Stop Corporations from Ripping You Off

Americans are nickel and dimed every day, from bank and airline junk fees to fine print that blocks you from suing lawbreaking companies. These are more than just inconveniences; they cost families real money. For decades, the federal agencies that Congress set up to protect consumers have been starved of resources, with corporate donors lobbying to let banks and Big Tech off the hook for wrongdoing. And now, with Trump back in charge, those corporate interests have more power than ever, and when the next crisis hits, the same politicians who cut our government watchdogs will complain that the government failed to act.

As your congressman, I will work tirelessly to make the government work for consumers again. I’ll fight against predatory financial practices like bank overdraft fees, late fees, and exorbitant credit card interest rates. I pledge to support the Public Banking Act and Postal Banking Act to expand affordable credit to low-income households. And when you shop, the price you see should be the price you pay at checkout— that is why I will fight for legislation banning hidden fees.

I will also fight to restore and protect your fundamental consumer rights. I will fight to guarantee a right to repair so consumers can repair their own products. I will also work to pass the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act) to restore your right to sue companies that break the law and the Workforce Mobility Act to ban non-compete clauses that trap workers in their jobs. Finally, I will make sure Congress properly funds and empowers our government watchdogs, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission, so they can effectively police corporate abuse and break up monopolies across all sectors of our economy.