John, back when I first decided to run for Congress, I knew it was going to be an uphill battle.

I knew that by championing what I believe in and being an unapologetic devotee to my community, I would become an easy target for extremist, far-right groups.

I also knew that as a Black woman, I was more likely to be overlooked and underestimated.

But as someone who grew up with “pre-existing condition” in my health care records, and as a registered nurse, I knew I had to do something to advocate for more accessible and affordable healthcare. So I ran.

And thanks to this incredible team, we won and made history as I became the youngest Black woman ever elected to Congress.

Now, I’m in Washington doing what you elected me to do, and I’ve had fourteen bills passed into law — including legislation that:

Makes generic insulin available more quickly to consumers.
Lowers the costs of prescription drugs.
Saves millions of families an average of $2,400 per year for their health care coverage.
Improves maternal health care for our veterans.
Ensures public health professionals have the resources they need to respond to medical emergencies efficiently.
Supports pregnant women in the workplace.

And the list goes on, John. I’m so proud of the progress we’ve made so far, but truly, the work has only begun.

There are still so many ways we could make life better for Illinois’ working families, and I’m hoping you’ll continue to stick by me and support the work I’m doing as I push for even more impactful legislation.

We still need to raise $5,298 to meet our final deadline of this year, which expires December 31 at midnight. Can you pitch in any amount today to help us reach our goal?

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Thank you for taking the time to reflect with me on our accomplishments so far. With you by my side, I know we’ll be able to do even more good.

More soon,

Lauren