Dear Neighbor:

This was a busy week in Congress. I’m happy to be back in Washington to help continue House Democrats’ work For the People.

This week marks 200 days of the 117th Congress. I’m pleased that over the last six months, House Democrats have passed landmark legislation to strengthen our democracy, create jobs, address AAPI hate, empower workers, and more. We’ve also taken decisive action to crush the coronavirus and improve the economy – including by passing the American Rescue Plan, which put shots in arms, money in pockets, people in jobs, and children safely back in school.

Thanks to Democrats’ American Rescue Plan, millions of American families started receiving Child Tax Credit payments last week. I was pleased to join Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Schumer, and my House and Senate DPCC colleagues this week to hear from mothers who have been helped by this tax cut for families with children. It was an honor to introduce Daniella Knight, a mother of three from Maryland, who courageously shared her story about how the money she received last week helped her pay for her 4-year-old’s surgery. To watch the full press conference, please click here.

Families like Daniella’s across the country are benefitting from this critical, lifesaving money. Every single Republican in Congress voted against the new tax cut for American families. However – we’d like to give our colleagues another chance to vote for this life-changing tax credit by working with President Biden to make it permanent. I joined my colleague Rep. Joe Neguse on the House floor earlier this week to highlight this and other key provisions in Democrats’ American Rescue Plan.

If you are eligible, have you received your first Child Tax Credit payment?

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If yes, please share with me how the tax cut is helping you and your family by responding to these posts on Twitter and Facebook.

Our work is far from over. Now we’re working on the American Jobs Plan, which will help restore the millions of jobs that were lost during this pandemic and invest in our crumbling infrastructure. We’re also working on the American Families Plan, which will make crucial investments in education, childcare, and more. To stay updated on the progress of this legislation in Congress, please follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Get Vaccinated!

Have you been vaccinated? Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. LA County’s COVID-19 cases have increased by 500% in the last month. Nearly all COVID deaths in the U.S. are now among unvaccinated people. Please get vaccinated if you haven’t done so already.

To help prevent the spread, please follow the guidance of LA County public health officials and wear a mask indoors in public spaces, regardless of your vaccination status.

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

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending schools require the use of face masks for children over the age of 2 and all adults, regardless of vaccination status. To read the AAP’s COVID-19 guidance for safe schools, please click here.
No one should be forced out of their home due to circumstances caused by COVID-19. To see if you qualify for California’s rent relief program, please visit housing.ca.gov. For additional information, please click here.
Last 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. 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.

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.

I look forward to updating you again soon.

Sincerely,

Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress

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