What are Kamala Harris’ key policies for 2024?

The US will choose its next president in less than 20 days. The battle for the White House is afoot with the two candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promising a vast number of things to Americans aiming for better quality of life.

Democrat candidate Harris came up with a 10-point plan to further democratise the US and ensure that “every person has the opportunity to not just get by, but to get ahead.”

Putting a special focus on the well-being of the middle class, Harris has vowed to “make it a top priority to bring down costs and increase economic security for all Americans” if she is voted to power.

Tax cuts for middle-class families: Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have planned to cut down taxes for 100 million working and middle-class Americans.

Affordable rent and home ownership: If she becomes the president, Harris has planned to build three million more rental units and homes that are affordable to end the national housing supply crisis in her first term.

Give a boost to small businesses: Under her Opportunity Economy agenda, Harris and Walz have set a goal of 25 million new business applications by the end of her first term.

Keep a check on big corporations: The duo vows to crack down on anti-competitive practices that let big corporations jack up prices as well as call on Big Pharma to reduce drug prices.

Make healthcare affordable: As the president, Harris aims to create affordable healthcare a “right” and not a “privilege” by expanding and strengthening the Affordable Care Act.

Strengthen Social Security: Harris and Walz will ensure that millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share in taxes so Social Security and Medicare are strengthened.

Boost the American innovation: The Democrat plans to support American leadership in semiconductors, clean energy and AI.

Affordable education: Vice President Harris is committed to making child care and preschool affordable for families, strengthening public education and training and reducing the burden of student loan debt.

Affordable childcare: As President, she will work to lower care costs for families by expanding quality home care services for seniors and people with disabilities, and making child care more affordable for hardworking families.

Lower energy costs: Harris will bring Americans together to address the climate crisis by advancing environmental justice, protecting public lands, increasing resilience to climate disasters, and holding polluters accountable. Her efforts will lower energy costs, create millions of jobs, and ensure clean air and water for all.