I am concerned and proactive about the prevalence of sexual harassment in many areas, including academia, and would be supportive of Rep. Speier’s bill if she re-introduces it. Earlier this year, the Science Committee addressed this very topic in a hearing, and the prevalence of sexual harassment in the science community was striking – and I realize that it drives women out of these fields, where they are already underrepresented. Encouraging more of our next generation of women to enter these fields without fear is one way I plan to help the problem, as the more women we have in STEM fields, and in positions of power within them, the less likely this is to keep happening – and so, I have supported numerous pieces of legislation that encourage diversity in STEM fields, especially women. I also believe we must create adequate legal pathways for redress without fear of retaliation – for all industries – and must ensure sufficient labor standards and protections from harassment and assault. This past year we have seen reforms in a number of industries’ reporting and methods of dealing with harassment allegations, and I have worked on those reforms within our government and will look to bring those to academia and STEM fields where possible.

Yes, I would support the bill or introduce a bill that would have more enforcement to stop sexual harassers. Coming from a military background, thank you for raising issue for sexual harassment issues that occurs in the military. There needs to be more victim advocacy to ensure victims of sexual assault are properly cared for and receive justice. There needs to a reporting system that makes it easy for victims to come forward, and harsher punishments to deter harassment. Lastly, there needs to be a positive cultural change that let’s everyone know that sexual harassment is not tolerated. In the military, this would be your sisters, brothers, and teammates who could be victims of sexual assault. As a society, we need to have the moral courage to speak up when sexual harassment behavior occurs.

I agree that lack of diversity and inclusivity is a major problem in our STEM fields, and the current Administration’s immigration policies aren’t helping. When we discourage immigrants from coming to the states, or discourage them from staying after their education, we suffer the loss of that talent here, while those scientists return home to do their research or develop new technologies. I support immigration reform as a general matter, but on this, I’d like to specifically see reforms to H1-B and F-1 visas to not restrict, but create a more inclusive policy designed to encourage foreign scientists to immigrate, or at least stay as long as they need, to complete their work. As we address immigration on the whole in this coming Congress, these are two smaller pieces I will be advocating for.

As a minority, I understand the issues of inclusion. First, we want everyone to feel that they are welcomed and feel just as part of a team or group as anyone else. We need to also speed up any visa process and ensure that no one is discriminated based on where they come from. I was the only congressional candidate that has been to the Asian, Black, and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce while my opponent has not attended.

I have always enforced equal opportunity throughout my career, and that is how I was able to make sure that my Soldiers, who came from all different walks of life, were able to achieve the mission.

I am a leader on environmental protections, including climate change, clean water and endangered species. In my roles on the Natural Resources and Science, Space and Technology Committees, I defend against oil and gas drilling in our federal waters, advocate for outdoor recreation and protecting America’s national parks, and work to mobilize advanced energy technologies that can transition our economy to a carbon-neutral future.

I pledged with Activate Virginia to reject money from Dominion Energy. The first and only Republican to ever do so. Prior to my pledge, it was an all Democrat and Green Party organization. Secondly, I pledged with No Fossil Fuel Money to not any money from the fossil fuel industry. My opponent, Mr. Beyer, claims he advocates to stop climate change but he has refused to sign any of these pledges, and consistently takes $20,000 from Dominion Energy every election cycle. Over 73% of Dominion Energy’s outputs are carbon, and not clean energy.

We must act towards minimizing our footprint on earth. I support using clean renewable energy such as solar power, wind, and geothermal. We should utilize clean energy technology and make it affordable for everyday Americans.

I decry the GOP’s immigration policy and have been highly critical of it. The separation of children from parents is a low point in U.S. history. (I visited two fathers in detention in Maryland who had been separated from their children, and also visited a number of children in detention without parents. I also joined a group of Democratic Members of Congress who attended an immigration court hearing for children who had been detained.

I have long favored comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship for those already present in the United States. I will continue to work toward this goal in Congress.

My family immigrated from Korea which used to be a third world / war torn country like the ones currently in the war zone areas in the Middle East. It's important to not be xenophobic, ethnocentric, or Islamophobic. There are many people who need help such as the Afghani and Iraqi interpreters who risked their lives to support my brothers and sisters overseas. These brave interpreters are currently being hunted down by terrorists. We need to bring them to the United States so that they can finally be safe. My family came to the United States as low skilled workers to seek opportunity, liberty, and freedom. I believe that it's very important that today's immigrants see the same opportunities that my family was blessed with. In addition to this, if we have a shortage for a certain workforce such as what we witnessed with the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab industry, let's expedite the work visas to get the economy going. Children should only be separated from their parents if the child's safety is at risk such as if the parent was sexually abusing their child. I would be traumatized if I was four years old, not knowing where my parents were, and couldn't even speak the language.

I support both the American Hope Act and the DREAM Act. I support comprehensive immigration reform, which provides a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

I support DACA, however it is only a temporary solution. Politicians continue to produce short term solutions so that they can keep getting re-elected. We saw amnesty during Reagan, and with Bush. As a Korean-American who comes from a family of immigrants, we need to establish and enforce rule of law. It is important to make sure there is fairness for everyone. We need to expand legal immigration and still hold everyone to the same standard. It would not be fair for a family who did their due diligence to properly immigrate into the United States if another group of people were not held to the same standard. I am a firm believer of Rule of Law. Also, undocumented immigrants are often victims who fall into modern day slavery that make less than a competitive wage, or even minimum wage. We need to make sure that the American Dream is a dream that not only works for you or me, but for equally for everyone.

It is crucial that we respect and value science by keeping scientists included in the regulatory decision-making process, and by allowing them complete, unfettered independence from outside or political influence. I have tried to do just that, through my work on the Science, Space, Technology Committee, as I’ve seen a number of troubling attacks on science during the Trump Administration.

Just last week, I wrote a letter, joined by 96 of my colleagues, to EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler opposing his plan to dissolve the Office of the Science Advisor, for example. The proposed change to the Office of the Science Advisor appears to be another attempt to diminish and dismiss the role of scientists and undermine independent scientific analysis, and this is exactly the type of move that Congress cannot sit by and allow if we want to protect not only our scientists, but also our clean air, water, and our public health.

I have also co-sponsored H.R. 1358, the Scientific Integrity Act, legislation introduced last year that would make it clear that independent science and evidence should be the basis for shaping federal policy, free from inappropriate political interference or bias due to ideology or conflicts of interest. This year, I joined my colleagues in following up with a letter to Speaker Ryan urging a floor vote on this important legislation.

And as a general matter, I meet with scientists – from physicists, to astronauts, to geoscience researchers – on a regular basis and will continue to encourage the work of scientists, while also encouraging our next generation to remain curious and consider entering STEM fields.

I will continue to seek ways – through oversight, and through new legislation – to ensure that scientific analysis is protected rather than sidelined by this Administration, as I know our public health, our environment, and so much more depends on scientists.

I learned in the military to always make decisions based on facts and think objectively. If you process information based on intuition or emotion, people can get killed. I will be the voice that will always project the facts and REAL evidence before voting on a piece of legislation.

I continue to fight against proposed federal cuts to education, and to help local and state efforts to bolster public schools. I am also working on higher education initiatives, including the ability to refinance student loans, and to increase funding, such as for Pell grants and Stafford loans.

I support funding for higher education in return for public service. For example, I don’t come from a wealthy family. Thus, I joined the military when I was in high school so that my education would be covered. I also understand, that not everyone is able to serve in the military. That doesn’t mean people still can’t serve their county or communities in other ways. It would be wonderful program if the CDC was to offer funding for education in return for years of service at the CDC.