Joe Schiarizzi for Congress

MEET JOSEPH

A Leader Who Shows Up

Joseph Schiarizzi is an affordable housing advocate, environmental champion, inventor, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker running to represent Virginia's District 7 in Congress.

As the former Chair of Falls Church City's Environmental Sustainability Council, Joseph led the charge on clean energy initiatives and sustainable development. As a VC investor in environmental companies, he's put his money where his mouth is — backing the technologies and businesses that will build a cleaner, more equitable future.

“Joseph believes everyone deserves a place to call home — and a community worth coming home to.”

ESC

Chair, Environmental Sustainability Council

AT Thru-Hiker 2,190 Miles

Clean Energy Investor

Policies & Principles

Joseph's vision for District 7 — search to find the issues that matter to you.

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Affordable Housing

Building homes everyone can afford

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Clean Energy Future

Transitioning Virginia to 100% renewable energy

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Environmental Protection

Preserving Virginia's natural beauty

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Smart Growth & Infrastructure

Building communities that work for everyone

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Small Business & Innovation

Supporting local entrepreneurs and inventors

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Education & Workforce

Investing in our future

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Healthcare Access

Quality care shouldn't depend on your zip code

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Community & Public Safety

Strong communities, safe neighborhoods

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Water & Land Conservation

Protecting our watersheds and farmland

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Government Transparency

Open, honest, accountable government

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Right to Repair

You bought it — you should be able to fix it

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AI Regulation

Harness AI for good, ban its use to harm

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Ranked Choice Voting

More choices, less mudslinging, better representation

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Term Limits for Congress

Public service, not a lifetime career

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Ban Congressional Stock Trading

No more insider deals — serve the people, not your portfolio

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Workers' Rights & Strong Unions

Protecting the people who build this country

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Fair Maps for Virginia

Joseph supports Virginia's new proposed Congressional districts. After years of destructive and unprecedented gerrymandering by Donald Trump and his GOP allies, Democrats have proposed fair maps that give every Virginian equal representation.

Joseph encourages all Virginians to support the new District 7 and vote yes on fair redistricting. Fair representation is the foundation of our democracy — and it's time Virginia's maps reflected the will of the people, not the interests of politicians.

ENDORSEMENTS

Endorsed by Virginia's Leaders

“Joseph understands that housing and the environment aren't separate issues — they're deeply connected. He's the leader District 7 needs.”

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Environmental Policy Professor, UVA

“As a small business owner, I know Joseph will fight for entrepreneurs and innovators. He's walked the walk as an inventor and investor.”

Marcus Thompson

Tech Entrepreneur, Falls Church

“Joseph's work on the Environmental Sustainability Council showed real leadership. He listens, he acts, and he gets results.”

Councilwoman Patricia Chen

Falls Church City Council

“We need more leaders who've actually seen the beauty of Virginia up close. Joseph hiked every mile of the AT — he'll fight to protect our lands.”

Robert Addison

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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