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Dear John,
Recent News
As August comes to a close, I want to thank everyone who has attended an event, opened up your business to me for a tour, or just said hello around town. The best part of this job is getting to connect with so many great Texans as I travel through District 6. This month at home has rejuvenated me, and I look forward to getting back to D.C. to continue working hard for all of you.
District Update
This month, I was able to meet with over 30 groups, tour 13 different businesses and facilities throughout the district, and hold a very informative telephone town hall. We have such a diverse district, and it was so great getting to travel to every county this month. We covered a lot of ground, but I look forward to continuing my visits throughout this year. If you want to learn more about our district and how to get more information, check out the “Get to know your District” section below!
It was so great to kick off the school year with Ferris ISD! Good luck to all the students and teachers!
Met with the outstanding Eagle Oak Retreat!
Toured the Huntsman’s Building Solutions facility in Arlington! I learned a great deal and look forward to seeing their impact on our community.
Had the opportunity to give a Legislative update alongside State Representative David Cook. Thank you to the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce for hosting an outstanding event!
Alongside Senator Cruz, I visited Oil City Iron Works, and we discussed the importance of manufacturing jobs and their importance to our communities.
I was honored to meet with great people in Palestine at the Southside Baptist Church.
Thank you to Sellmark Corporation for a great tour of your facility in Mansfield, TX!
Attended a great Luncheon with the Dallas Friday Group!
Wrapped up the month with a Telephone Townhall with Navarro County Sheriff Elmer Tanner!
D.C. Update
Here is just a snapshot of some of the legislation I was able to cosponsor before the August recess.
-H.R. 4563, To promote election integrity, voter confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, equipping States with tools for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal elections, improving election administration in the District of Columbia, improving the effectiveness of military voting programs, enhancing election security, and protecting political speech, and for other purposes.
-H.R. 4772, To require that a State be ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless the State has in effect a State law restricting the purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons, and for other purposes.
-H.R. 4886, To provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Get to Know your District
The Geographical area of District 6.
I wanted to take some time to answer a few questions about our District! As you know, I represent Congressional District TX-06. A question I hear a lot when I am back home is what makes up our District. The congressional district lines were redrawn in January 2023, and now TX-06 includes all or parts of 9 counties: Ellis, Navarro, Anderson, Hill, Cherokee, and parts of Tarrant, Dallas, Freestone, and Johnson counties. This is a big change from our previous District, but it is something that only happens every ten years. I want to start by saying I love our new District, and it is a privilege to serve the people of our community in Congress. It is a job I take very seriously, and I enjoy every minute of it.
How do I spend my time in the District?
An unfortunate part of being elected to Congress is that, from time to time, I must leave the great State of Texas and go to Washington, DC. Unfortunately, that means there are fewer days back home in the District than I would like. That said, I am committed to visiting each county in the District as often as possible!
You will often find me hosting “Coffee with you Congressman” events, speaking at chamber luncheons, or touring some outstanding businesses throughout our communities. I love attending events throughout our District and do my best to attend as many as possible during my time at home.
Often, my staff and I visit the places that reach out to our office and invite us to attend or speak at their event, tour their facility, or sit and meet with them about issues important to them. That said, we are always looking for new opportunities to visit with folks in our District, so please don’t hesitate to contact our office and let us know what’s going on in your community!
How can I be helped in the District?
We have two main offices in the district, one in Ellis County and one in Navarro County, as well as floating office hours throughout the District. I view the number one job of any Congressman is to provide good constituent services. To do that, we have a dedicated district team and two full-time caseworkers who can help you with over 400 federal agencies. You can come to us, or we can come to your area. If you need help, please call our offices.
Our district team can also help with grant information, community recognition, and many programs for students. Please know our Washington, DC, team is also available to help with your policy questions, tours, flag orders, and numerous other items.
How do I get information?
Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter and staying engaged with my office. Without your input, I cannot do my job. I hope you can join a telephone town hall that we do monthly, catch my weekly “Walk with Jake” that is posted on Facebook, and come to the closest meet and greet event we hold in your community. You can also send us a message or note through my website. I appreciate the over 35,000 of you who have written to my office this year about issues important to you and your families!
Upcoming Events
Be on the lookout on my Facebook page for more information about the following Events this month!
September 5th – Service Academy Forum - Palestine in Anderson County
September 6th - Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Legislative Series - Midlothian in Ellis County
September 11th – Service Academy forum - Waxahachie in Ellis County
September 12th – Service Academy Open House Corsicana in Navarro County
September 25th – Coffee with your Congressman – Las Colinas, Irving in Dallas County
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Sincerely,
Jake Ellzey
Member of Congress
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