Reducing Gas Prices

Mike Erickson believes we must focus on the research and development of new innovative fuels and technology so we can begin to lessen our dependence on foreign oil and promote energy alternatives.

Mike wants to expand the use of renewable energy such as solar, wind and geothermal, while safely expanding domestic oil drilling.

Economy & Jobs

As a successful businessman, Mike Erickson has balanced a budget, worked to provide his employees with quality health care and knows higher taxes cost jobs and hurt our economy.

Mike will fight to lower taxes and bring fiscal responsibility to congress while reducing our national debt. Small businesses are the backbone of Oregon�s economy. A strong economy will bring new quality jobs to Oregon.

Health Care

As a business owner, Mike Erickson understands the difficulty of providing quality and affordable healthcare to his employees. As your congressman, Mike Erickson will work to provide affordable health care to all citizens.

Mike believes we must bring competition and price transparency into health care by creating a national online healthcare marketplace where people can compare health care prices and treatment costs against other local health care providers.

Veterans

Mike Erickson is committed to helping the men and women of our armed forces. In Congress, Mike Erickson will work hard to honor their service.

To do so, Mike is committed to:

  • Ensuring veterans receive the highest quality health care
  • Advocating for disabled veterans
  • Supporting education opportunities for returning veterans
  • Providing for the families of fallen soldiers
  • Guaranteeing troops today have the best training and equipment

Constituent Services

Fighting for your constituents is more than just casting votes in congress; it is also about helping your constituents navigate bureaucratic red tape. Mike Erickson has made customer service a cornerstone of his business and will ensure it is a cornerstone of his congressional office as well.

As Congressman, Mike Erickson is committed to building a staff that is committed to helping Oregonians dealing with difficulties regarding Social Security, Medicare, and veterans� benefits, passports, Internal Revenue Service, small business loans, and any other issues relating to federal agencies.

Social Security

For one-third of Americans over 65, Social Security benefits constitute 90% of their total income. We made a promise to these people; the money they paid into Social Security would be there when they retired. We must protect Social Security benefits for our seniors and ensure the program is solvent into the future.

As Congressman, Mike Erickson will fight to ensure Social Security is solvent well into the future and the quality of life does not suffer for those who are ready for retirement.

Immigration

Securing our nations borders is essential for our national security and for our economy. As long as our borders are open, we cannot ensure our safety. Mike Erickson believes Congress must secure our border. He also believes we must streamline the Visa process so American businesses can easily get the workers they need and temporary workers do not have to fear returning to their country when their Visa expires.