Dear neighbor, 

With over 70% of adults over 30 with at least one shot, more than 2 million jobs created since the president took office, and unemployment claims cut in half, the American Rescue Plan is working. This week, I was proud to join President Biden and my congressional colleagues in spreading the word about the Child Tax Credit, a provision in the American Rescue Plan that will provide tax relief for roughly 39 million American households and help set children up for success.  

Starting July 15th, nearly all working families across the country will receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments (via direct deposit or mail) of up to $250 per child between the ages of 6 and 17, or up to $300 per child under the age of 6. If you filed tax returns for 2019 or 2020, or if you signed up to receive a stimulus check from the Internal Revenue Service, you will receive the payments automatically. If you did not file tax returns for 2019 or 2020, you can still sign up to make sure you get your Child Tax Credit payments by going online and using the IRS Child Tax Credit Non-filer Sign-up Tool. For more information, please visit childtaxcredit.gov. 

Click to learn more about the Child Tax Credit

Reminder: As places open up and more people begin to think about travel, the State Department is processing an unprecedented number of passport applications and renewals. If you plan to travel abroad, please make sure to check your passport to ensure it is up to date and won’t expire within 6 months of your trip. To renew your passport, please visit travel.state.gov.

If you need to apply for a new passport, USPS is holding multiple passport acceptance fairs in Los Angeles County in the coming weeks to help people apply in person. The dates, times, and locations for the upcoming fairs are below. For additional details, please click here.

Sunday, June 27, 2021 from 8AM-2PM
USPS Main Office Los Angeles
7101 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Friday, July 2, 2021 from 9AM-3PM
Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 9AM-2PM
Pacific Palisades Post Office
15243 La Cruz Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Saturday, July 10, 9AM -3PM
Santa Fe Springs Post Office
11760 Telegraph Road
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Separately, I’m pleased to report that this week, President Biden signed my bill with Senator Feinstein, the West Los Angeles VA Campus Improvement Act, into law! Our legislation will expand the West LA VA campus’s ability to provide housing for homeless veterans. The enactment of this law is a success for our Los Angeles veterans, especially those who are experiencing homelessness. No one who served our country should ever go without housing. 

Get Vaccinated!

If you haven’t already, please get vaccinated to help our community recover. If you or someone you know is looking for an extra push to get their vaccine, the White House COVID Response Team has compiled a list of all the ways businesses and companies are encouraging folks to get vaccinated. Please visit vaccines.gov/incentives to learn more. 

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

• Learn more about LA County’s COVID-19 reopening and read the new county Health Officer Order.
  
  
• Unemployment Update: As California reopens, most people on unemployment will be expected to search for work to maintain their eligibility for benefits starting on July 11th, 2021. The California Employment Development Department will send a notice to claimants informing them of the reinstatement of this requirement. For more information and job search resources, please click here.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• USPS is now hiring city carrier assistants! Apply today at usps.com/careers.
  
  
  
  
• Applications for the California COVID-19 rent relief program have been simplified to help residents access rent relief more easily. Now, fewer documents are required and you can apply regardless of your citizenship status. Please visit HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122 to learn more and apply.
  
  
  
  
• The LA County eviction moratorium for tenants who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 has been extended through September 30th, 2021. To speak with a rent counselor or to receive more information, please call 833-223-RENT, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  
  
• The West LA VA is 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. 
  

• 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.
  
  

My staff and I will continue to keep you updated on key developments as California reopens. For more information, please visit my website at lieu.house.gov and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Stay safe. 

Sincerely, 

Ted W. Lieu  
Member of Congress