Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
McCormick proposes expanding access to care for people with serious mental illness by changing Medicaid rules that he says limit access to inpatient psychiatric beds, increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates for their care, and expanding mental health services at the VA.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
McCormick supports raising the Child Tax Credit to $4,200 per child under age five and $3,000 per child ages six through 17. He also supports letting families receive the credit in monthly installments, starting in mid-pregnancy and continuing until the child’s 17th birthday.
Context: The proposal sets different credit amounts by age and includes a monthly payment option from mid-pregnancy through the child’s 17th birthday.
McCormick proposes increasing the Child Care and Development Block Grant’s income eligibility limit to 1.5 times a state’s median income for a family of the same size, and increasing the grant’s funding. He also supports federal assistance that encourages states to streamline licensing, relax worker education requirements, or reform zoning for faith-based and community childcare providers.
Context: The stated income limit is based on the state median income and family size. Licensing, education, and zoning changes would be encouraged through federal assistance programs to states.
McCormick proposes allowing new and newly adoptive parents to receive up to three months of their Social Security benefits early to finance leave. The option would apply to parents who lack access to paid leave or do not receive their full wages during leave.
Context: Applies to new and newly adoptive parents without access to paid leave or whose leave does not replace 100% of wages.
McCormick supports making the Paid Family and Medical Leave Employer Tax Credit permanent and expanding it to cover more forms of paid leave, such as insurance. He says the changes would encourage more employers to offer paid parental leave and give small businesses more flexibility.
Context: The proposal would expand the credit to cover additional forms of paid leave; the passage gives insurance as an example.
McCormick proposes a tax credit of up to $15,000 for families’ fertility expenses, including IVF. The credit would be fully refundable and available in as many as two tax years per family. He also says he would oppose efforts to restrict IVF.
Context: Proposed campaign policy; the credit would be available in up to two tax years per family.
McCormick supports an individual right for law-abiding citizens to own firearms for lawful purposes. He also calls for funding school security officers, expanding mental health programs, enforcing existing laws, providing resources for law enforcement, and maintaining rigorous background check systems like Pennsylvania’s. He says these measures should protect communities while keeping guns from criminals.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
McCormick says he is pro-life but opposes a national abortion ban. He supports exceptions for rape, incest, and saving the life of the mother, and notes that Pennsylvania law allows abortion through 24 weeks.
Context: The 24-week limit is described as Pennsylvania’s current law, not as a proposed change by McCormick.
McCormick supports market-driven energy solutions and an “all of the above” agenda, arguing that the country can pursue energy independence while supporting Pennsylvania’s role in reducing emissions. He also says climate risks should be addressed through adaptation and energy policies that do not significantly harm society, the economy, or national security. He opposes government spending that he says drives inflation.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
McCormick proposes improving schools by expanding school choice, committing to free expression, and valuing civics education and good citizenship. He also calls for new workforce training programs and for job training and community colleges to receive the same respect and financial support as four-year colleges. He says these steps should equip young people with skills for the workforce.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.