Richard Pan
CA-06
Supported stronger oversight of data-center development
Well, the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right?Debate, May 10, 2026
We need to ensure that there's transparency, that we don't have NDAs between data center construction and local governmentNews story, October 27, 2026
the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But, that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right? As they consume more energy and water and especially with this administration limiting green energy, uh we just know that's going to make our climate situation worse, right? We need to be sure for example, right now, uh the the uh most common major for college students graduating is computer science, except all those entry-level jobs for coding are going away, right? We need to be sure what we figure out how we transition people uh to be able to benefit from the AI revolution not just lose their job and that's not just computer science graduates, you know, we're talking about if we talk about autonomous cars and trucks and so forth, we need to have a a plan in place.Debate, May 13, 2026
Enforceable water, energy, and community protections
the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But, that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right? As they consume more energy and water and especially with this administration limiting green energy, uh we just know that's going to make our climate situation worse, right? We need to be sure for example, right now, uh the the uh most common major for college students graduating is computer science, except all those entry-level jobs for coding are going away, right? We need to be sure what we figure out how we transition people uh to be able to benefit from the AI revolution not just lose their job and that's not just computer science graduates, you know, we're talking about if we talk about autonomous cars and trucks and so forth, we need to have a a plan in place.Debate, May 13, 2026
Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies
Well, the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right?Debate, May 10, 2026
Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare
i believe healthcare is a right and everyone should have access to health care in fact i fought for the public optionVideo, January 18, 2026
Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage
Trump and Republicans enacted the largest cut to healthcare in history, and now, families are worried if they can afford to see their doctor. I'll fight to reverse these cuts and ensure our communities can get the care they need.News story, October 21, 2026
Called for lowering prescription-drug prices
I authored legislation so that we the state is actually providing $11 insulin when uh insulin was actually over $100, right?Forum, October 9, 2026
I will fight for Medicare and for lower prescription costs.Post on X, August 23, 2026
I'll work to actually reduce the cost of medications, right? So that's pharmaceutical companies so and we want to address the you know the profiteering that happens around medications and reduce health care costs.Video, May 11, 2026
I authored a bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including lowering the price of insulin to $11.Post on X, October 28, 2026
let's figure out how we bring down the cost of medications under the biden administration we actually expanded had medicare finally negotiate for the price of medications for seniors that got curtailed or cut back in the you know, HR1, which my opponent voted for.News story, October 26, 2026
In Congress, Dr. Pan will stop Trump from gutting the Affordable Care Act, protect Medicare, stop insurance companies from denying critical care prescribed by doctors, and fight to lower prescription drug costs.Campaign website (undated)
Uh I you know, worked on being sure we lowered our medication costs.Forum, April 23, 2026
That's why we have medication at $11 insulin because and we took on the pharmaceutical companies.Forum, May 11, 2026
In fact, I authored a bill to have the state be able to contract a manufacturer generic medications like insulin.Interview, August 20, 2026
I fought to lower medication costs,Interview, May 11, 2026
When people were struggling with the cost of medications, I worked to actually pass a law so that the state could contract to make their own medication including insulin.Interview, July 29, 2026
Someone who as I said I'll work to actually reduce the cost of medications, right?Interview, May 11, 2026
So that's pharmaceutical companies so and we want to address the you know the profiteering that happens around medications and reduce health care costs.Interview, May 11, 2026
Pan authored laws to ban smoking at youth sports and reduce gun violence, expand newborn screening and pregnancy services, fund youth mental health services, control the cost of prescription drugs and health care, and increase child support payments for families.Campaign website, January 1, 2025
He worked to reduce the uninsured rate by almost two-thirds and fought to make prescription drugs more affordable for families.Campaign website, May 27, 2026
In fact, uh, I authored legislation that reduced the cost of medications, so we now have $11 insulin, whereas before it was over $100. Dollars per pen and that's the kind of work that I want to bring to Congress as well.Video, October 27, 2026
Prescription-drug price limits
I authored a bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including lowering the price of insulin to $11.Post on X, October 28, 2026
Called for restoring ACA subsidies
We also need so we need to bring back the tax credits for people on here Covered California plans so they can afford to get health care coverage.PBS, October 23, 2026
And so certainly I'm going to fight to be sure we you know get the you know reverse that. Be sure you know they they cut Medicaid by almost trillion dollars over next 10 years as wellInterview, May 11, 2026
Government price negotiation
let's figure out how we bring down the cost of medications under the biden administration we actually expanded had medicare finally negotiate for the price of medications for seniors that got curtailed or cut back in the you know, HR1, which my opponent voted for.News story, October 26, 2026
Creating a public option
i believe healthcare is a right and everyone should have access to health care in fact i fought for the public optionVideo, January 18, 2026
Called for stronger competition and limits on monopoly power
Dr. Pan will stand with small businesses, not corporate monopolies, and fight to keep our local economy strong.Campaign website (undated)
Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules
We got to be sure Supreme Court justices are held to the same ethical standards as other federal judges.Video, May 6, 2026
Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office
Donald Trump is profiting off a war that he started and taxpayers are funding.Post on X, October 27, 2026
Why prices are skyrocketing for Americans as Trump’s personal fortune has skyrocketed during his Presidency. #DrainTheSwampPost on X, October 14, 2026
Trump weaponized his DOJ against innocent Americans to hide his administration’s incompetence and failure to repair a national landmark.Post on X, October 16, 2026
Reforming the Supreme Court
Proposing a possible way to limit manipulation of Supreme Court appointments, Pan said:
And so, frankly, term limits where perhaps the president for each term has a fixed number of appointments and therefore there's a term limit that then cycles it, that they only would serve one term, so it's not like they're seeking reappointment later on, perhaps as a way to try to address that kind of manipulation as well.Debate, April 22, 2026
we need to be sure we have someone who's ready day one in Congress who has experience to be able to hold this administration accountable. Uh that includes uh Supreme Court reform.Debate, May 10, 2026
Setting Supreme Court term limits
Proposing a possible way to limit manipulation of Supreme Court appointments, Pan said:
And so, frankly, term limits where perhaps the president for each term has a fixed number of appointments and therefore there's a term limit that then cycles it, that they only would serve one term, so it's not like they're seeking reappointment later on, perhaps as a way to try to address that kind of manipulation as well.Debate, April 22, 2026
Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs
we got to roll back what Donald Trump is doing to raise prices for people, right? The unconstitutional war that's driving up our gas prices, $6 plus per gallon that I see. Uh, basically, uh, the tariffs that have driven up the cost of food, actually, and fertilizer, and housing.Debate, May 10, 2026
In Washington, he will prioritize making necessities more affordable, loan relief for educational debt and fight to roll back Trump's tariff taxes that are raising prices on Californians.Campaign website (undated)
we got to roll back what Donald Trump is doing to raise prices for people, right? The unconstitutional war that's driving up our gas prices, $6 plus per gallon that I see. Uh basically, uh the tariffs that have driven up the cost of food actually and fertilizer and housing.Debate, May 10, 2026
Dr. Pan will defend the rule of law and equal justice for all Americans, and end Trump's corrupt, cost-raising tariffs, health cuts and wars.Campaign website (undated)
Called for making child care more affordable
In Congress, I will fight to protect child care and social services funding, support early learning, and oppose policies that raise costs and make it harder for families to stay in the workforce.Campaign website, January 6, 2026
Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies
Trump’s unconstitutional war has resulted in gas prices spiking over $6 per gallon in the district and higher food prices.Campaign website, June 4, 2026
Kiley voted with Trump 98% of the time for the war that raised gas prices and cuts that raised our health care costs.Video ad, September 18, 2026
Named policies to lower child-care costs: universal child care, public funding or subsidies, or caps on family costs
In Congress, I will fight to protect child care and social services funding, support early learning, and oppose policies that raise costs and make it harder for families to stay in the workforce.Campaign website, January 6, 2026
Public funding, subsidies, or child-care tax credits
In Congress, I will fight to protect child care and social services funding, support early learning, and oppose policies that raise costs and make it harder for families to stay in the workforce.Campaign website, January 6, 2026
Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people
I think the reason our party is suffering is we have not delivered for the American people. People are still struggling paycheck to paycheck.Video, May 10, 2026
Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights
We need to be sure that actually worker more workers can be represented by unions and be collect have collective bargainingDebate, May 10, 2026
need to be sure that actually worker more workers can be represented by unions and be have collective bargainingDebate, May 10, 2026
I’m a proud union member, and I will always fight for workers’ rights and the right to organize and collectively bargain.Post on X, October 29, 2026
in Congress I will fight to expand access to affordable care, protect collective bargaining rights, strengthen mental health care, and make sure patients and caregivers come before corporate profits.Campaign website, May 8, 2026
In Congress, I will fight to protect the right to organize and ensure workers have safe conditions on the job.Campaign website, May 27, 2026
That includes uh being sure more working families are represented by unions and have collective bargaining rights, something that I fought for throughout my career.Interview, May 15, 2026
Supported stronger workplace protections
In Congress, I will fight to protect the right to organize and ensure workers have safe conditions on the job.Campaign website, May 27, 2026
Today we celebrate, and tomorrow we get back to the fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job.Post on X, September 8, 2026
Workplace safety and labor-law enforcement
In Congress, I will fight to protect the right to organize and ensure workers have safe conditions on the job.Campaign website, May 27, 2026
Today we celebrate, and tomorrow we get back to the fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job.Post on X, September 8, 2026
Supported protecting workers from AI-related harms
the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But, that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right? As they consume more energy and water and especially with this administration limiting green energy, uh we just know that's going to make our climate situation worse, right? We need to be sure for example, right now, uh the the uh most common major for college students graduating is computer science, except all those entry-level jobs for coding are going away, right? We need to be sure what we figure out how we transition people uh to be able to benefit from the AI revolution not just lose their job and that's not just computer science graduates, you know, we're talking about if we talk about autonomous cars and trucks and so forth, we need to have a a plan in place.Debate, May 13, 2026
Displacement protections
the federal government needs to uh rapidly actually work to put constraints on the damage that might be caused by AI while still ensuring that we can benefit from the promises that AI brings. But, that includes, by the way, the environmental impact of those data centers, right? As they consume more energy and water and especially with this administration limiting green energy, uh we just know that's going to make our climate situation worse, right? We need to be sure for example, right now, uh the the uh most common major for college students graduating is computer science, except all those entry-level jobs for coding are going away, right? We need to be sure what we figure out how we transition people uh to be able to benefit from the AI revolution not just lose their job and that's not just computer science graduates, you know, we're talking about if we talk about autonomous cars and trucks and so forth, we need to have a a plan in place.Debate, May 13, 2026
Called for making housing more affordable
So in Congress, I'm going to work to be sure that we try to continue that waiver so we can continue to provide that housing assistancePBS, October 23, 2026
Supported protecting or expanding abortion access
And also the other thing is we need to be sure that in any sort of universal health care system that we actually be sure we protect access to abortion and and other types of evidence-based care including gender affirming care as well. So I keep in mind there's a hide amendment that doesn't allow federal funds to be used for abortion care and we need to overturn that.Video, May 11, 2026
Discussing California abortion-care access and patient choice, Pan said:
Californians have repeatedly voted to protect reproductive rights and access to abortion care. Health care decisions should be made by patients and their physicians, but Kevin Kiley wants to intrude politicians into the exam room to remove health choices from patients. As a pediatrician, I want patients and families to have accurate information and the right to make decisions about their own health without government interference. In Congress, I will fight to protect that right.Campaign website, June 24, 2026
As a pediatrician, I want patients and families to have accurate information and the right to make decisions about their own health without government interference. In Congress, I will fight to protect that right.Campaign press release, June 24, 2026
Removing barriers to abortion care
And also the other thing is we need to be sure that in any sort of universal health care system that we actually be sure we protect access to abortion and and other types of evidence-based care including gender affirming care as well. So I keep in mind there's a hide amendment that doesn't allow federal funds to be used for abortion care and we need to overturn that.Video, May 11, 2026
Restoring nationwide abortion rights
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
Putting abortion rights into federal law
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
Restoring Roe's protections
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
In Congress he will work to codify Roe.Campaign website (undated)
Strengthening pollution protections
the purpose of regulations is to keep us safe so that we don't end up poisoning our air, poisoning our water, and we do have particular circumstances here. So, that's why we do want to be sure states have a say in the regulations, or able to make regulations that particularly protect people in the state.Debate, October 9, 2026
Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement
Yeah, we need a legal path to citizenship uh for for immigrants here in this country, and we certainly need to be sure that immigrants have their rights protected, all right, under the Constitution and under federal law.Video, October 27, 2026
we need a legal path to citizenship uh for for immigrants here in this country, and we certainly need to be sure that immigrants have their rights protected, all right, under the Constitution and under federal law.Video, October 27, 2026
Dr. Pan believes Trump's ICE must be overhauled and replaced with an agency that doesn't kill Americans and separate families, enforces the law fairly, and protects people's constitutional rights.Campaign website (undated)
We do not need a force that and literally an armed force that is masked and therefore anonymous, essentially terrorizing people, not just immigrants.Interview, May 15, 2026
All law enforcement, including ICE, needs to follow the law and follow the Constitution. They need to have judicial warrants, other types of things, you know, follow the law.PBS, October 23, 2026
We need to restrain you know ICE as I said, I think that agency's broken.Interview, May 11, 2026
They're violating the Constitution, especially the Fourth Amendment.Interview, May 15, 2026
And and I think and that's why um ICE needs to either be abolished or overhauled uh because basically the culture in that agency is not one that respects the rule of law.Interview, May 15, 2026
They're bullying immigrants and assaulting Americans who are standing up and speaking out against frankly these unconstitutional armed masked agents who are not acting lawfully.Interview, May 11, 2026
Due-process protections
All law enforcement, including ICE, needs to follow the law and follow the Constitution. They need to have judicial warrants, other types of things, you know, follow the law.PBS, October 23, 2026
Stronger enforcement accountability
All law enforcement, including ICE, needs to follow the law and follow the Constitution. They need to have judicial warrants, other types of things, you know, follow the law.PBS, October 23, 2026
Supporting a path to citizenship
Yeah, we need a legal path to citizenship uh for for immigrants here in this country, and we certainly need to be sure that immigrants have their rights protected, all right, under the Constitution and under federal law.Video, October 27, 2026
we need a legal path to citizenship uh for for immigrants here in this country, and we certainly need to be sure that immigrants have their rights protected, all right, under the Constitution and under federal law.Video, October 27, 2026
we need a legal path to citizenship uh for for immigrants here in this countryVideo, October 27, 2026
Dr. Pan helped immigrants obtain legal assistance to protect their rights and will fight for a path to citizenship.Campaign website (undated)
In fact, we need a path to citizenship for people here in this country. That’s what I’ve always stood forNews story, August 18, 2026
That’s why it’s important that we have a legal path to citizenshipNews story, April 23, 2026
Abolishing or replacing ICE
Dr. Pan believes Trump's ICE must be overhauled and replaced with an agency that doesn't kill Americans and separate families, enforces the law fairly, and protects people's constitutional rights.Campaign website (undated)
Abolish you know, get rid of it and then and then those functions either be distributed other agencies or else create a new agency that will actually follow the law and the constitution, right?Interview, May 11, 2026
Supported stronger checks on executive power
Well, first of all, we need to flip the Congress so that Congress is providing oversight over this administration, right?Video, October 27, 2026
Dr. Richard Pan will uphold the Constitution by supporting assertion of Congressional authority over war and taxes and oppose Trump’s policies that are increasing the cost of necessities for California families.Campaign website, June 4, 2026
“In Congress, I will fight to lower costs, uphold the Constitution, and make sure no President can drag our country into war without accountability.”Campaign website, June 4, 2026
Now, Congress actually had six opportunities uh basically for Congress people to vote to basically uh exert their constitutional authority for war powers.Forum, October 9, 2026
So, certainly I would demand that we have leaders that are going to ensure that Congress actually exerts its full constitutional powers.Forum, May 11, 2026
That includes declaration of war, that includes taxation, against tariffs, that includes over appropriations as well, in terms of limiting ICE and other types of things.Forum, May 11, 2026
He also voted against uh having congressional oversight over the war that Trump's war in Iran and whyForum, October 9, 2026
with his unconstitutional wars, which have not had congressional authorization, are are making it even harder for people to be able to live in our country.Interview, May 11, 2026
By the way, most of these things really should have congressional approval and he did not get congressional approval and Congress needs to reassert its own constitutional authority over these things.Interview, May 15, 2026
“Congress has the constitutional responsibility to decide when our country goes to war,” said Dr. Richard Pan.Campaign website, June 4, 2026
They weren’t talking about political parties when they said balance of [power], but they were counting on members of Congress willing to hold the president accountable when the president basically was going beyond the powers that were enumerated in the constitution.Campaign website, June 22, 2026
It's about Congress fight fighting back and asserting its rightful authority as uh independent branch of government. So, part of that is, of course, we need to have another party in charge in Congress. One that actually will hold the president accountable.Debate, April 23, 2026
we need to flip the Congress so that Congress is providing oversight over this administration, right?Video, October 27, 2026
We need to restore the balance of power in the federal government.News story, June 22, 2026
the job of Congress is to pass the laws but also hold the executive branch accountable.Public radio interview, September 17, 2026
Supported strengthening voting rights
Ultimately, what's most important, though, is that we fight to protect people's voting rights.Video, October 15, 2026
Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it
we got to roll back what Donald Trump is doing to raise prices for people, right? The unconstitutional war that's driving up our gas prices, $6 plus per gallon that I see. Uh, basically, uh, the tariffs that have driven up the cost of food, actually, and fertilizer, and housing.Debate, May 10, 2026
We must end this unconstitutional war with Iran.Post on X, October 22, 2026
The war in Iran that we have right now. The president started it and has not articulated *** clear goal for the war, and in fact he did it without congressional approval. That's frankly unconstitutional in many ways. It's Congress that has the power to declare war, not the president. And so the fact that the president is opposing any effort by Congress to try to do oversight, and I do need to point out my opponent voted 6 times against war powers resolutions to have Congress exert its constitutional role over this warVideo, October 27, 2026