Dear Neighbor:

This week, I joined my colleagues in voting to pass a Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown, which would devastate workers, freeze key government services, and seriously harm the economy. President Biden signed this legislation into law last night. The resolution extends funding for education, jobs, housing, health, and public safety programs through December 3rd, in addition to delivering $28.6 billion in disaster relief.

I also voted in support of must-pass legislation to prevent a default on the federal debt, which is projected to occur the third week of October if no action is taken. If the United States were to default on its debt, it would result in an economic crisis that would harm millions of American workers and families. Addressing the debt limit is not about future spending. It is about meeting obligations the government has already made, 97% of which occurred during the former Administration. Although this traditionally bipartisan legislation to raise the debt ceiling and avert an economic catastrophe did not receive support from our colleagues across the aisle, Democrats are honoring our constitutional responsibility to the American people to protect the full faith and credit of the United States. We will try again and I hope our colleagues will either join us, or at least not block us from preventing the United States from defaulting.

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COVID-19 Updates

Booster shots: Pfizer booster shots are now available for select groups of LA County residents who received their second dose of Pfizer at least six months ago. For more information, please click here. 

This week, the CDC also issued an urgent health advisory strongly recommending COVID-19 vaccination for those who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, were recently pregnant, or who might become pregnant in the future. The new advisory comes as covid-linked deaths among pregnant people reach their highest levels since the start of the pandemic.

Have you been vaccinated?

If you haven’t already, please get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community from COVID-19. Everyone age 12 and older who lives or works in LA County is eligible to receive the 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 or someone you know has a disability or does not have access to the internet and needs 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 or fill out an online request form if you or a family member need to be vaccinated at home. 

For updated information on COVID-19 in LA County, please visit LA Public Health’s website. To stay informed on my work in Congress, please visit my website at lieu.house.gov and 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