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Dear friend, This week, the U.S. House of Representatives took two critical steps with my support to ensure that our society serves and protects every American. First, the House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislation that will reimagine policing to protect everyone in our community. The bill bans chokeholds, increases accountability and transparency, and serves as… Read more »

Dear friend, This weekend marks a year since the first known COVID-19 death in the U.S. was announced in our community. My heart breaks when I reflect on all that we have lost this year—over 500,000 lives with families, stories, and potential. We cannot go back in time, but we can act urgently to save lives and support Americans who are struggling during this economic and public health… Read more »

Dear friend, Last week, House Democrats finished marking up President Biden’s COVID-19 relief proposal, the American Rescue Plan, preparing it for a floor vote in our chamber next week and for final passage in Congress in March. The package creates a coordinated national strategy to defeat the virus and provides much-needed relief to American families and our economy during this… Read more »

Dear friend, The pandemic continues to challenge our community, and I want to remind you that my office is always here to help. As a member of Congress, one of my top priorities is ensuring that the federal government is working for my constituents. My office can help with a range of issues that you might run into when dealing with federal agencies. From tracking down stimulus checks… Read more »

Dear friend, Since the pandemic began, poverty in the U.S. has risen sharply. We need proven solutions to tackle this crisis and help rebuild the middle class, which is why I am fighting for a plan that would give families up to $300 per month per child to help buy groceries, pay for rent, and afford other essentials. I am hopeful that my colleagues in Congress will include key… Read more »

Dear friend, The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has left too many Americans struggling to make ends meet. More than 23 million are finding it difficult to put food on the table, and we have still lost nearly 10 million jobs. New economic data this week showed that 2020 was the worst year for economic growth since World War II. Congress must act quickly to provide more relief to… Read more »

Dear friend, Yesterday, we welcomed a new administration and light and hope for our future. As President Biden and Vice President Harris step into their new roles, I am reminded of the words of late President George H. W. Bush to incoming President Bill Clinton: Your success now is our country's success. At a time of great pain and loss, I am confident that this new administration will… Read more »

Dear friend, I could have never imagined the violence and lawlessness that I saw in the United States Capitol last Wednesday. Americans across the country watched in horror as a violent mob beat down the doors of the U.S. Capitol. Like many of you, this armed insurrection left me heartbroken and deeply disturbed. Our current President threatens the very foundation of our democracy and… Read more »

Dear friend,  On Thursday this week, my colleagues and I on the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar. This was a particularly timely discussion since Washington state is dealing with the emerging threat of COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus.  Our state and local public health… Read more »

Dear friend, This past week I have been at home meeting with groups and officials throughout Washington’s first congressional district to learn more about the issues most important to our communities in 2020. With the 2020 Census upcoming, I met with the Everett Census Bureau Office, where I was briefed on their operations and met with Census employees. The Everett office serves all of… Read more »