Representative Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, has been a vocal advocate for a number of key national issues since taking office in January 2019. From healthcare to climate change, Rep. Sherrill has been working tirelessly to address the challenges facing our country today.
One of Rep. Sherrill’s top priorities is healthcare. She has been a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has worked to protect and expand access to healthcare for all Americans. In 2020, she co-sponsored the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, which would lower healthcare costs and expand coverage under the ACA. She has also been a vocal advocate for mental health services and has worked to increase funding for mental health programs.
Another issue that Rep. Sherrill is passionate about is climate change. She has been a strong advocate for clean energy and has worked to promote policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, she co-sponsored the Climate Action Now Act, which would require the United States to remain in the Paris Agreement and take steps to reduce carbon emissions. She has also been a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back environmental regulations.
Rep. Sherrill has also been a strong supporter of gun control measures. She co-sponsored the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which would require background checks for all gun sales, including those at gun shows and online. She has also been a vocal advocate for red flag laws, which allow law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others.
In addition to these issues, Rep. Sherrill has been working to address a number of other national challenges. She has been a strong supporter of criminal justice reform and has worked to promote policies that reduce mass incarceration and address racial disparities in the criminal justice system. She has also been a vocal advocate for veterans’ rights and has worked to increase funding for veterans’ healthcare and other services.
Overall, Rep. Mikie Sherrill has been a tireless advocate for a number of key national issues since taking office in 2019. From healthcare to climate change to gun control, she has been working to address the challenges facing our country today and to promote policies that will make a positive difference in the lives of all Americans.
