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Team — At the start of this House session, my Democratic colleagues and I set a strong agenda focused on progress and delivering relief for all Americans.
It’s been a busy few months, so I wanted to share an overview of what we’ve been able to accomplish with our Democratic majority. In these last 100 days, the House passed: *
The
American
Rescue
Plan
—
delivering
necessary
economic
and
healthcare
relief
to
states,
cities,
individuals,
and
businesses
across
the
country.
*
Two
impactful
gun
violence
prevention
bills
that
are
now
sitting
in
the
Senate
for
approval.
*
The
Equality
Act
—
guaranteeing
full
protection
under
the
law
for
LGBTQ+
Americans.
*
The
reauthorization
of
the
Violence
Against
Women
Act,
which
provides
crucial
protections
for
survivors
of
domestic
violence
and
sexual
assault.
*
The
George
Floyd
Justice
in
Policing
Act
to
address
police
use-of-force
and
improve
accountability.
*
Two
immigration
bills
to
fulfill
America’s
promise
of
providing
a
place
for
everyone
by
providing
a
path
to
citizenship
for
Dreamers
and
essential
farm
laborers.
*
The
For
the
People
Act
—
improving
access
to
the
ballot
at
a
moment
when
GOP
legislatures
are
attacking
voting
rights.
*
And
more.
Below you’ll find information on what’s happening next in Congress and in San Diego. You can also follow me on Facebook [[link removed]] , Twitter [[link removed]] , and Instagram [[link removed]] to get our most timely updates. Thank you for your continued support this session, much of this work could not be done without you.
— Scott
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
In March, the House voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act — this is a critical bill to bring about progressive police reform.
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act will ban chokeholds and no-knock warrants, end qualified immunity, prohibit racial profiling, enhance accountability for police officers who commit misconduct, and more.
Passing this bill is a step towards establishing new standards of policing that focus on community building and are closer in line with our American values — and Scott is calling on the Senate to follow the House’s lead and pass this bill.
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Combating Climate Change
This month we celebrated Earth Day! Right now, there is a grim prognosis for our planet. When we see wildfires ravaging our state and seasonal droughts lasting longer than before, we can see for ourselves how urgent this issue is.
Leaders who have outright denied the reality of climate change have set a dangerous course for our planet. San Diegans know how it feels to be hit by the effects of climate change, so we all have a stake in protecting our planet.
Changes in our climate will only get worse if we don’t take action. In fact, they’ll become even more frequent and more extreme. But with meaningful action and the right investments, we can and will combat climate change.
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Scott recently introduced several bills, including the METHANE Act, Build for Future Disasters Act, the TRUST Act, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, and the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.
The METHANE Act will: *
Take
bold
action
on
climate
change
by
curbing
harmful
methane
emissions
and
putting
the
U.S.
on
more
competitive
footing
with
the
rest
of
the
world.
The Build for Future Disasters Act will: *
Ensure
homeowners
understand
the
real
flood
risk
of
their
home,
and
stop
the
costly
cycle
of
rebuilding
in
zones
that
are
prone
to
flooding.
The TRUST Act will: *
Safeguard
our
Social
Security
and
Medicare
programs,
and
establish
bipartisan,
bicameral
commissions
to
address
the
long-term
goals
of
these
systems.
The Build More Housing Near Transit Act will: *
Tackle
America’s
housing
crisis
by
supporting
the
construction
of
low
and
middle-income
housing
in
transit-served,
walkable
locations.
And the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will: *
Help
the
U.S.
reduce
carbon
emissions
by
placing
a
price
on
carbon
emissions
and
returning
revenue
to
the
American
people.
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Standing with our AAPI communities in San Diego
Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been an increase in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the nation. Violent and deadly attacks, like the devastating shooting in Georgia which took 8 lives, including 6 Asian American women, have been spurred by inexcusable rhetoric from many of our country’s leaders.
Recently, Scott joined local AAPI leaders, including the San Diego Asican Pacific Islanders Coalition, the Asian Business Association, and AARP, in a virtual town hall to discuss this issue that has been increasingly present over the past year, but has existed for decades of American history.
The hatred that is deeply rooted in our nation cannot be solved overnight — it is important for us to not only speak out, but to take meaningful action to address these issues. As a community, we must educate ourselves and demand solutions that protect, uplift, and support our vibrant and diverse AAPI communities.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in California
On April 15th, every CA resident age 16 and up became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Vaccine access has been steadily increasing, and state and local officials have been working hard to efficiently distribute vaccines to all Californians, especially those in our hardest-hit communities.
Now, it’s important we all get vaccinated — it’s safe, free, and effective. The sooner we can get everyone vaccinated, the sooner we can return to enjoying concerts, movie theaters, places of worship, restaurants, and more without restrictions. If you haven’t been vaccinated already, visit myturn.ca.gov [[link removed]] to pre-register and make an appointment.
Even as more Californians get vaccinated, we must remain vigilant in taking precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Continue wearing a mask and practicing social distancing to protect yourself and your community. We are on the road to beating this pandemic, but we must continue to keep our friends, family, and neighbors safe and healthy.
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