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It would be catastrophic if we did not have any first-generation immigrants in our health care system, agricultural industry, or tech industry. Individuals who can pass a background check","detail":"to everyone. It would be catastrophic if we did not have any first-generation immigrants in our health care system, agricultural industry, or tech industry. Individuals who can pass a background check and have a job offer in a critical industry should be allowed entry and the right to work. Laws that provide the executive branch too much discretion should be revoked. In addition, outdated visa quotas need to be revised. The country needs laws that require the executive branch to act in the best interest of the United States (and explicitly allow judicial review to ensure compliance).","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"court system. In that scenario, we need to amend the constitution. Immigration Summary Our failed immigration policies are the biggest threat facing the 1st Congressional District. The individuals who","detail":"court system. In that scenario, we need to amend the constitution. Immigration Summary Our failed immigration policies are the biggest threat facing the 1st Congressional District. The individuals who are violently targeted by immigration agents are at the greatest risk. However, preventing hardworking and talented individuals from working in our country is a risk to everyone. It would be catastrophic if we did not have any first-generation immigrants in our health care system, agricultural industry, or tech industry. Individuals who can pass a background check and have a job offer in a","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"of dollars to spare for the unauthorized war against Iran. It should be reduced accordingly (with inflation adjustments) for the remainder of President Trump’s term in office. It is a simple formula: ","detail":"of dollars to spare for the unauthorized war against Iran. It should be reduced accordingly (with inflation adjustments) for the remainder of President Trump’s term in office. It is a simple formula: $901 – cost of war against Iran I will vote against the “Department of War” budget if it is above that number. Regarding “borrowing” from other programs I am aware that President Trump’s “Department of War” “borrowed” funds from other programs to fund the war against Iran. Short term, national security is harmed unless Congress retroactively funds the cost of the war against Iran (i.e. repay","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"opposite of the word (trade) “secret”. Federal Solutions Currently, federal law requires Federal Environmental Impact studies in limited cases (i.e. when Federal funds are used). Privately funded proj","detail":"opposite of the word (trade) “secret”. Federal Solutions Currently, federal law requires Federal Environmental Impact studies in limited cases (i.e. when Federal funds are used). Privately funded projects are generally not required to perform an Environmental Impact Study. The laws need to be changed. The Federal Government needs to enforce regulation over projects (including data centers) that affect the following: Watersheds (particularly those which span more than one state) Electrical grids Commerce National security Watersheds From a technical perspective, evaporative cooling systems","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"adjustment for demographic factors). The default rate allows us to determine the economic value a school is providing its students. Schools with a high default rate should be removed from the federal ","detail":"adjustment for demographic factors). The default rate allows us to determine the economic value a school is providing its students. Schools with a high default rate should be removed from the federal student loan program (for new students only). Over time, we should continue to require even lower default rates from schools. This will incentivize schools to provide good economic value for their degrees. It is worth repeating: statistical adjustments are needed to avoid penalizing schools which serve disadvantaged individuals, such as low income students. If done properly, this will allow us","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"must itemize each firearm that the individual owns or plans on purchasing. Penalties for having a firearm without a firearm license should include a fine, jail time, and (most importantly) confiscatio","detail":"must itemize each firearm that the individual owns or plans on purchasing. Penalties for having a firearm without a firearm license should include a fine, jail time, and (most importantly) confiscation of the firearm. Idea 2: Firearm insurance Each firearm should have a minimum of one million dollars of liability insurance. The minimum insurance requirement should increase over time, until it reached ten million dollars (and will then be inflation adjusted thereafter). The objective is not to secure compensation to gun violence victims. Instead, the objective is to put a financial barrier","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"final column includes both direct military aid and indirect military aid. Date of House Vote Bill Military Aid to Israel March 21, 2013 H.R.933 $479,736,000 January 15, 2014 H.R.3547 $3,604,091,000 Au","detail":"final column includes both direct military aid and indirect military aid. 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If the individual needs to tr","detail":"all individuals purchasing or possessing a firearm to have a fire arm license from an accredited law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the individual’s residence. If the individual needs to transport or store a firearm outside the jurisdiction of the issuing agency, additional licenses will be needed, to cover the jurisdictions where the firearm is to be transported or stored. A fire arm license will also be required to purchase ammunition. The licenses must be renewed annually. At the federal level, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will grant licenses","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"received the following tax incentives: County level enterprise zone subsidies Oregon level rural enterprise-zones & electronic commerce operations. Sate level Strategic Investment Program State and Lo","detail":"received the following tax incentives: County level enterprise zone subsidies Oregon level rural enterprise-zones & electronic commerce operations. Sate level Strategic Investment Program State and Local Solutions End subsidies for Data Centers In 2012, the Oregon Legislature specifically allowed Data Centers in “enterprise zones” to be (partially) exempt from (tax) assessment via SB1532: https://apps.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2012R1/Measures/Overview/SB1532 The Oregon Legislature needs to (essentially) reverse SB1532 (2012) Regulate data center’s use of utilities The Oregon","source_url":"https://jamilahmadforcongress.com/issues","source_date":"2026-07-15"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Donate Abortion Top priority: Revoke the Comstock Act Currently, Oregon women have more access to abortion than most other states. It is important to extend that access to other states. 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