Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC, is making waves in Washington, D.C., and across the country as she pushes for bold changes. The 35-year-old congresswoman from New York’s 14th District is known for her fiery speeches and big ideas. In May 2025, she’s been hard at work on new laws, rallying supporters, and speaking out on issues like climate change and fairness for all (GovTrack.us, 2025).

AOC recently introduced two important bills in Congress. On May 21, she proposed H.R. 3562, a law to protect people harmed by fake, harmful digital images. It went to the House Judiciary Committee for review. Earlier, on May 8, she introduced H.R. 3302, the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act, which helps fund programs for moms and kids to stay healthy (Congress.gov, 2025). She also backed other bills, like one to ensure people in custody get medical help if they’re in distress and another to limit how long Supreme Court justices serve. These show AOC is tackling tough issues with action.

Outside Congress, AOC is hitting the road with Senator Bernie Sanders on their “Fighting Oligarchy Tour.” They’re speaking out against policies from President Trump, like tariffs that could raise prices for everyday goods. AOC calls these tariffs “market tricks” that hurt working families. She’s also fighting for fair wages, better healthcare, and immigration reform. In just three months, she raised $9.6 million for her campaign, with most donations averaging just $21. That shows tons of people support her ideas (Ocasio-Cortez, 2025).

AOC uses social media like a pro to connect with young people. She’s even made mukbang videos—where she eats and chats about politics—to reach new fans. But not everyone agrees with her. At a town hall in Queens on May 2, a protester yelled at her about her stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, showing she faces pushback from some progressives (X Post, 2025). There’s also talk on X that AOC called for Democrats to “storm” ICE detention centers, but no solid proof backs this up, so it’s best to take it with a grain of salt.

AOC keeps pushing for the Green New Deal, a plan to fight climate change and create jobs. She’s also working to start the American Climate Corps, a program to get young people involved in saving the planet. She believes housing, healthcare, and education are rights, not luxuries, and wants to end ICE and reform the justice system (Ocasio-Cortez, 2025).

AOC’s energy and ideas make her a standout leader, but her bold style sparks debate. Supporters love her fight for everyday people, while critics say she’s too outspoken. Either way, she’s not slowing down. To keep up with her work, check her official website or Congress.gov for the latest.

References
Congress.gov. (2025). *Legislation sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez*. https://www.congress.gov 
GovTrack.us. (2025). *Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)*. https://www.govtrack.us 
Ocasio-Cortez, A. (2025). *Official website of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez*. https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov 
X Post. (2025, May 2). *User posts regarding AOC’s town hall*. Retrieved from X platform.