Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Dean says she will fight to ensure seniors in Montgomery and Berks Counties can access the Social Security and Medicare benefits they have earned. The stated focus is on people who paid into these programs and their access to benefits in retirement.
Context: The passage does not specify proposed changes to either program.
Madeleine Dean supports protecting and expanding access to Medicare and Medicaid as a way to lower healthcare costs for all Americans. She voted against a bill that she says included major Medicaid cuts.
Context: The passage does not specify how she would protect or expand these programs.
Madeleine Dean says affordable, quality healthcare must be treated as a right, not a privilege. This is a stated priority; she does not identify a particular policy mechanism here.
Context: The priority statement does not specify how she would achieve this goal.
Dean supports protecting and preserving the environment, including air, water, and land, for current and future generations.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dean supports treating gun violence as a public health crisis and says lawmakers should confront it.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dean is committed to supporting quality treatment for opioid addiction and finding solutions to the epidemic. She also aims to reduce the stigma and shame surrounding addiction.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dean supports a strong, legal immigration system and humane treatment for people seeking citizenship.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.