In Congress, and as per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress's two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government's legislative branch. Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.
Based on Article 1, Section 8 of our Constitution, Congress, (defined as the Senate and the House of Representatives), have the power to do the following:
Many of the powers bestowed on me as a future House Rep are in areas that I have a great deal of experience in. Those that include taxes, money, and general fiscal responsibility are where I can use my knowledge from job responsibilities I have now or have had in the past in the Corporate arena. Working in financial and travel related services gives me a solid foundation in making decisions and passing bills about fiscal issues. I also have a well-rounded background that includes many areas, and one in particular supports promoting the progress of useful arts, science and innovation. I have authored many technical whitepapers and creative writing works, and in addition have a background in performing arts. And to the questions related to the military, war and military strategy - I grew up in a military household where I learned first hand from my father the dedication to defending our country and the importance of our military. The many skills I have honed in Corporate America allows me to think strategically, which lends well to decision making, negotiating, and critical thinking for the most important issues facing our country.
I am one tough cookie, and I will always stick to my principles. This nation was formed under God. I will protect us from all of the external forces drawing us into Socialism, or worse, Communism and even a New World Order. I will fervently fight for every person of every age, religion, and race. And my deep-rooted conservative and Catholic Christian faith and regard for Judaism sets my moral compass. I believe in solid Midwestern values and common sense. We need to strive to be a better America in the future; one that is civilized, refined, fair to all, affordable, educated, considerate, charitable, peaceful, and a great place to live for every family in the nation.
I visit Veteran organizations throughout the 11th district on a regular basis. I provide breakfast and listen to Veteran issues important to the men and women who have protected our country throughout the years.
As a board member for the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, I supported youth programs for mental health issues, where we raised money and provided classes in High Schools in Illinois to eliminate bullying and operated a hotline to prevent suicide..
I have provided life skills training to women residents and their children in the Emergency Shelter of Lazarus House in St. Charles, IL. I taught programs such as sewing and crafts to woman residents. My family and I also volunteer with the annual Christmas dinner.
I am a certified instructor of the American Ballet Theatre in NY and conducted Project Plie in Naperville Boys & Girls Club. The program was instituted by Misty Copeland, where we instructed free master classes for the benefit of low-income students, providing opportunities for a career in ballet.. I continue to teach classical ballet in the Fox Valley to children and young adults of all ages.
I work as a volunteer in DuPage county for the Federal Ombudsman program. Mandated by the Federal Older Americans Act and the Illinois Act on Aging, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is a resident-directed advocacy program which protects and improves the quality of life for residents in a variety of long-term care settings. Every 2 weeks I visit LTC facilities in Naperville, meet with residents, and report on their issues and concerns and ensure they receive quality of life.
For St. Leonard's ministries in Chicago, I taught life skills to ex-offenders, such as interviewing skills, reading, budgeting, and preparing for their journey back into mainstream life.
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