I've been working hard to bring direct funding to our district. In 2023, I was proud to secure approximately $495,192,720 for our communities. This included Community Project Funding secured for projects like the Black Ensemble Theater, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, and the 606 Trail Expansion. The House of Representatives also approved more than $13 million for local projects in FY24. While that funding has not yet been signed into law, as a member of the Appropriations Committee, I'll keep working with my colleagues across the aisle and in both chambers of Congress until it is.

My work didn't end there. My staff and I also helped recover more than $8.5 million for constituents in fees from federal agencies. 

While I was incredibly disappointed in the lack of output under the Republican Majority this year, I'll be heading back to Washington, D.C. re-energized. After spending the last few weeks home in Chicago talking with voters, I'm more committed than ever to making sure the issues that matter to you are addressed. From defending abortion access and LGBTQIA+ rights, to fighting the climate crisis and the gun violence epidemic, there is so much work to be done.

To that end, I hope you'll take a moment to complete the survey below and let me know what your family wants Congress to tackle in the new year.