Policies - Policy Platform & Legislative Agenda
AMY JORDAN
INTEGRATED MASTER PLATFORM
SECTION 1—HEALTHCARE
A system that serves patients — not insurance corporations. The Problem: In 2022, 43% of Americans were inadequately insured — uninsured, underinsured, or paying for plans that don’t cover what they need. Amy lives this reality every day as a Type 1 diabetic fighting for insulin access. Congress has the power to change this. Amy will make it her top priority.
AMY'S HEALTHCARE PLAN
1. Direct Relief to Patients — Not Insurance Companies Redirect federal subsidies to patients instead of insurers. Congress controls federal healthcare subsidies — this is fully within federal power. 2. Strengthen Hospitals & Care Providers Reform federal reimbursement models so hospitals receive funding directly and patients benefit from faster, more affordable care. 3. Modernize Coverage for Integrative & Non-Invasive Medicine * Require insurance to cover effective, evidence-based treatments such as: * Acupuncture * Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) * IV vitamin therapy * PEMF * Chiropractic & functional medicine * Medically prescribed decompression therapy * Thermography as a supplemental non-radiation screening tool * Coverage applies when medically appropriate and prescribed by licensed professionals. 4. Preventive Health Incentives * Reduce long-term healthcare costs by rewarding prevention with: * Lower premiums for improved labs & fitness * Tax credits for screenings * Grants for school nutrition & fitness programs 5. Reform Prescription Formularies * Put doctors — not insurance companies — in charge of medical decisions. Amy supports: * Requiring coverage for medically necessary prescriptions * Banning mid-year formulary changes * Strict penalties for delays or denials * Transparency in PBM pricing Legislation Supporting This Section 🩸 INSULIN & ESSENTIAL MEDICINES ACCESS ACT 🌿 INTEGRATIVE & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ACCESS ACT 💪 PREVENTIVE HEALTH INCENTIVES ACT 💊 PRESCRIPTION FREEDOM & FORMULARY REFORM ACT
HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION
Below are the bills Amy will sponsor or co-sponsor: Insulin & Essential Medicines Access Act Purpose: Guarantee universal, affordable access to insulin and life-sustaining medications. Key Provisions: * Full insurance coverage for insulin & delivery devices * 24-hour insurance appeal mandate * Direct-to-patient subsidies * Penalties for denial-related harm Amy says: “Insurance companies should never decide who lives or dies.” Integrative & Preventive Medicine Access Act Purpose: Expand coverage for non-invasive, evidence-supported treatments. Key Provisions: * Mandatory coverage for acupuncture, HBOT, chiropractic, functional medicine, IV therapy PEMF * Coverage of thermography as a supplemental screening tool * Federal Evidence Review Board for integrative care * Grants for clinics in underserved communities Preventive Health Incentives Act Purpose: Reward prevention to reduce long-term system costs. Key Provisions: * Premium reductions for verified health improvements * Tax credits for annual screenings * Grants for school fitness & nutrition programs Prescription Freedom & Formulary Reform Act Purpose: Keep medical decisions between patients and their doctors. Key Provisions: * Require plans to cover all medically necessary medications * Ban mid-year formulary changes * Reduce PBM price manipulation * Strict penalties for delayed or denied care What Means for You INSULIN & ESSENTIAL MEDICINES ACCESS ACT For you, this means: * No one will ever ration insulin again * Your prescribed medications are covered — period * No more surprise denials * Life-saving drugs become affordable and accessible * Your doctor decides your treatment, not insurance companies INTEGRATIVE & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ACCESS ACT For you, this means: * Insurance will cover more options for pain, chronic illness, mobility, and recovery * More choices beyond pills and surgery * Real access to treatments that improve quality of life * Lower long-term healthcare costs PREVENTIVE HEALTH INCENTIVES ACT For you, this means: * Lower insurance premiums for staying healthy * Tax credits for routine screenings * Better health, fewer hospital visits * Healthier schools and stronger nutrition programs for kids PRESCRIPTION FREEDOM & FORMULARY REFORM ACT For you, this means: * No more being forced to switch medications mid-year * No more delays while insurance companies “review” your request * No more PBM games with your prescriptions * Faster approvals and fewer denials
A stronger future begins with stronger schools. Funding for K–12 education is largely state-based — but Congress controls federal grants, national standards, and Title I funding, allowing for major national reforms. AMY’S EDUCATION PLAN 1. Increase Federal Funding & Raise Teacher Pay Create a national minimum teacher salary tied to increased federal grants. Invest in school modernization and teacher retention. 2. Guarantee Mental Health Support in Every School Require minimum counselor, social worker, and psychologist ratios as a condition of federal funding. Expand telehealth access for students. 3. Healthy, Nutritious School Meals Ban ultra-processed food in school meals. Fund kitchen upgrades, fresh food programs, and farm-to-school partnerships. 4. Smartphone-Free K–8 Classrooms Congress cannot ban smartphones nationally — but can: Fund secure storage systems Create national guidelines Support tech-free school initiatives 5. Restore Arts Education Expand federal arts funding and support arts programs in high-poverty schools. 6. Support Students With Different Abilities Increase IDEA funding for special education. Modernize IEP systems and provide grant funding for adaptive technologies. Legislation Supporting This Section 🍎 PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT & TEACHER DIGNITY ACT 🧠 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SUPPORT ACT 🥗 HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL ACT 📵 K–8 CHILDHOOD TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY ACT 🎨 ARTS EDUCATION RESTORATION ACT ♿ DIFFERENT ABILITIES ACCESS & INCLUSION ACT
SECTION 11—EDUCATION
A stronger future begins with stronger schools. Funding for K–12 education is largely state-based — but Congress controls federal grants, national standards, and Title I funding, allowing for major national reforms. AMY’S EDUCATION PLAN 1. Increase Federal Funding & Raise Teacher Pay Create a national minimum teacher salary tied to increased federal grants. Invest in school modernization and teacher retention. 2. Guarantee Mental Health Support in Every School Require minimum counselor, social worker, and psychologist ratios as a condition of federal funding. Expand telehealth access for students. 3. Healthy, Nutritious School Meals Ban ultra-processed food in school meals. Fund kitchen upgrades, fresh food programs, and farm-to-school partnerships. 4. Smartphone-Free K–8 Classrooms Congress cannot ban smartphones nationally — but can: Fund secure storage systems Create national guidelines Support tech-free school initiatives 5. Restore Arts Education Expand federal arts funding and support arts programs in high-poverty schools. 6. Support Students With Different Abilities Increase IDEA funding for special education. Modernize IEP systems and provide grant funding for adaptive technologies. Legislation Supporting This Section 🍎 PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT & TEACHER DIGNITY ACT 🧠 YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SUPPORT ACT 🥗 HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL ACT 📵 K–8 CHILDHOOD TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY ACT 🎨 ARTS EDUCATION RESTORATION ACT ♿ DIFFERENT ABILITIES ACCESS & INCLUSION ACT
EDUCATION LEGISLATION
Public Education Support & Teacher Dignity Act Raise federal funding for high-need districts Create national teacher salary standards Expand loan forgiveness Modernize aging school facilities Youth Mental Health Safety & Support Act * National staffing ratios for school mental health workers * Crisis-response standards * Telehealth expansion * Funded after-school wellness programs Healthy School Meals for All Act * Universal free meals in high-poverty areas * Ban ultra-processed foods * Kitchen equipment modernization * Farm-to-school programs K–8 Childhood Technology & Safety Act * Smartphone-free hours supported through federal grant incentives * National public-health campaign on childhood development * Guidance for districts on tech-free learning environments * Arts Education Restoration Act * Federal funding for arts programs * Grants for arts educators * National arts-access reporting Different Abilities Access & Inclusion Act * Expand IDEA funding * Update digital IEP systems * Provide grants for adaptive tech * Federal oversight for noncompliant districts What Means for You PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT & TEACHER DIGNITY ACT For you, this means: * Better-paid teachers who stay in the profession * Safer, modernized schools * More resources for students in high-need districts YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SUPPORT ACT For you, this means: * Access to mental health support in school * Crisis-response teams that prevent tragedy * Telehealth access HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL ACT For you, this means: * Real, healthy food for your child * No more classroom hunger * Cleaner, modernized kitchens K–8 CHILDHOOD TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY ACT For you, this means: * Protection from harmful smartphone exposure * Improved learning and development * Support for parents ARTS EDUCATION RESTORATION ACT For you, this means: * The return of creativity in schools * More engaged students * Better performance academically DIFFERENT ABILITIES ACCESS & INCLUSION ACT For you, this means: * Proper support for your child * Updated IEP systems * Adaptive technology in every school * Federal oversight when districts fail families
SECTION III — ECONOMIC SECURITY
A fair economy that works for working families. Even small changes in Congress can have major impacts on affordability. Amy supports: * Expanding child tax credits * Capping insulin and essential drug costs * Protecting Social Security & Medicare * Raising the federal minimum wage responsibly * Expanding senior support programs * Supporting home health care and caregivers * Student loan interest reform What Means for You * Lower costs for families and seniors. * Protection of Social Security and Medicare. * Fair wages tied to economic growth. * Reduced medical and prescription expenses. * Support for home caregivers and those aging in place.
SECTION IV — SMALL BUSINESSES & CREATORS
* Small businesses power New York’s economy. Congress can help by: * Cutting red tape for micro-businesses *Increasing SBA lending access * Creating grants for women-owned and disability-owned businesses * Expanding tax deductions for freelancers and gig workers * Funding training, apprenticeships, and arts-based community programs What Means for You * Easier access to capital and grants. * Lower regulatory burdens for micro-businesses. * Tax deductions that help freelancers and creators. * Support for women-owned and disability-owned businesses. * Expanded apprenticeship and skills programs.
SECTION V — COMMUNITY HEALTH & SAFETY
* Public safety is a federal/local partnership. Amy supports: * Funding for community responders * Mental health first-response training * Federal grants for safer streets and public spaces * Programs that reduce youth violence through prevention, not punishment What Means for You * More mental health crisis responders. * Improved safety in public spaces. * Support programs that reduce violence through prevention. * Community-first safety initiatives. * Federal grants for safer, stronger neighborhoods.
CLOSING MESAGE FROM AMY
“I’ve lived through the failures of our healthcare and education systems I’ve fought the battles millions of Americans face every day. I’m running for Congress to make sure no one else has to fight alone.”