I remain troubled and saddened by the events leading up to and on the day of the Capitol riots. However, it is improper under the present circumstances for the former president of the United States to be subject to an impeachment trial.

Simply put, the U.S. House of Representatives conducted a rushed and incomplete process for this snap impeachment. In its haste to impeach the former president, the House declined to engage in any fact-finding, investigation, hearing, or testimony before adopting the article of impeachment. Therefore, the former president and his counsel were denied the opportunity to review and test the integrity of the evidence offered against him.

As I warned after the last impeachment, the House majority’s rigged process is creating a dangerous new precedent to weaponize impeachment, a precedent that is increasingly likely to lead to serial impeachments in a polarized America.

Our nation is facing a crisis. It’s time to put this improper impeachment trial behind us and focus on the issues that matter most to the country — bipartisan efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and restore the health of our economy.

Working Across the Aisle to Get Targeted Coronavirus Relief to Hoosiers 

I have long believed in the importance of working across the aisle to get things done. I recently visited President Biden with a group of nine of my colleagues to present a more targeted COVID relief proposal. With so many Hoosiers suffering due to the adverse impacts of this public health crisis, it is critical that we in Congress work together to get this done.
 
Learn more in an editorial by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Supporting Mental Health and Addiction Services During the Pandemic

This pandemic has been hard on Americans. Now more than ever, we must prioritize mental health by dedicating resources like telehealth, support groups, and outreach services so people can get the help that they need. I introduced the bipartisan Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act to provide mental health and addiction services and treatment to Hoosiers struggling at home.

The Coronavirus Mental Health and Addiction Assistance Act would include an emergency authorization of $100 million to initiate or expand programs offering mental health and substance use disorder services in response to the pandemic, including support groups, telephone helplines and websites, training programs, telehealth services, and outreach services.

Protecting Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions    

Last week, I reintroduced the Protect Act to ensure that Americans will never be denied health care coverage or be charged more because of a pre-existing condition.

When it comes to healthcare, there is bipartisan agreement that we must protect people with pre-existing conditions. Families should never have to worry about being denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, and our legislation will ensure they are protected.

Learn more about this bill through WANE’s coverage here.

Constituent Spotlight

Members of my team are working around the clock to ensure that the federal government is properly and effectively serving Hoosiers. In one week, we helped return nearly $75,000 to the hands of constituents who were not receiving the Social Security benefits they deserve.

If you or someone you know are experiencing issues with Social Security, click here to contact my office.

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Thank you for the continued privilege to serve you in the U.S. Senate. My mission is to fight on behalf of Hoosiers and the interests that are unique to our state. I look forward to working with you, and sharing our progress, in the days ahead. 

In Service,