E-Newsletters
Dear Friend,
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe holiday today.
The holiday season always makes me reflect on what I am most grateful for. This year, like in years past, I am grateful for everyone in Illinois' Fifth District who helps make our community the unique, thriving place that it is. It is an honor to represent you in Congress and I am continually appreciative of the care that you show in reaching out to share your experiences with me.
I have been closely following the events in Israel and in Congress over this past week. I want you to hear the latest straight from me.
First of all, I strongly and unequivocally condemn Hamas' assault on Israel and Israeli citizens and I unwaveringly affirm Israel's right to defend itself. There is never a justification for intentionally targeting civilians. The reports of brutal murders and kidnappings are horrifying, and Hamas must release all hostages immediately.
Dear Friends,
This fall, I will be hosting a free fair to connect seniors with critical resources and services!
Seniors will be able to walk from booth to booth to collect handouts and information on how to obtain services and resources from federal, state, and local agencies. Free flu and COVID-19 shots will be available in an adjacent room.
This event is free, open to the public and registration is not required.
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As 2022 draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this past year with you. From the hardships we have overcome to the milestones we have achieved, I'm incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished. Together, we set out to defend democracy here at home and abroad, fight climate change, help our economy recover, and protect the rights of all Americans.
While I'm proud of the work we've done, rest assured, there is much more I intend to achieve for our community in the new year.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The holiday season is a good time to reflect on what matters most to each of us. Something I'm always grateful for is my health and the health of those I love. That is why I have fought hard in Congress to ensure every American has access to affordable, reliable health care coverage.
I know Americans are counting on Congress to take action on the issues that matter the most to you - increasing prices, inflation, and the climate crisis. I'm back in Washington, D.C. this week to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation is a historic investment in fighting the climate change crisis, reducing inflation, and bringing down prices for prescription drugs and health care.
As I prepare to vote for this momentous bill, I want to take a moment to update you on what I have accomplished for Illinois' 5th District so far this year.
Over the past several weeks, our nation has been devastated by gun violence. While we were still reeling from the racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY, a gunman massacred elementary school children in Uvalde, TX. This week alone we have seen shootings at a hospital in Tulsa, OK, a Walmart in Pittson, PA, and a high school in Los Angeles, CA.