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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congress must take bold, comprehensive action to address gun violence, like the sweeping legislation I was proud to introduce that prohibits the sale, transfer, production, and importation of military-style assault weapons.

Today, Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee, on which I am proud to serve, released a misleading, classified memo in an attempt to discredit the FBI and undermine the ongoing investigations into Russian interference in our elections.

Today, as we reflect upon the progress made by Dr. King, we must also recognize the injustice that remains a formidable force in the United States – in our schools, housing, employment, and beyond.