Dear neighbor, 

Last week began with a heartbreaking reminder of the terrible gun violence problem we face in our nation. I joined my colleagues for a moment of silence to honor the lives we lost at Brown University this past weekend in the horrific shooting. I also spoke on the House floor about the gun violence in our country and how we, as congress, must act to end this epidemic. In a classified briefing, I watched the video of the September Venezuelan boat strike and urged the Department of Defense to release it to the public. We also received 218 signatures on the discharge petition that will bring a vote to the floor on extending the ACA tax credits to lower healthcare costs – it’s time for the Speaker to bring the vote to the floor so we can save affordable healthcare.

We have a problem with gun violence in this country. Mass shooting after mass shooting. Death after death. Congress has failed to act. To my colleagues in congress, I compel you to end this tragedy – we need to address this gun violence epidemic.

Last week, we took a moment of silence on the House floor to honor the lives lost at Brown University in the horrific shooting this past weekend. The memories and legacies of MukhammadAziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook will not be forgotten.

In a classified briefing, I got to see the video of the September 2nd boat strike and in full transparency the Department of Defense should release the entire video to the public. The Secretary of Defense also needs to make the EXORD available to the House Armed Services Committee as required by law.

Congratulations to the new La Puente Mayor Charlie Klinakis and Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Muñoz. Thank you for your leadership and service to our community!

Duarte Unified School District had their school board reorganization, honoring the outgoing Board President Dr. James Finlay. Thank you for all of your dedication to our students and schools this past year, President Finlay!

Thank you to Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales for all of your work and tireless commitment to the City of Azusa and our entire San Gabriel Valley community. 

The City of Baldwin Park recognized the efforts and hard work of outgoing Mayor Alejandra Avila, who led the community with great leadership this past year. Congratulations to the incoming Mayor Daniel Damian and Mayor Pro Tem Jean M. Ayala.

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Until next week,

Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr.
Member of Congress
California’s 31st District

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