Dear John,

One of my top goals in Washington is to ensure Northeastern Pennsylvania has the support it needs to recover from the pandemic and achieve long-term economic vitality. 

On the Appropriations Committee last week, I chaired a hearing with the U.S. Economic Development Administration, and joined another with the Department of Interior. I was happy to hear that the administration is committed to partnering with me to help Northeastern Pennsylvania recover and grow.

Watch clips of the hearings:

In just the last decade, our Commonwealth has experienced 37 extreme weather events, costing up t0 $10 billion to repair our infrastructure and help our communities recover. 

As we gear up for the largest infrastructure investments in a generation with the American Jobs Plan, it’s critical that we build infrastructure strong enough to withstand ever-intensifying extreme weather while creating jobs that are here to stay.

To mark Earth Day last week, I introduced three bills to help communities like Northeastern Pennsylvania build sustainable jobs and infrastructure while saving taxpayer money. Click below to learn how.

Last week, our nation hit a milestone: 200 million COVID-19 shots administered. Nationwide, nearly 140 million Americans have received at least one dose. Thanks to resources provided by the American Rescue Plan we passed in Congress, we're getting shots in arms faster than we ever thought possible. Many thanks to the scientists, health care workers and all the Americans who are helping our nation crush this virus and begin recovering.

If you haven't received your vaccine, wait no longer. Find a provider near you.

Be safe and well,

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