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For me, and for all freedom-loving Americans, standing with Israel—for democracy and human rights—will always be an issue of right versus wrong. Read more about my work to support Israel .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Increasing Education & Opportunity","detail":"As the father of four young children, working to ensure a quality education for all students in our community is a top priority of mine. Education is the building block for everything that we hope to achieve as a nation - from curing cancer to reducing homelessness. Read more about my work to increase opportunity through education .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Increasing Education & Opportunity","detail":"As the father of four young children, working to ensure a quality education for all students in our community is a top priority of mine. Education is the building block for everything that we hope to achieve as a nation - from curing cancer to reducing homelessness. Read more about my work to increase opportunity through education .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Preserving Florida's Natural Resources","detail":"Cleaning the water in our community is a non-negotiable priority. These waterways are irreplaceable treasures, central to the economy and quality of life in our region. Read more about my work to clean our waterways and protect Florida's natural resources .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Keeping Families & Kids Safe","detail":"In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more. Read more about my work to keep our community safe .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"Keeping Families & Kids Safe","detail":"In order to keep our community safe, I'm working to support our local law enforcement and provide local community organizations with the support they need to fight crime, prevent domestic terrorism, reduce drug abuse, help those struggling with mental illness, stop domestic violence and more. Read more about my work to keep our community safe .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Defending Seniors","detail":"One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld. Read more about my work for seniors .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Defending Seniors","detail":"One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting Medicare and Social Security for today’s seniors and for future generations. When the federal government created these programs, it made a commitment to America’s seniors, and it’s a commitment that must be upheld. Read more about my work for seniors .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Making Health Care Affordable","detail":"The rising costs of healthcare have prevented families from seeking the care that they need and a new maze of bureaucracy has led to less choice for American families. Read more about my work to give every American access to quality, affordable healthcare .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Boosting Jobs & Economic Growth","detail":"Around our community, the issues that I hear about most frequently are the basics needed to make life work - a job to put food on the table, savings to pay for retirement or college, and affordable healthcare. Read more about my work to boost jobs and grow our economy .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Securing Our National Defense","detail":"Having served in combat operations in Afghanistan, I learned firsthand how the United States’ retreat from a leadership role in the international community has set the world on a dangerous course that threatens our national security. Read more about my work to secure our national defense .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Reforming Government & Increasing Transparency","detail":"Too often, politicians are more interested in helping themselves than helping the people they represent and seem more interested in fighting than finding solutions to the serious issues facing our country. Read more about my efforts to change the failed status quo in Washington .","source_url":"https://mast.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Serving Our Veterans","detail":"Our nation’s veterans have earned the very best care our country has to offer. Sadly, as a veteran myself, I’ve seen firsthand how often the government fails our veterans. We can and must do better. 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