“That is why I consistently call for Israel to halt these destructions.”⁵⁵

Advocates for robust assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

“I am also troubled by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and have advocated for robust assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).”⁵⁵

Believes a negotiated agreement between Israelis and Palestinians is the only solution to the conflict.

“Ultimately, I continue to believe that a negotiated agreement that establishes two states living side-by-side in peace and security remains the only solution to the ongoing conflict.”⁵⁵

Supports standing up for self-determination and democracy in Ukraine.

“I believe that the United States has a responsibility to stand up for the ideals of self-determination and democracy around the world, and to help the people of Ukraine protect themselves and the democracies of Europe against this horrific invasion.”⁵⁵

Supports placing trade sanctions on Russian products in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

“As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over international trade, I was proud to quickly work to place trade sanctions on Russian products in response to this invasion.”⁵⁵

Supports providing humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine.

“I have consistently voted to support Ukraine and send along humanitarian and military assistance so that they can defend their sovereignty, their democracy, and their people from Russia’s invasion.”⁵⁵

Recognizes that California is an expensive place to live, impacting families' budgets.

“Families in the San Gabriel Valley face some of the nation's highest housing costs while also paying for groceries, health care, child care, utilities, transportation, and all the other necessities that make up a household budget.”⁷

Supports preventing voter suppression tactics that disproportionately affect communities of color.

“This bill would also give the federal government the tools to prevent voter suppression tactics that disproportionately affect communities of color anywhere in the country.”¹⁴

Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to prevent voter suppression tactics.

“I also voted in favor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to re-stablish the federal government’s ability to conduct oversight of state voting laws that was thrown out by the Shelby County case.”¹⁴

Wants to end all forms of government-sanctioned discrimination and ensure equal opportunity.

“Congress must work to end all forms of government-sanctioned discrimination, so every American can be treated equally and has a meaningful opportunity to participate in our democracy.”⁷

Supports extending LGBTQ+ protections nationally.

“But we must extend these same protections nationally, and that is what this bill does.”¹⁴

Supports the Respect for Marriage Act to formally repeal DOMA and protect same-sex and interracial marriages.

“This legislation, which I also cosponsored, formally repeals the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which prohibited the federal government from formally recognizing same-sex marriage.”¹⁴

Opposes discrimination and fights back against discrimination in all its forms.

“As President Trump continues to attack diversity, equity, and inclusion and pursue policies that harm immigrant communities and communities of color, I will continue to stand with AANHPI communities and fight back against discrimination in all its forms.”²¹

Opposes racial profiling and discriminatory policies targeting Chinese Americans.

“I heard directly from innocent scholars about how these baseless investigations ruined their careers and livelihoods and how they were targeted solely because of their Chinese ancestry.”²¹

Opposes discriminatory land laws that restrict property ownership based on citizenship.

“I will continue to call these discriminatory land laws what they are: anti-immigrant, Anti-Asian, and shameful.”²¹

Supports language access services for individuals with limited English proficiency.

“That is why I introduced the Language Access Board Act (H.R. 8604), which would establish an independent board of community leaders and federal agency officials to research, develop, implement, and enforce language access standards across the federal government.”²¹

Supports recognizing and learning from the history of discrimination against Asian Americans.

“That is why, in 2012, I was so proud to lead H. Res. 683, a resolution formally expressing regret for the Chinese Exclusion Act and other discriminatory laws targeting people of Chinese descent.”²¹

Supports establishing a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

“As CAPAC Chair, I was proud to work with Congresswoman Grace Meng to secure passage of H.R. 3525, a historic law that established the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.”²¹

Wants to ensure veterans and their families receive the care, benefits, and support they have earned.

“Veterans and their families have sacrificed so much in service to our country, and we have a responsibility to ensure they receive the care, benefits, and support they have earned.”⁷

Supports providing federal support for disaster victims.

“We must do the same for victims of these fires, and I won’t rest until we secure the federal support they need and deserve.”⁸