See what AAAFund's endorsees are doing to solve the nation's public health crisis!
** AAAFund endorsees take action against the pandemic.
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Our endorsees are spearheading legislation to help working people weather the COVID-19 crisis, and fighting misinformation around the disease.
We're highlighting some of their efforts here.
** Check out our endorsees' COVID-19 resource centers, tele-town halls, and other legislative solutions.
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Our endorsees are getting creative about constituent outreach. They provide online guides, host town halls via telephone, and update their social media pages with COVID-19 resources. Check out Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, a primary care doctor running for Texas 10th Congressional District, for his weekly Facebook town halls ([link removed]) .
Current members of Congress are also crafting legislation to help their constituents, like Rep. Haley Stevens' bipartisan bill ([link removed]) to help small manufacturers survive the economic shutdown; Rep. Susie Lee's bill ([link removed]) to financially aid student veterans; and Maine Speaker of the House, Sara Gideon's bill ([link removed]) protecting healthcare affordability and accessibility.
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** Endorsee Spotlight:
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** Rep. Katie Porter, CA-45
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Rep. Porter earned internet fame when she secured the CDC chief's promise for free COVID-19 testing ([link removed]) . Since then, she also led the effort to enact remote voting ([link removed]) , a bill ([link removed]) to help older Americans, and provision ([link removed]) in the relief package ensuring timely, fairly-priced medical supply delivery.
** Rep. TJ Cox, CA-21
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Rep. Cox spearheaded a letter ([link removed]) to Congressional leaders asking for the elimination of immigrant restrictions on coronavirus testing. He also helped secure key waivers ([link removed]) for California, granting greater flexibility in healthcare provision.
** Rep. Andy Kim, NJ-3
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Rep. Kim has led several efforts to strengthen the federal response to the pandemic, including to establish a third testing site ([link removed]) for COVID-19, save millions of franchise jobs ([link removed]) , and mobilize the DPA ([link removed]) . He also obtained emergency aid for New Jersey small businesses.
** Rep. Gil Cisneros, CA-39
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Rep. Cisneros headed the calls for translation ([link removed]) of COVID-19 stimulus package information and cosponsored ([link removed]) the resolution denouncing anti-Asian sentiment. He also acquired much-needed funding for his district's health centers ([link removed]) .
The members of Congress we helped elect in 2018 strengthen and fight for our communities. This year, we need your help more than ever. Help us keep these members of Congress in their jobs, and elect more progressive AAPI candidates who will join them in putting our communities first.
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** Ohio Primary and Endorsement
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ICYMI - The Ohio primary, in a dramatic midnight decision, was postponed until
April 28th, 2020. If you're an Ohio voter, you can still request ([link removed]) a vote-by-mail ballot! Find more details on how your new primary will work here ([link removed]) .
Air Force veteran, daughter of immigrants, and first generation college graduate, Foster is dedicated to giving back the veterans' community and mentoring young service people returning from deployment.
** AAAFund and the Tri-State Chapter of Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky announce our endorsement of Nikki Foster for Ohio's First Congressional District.
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Lisa Kuan, Tri-State AAAFund Co-Founder, said, “Nikki knows how to fight for working people and will continue to do so by protecting access to healthcare, expanding job training and educational opportunities, and investing in infrastructure. Her experiences in transitioning veterans back to the civilian workforce uniquely position her to understand the needs of businesses, communities, and veterans.
No doubt, Nikki will serve the people of Southwestern Ohio as excellently as she has the American people throughout her career.” Read our full statement ([link removed]) .
Find out more about Nikki here ([link removed]) .
** AAAFund is staying active online!
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Worried about the anti-Asian rhetoric surrounding COVID-19? Rest assured, your favorite Congress members are on it. Check out this community briefing (recorded here ([link removed]) ), cosponsored by NCAPA, AAJC, AAJA, ACE, and others!
** Happy National Census Day!
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We celebrated Census Day on April 1st with tons of other AAPI organizations! Guest speakers from all over the country joined us, including Hollis Wong-Wear, a Grammy-nominated musician, Alvina Yeh of APALA, Kavi Vu of the Wake Up Atlanta web series, and more. Make sure you're counted ([link removed]) this year!
Asian Americans are experiencing a rise in racially motivated discrimination, harassment, and attacks in response to COVID-19. Xenophobia has been on the rise and there have been over 1,000 incidents of anti-Asian discrimination reported in the United States in recent weeks. In response, we support ([link removed]) Rep. Grace Meng's Resolution ([link removed]) against anti-Asian rhetoric.
We need to take a stand against hate and attacks on all communities. We deserve better from our leaders.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay inside. With love and support,
The AAAFund Media Team
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