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Coronavirus Update: What You Should Know

March 16, 2020

Over the past few weeks, you have likely heard about the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19. I want to reassure you that addressing this situation is the top priority in Congress. As part of the response, my office and I have been in frequent contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and other relevant agencies. I am also coordinating closely with local health care professionals and Chicago-area hospitals.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care

Get Covered: Open Enrollment Has Begun!

November 7, 2019

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Open enrollment for health care coverage has started!

Right now until December 15th, you can purchase, change, or renew your health care plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for coverage starting on January 1, 2020.

Visit Healthcare.gov for more information.

Issues: Health Care

Long Overdue Action on Gun Violence Prevention

March 1, 2019

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After years of tragic, irresponsible, and deadly inaction, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two pieces of historic gun violence prevention legislation this week.

Issues: Gun Violence Prevention

What I'm Doing to End the Trump Shutdown

January 17, 2019

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Earlier this week, I stood with Illinois lawmakers and furloughed employees at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, where many TSA agents are working to protect travelers’ safety—without pay.

Issues: Appropriations Immigration

Health Care is a Right – Get Covered Before the Dec. 15 Deadline

December 12, 2018

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Did you know Open Enrollment for 2019 ends this Saturday, December 15? That makes this week the last opportunity for you, your family, and friends to purchase health insurance through the marketplace for the New Year.

Issues: Health Care

Share Your Thoughts on Legislative Priorities for 2019

November 9, 2018

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This week, the American people made it very clear that they want a House of Representatives committed to American values and government accountability.

Issues: Appropriations Defense & National Security Economy and Jobs Education LGBTQI+ Rights Defense and Foreign Affairs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency Transportation

Share Your Thoughts on Mail Delivery in Chicago

October 26, 2018

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From damaged packages to mail arriving at the wrong address or going missing for weeks at a time, these serious issues are prevalent and persistent across the Fifth District.

PODCAST: I joined David Axelrod’s “Axe Files” & ACLU’s “Talking Liberties” to Discuss Election Security

September 12, 2018

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We are less than two months away from the midterm elections, and Republicans in Congress—and the White House—have yet to take the common-sense steps we need to safeguard our electoral process and the fundamental right to vote.

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House Adjourns for August Without Addressing Election Security

July 26, 2018

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned until September 4. Unfortunately, Republicans in Congress left a lot of things undone before packing their bags and heading home for the five-week district work period.

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Share Your Thoughts on Gun Violence Prevention

May 25, 2018

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This week, I had the privilege of joining young leaders from Stoneman Douglas High School for a gun violence prevention forum where students shared their personal experiences and thoughts on various policy proposals.

Issues: Gun Violence Prevention