Dear john,

Today is day 24 of the Republican government shutdown, and more people are feeling the impact every single day. Federal workers—who are working without pay—are feeling the strain, most evident for travelers in and out of our airports. I've met personally with TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and key labor groups representing federal workers and airline employees to stay connected with impacted stakeholders throughout this time. And of course, out of control healthcare costs remains at the top of my mind as I continue my demand of Speaker Johnson and his Republican colleagues to bring the House back in session and negotiate an end to the shutdown.

As I return to Washington once again next week, I want to bring with me the perspectives of those I am honored to represent. To that end, I continue to ask impacted individuals to share their stories:

If you have additional health care concerns, please share your story here.

If you are a federal worker or military personnel who has missed a paycheck, please share your story here.

Whether I am here in the district or up in Washington, I want you to know that my office is open to you, and I want to hear your concerns and amplify them in Congress. I am grateful to everyone who has engaged with my office these last four weeks and who continue to stay closely connected with me as I work to deliver meaningful results for you and your family. If you require federal assistance of any kind, I encourage you to call my office at (470) 773-6330 or email me at mcbath.house.gov/email-me.

Thank you for staying up to date with my office during this uncertain time. For more local updates, please visit my social media platforms.