PRIORITIES

Every American deserves a voice in our democracy, but Republican leaders are working to silence voters and rig the system for themselves. When Texas passed voter suppression laws and came after Harris County’s elections office, Christian sued Governor Greg Abbott and fought back in court. In Congress, he’ll fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act to protect every voter. He’ll push for automatic and same-day registration, tougher campaign finance laws, and an end to gerrymandering that locks communities out of power. Democracy only works if it works for everyone—and Christian will fight to make sure every vote counts.

Healthcare is not a privilege—it’s a basic human right. No one should be denied care because of their income or insurance status. When Christian’s brother received life-saving cancer treatment at MD Anderson—covered by TRICARE because of their parents’ military service—Christian saw firsthand how government-sponsored healthcare can work. In Congress, he will fight to guarantee access to care by expanding Medicare, strengthening Medicaid, and ensuring coverage includes dental, vision, and hearing. He will work to address the maternal mortality crisis impacting Black women and stop efforts by Trump and his allies to gut the programs families rely on. Everyone deserves care when they need it—no exceptions.

Every child deserves a great public education—but politicians are starving our schools of funding and turning classrooms into battlegrounds. Teachers are underpaid, buildings are crumbling, and the cost of college keeps rising, pushing too many students into lifelong debt. Christian believes our schools should be a national priority—not a political pawn. In Congress, he’ll fight to fully fund public education, raise teacher pay, and expand Pell Grants so every student can afford college or career training. He’ll champion universal pre-K, invest in high-need schools, and oppose Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. From preschool to higher education, Christian will ensure every student has a real opportunity to succeed.

No one should worry that the air they breathe, the water they drink, or the land around them is making them sick. But in too many Black and Brown neighborhoods, industrial plants, illegal dumpers, and landfills are allowed to pollute with impunity—often in plain sight. As Harris County Attorney, Christian filed lawsuits against polluters and the government entities that enabled them, standing up for communities long targeted by environmental injustice. In Congress, he’ll fight for tougher environmental protections, hold bad actors accountable, and push for federal funds to clean up contaminated sites. He’ll also work to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle the EPA and defend progress made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Every community deserves a clean, healthy place to call home—no matter their zip code.

Texas politicians have stripped away women’s rights, making it harder to access reproductive healthcare. The right to abortion, birth control, and fertility treatments shouldn’t depend on where you live—it should be protected under federal law. In Congress, Christian will fight to restore abortion rights, defend contraception and IVF, and block a national abortion ban. As Harris County Attorney, he took on MAGA Republicans who tried to restrict abortion access, and he’ll bring that same fight to Washington. With Trump and his allies attacking reproductive rights, Christian will stand with Texas women to protect their healthcare decisions.

Most Americans just want to earn enough to take care of their family, set their kids up for a better future, and have a little left over to save and enjoy life. But today, the basics—like housing, healthcare, childcare, and college—cost far more than they should. Not because people are working less, but because there aren’t enough of the things families rely on. In Congress, Christian will advocate for policies that actually help build affordable housing, expand public childcare and neighborhood health clinics, and grow job training and college programs that don’t leave people in debt. Life shouldn’t be this expensive—and Congress must do something about it.

Everyone deserves to live with dignity and be treated equally under the law—no matter who they are or who they love. As Harris County Attorney, Christian has been a visible ally to the LGBTQ+ community, publicly opposing state efforts to target families and submitting formal objections when the Trump administration tried to roll back protections. In Congress, he’ll fight to pass strong federal protections so LGBTQ+ Americans are treated fairly in jobs, housing, healthcare, education, and more. He’ll work to defend the progress made under the Biden administration and push back against attempts to take us backward. Christian believes equality is not optional—it’s a core American value, and he’ll never stop fighting to make it real.

America has always led the world in innovation. Technologies like blockchain offer the potential to increase trust, transparency, and efficiency—from finance to supply chains. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, and access services. But with that promise comes responsibility. We need clear rules of the road that protect consumers, support innovation, and ensure these tools are used ethically—to strengthen our economy, not exploit it, and to protect workers, not replace them. As Harris County Attorney, Christian went after scammers who targeted underserved communities and led efforts to modernize government services with online payments and easier access to public records. In Congress, he’ll bring that same approach—championing innovation that uplifts working families, improves everyday life, and builds a more equitable future.

Christian believes that every worker deserves fair pay, a safe workplace, and the freedom to organize. As Harris County Attorney, he championed policies to protect workers—requiring OSHA safety training for county contractors, supporting apprenticeship programs, and pushing for a livable wage. In Congress, he’ll fight to expand paid family leave, raise the minimum wage, and ensure workers have access to training programs that open doors to better opportunities. Christian knows that strong unions build strong communities, and he’ll always stand up for the people who power our economy.

Every young person deserves a real shot at a good-paying career—whether or not they go to college. In Houston, we have the jobs and we have the talent, but too many students are missing out on opportunities to become electricians, pipefitters, and other skilled trades. We're nearing a dangerous shortage of workers in these fields, and it’s holding families and our economy back. Christian believes Congress needs to invest in career and technical education, apprenticeships, and industry certifications—so students can build strong futures doing work that matters. He’ll fight to connect more young people to training programs, expand dual-credit and certification access, and make sure no one is forced into debt just to make a decent living.

Gun violence is a national emergency—tearing apart families and communities across Houston. Christian knows the pain personally and believes every person deserves to feel safe at school, church, or home. As Harris County Attorney, he stood with survivors, joined legal fights, and called out Republican leaders who blocked basic reforms. In Congress, Christian will fight to ban assault weapons, close background check loopholes, and limit high-capacity magazines. He also supports restarting the federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention and banning bump stocks.

America is a nation of immigrants—but our immigration system is broken. Christian believes we must fix it with compassion and common sense. That means protecting families, ending cruel policies like family separation, and creating a path to citizenship. In Congress, he’ll support protections for Dreamers through DACA, keep families together through fair visa and refugee policies, and ensure those fleeing violence and disasters are treated with dignity. He’ll also fight to increase funding for processing asylum applications so the system works faster and more fairly. Our immigration system should reflect our values—safe, humane, and rooted in respect for every person.

As the son of two veterans, Christian Menefee has seen firsthand the sacrifice it takes to serve our country—and he believes we must honor that sacrifice when veterans return home. In Congress, he’ll fight for reliable healthcare funding, increased mental health services, job training, housing support, and real accountability at the VA. He’ll support legislation to protect veterans from fraud, ease student loan debt for caregivers, and ensure veterans can access care whether at VA centers or private facilities. Serving our veterans is more than a promise—it’s a responsibility.

The criminal justice system is failing too many families—over-incarcerating communities of color while doing little to make people safer. Too many are locked up for nonviolent offenses, which costs taxpayers billions every year. These people struggle to rebuild their lives and are denied opportunities by a broken system. Real public safety means investing in mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and protections for survivors of domestic violence—not just tougher sentences. In Congress, Christian will fight to end for-profit prisons and expand job training and reentry programs. The system should be about justice, not punishment—and Christian will fight to make it fair for everyone.