E-Newsletters

During times of tragedy, the American people are quick to mobilize in solidarity with the affected community. We witnessed that compassion as many Floridians rushed to donate blood for the victims being cared for in local hospitals.

There are over 100,000 bridges in the U.S. that are over 65 years old, and in Chicago, we have a century old transit system that desperately needs updates to keep up with increased capacity.

Discrimination has no place in our armed services, our workplaces or our country.

Protecting our planet is not something that can be accomplished in one day; it is a long-term investment on the part of every citizen.

Earlier this month, President Obama fulfilled his constitutional duty by nominating D.C. Circuit Court Chief Judge Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court. Now, it is the Senate’s turn to do its job.

This coming month, we will witness the continued assault on women's reproductive rights as the Supreme Court hears two separate cases that have the potential to undermine the tremendous progress that has been made over the last 43 years.

As a member of the House Great Lakes Task Force and House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I am excited to update you on a bill that will provide substantial support of the Great Lakes Fishery industry.

There is no perfect solution for ending all gun violence, but we know from the experiences of other countries that a combination of small but practical policy solutions can severely reduce it.