GROW THE ECONOMY, PROTECT FAMILIES

Our Plan for Tampa Bay

The Growth Economy

Growth You Can Feel at Home

A plan to lower costs, grow good-paying jobs, and give families across FL-16 a fair shot at success.

Families are paying more for healthcare, housing, groceries, and insurance while wages struggle to keep up.

The Growth Economy delivers measurable results: lower bills, stronger competition, and economic growth that people can actually feel at home.

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Endorsements

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Endorsed by the American Small Business League, which works to stop the diversion of federal small business contracts to big businesses, ASBL.com.

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The Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida is dedicated to the election of outstanding Democratic candidates who will confront the urgent environmental and climate crisis through sound legislative environmental policy. 

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How the Growth Economy Will Work for You

1. Protecting Social Security & Retirement Security

Millions of Americans depend on Social Security for retirement security. Many retirees rely on these benefits as their primary or only source of income.

This campaign opposes cuts to Social Security benefits or raising the retirement age. Instead, long term solvency can be strengthened by adjusting the payroll tax cap so that the wealthiest Americans contribute their fair share.

Protecting Social Security is about honoring the promise made to workers who paid into the system their entire lives.

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2. Veterans & Military Families

As a longtime service member, Jon Harris understands the needs of veterans and military families. Veterans deserve timely healthcare, strong mental health support, and a fully funded VA system that prioritizes care over bureaucracy.

Key priorities include reducing VA wait times, improving mental health access, supporting military families during deployments, and ensuring that veterans receive the benefits they earned through their service.

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3. Environmental Protection & Coastal Resilience

Florida's economy and quality of life depend on protecting its natural environment. Issues such as red tide, coastal flooding, and water quality directly affect public health, tourism, and local businesses.

Federal investment in coastal resilience, water infrastructure, and environmental protection can help protect communities while also supporting economic growth. Protecting Florida's environment is not only about conservation. It is about safeguarding the future of local communities and the state economy.

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4. Reproductive Freedom & Personal Liberty

Personal medical decisions should remain between individuals, their families, and their doctors. Government interference in private healthcare decisions threatens personal freedom and bodily autonomy.

This campaign supports restoring federal protections for reproductive rights and ensuring that women across the country have access to safe and legal reproductive healthcare.

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5. Responsible Governance & Accountability

Americans deserve a Congress that focuses on solving problems rather than engaging in political theater. Responsible governance means passing legislation, conducting meaningful oversight, and working across party lines when necessary to deliver results.

This campaign emphasizes practical problem solving, transparency, and accountability to constituents rather than partisan gridlock.

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Read Our Full Proposal on the Growth Economy
Read Our Full Proposal on the Growth Economy

Jon Harris is running for Congress because he believes working families across Tampa Bay are being squeezed by rising costs while Washington continues to favor powerful corporations and special interests.

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