Healthcare is a fundamental human right, and David believes it is the responsibility of our leaders to protect and expand access to it for every American. He understands that healthcare goes far beyond a doctor’s visit – it includes lifesaving treatments for cancer, mental health care, reproductive services, and substance use disorder treatment. In Congress, he worked to make care more affordable and will continue that fight in Congress. He has also stood up for seniors by protecting Social Security and Medicare, supporting efforts to expand benefits and lower prescription drug costs so older Americans can retire with dignity.

David recognizes that Big Pharma does nothing to improve our healthcare system, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to politicians and campaigns to keep costs high for consumers. That’s why he remains committed to fighting them in Congress and has never taken any contributions from them or other special interests.

David firmly believes that healthcare decisions, including the right to an abortion, should be made between patients and their doctors – not politicians. While abortion rights are protected in Maryland, he recognizes they are under attack nationwide. He has taken action to expand access, including personally supporting a reproductive health clinic in Western Maryland, providing abortion services and gender-affirming care to individuals who live in states that have criminalized this care. He also voted twice to codify Roe v. Wade into law. Back in Congress, he is committed to finishing that work and ensuring reproductive freedom nationwide.

David’s leadership on mental health and substance use disorder is deeply personal, shaped by the loss of his nephew Ian and the experiences of families impacted by addiction. He has worked to treat addiction as a disease, reduce stigma, and expand access to care. In Congress, he launched a bipartisan task force and helped pass 26 pieces of legislation to invest in treatment and harm reduction, improve recovery housing, and expand mental health services for students. He has also taken on pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid epidemic. Back in Congress, he will continue fighting for solutions that strengthen care and support for those in need, and fight against Trump and Republicans’ cruel attacks on Medicaid funding.