Issues
Rather than electing political leaders who seek to divide and control us, we need a congressman who will bring people together and seek to represent us all. Rob Mercuri supports a Freedom and Security agenda to lead us forward….
Reduce Inflation and Our Cost of Living
The Biden economy is hurting everyone. Federal overspending, burdensome regulations, rising utility costs and poor leadership are making groceries, gas, and goods cost more each day. Working families need relief and that can be done through cutting taxes, prioritizing fiscal responsibility, and making sure you keep more of your hard-earned money.
Grow PA’s Economy by Powering America’s Energy Renewal
We must have an all-of-the-above approach as it relates to our energy production. Heating and energy bills continue to escalate, and energy producers are leaving PA because the Biden administration won’t tap the amazing resources we have under our feet in Western Pennsylvania or recognize the innovative clean extraction production methods newly employed to steward our air and water. America should energize its growth with a diverse portfolio of energy sources, address outdated and cumbersome regulations, modernize and secure the energy grid, and tap the resources Western Pennsylvania has right under our feet to grow our economy while producing energy responsibly and attracting investments that create family-sustaining jobs.
Accelerate Advanced Healthcare Innovation
The Pittsburgh region has a strategic opportunity to accelerate our world-class healthcare innovation and double down on job and wage growth for people across the region. For decades, healthcare workers in Pittsburgh have led economic progress and innovation which have led to economic opportunity for people and families across Western Pennsylvania and safer curative treatments and improved quality of life for countless Americans.
Secure our Border and End the Opioid Epidemic
Dangerous illicit drugs are pouring across our border and the only way to stop it is to seal the border once and for all while we develop a comprehensive immigration solution that doesn’t reward illegal behavior. In our local communities, we must work with treatment professionals to increase access and expand treatment options, add peer support resources, and establish multi-jurisdictional drug task forces that identify and cut-off drug suppliers and distributors.
Fully Support our Military and our Veterans
As a military veteran who earned the Bronze Star, nothing is more important than fully funding our military and caring for those who defend our country and their families once they come home. Veterans deserve a world-class health care system through the VA that doesn’t make them wait months for simple checkups. For those suffering from mental illness, veterans treatment courts must be funded to adjudicate cases of offenses involving veterans, specifically those living with trauma, addiction, or mental illness related to their service.
Address Security Threats by Promoting Peace Through Strength
Our greatest ally in the Middle East, Israel, is fighting a war against a determined enemy whose stated goal is to wipe them off the face of the earth. Russia and China are determined to expand their power and regional influence. Now is not the time to abandon our position as a world leader – we must return to the time-tested doctrine of ‘peace through strength’ and prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear state, provide necessary funding to combat terrorism and threats to global security, and support our allies to ensure peace at home and abroad.
Support our Seniors’ Quality of Life
We can’t settle for anything but the best services and programs for our seniors to enhance their lives and ensure their financial security and health. We must ensure social security and Medicare programs are fully funded and solvent to help seniors live independently, receive care in their homes, and seek the medical treatment they often require. I will never vote to cut social security or Medicare for Pennsylvania seniors.
Build Stronger Communities by Supporting Families First
Government overreach is rampant in our society and causing real harm by replacing what families and communities do best. We must support parents and families first by passing a parental bill of rights for education. Instead of defunding the police, we must support our police by giving them the tools and resources they need to keep our communities safe. And we must hold the social media companies accountable that are making money off of isolating us behind our computers and phones.