John,

I ran for Congress to get things done and make Northeastern Pennsylvanians' lives better. And I knew that in order to do that, I'd have to find common ground with others who often have many views different than my own.

There is certainly lots of food fighting going on in Washington, but I have not stopped working to find shared interests with members of the other party -- and the numbers show it.

A new report released this week ranked me in the top five percent of House Democrats for working across the aisle with Republicans in the 116th Congress. This latest report comes as I continue to build on my record of introducing more bipartisan bills than any other House Democrat since I was elected in 2013.

It's always been my goal to be an effective advocate for our district, and I pride myself in finding common ground with others to work for the people I'm so honored to represent.

I am grateful to be recognized for my work across the aisle, and will continue to find ways to collaborate with my colleagues to make people's lives better.

Sources: Lugar Center/Georgetown University and GovTrack.us

All Northeastern Pennsylvania kids deserve a safe and secure upbringing. That's why, after more than a year of parents grappling with childcare, education and food security challenges made worse by the pandemic, I was proud to help pass an expansion of the Child Tax Credit through the American Rescue Plan. I'm optimistic that it will be a lifeline for many parents who are working hard to provide for their families. 

To claim this expanded credit, parents need to do so on their 2020 tax filing, and the tax filing deadline is Monday, May 17.

Please take a moment to complete this survey to let me know how the expanded Child Tax Credit affects you:

Many of us can remember that at this time last year, our hospitals and health centers were scrambling for personal protective equipment (PPE) as they fought COVID-19, and our nurses and doctors were crying out for help.

The main problem is that these critical supplies, like so many more products, are manufactured outside of the U.S. This includes high-tech, high-value goods like solar panels and semiconductors, which were invented in America!

It's time we restore America's status -- and Northeastern Pennsylvania's status, while we're at it -- as a major manufacturing power again. We can do it.

On the House Appropriations subcommittee I lead, this week I spoke with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo directly about these issues. Restoring American manufacturing is a top goal for her as it is for me.

I'm ready to get to work with Secretary Raimondo to make progress on this goal, and I'm looking forward to her eventual visit to Northeastern Pennsylvania to learn more about our economy and our great potential for growth.

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Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics:

• Pike County: May 12 from 9am - 12pm and May 25 from 9am - 1pm at Pike County Training Center. No registration necessary and walk-ins welcome. First dose Moderna vaccines will be administered.
• Pike County: May 12 from 9am - 12pm at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Milford. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments can also be made here. First dose Moderna vaccines will be administered. 
• Lackawanna County: May 12 for Scranton School District students and their families at Scranton High School. First doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered. Register for an appointment here. 
• Wayne County: May 14 and May 21 from 12pm - 4pm at the former Rusty Palmer’s in Honesdale. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments can also be made here. First dose Moderna vaccines will be administered. 

Be safe and well,

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