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Dear friend,  This week the Ways and Means Committee which I serve on held a hearing on an issue that is important to both employees and employers: paid leave. With people struggling to balance their work with caring for themselves and their families, paid leave has become more critical than ever. Hardworking people deserve the flexibility to take a step… Read more »

Dear friend,  Last week, I joined House Democrats in passing the War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res.83) to direct the President to stop use of the United States Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Iran without authorization from Congress. This vote was taken in response to the president’s military airstrikes against high-level Iranian officials without any Congressional… Read more »

Dear friend,  This past Sunday we heard reports of more than 60 people of Iranian descent that were held at length and questioned at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, WA. We spoke to families who said they were held in secondary inspection at length and questioned about their political views and allegiances without explanation, with some being held for up to 12 hours before… Read more »

Dear friend,  Last week, my House colleagues and I passed the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, a bipartisan bill that would provide permanent funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions… Read more »

Dear friend,  Our seniors deserve the best medical care available, and I am working hard to ensure they have access to the life-saving treatments they deserve. This week I introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthroughs Act of 2019, which would give seniors greater access to cutting-edge treatments and devices.  Currently, it can take up… Read more »

Dear friend,  This week, my colleagues and I on the Ways & Means Committee held a hearing on improving care for our seniors. Right now, Medicare does not pay for long-term services and supports in the way Americans expect. In order to qualify for long-term services and supports (LTSS) like nursing homes and home caregivers, patients must qualify as ‘low-income,’ meaning… Read more »

Dear friend,  This week, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will formally begin an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. I agree with this decision. The evidence shows and the President has already admitted that he asked a foreign government to help him politically, which is a violation of his oath of office and rule of law.  A president… Read more »

Dear friend, This past week, we celebrated the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Between September 15th and October 15th, we take the time to recognize and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have enriched our nation. Hispanic Americans have contributed immeasurably to our country and the first congressional district - as doctors, teachers, first responders,… Read more »

Dear Friend, This week was Congress’ first week back in session after the August District Work Period, and my colleagues and I are already hard at work representing your interests in the ‘other Washington.’ On Wednesday and Thursday, House Democrats passed three bills to better protect our precious environment and natural resources: The Protecting and Securing Florida’s Coastline Act of… Read more »

Dear friend, To wrap up my ‘Suzan Shows Up’ tour of the region, I spent this past week on the issue of economic security. Issues such as food insecurity and child hunger, affordable child care and access to reliable transportation options all impact the economic security of millions of hardworking American families. I celebrated the groundbreaking of Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link… Read more »