Maura Sullivan

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"Let's be honest here: this tax bill is not real reform. It's a giveaway to corporate special interests while the rest of us pay for it. Nonpartisan analysis has shown that this tax bill will hurt low and middle-income households and small businesses. Congress could have helped small business owners create good jobs here in New Hampshire, but instead thousands of hardworking Granite State families could see their taxes rise under this bill. This isn't the actual reform we need, and that's hardly a surprise with the process the GOP used to move this legislation."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"We are a country of immigrants. Members of Congress need to come together and find a resolution that provides DREAMers a pathway to citizenship."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Since President Trump ended the Affordable Care Act's insurance subsidies last year, hard working Americans who are enrolled in the marketplace have seen their health care premiums spike nearly 40% on average. In New Hampshire alone, premiums have increased 78% from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, the Trump Administration has also threatened to eliminate coverage for children with pre-existing conditions. As your Congresswoman, I will fight to improve access to quality, affordable health care while decreasing costs and fighting tirelessly to protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Let's honor their memories by supporting common-sense gun safety laws. As a Marine Veteran I can speak from experience in saying that the weapons we used in Iraq have no place on the streets of Manchester. We have clear-cut processes for weapons in the military...and process works. We should be able to respect the 2nd Amendment while having a process that ensures getting a gun isn't easier than getting a driver's license. It's long past time to improve gun safety."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I will always protect a woman's right to choose and fight back against efforts to cut funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood that provide critical health care to women and men."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I will always protect a woman's right to choose and fight back against efforts to cut funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood that provide critical health care to women and men."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Over the past decade, average wage growth for working families remained slow and sluggish. We are the only state in New England where our wage is pegged to the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. It is harder for people to stretch a paycheck to cover the rising costs of health care, housing, gas and groceries. Yet households at the top of the income scale have enjoyed much larger gains throughout the same period. I want to help working families and the economy by raising the federal minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. The federal minimum wage is worth less today than it was 50 years ago. That is unacceptable. We should do better by working people."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"America should be focused on creating new energy technology that supports environmental sustainability and economic growth. By investing in clean energy, we can combat climate change while creating good-paying jobs here at home. And retrofitting schools and public buildings to be more energy efficient creates jobs that cannot be 'sent overseas.' This will improve our economy, enhance our security, and help to establish America's position in the world as a leader in clean energy. That will in turn attract investment, spur innovation, and create new companies."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"America should be focused on creating new energy technology that supports environmental sustainability and economic growth. By investing in clean energy, we can combat climate change while creating good-paying jobs here at home. And retrofitting schools and public buildings to be more energy efficient creates jobs that cannot be 'sent overseas.' This will improve our economy, enhance our security, and help to establish America's position in the world as a leader in clean energy. That will in turn attract investment, spur innovation, and create new companies."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"According to an analysis of federal data, more than 10 percent of bridges in New Hampshire are considered 'structurally deficient.' New Hampshire is ranked 13th in the country in highest percentage of bridges deemed to be in poor condition. Our state and country needs to invest in infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers has given the U.S. a D+ for our national infrastructure and estimates that we need to double our investment in infrastructure over the next decade to improve our grade, which is why I support bipartisan efforts to invest in rebuilding and expanding our infrastructure. This will help America compete in a 21st century economy and create good-paying middle class jobs."

Other, 2017

"I served on the leadership team in the VA. New Hampshire has one of the greatest per capita percentages of veterans in the country, and they need a full-service hospital. I would argue tirelessly for that on behalf of the veterans in the state."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"I have a lot of experience with weapons from my time as a Marine Corps Officer and Iraq Veteran. And as your Congresswoman I will do everything in my power to help pass the following legislative measures that have broad bipartisan support:

1. Pass Universal Background Checks. 97% of Americans support requiring background checks on all gun purchases, whether they're over the Internet, at gun shows, in newspaper ads, or friend and family transfers. This is one of the most important steps Congress can take to curb gun violence in our country.
2. Ban the Sale of Assault Weapons and High Capacity Magazines. Since Congress let the 1994 federal assault weapons ban lapse in 2004, gun violence has been on the rise in America. The madman who opened fire from a hotel window in Las Vegas, killing 58 and wounding 851, was able to buy his military grade weapons and massacre-sized magazines perfectly legally. It is time Congress once again banned the sale of assault weapons and massacre sized magazines so we can prevent future tragedies like Parkland, Las Vegas, the Texas Church, Orlando Pulse Nightclub, and so many more. The weapons of war and magazines we used in Iraq have no place in our communities.
3. Ban Bump Stocks. Congress should immediately ban the sale of bump stocks, a low cost accessory that converts a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic weapon.
4. Close the Boyfriend Loophole. Federal law prohibits individuals found guilty of domestic violence from purchasing a gun. But, it does not prevent romantic partners who do not share a child or live with their victim from owning a gun. So, Congress must close the boyfriend loophole and ensure that individuals convicted of domestic violence cannot legally buy a gun.
5. No Fly, No Buy. If an individual is too dangerous to board an airplane even after a pat down and a trip through a metal detector, he/she should not be able to buy a gun either. Pure common sense alone dictates that anyone on the FBI's 'No Fly List' should not be able to purchase a firearm. Congress needs to pass legislation that would prevent such individuals from buying guns, while providing a review process for those who may be on the list in error.
6. Oppose Concealed Carry Reciprocity. I will oppose any and all efforts to pass Concealed Carry Reciprocity laws, unless other jurisdiction has as strong or stronger gun laws.

Finally, as a candidate and as your Congresswoman, I will never, ever accept a single cent from the National Rifle Association or from gun lobbyists."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"In case you missed this: the Senate fought off a dangerous bill restricting abortion access. We will stay vigilant in defending against the ongoing assault on a women's right to choose."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Support the Comprehensive Addiction Resources Emergency (CARE) Act - the opioid crisis needs to be elevated to a national emergency similar to what happened to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the Ryan White bill in 1990. The CARE Act would provide significant federal funding to help state and local governments."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"A public option would allow individuals to buy into Medicare, which would create competition for the private insurance companies on the health care exchange. Competition will ensure Granite Staters have more choices for affordable, quality health care and keep private insurers honest and transparent about what they offer."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Don't blame the ACA. Shortened sign-ups, cuts to federal subsidies, a tax bill repealing the individual mandate--all jeopardize Granite Staters' access to quality, affordable health insurance. Even with these obstacles, let's make sure we get everyone covered."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Make Higher Education Affordable to All: By 2020, 35 percent of job openings in America will require a bachelor's degree while another 30 percent will require an associate degree or some type of certificate. One of our top economic priorities as a nation should be developing the most highly trained workforce in the world. We can only do that by making higher education and specialized vocational training more affordable without saddling our students with mountains of debt.

"In order to make higher education more affordable for all, as your Congresswoman, I will fight for:

• The Right of Individuals to Refinance. Student loan recipients should be able to refinance their loans at current historically low interest rates. The student loan program should not serve as a guaranteed indirect subsidy for banks.
• Pay As You Grow Provisions. We should also increase the availability of income-based loan repayment plans. Young grads crushed by loan debt are not able to save up to buy homes of their own and plan for strong financial futures. This crushing debt holds back our economy. A Pay As You Grow option would be a critical part of addressing this problem.
• Increase Support for Higher Education. I believe we need to increase funding for Pell Grants that are available to low- and middle-income students. And students who attend community college should also be able to easily transfer their credits to a four-year institution, creating a more affordable path for students to earn a bachelor's degree.
  • UNH is one of the most expensive state universities in the country, and is in danger of being out of reach for working families. We need to do more to support UNH and to support our students to be able to afford our state school.
• Improve Career Readiness. After high school or college graduation, too many students are not prepared for the jobs that are open right now. We need to ensure that our students can get the education and skills they need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. That is why we should create a national program for career readiness. As part of a career readiness program, high schools would partner with trade schools, community colleges, and employers to ensure students learn the skills necessary in a 21st century economy.
• Expand Pathways to College by Expanding AmeriCorps and Increasing Service Opportunities. I was proud to earn a ROTC Scholarship to pay for my college education, but that is not the right pathway for everyone. Service opportunities like AmeriCorps are a true win-win for the community and the individual. We should significantly expand the AmeriCorps budget and increase pathways to service and education for students."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal is an ill-considered, dangerous, merit-less move. The deal we have now - no deal - is more of the same irresponsible behavior from the top that continues to put our nation and its credibility at risk."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. America is the only country that is not a participant in the Paris Climate Accord. It is essential we rejoin it to protect current and future generations."