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Every Congressional district is unique and each one has unique, specific needs that the Congressional funding process doesn't always address. That's why I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to champion fifteen local projects for funding consideration by the House of Representatives.
Over the past month, we have watched in horror as Vladimir Putin's Russia has launched an illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We have also been touched by the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people. In particular, I know we have all been inspired by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
As we all know, the Omicron variant has caused a significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
While the vaccine is still the most effective way to protect against COVID-19 and has been vital in preventing serious illness, testing is also an important tool for slowing the spread.
This week, the Biden Administration launched a new, easy-to-use program to provide FREE COVID-19 Rapid Testing kits to all households.
We've come a long way since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the scientific breakthroughs that have given us three approved vaccines, and the selfless efforts of Americans across the country—spread, cases, and hospitalizations are down from their peaks.
But there is more we can do to end the pandemic for good.
This week, Democrats took historic action to level the playing field for American families, rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, and combat climate change.
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, access to quality, affordable health coverage is more important than ever. That's why I'm writing: to be sure you know that open enrollment runs from November 1 through December 15, 2021.
Dear Friend,
In recent weeks, our country has seen devastating hurricanes across the Gulf, catastrophic flooding across the Northeast, and dangerous wildfires across the West Coast. Climate change is happening right before our eyes.
As part of my mission to further understand how climate change is already impacting our nation, I have led six climate change tours of our National Parks. These climate change tours have given me the chance to see firsthand the devastating impacts our world is experiencing and the ways park staff are working to combat it.
Juneteenth celebrates the date that the last enslaved people were freed in the United States, finally ending one of the original sins of our democracy. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and shared news of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after the proclamation was signed.
Since January, I have heard from close to 1,000 of my constituents who have been receiving mail only a few times per week. Often, households are going a week or more without any mail delivery at all. Although there has been sporadic mail delivery in our communities before, this is the worst it has been in years.