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Over the past few weeks, we've seen an incredible nationwide response demanding racial justice in the wake of George Floyd's murder. We are hurting, but the collective outrage expressed through peaceful protest across our country is necessary to affect change. We cannot wait to witness one more murder. Congress must act now to save lives in our Black and Brown communities.
One of the numerous steps I've taken to address this national problem was joining Chairwoman Karen Bass and the Congressional Black Caucus - along with Chairman Jerry Nadler and Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker - in introducing the Justice in Policing Act of 2020 as an original co-sponsor. While no piece of legislation will right the wrongs that Black and Brown Americans have been historically subjected to, this bill represents a strong federal effort to instill much-needed accountability and transparency in how our communities are policed.
In the coming days and weeks, I will continue working with my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus, the Democratic Caucus, and community leaders in Los Angeles to take federal action against police brutality and put an end to police brutality and systemic racism. |
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Honoring Those Who Served
On Memorial Day, I stopped by Cinco Puntos for
their 73rd annual ceremony hosted by veterans in Boyle Heights.
I also visited the Friends of Cypress Park Improvement Association and the Rio de Los Angeles Veterans Memorial Committee's annual ceremony to present them with an American flag.
The brave men and women who served our country and lost their lives for our freedoms must never be forgotten.
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Federal COVID-19 Relief
I recently voted to pass the Heroes Act, a historic legislative response to provide aid to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Heroes Act includes $100 billion in emergency rent relief, another round of $1200 stimulus checks, an extension of federal unemployment benefits until January, $75 billion for COVID-19 testing, and much more.
Now it's time for the Senate to pass this critical legislation to provide immediate assistance to those struggling during this national emergency.
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Telephone Town Hall
Earlier in May, I hosted another telephone town
hall to discuss legal resources available for individuals and small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Over 5,000 of you called in to get your questions answered and heard from guests, including the City of Los Angeles Attorney Mike Feuer, Former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Mayor Eileen Decker, and the President of Bet Tzedek Legal Services Diego Cartagena.
Click here to see the wide range of resources the City of Los Angeles has for Angelenos during this pandemic.
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Supporting Essential Workers
Despite being unable to meet with many constituents in person, I've found different ways to connect with an array of stakeholders in the community.
Last month, I hosted a Facebook Live event with President Denise Duncan, RN of UNAC/UHCP to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on our healthcare system.
I also joined the SEIU United Service Workers West for a virtual town hall to discuss the need to prioritize protective equipment and hazard pay for essential workers - especially workers of color.
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