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Dear neighbor,
On Memorial Day on Monday, we honored and remembered those who lost their lives in service to our nation. We are forever indebted to them for their bravery and courage, and that of their families.
I’m pleased to share that we are hiring a Gold Star Family Fellow in our Los Angeles District Office for a full-time, paid fellowship. This fellowship program not only provides an employment opportunity, but also helps my office gain a unique perspective that will help ensure we’re meeting the needs of our current and former servicemembers and their families. Interested Gold Star Family Members can apply now through July 30th here. If you have questions, please call our LA District Office at (323) 651-1040.
As we head into the statewide reopening of the economy on June 15th, it is crucial that we ensure as many people are vaccinated as possible. If you haven’t already, please get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community. To find a vaccination site near you, please click here.
The American Rescue Plan, which Congress passed, and President Biden signed, continues to get vaccines in arms, money in pockets, children safely back in schools, and people in jobs. The plan is working. Since President Biden took office, we’ve created more than 1.5 million jobs and have fully vaccinated over half the country.
The comprehensive stimulus and relief package also extended unemployment benefits, provided direct payments to families, lowered or eliminated health insurance premiums for millions, provided food and housing assistance to those in need, and more. It also continues to provide much-needed relief to small businesses, support farmers and rural communities, and lift up students and educators. For more on how the American Rescue Plan can help you and your family, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/american-rescue-plan.
Get Vaccinated!
Everyone age 12 and older who lives or works in LA County is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please check VaccinateLACounty.com for updated information on walk-in vaccinations or to book an appointment ahead of time. To find a vaccination site near you, please visit corona-virus.la/VaxSites.
If you have a disability or do not have access to the internet and need assistance making your vaccination appointment, you can contact the County’s Call Center –– open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. –– at (833) 540-0473. You can also call this number if you or a family member need to be vaccinated at home.
Additional Resources
- Are you behind on rent? Older adults facing eviction may qualify for financial help. Please contact LA County Workforce Development Aging and Community Services at 213-610-1589 or email [email protected] before June 15th for assistance.
- If you plan to travel, please remember to renew your passport at least 6 months in advance.
- Need rental assistance? Check out this new tool from the Treasury Department that helps connect renters with Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
- The West LA VA is now offering walk-in vaccinations veterans of ALL ages and their spouses or caregivers. Please call (310) 268-4900 for information about walk-in times and locations.
My staff and I will continue to keep you updated on COVID-19, vaccines, and my work in Congress on behalf of CA-33. For more information, please visit my website at lieu.house.gov and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Stay safe.
Sincerely,
Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress
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