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April McClain Delaney

DemocratMarylandCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source

What they said 9

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (9)Campaign (9)

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Address the affordable-housing shortage through public-private investment

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April says significant public-private investment and thought leadership are needed to address the affordable-housing shortage, which she plans to tackle for Marylanders. She points to an administration blueprint that recommends mortgage-relief credits, down-payment assistance for first-generation homebuyers, tax credits to build more housing, and renter tax relief or direct grants as possible legislative approaches.

Context: The listed housing measures are recommendations in the administration's blueprint; the statement does not specify which measures April would support or pursue.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Limit hidden credit-card and junk fees

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April McClain Delaney supports limiting hidden credit-card fees and other junk fees as part of her effort to address inflation and affordability. She does not specify particular limits or an enforcement approach.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Lower prescription drug costs

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April McClain Delaney identifies lowering prescription drug costs as an ongoing priority in her effort to address affordability. She does not name a specific policy or mechanism for reducing those costs.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Economy, taxes & work

Raise the minimum wage and adjust it for inflation

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April supports raising the minimum wage and adding an inflation index. The proposal is presented as part of investments intended to build an economy that works for everyone.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Education Healthcare Social Security & other benefits

Invest in education, health care and retirement security

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April supports critical investments in education, health care and retirement, alongside a safety net for people in need. She frames these investments as compatible with fiscal prudence for long-term stability.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Economy, taxes & work

Seek a larger Child Tax Credit for working families

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April McClain Delaney supports middle-class tax relief, including seeking to increase the Child Tax Credit for working families. She presents this as part of an effort to expand economic opportunity and support working families.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Support Ukraine and Israel, and aid civilians affected by war

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April McClain Delaney says she will support legislation that protects the U.S. commitment to allies Ukraine and Israel as they defend themselves against tyranny and terrorism. She also supports providing humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by conflicts of war.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Pursue bipartisan immigration legislation

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April McClain Delaney says she is prepared to work with colleagues from both parties on bipartisan legislation addressing immigration. She says the legislation should make the country safer and the border more secure, treat people fairly and humanely, and preserve the right to legal immigration.

Context: No specific legislation or additional policy mechanisms are identified.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Support the bipartisan Senate border agreement

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April McClain Delaney supports the bipartisan border agreement announced in the Senate. The bill would provide supplemental funding for border security and new technology to better detect fentanyl and other dangerous contraband. She describes it as a way to secure the border and support the immigration system.

Context: The statement identifies the agreement as a Senate bill but does not specify its provisions beyond border-security funding and detection technology.