Genevieve Angel, CA-44 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire – Orange County Register

Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.

Name: Genevieve Angel

Current job title: Healthcare Executive

Age: 54

Political party affiliation: Republican

Incumbent: No

Other political positions held: N/A

City where you reside: Los Angeles

Campaign website or social media: angelforcongress.com

From voter ID to war powers and from immigration to tariffs, Congress has tackled many issues over the past year. What do you, though, see as the top three issues impacting Californians, and what specifically could you do as a lawmaker to address these issues? (Please answer in 250 words or less, and keep your response to future proposals.)

Economic affordability, public safety, and healthcare reform.

Stop/block the tax hikes (wealth tax, mileage tax, income tax, property tax, sales tax, utility rate tax), because working families are already struggling with the high cost of living.

Repeal Proposition 13. Provide tax credits specifically for small businesses. Support efforts on funding community health centers, addiction rehab facilities, and mental health hospitals. Stop paying for the health benefits and insurance of non-citizens. Stop giving free healthcare. Restore public safety and stop coddling the criminals.

Speaking of voter ID, the president has implored Congress to approve legislation that would require people to show proof of citizenship in order to vote. What role do you believe the federal government plays in telling states how to conduct their own elections, as dictated by the U.S. Constitution? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

As what is stated in the Constitution, the role of Congress is to protect the right of all eligible “citizens” to participate in the election.

What, in your opinion, should the federal government focus on when it comes to immigration policy? For example, do you place a priority on border security, visas for high-skilled workers, refuge for asylum seekers, etc., and why? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

Immigration reform and law enforcement. I place a priority on border security, which the current administration has successfully done. America will never have a secure border until we end California’s reckless sanctuary state policies.

It’s been over a year since Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the federal government for supplemental disaster aid to help Southern California communities rebuild after the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, but neither President Donald Trump nor Congress has acted. What would you do to push for the funding, besides writing letters to the Trump administration or the leaders of Congress? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

This is a biased question.

Gov. Newsom should fast-track permits for state funding of rebuilding impacted communities (Palisades, Altadena, and some areas of Los Angeles).

Do you support a ban or restriction on congressional lawmakers and their families from buying or selling individual stocks? Why or why not? And what would you propose to ensure lawmakers aren’t using their positions to engage in insider trading? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

Yes, Congressmembers, their spouses, and dependent children should be restricted from buying and selling individual stocks because they are privy to much insider information, and they can manipulate or leverage their influence on certain companies and their stocks for personal gain. This is just common sense.

Do you support stronger regulations on pollution and carbon emissions? If so, how would you ensure those regulations aren’t overly burdensome on small businesses or lower-income families? And if not, how do you propose lawmakers protect the environment and curtail the impacts of climate change? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

I support smart regulation. These climate change initiatives created burdens to hard-working Americans and drove high cost-of-living in the first place. The over-regulated fuel/oil/gas refineries worsened our economic state.

President Donald Trump has significantly increased spending for the U.S. Department of Defense. Would you, as a member of Congress, approve additional dollars for the military if the president were to ask for more funding? How would you ensure that any military spending does not end up putting the American people or national security in harm’s way? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

I would support more spending for our military than paying for resources utilized by “illegals”, undocumented immigrants, and criminals who are victimizing Americans.

Under what specific circumstances do you believe the U.S. should engage in a war? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

We are not in a war. Iran threatened “death to America.” Currently, what we are doing is a military action to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons of destruction.

Do you believe a president should seek congressional approval before engaging in military action overseas? Why, or why not? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

No. There has to be an element of surprise. If we do, it will be the biggest mistake we will ever make. I will emphasize “peace through strength.”

Congress, in theory, is supposed to serve as a check on the president through budgetary, legislative and oversight powers. Do you believe Congress has fulfilled that obligation during the past two administrations, with one being a Democrat and the other a Republican? Why or why not? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

The Congress should be more collaborative and work with the President (on either party).

Governments around the world are increasingly considering an age ban or other restrictions on social media use among young people, citing mental health and other concerns. Should Congress adopt such restrictions? If so, what specific restrictions do you propose? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

Yes, but it should be a parental responsibility, and not a government mandate.

Statistically, violent crime rates in California are on the decline, yet residents still don’t feel safe or at ease in their communities. How do you see your role in Congress in addressing the underlying issues that make Californians feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

Support the initiatives to end sanctuary state policies; arrest and deport criminals who are illegals; and support our police, public safety officers and our military. illegal border crossings have gone up under Joe Biden and Gavin Newsom.

There are term limits to serve in the California Legislature, but none to serve in Congress. Would you advocate for term limits for House members? Why or why not? If you support term limits, how many years maximum should a House member be allowed to serve? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

Yes, I support term limits. We need people not to be so embedded in governmental institutions that they become too entitled, and forget their purpose of serving the people.

What’s a hidden talent you have? (Please answer in 250 words or less.)

I will keep it hidden. If I say — then it is no longer a “hidden” talent.