Dear Neighbor:

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy.

This week, due to increased transmission of the Delta variant, the CDC updated its masking guidance for fully vaccinated people. According to the new guidance, fully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask indoors in public if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission. As of today, Friday, LA County is designated as a high transmission area. Last week, the LA County Department of Public Health issued guidance requiring that everyone wear masks indoors in public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, as a precaution. We have come a long way in the fight against COVID – but the virus isn’t gone. We all must continue to follow the guidance of public health professionals to protect ourselves and our community against COVID-19.

The best way to stay healthy and protect yourself is to get the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and our best tool to beat this virus. If you haven’t already, please get vaccinated. We need as many people as possible to get vaccinated to help our community recover and get back to normal.

It has been another busy week in Congress. The January 6th Select Committee began its investigation into the attack on the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, members of the committee heard from some brave law enforcement heroes who defended the Capitol that day. I am incredibly grateful to Sergeant Gonell, Officer Fanone, Officer Hodges, and Officer Dunn for their heroism, courage, and patriotism. The January 6th Select Committee will get to the bottom of what happened on that dark day to ensure such an assault on our democracy can never happen again.

This week, the House is advancing a package of appropriations bills that invest in America. These bills will benefit the health of working families; set us on the course for a clean energy future; ensure our children succeed in the classroom; create jobs; honor our veterans; and more. This funding will grow opportunity for the middle class and provide a lifeline to working families.

I’m also pleased that my bipartisan bill to bolster subnational diplomacy passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee this week. The City and State Diplomacy Act, which I introduced with Chairman Gregory Meeks and Rep. Joe Wilson, would establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy at the State Department to leverage federal resources to support local governments on the global stage.

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Get Vaccinated!

Nearly all COVID deaths in the U.S. are now among unvaccinated people. Please get vaccinated if you haven’t done so 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 and Reminders

To view updated reopening protocols for K-12 schools in LA County, 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.

To stay updated on COVID-19 and vaccine developments, as well as my work in Congress, please follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I look forward to updating you again soon.

Stay safe.

Sincerely,

Ted W. Lieu
Member of Congress

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