Dwight Evans — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania, 2026

Congressman Dwight Evans supports comprehensive immigration reform, advocating for a system that keeps families united and provides a path to citizenship. He voted against the 2026 Senate Funding Package for the Department of Homeland Security, citing a need for accountability and reforms within DHS after alleged abuses by ICE and CBP agents. He also opposes funding for ICE and CBP, believing resources should target violent offenders instead of law-abiding immigrants.

““In the wake of two Americans being brutally killed by ICE and CBP agents in Minnesota, and numerous other abuses in communities across our country, the Department of Homeland Security must undergo real accountability, change, and reforms. I don’t believe that would happen under the current bill. This Senate deal would fund the rest of the federal government for the fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, while limiting funding for DHS to just two weeks as negotiations take place. However, that is not enough for me. After over a year of empty promises, I believe we cannot trust promises of reform from the Trump-Vance administration. I first need to see much-needed guardrails and protections being put into law- and therefore will be voting no on this funding package when it comes to the House floor.” — Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3), Press Release, February 3, 2026.”

Congressman Dwight Evans advocates for affordable and accessible healthcare, supporting the defense, strengthening, and expansion of the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, and Medicaid. He voted to restore health-care tax credits in January 2026 to prevent cost spikes for millions of Americans' health insurance. He also voted for President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to cap prescription costs for seniors, enable Medicare drug price negotiation, and lower insulin prices. In November 2025, he opposed a Republican government funding bill that failed to prevent health insurance premium increases for many Pennsylvanians.

““I’m proud that House Democrats forced this vote to undo a cost increase of hundreds or thousands of dollars per month in people’s health-insurance premiums. This affects about 500,000 Pennsylvanians. Now we need the Senate and President Trump to have a sense of urgency about it!” Evans said, on January 8, 2026, regarding the vote to restore health-care tax credits.”

Dwight Evans voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which he describes as the largest investment Congress has made in clean energy and fighting climate change. He also supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provided funding for upgrading water systems, repairing roads and bridges, and expanding electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. He aims to protect and build on progress towards a cleaner, greener Philadelphia.

“I was proud to vote for the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden signed into law one year ago this week. This law is providing savings on both health care and clean energy, creating jobs in the United States, and represents the largest investment Congress has ever made in clean energy and fighting climate change.”

Dwight Evans voted in favor of the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755), a bill that proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services. This vote demonstrates his support for policies that protect abortion access.

Dwight Evans supported the bipartisan war powers resolution in 2026, which aimed to limit presidential authority in military actions. He voted in favor of this resolution, aligning with his stance on the necessity of congressional oversight for decisions related to military engagements. This approach emphasizes legislative involvement in matters of war and peace.

Dwight Evans supports high-quality education for all, believing it invests in the future workforce and communities. He introduced legislation to provide tax credits for upgrading facilities in historic Philadelphia schools and removing hazardous materials. He also secured $7.4 million in federal funding for eight community projects in his district, which he highlighted as a priority.

““Bringing federal funding home for Philadelphians has always been one of my priorities in Congress, and I’ll keep pursuing more funding for our communities,” Evans said (evans.house.gov, February 12, 2026).”

Congressman Dwight Evans voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022, which closed the "boyfriend loophole" and enhanced background checks for young buyers. As a member of the Gun-Violence Prevention Task Force, he advocates for gun-violence prevention laws. He supports universal background checks and restoring the ban on assault weapons. He also re-introduced the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act and co-leads the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act.

“As a member of the Gun-Violence Prevention Task Force in Congress, I’m proud to be an advocate for common sense, result-driven, gun-violence prevention laws. In 2022, I voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years. This landmark law closed the “boyfriend loophole,” invested in anti-violence programs, and enhanced background checks for young buyers. But Congress can and must do more. We must restore the ban on assault weapons and institute universal background checks for every gun purchase. [...] We also owe it to all victims of gun violence — from survivors to their loved ones, coworkers, and classmates — that resources are available to them to help support their recovery and manage the long-term effects of this preventable epidemic. That’s why I reintroduced the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act alongside Senator Markey this Congress. I’m also co-leading the reintroduction of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act,legislation to ensure that victims of gun violence would have their day in court and that negligent gun companies and gun sellers are not shielded from liability when they disregard public safety. - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3), February 3, 2026, from http://evans.house.gov/issues/public-safety-gun-violence”