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Dear John, We've been busy hosting a variety of productive events and fighting for the issues you care about, and I'd like the share the highlights with you! But before we jump into our updates, I want to address your concerns about the Postal Service. Later this week, I’ll be voting to protect the USPS from further operational changes and safeguard our November election. In a time when our community, Commonwealth, and country are facing immense challenges, please know our office is here for you. As always, it's the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve us all. In This E-Newsletter You Will Find:
What We're Working On Fighting for an Accurate Census Count
I recently wrote an Op-Ed in USA Today calling upon the administration to reverse their decision to end all counting efforts for the census on September 30th, a month earlier than they previously announced. Protecting and Preserving Our Postal Service
Earlier this week, I called on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to resign. His actions make clear that he is more interested in supporting a personal agenda than he is serving our country. He is injecting a dangerous breed of partisanship into the United States Postal Service, an essential service afforded to all Americans as mandated by the Constitution. The implications of this systemic attack on USPS, which traces its roots back to our very own Benjamin Franklin in PA, has far-reaching implications: Americans depend on the USPS to pay their bills and to receive their prescription medications. Credit scores and people's health are at risk. Servicemembers actively serving our country abroad could be disenfranchised. The House will be voting this Saturday on a bill I’ve cosponsored, the Delivering for America Act. While I was glad to see Postmaster General DeJoy announce that no other operational changes would go into effect, we need to undo the damage already inflicted; it’s not enough to stop inflicting harm. I look forward to passing this bill alongside my Senate colleagues and holding this Administration accountable. Read my full statement on returning to Washington to save the USPS here. Demanding Answers for Our Veterans
The COVID-19 outbreak at Southeastern Veterans’ Center has broken the hearts of many in our community. We owe it to our veterans, especially those who still live in that facility, to do everything in our power to prevent this from happening again. I am leading an effort to get answers from the Department of Veteran Affairs because I’d sure like to see lessons learned in real time, instead of post pandemic. I urge the Veterans Health Administration to learn from this experience to ensure that our veterans, whether they are in the VA’s care or in state veterans homes, get the best possible care based on sound science. Standing Up for Small Businesses in Our Community
Thousands of bills are introduced every session in Congress, but only a fraction of those make it to the House floor for a vote. That's why our team prioritizes pragmatic and bipartisan legislation like my recent bill, the Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act. This legislation is another example of our office reaching across the aisle and pursuing ideas that have broad support and will have a direct impact on our community. In fact, the Consumer Bankers Association and a coalition of over 140 trade groups sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi, House Minority Leader McCarthy, and the Small Business Committee leadership urging them to "take up and pass this legislation without delay." It is my responsibility to deliver results for our community, not stand on the sidelines, and I promise to honor that responsibility as our representative. Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients at Valley Forge
If you've never visited the Medal of Honor Grove, I recommend doing so with friends and family—it is the heart of Valley Forge National Historic Park. Every state has an obelisk recognizing the home state of veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients. Last week, my dedicated staff and interns joined me for a service project, tending to this truly special place. Celebrating Conservation Efforts Right Here in PA-06
I visited the Willistown Conservation Trust’s Rushton Center to talk with those leading conservation efforts around our community. I enjoyed speaking with them about the recent passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which included permanent funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Our conservation spaces have never been more important. When our National Parks closed earlier this year, we relied on conservation centers to explore and enjoy nature. Moreover, these spaces have a great potential to educate members of our community about the importance of conservation. Discussing the Needs of Refugees
Last week, I met with leaders in our community to discuss the needs of our refugee population. Our refugees and migrant workers are woven into the fabric of our community and play a vital role in our local economy. Throughout this pandemic, 67% of them were deemed essential workers. We are thankful for their work during these uncertain times. We've received lots of good feedback on our series highlighting constituent success stories. Here is yet another example from Bill in West Chester who recently rated our constituent services as "Excellent" and is "Extremely likely" to refer someone who needs help to our office. We were glad we could help him reinstate his Medicare benefits!
If you are having an issue with a Federal Agency, fill out our form and our team will contact you! We also invite you to read more success stories here. Remember, our website is always a resource for you and your family. We've recently added a voter information page to ensure those eligible are able to exercise their right to vote this November.
We want to hear from you. Please stay in touch and let us know what you thought of this e-newsletter. As always, we invite you to call one of our offices or fill out our contact form. Feel free to pass this update along to friends of our community so they can keep in touch too. We're all in this together. Respectfully,
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