Dear neighbor, 

As we approach the statewide reopening of the economy on Tuesday, June 15th, it’s important to be prepared and know what to expect. Next Tuesday, capacity limitations and physical distancing requirements will be lifted with limited exceptions. In addition, LA County’s travel advisory and masking guidance will align with that of the State of California. For more information on the reopening, please visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus.

The LA County Department of Public Health will be hosting a virtual town hall about the June 15th reopening today, June 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Get the latest updates and watch on LA Public Health’s Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube.

This has been a busy week in Congress. On Monday, I joined a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and called attention to the State Department’s discriminatory assignment restrictions policy. I also attended a Judiciary Committee hearing to discuss my inherent contempt legislation, which strengthens Congress’ constitutional authority to hold those who refuse to comply with congressional subpoenas accountable. This morning, I participated in a hearing with FBI Director Chris Wray to discuss FBI data collection, the January 6 insurrection, and cybersecurity threats. 

In addition, I’m pleased to announce that nearly $20 million in funding for key transportation projects in CA-33 has been included in the INVEST in America Act, a transformative $547 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill that would help modernize our roads, bridges, transit, and more. This is an important first step in the legislative process. If signed into law, this funding will help ensure people in our district can get to where they need to be safely, promote tourism in our beautiful area, and protect our natural wonders. 

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 planning to travel? Before you book a flight abroad, it is critical that you check your passport to make sure it’s current and won’t expire within 6 months of your trip. Many countries do not allow people to visit if their passport will expire in fewer than six months. To renew your passport, please click here. 
  
  
  
  
• Many Californians have applied for unemployment claims with the State of California’s Employment Development Department (EDD). If you require assistance in contacting EDD regarding a pending unemployment claim or the processing of your benefits, you may contact your California state legislators to seek assistance. To find your state legislators, please visit findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov.
  
  
• The IRS is reviewing the tax returns of over 10 million taxpayers who filed taxes with unemployment income prior to when the American Rescue Plan was signed into law. This could result in refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment compensation.
  
  
  
  
• 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.  

• Looking for employment? UPS is hiring in the Los Angeles Area! If you lost your job due to COVID-19, UPS jobs offer an opportunity to launch a new career. If interested, please apply at upsjobs.com.
  
  
• 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 need someone to talk to, please call the LA County Department of Mental Health hotline at (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741.
  
  
• If you are in need of food assistance; housing relief; information about COVID-19; and more, please call 2-1-1 or visit 211la.org.
  
  

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