Pushed for historic investment in lead pipe service line removal. Advocated to strengthen prevailing wages on federal infrastructure. Cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate for the Inflation Reduction Act—paving the way for green energy projects built by union members.

Led the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, where she championed new worker organizing and training to create pathways to good union jobs. As a US Senator, introduced legislation to extend overtime rights and guarantee new minimum wage rights to agricultural workers. Advocated for workers’ freedom to form or join a union. Introduced the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Stood with striking writers and walked the picket line in 2019 with the UAW.

Cast tie-breaking vote for the American Rescue Act—saving the pensions of more than a million union workers and retirees. Championed a first of its kind affordable housing plan that will lower housing costs. Headed the Administration’s efforts to increase access to affordable child care and expand the child tax credit.