The United States’ relationship with our international partners and allies is one of our most important geopolitical assets. The U.S. must be proactive in supporting, protecting, and defending its allies. Our country also plays a critical role in strengthening democracy and human rights abroad, building economic partnerships, protecting our global environment, and more. That is why alliances such as the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO); the Australia, New Zealand, and U.S. Security Treaty; and others are critical.

In Congress, I am a proud member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, the Congressional Armenian Caucus, the U.S.-Japan Caucus, the Friends of Ireland Caucus, and others, all of which are all coalitions that work to strengthen our joint national security with our international allies. 

Foreign Assistance
In addition to defending democracy and human rights, we have a moral duty to provide humanitarian, economic, and developmental foreign aid. As a leader on the global stage, the United States has an obligation to further peace and security, create new trade and economic opportunities, and treat and eradicate diseases. During the most recent annual Congressional Appropriations process, I advocated for higher funding for many international aid programs including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, the Global Equality Fund, the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Program, the USAID Inclusive Development Hub’s Protection of LGBTQI+ Persons Program, and other programs that provide assistance for vulnerable communities.

Nuclear Disarmament
As more countries continue to develop their nuclear capabilities, the threat to our national security and the threat of nuclear warfare grows. I support renewing the United States’ efforts toward nuclear disarmament. I am a proud cosponsor of H.R.77, a resolution calling on President Biden to embrace the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This would make nuclear disarmament the centerpiece of U.S. national security policy, and calls on the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and other government officials to lead global efforts to prioritize the prevention of nuclear conflict at all costs. 

War Powers
Article I of the U.S. Constitution grants the power to declare war to Congress only, and it is crucial that Congress maintains its preeminent authority in this area. The American people ought to have a voice in decisions regarding declarations of war through their representatives and senators. That is why I strongly support repealing the 2002 and 1991 authorizations for use of military force, which authorized America’s invasion of Iraq and involvement in the Gulf War respectively. 

Current Events
You can access my latest statements in response to the ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and other recent developments on foreign policy issues below: