December 19, 2025 

Dear JOHN, 

As we head into the holidays, I wish I had better tidings to bring, but this week we continued to see working families being squeezed by rising costs and a slowing economy. House Republicans are refusing to act and allowing millions of Americans to be priced out of their health insurance coverage. I’m fighting back for our community.  

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Millions of Americans rely on Affordable Care Act subsidies to keep their health insurance affordable. These enhanced subsidies will expire on December 31st; our action is urgent. This week, House Democrats secured enough signatures to require the House to hold a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. 

I demanded an immediate vote in the House to extend these tax credits, but Speaker Johnson chose to send everyone home for the holidays without taking action to stop premiums from skyrocketing. It’s disgraceful and leaves millions of Americans vulnerable. Like you, I am deeply frustrated with House Republicans, and I won’t stop fighting to protect affordable healthcare access for our families. 

New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics this week showed our economy is losing momentum. Job growth slowed sharply, previous months were revised downward, and unemployment continues to rise. Working families are feeling the consequences of President Trump’s failed economic policies. Rather than create stable, good-paying jobs, the Trump administration’s chaos and recklessness have fueled uncertainty and stalled growth. 

We need a different approach, one that invests in workers, strengthens local economies, and puts working-class families first. I’m fighting for policies that deliver real economic security, not empty promises. 

Just last week I voted for the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act, legislation aimed squarely at helping small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs get the funding they need to grow. My vote was part of my long-standing commitment to supporting Rochester’s economy because when local businesses can start, grow, and hire, our whole community benefits with new, good-paying jobs, innovation, and opportunities for the next generation.

I took part in this week’s Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation hearing entitled, “The Future of Constituent Engagement with Congress.” At a time when we have so clearly lost the faith of the American people as an institution, access to information about Congress and government resources is more important than ever to rebuilding that transparency and trust. Watch our full discussion below:

As your Congressional Representative, I have the unique privilege of entering the stories of our neighbors into the Congressional Record to be forever preserved in our nation’s history. This week, I was proud to recognize the life and legacy of two extraordinary Rochester natives. 

Lucien Morin, known to all as Lou, was a proud World War II veteran. He began his career as a Henrietta Town Justice who literally held court in his own home. He went on to serve in the very first County Legislature, and as County Manager, before being elected the first-ever Monroe County Executive. He spent his life answering the call to serve. Lou leaves us a legacy of integrity and a deep faith in our community. It was an honor to know him and work with him. 

Chuck Mangione was a world-class musician whose unique sound carried our city’s spirit to every corner of the globe. His flugelhorn gave us classics like “Feels So Good,” and earned Grammy awards. Born and raised in Rochester, he never forgot where he came from. He studied at, and later led, the Eastman School of Music’s jazz program. Chuck leaves us with a legacy that will keep our city swinging for generations.