Hey John,
With the new year quickly approaching, many of us are reflecting on the past year and thinking about what we want to accomplish in the next. I’m no exception!
2021 brought a lot of real progress. In March, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan, which provided funding for millions of Americans to get vaccinated, supported small businesses, and created the Child Tax Credit—which has helped over 100,000 kids in our district alone.
In the House, we recently passed the Build Back Better Act, which would make truly historic investments in all of the things families need to be successful: things like affordable housing, child care, elder care, health care, and education. It would also create universal pre-kindergarten for all 3 and 4 year-olds, and make critical investments in green energy. I’m hopeful the Senate will hammer out the details soon and get it passed so that families can really benefit.
But I’ll be honest, there were some real disappointments this year. While the House was able to pass multiple pieces of legislation that would have protected the right to vote—these bills didn’t pass in the Senate. And while the House passed legislation to protect a woman’s right to abortion care, that legislation is also stalled in the Senate, and the Supreme Court’s pending decision on Mississippi’s abortion ban could erode the rights provided by Roe v. Wade.
2022 will bring new challenges, and Republicans are *very* eager to take back the House next November. They have a real advantage—gerrymandering in a handful of states means they’re bound to pick up several seats. And traditionally, midterm elections aren’t good for the sitting president’s party. In 2010 during President Obama’s first term, Democrats lost 63 seats!
Regardless, I'll continue to fight for working people and hold powerful special interests accountable. But I need your help in this upcoming race—which could be my most challenging yet. If you can, consider making a donation today (you can do so with this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kpem-1221). Your contribution helps us run a strong campaign, so I can head back to Washington and keep fighting for real progress.
Thanks so much for considering, and thank you for being a part of our team!
Onwards to 2022,
Katie
