Dear neighbor,

We’re in week two of a Republican government shutdown and Republicans have once again cancelled votes and extended their vacations.

This is unacceptable. House Democrats continue to show up for work, fight for the American people, and demand Republicans work with us to prevent health insurance premiums from doubling for millions of Americans.

To make matters worse, Republicans are now threatening to withhold pay from military personnel, who are supposed to be paid next week.

As someone who served on active duty in the military, it is insane to not pay our troops. Some of them are in high-risk missions and they need to be focused on our national security, not whether they’re going to get paid and can take care of their families.

Republicans need to come back from their vacation, work with Democrats to stop this shutdown, and we need to pay our troops.

Republicans may have shut down the federal government, but my office remains open. To submit for the Congressional App Challenge, please visit here. To apply for our office’s spring 2025 internship, visit this page.

If you need help with a federal agency, my Los Angeles office can be reached at (323) 651-1040 or you can visit our federal assistance webpage here.

I look forward to updating you again soon.

Warmly,

Ted