Dear neighbor, 

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan that Congress passed and President Biden signed into law, Child Tax Credit payments are starting to hit the bank accounts of hardworking families across America. House Democrats worked with President Biden to expand the Child Tax Credit and help families make ends meet. Most American families will automatically receive monthly payments (via direct deposit or mail) of up to $250/child between the ages of 6-17 or up to $300/child under the age of 6 through the end of the year. Find out more by watching the video below and visiting childtaxcredit.gov.

Click here to learn more about the Child Tax Credit

How will the new and expanded Child Tax Credit help you and your family? Please let me know by responding to this tweet or commenting on this Facebook post.

I’m also pleased to announce that ten local community funding projects I requested have been included in the Fiscal Year 2022 House appropriations bills. The inclusion of this funding in the Appropriations Committee draft bills is an essential first step in the funding process. If signed into law, this will result in more than $10 million in federal funding being allocated for key community projects in CA-33, including millions for homelessness programs and regional community projects. I came to Congress to fight for the needs of our district, and I’ll continue to work to ensure we get the federal funding we need to make our community stronger.

This week, in addition to securing funding for projects to address homelessness in the House appropriations bills, I also introduced legislation with Senators Feinstein and Padilla to provide $1 billion in grants to help local governments combat homelessness. Our bill will help break the cycle of homelessness that impacts so many people in Los Angeles and elsewhere by offering not only housing but also comprehensive supportive services like mental health care, substance abuse treatment and job training.

NEW: Due to increased COVID cases in LA County, the LA County Department of Public Health is requiring masking for everyone indoors at public settings and businesses regardless of vaccination status starting Saturday, July 17th at 11:59 p.m. For more information on the new mask mandate, please click here. 

Get Vaccinated!

Please get vaccinated if you haven't already. 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. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and bring a signed consent form to receive the Pfizer vaccine. 

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

• No one should be forced out of their home due to circumstances caused by COVID-19. The state of California is investing $5.2 billion for low-income renters and landlords who’ve been impacted by the pandemic. To see if you qualify for California’s rent relief program, please visit housing.ca.gov. For additional information, please click here.
  
  
• This week, Governor Newsom signed the CA Comeback Plan, a $100 billion investment to get Californians back on their feet and the biggest economic recovery package in California’s history. In addition to delivering immediate relief, the plan provides funding to address California’s most pressing challenges, such as homelessness, wildfires and climate action, infrastructure, transforming public schools, and more. For more on the CA Comeback Plan, please click here.
  
  
• Please renew your passport at least six months before it is set to expire. The State Department is processing an unprecedented number of passport applications and renewals. If you plan to travel abroad, please ensure your passport is up to date. To renew, please visit travel.state.gov.

• California and LA County's eviction moratoriums for tenants who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 have 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 for 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.
  

Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for frequent updates and information on my work in Congress. I look forward to updating you again soon. 

Stay safe. 

Sincerely, 

Ted W. Lieu  
Member of Congress