Dear neighbor:

Yesterday marked one year since President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. Despite the immense challenges of a deadly global pandemic and resulting economic crisis, the Biden Administration has worked tirelessly with congressional Democrats to deliver an historic recovery.

While there is certainly more work to be done, we should take note of some of the accomplishments of the past year. Thanks to our American Rescue Plan, we’ve delivered more than 200 million shots in arms, delivered money in pockets, and delivered safe classrooms for children to return to school. We’ve also seen an historic economic recovery that has delivered 6.4 million new jobs and reduced the unemployment rate with the biggest single-year drop ever – from 6.2 percent to 3.9 percent. And by passing our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re delivering good-paying union jobs, rebuilding roads, bridges, airports, ports, transit, and rail, and making the largest-ever investments in broadband and clean drinking water. The past year has shown – Democrats deliver for the people.

As you know, with economies reopening across the world, inflation is putting a strain on American families. I’m pleased that this week, the Biden Administration announced that $14 billion will go to 500 Army Corps of Engineers projects, including at ports, to help with supply chain issues. By making sure we can transport goods faster and easier, we will reduce the cost of goods. This is the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in action.

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COVID-19 Updates

Testing: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four FREE at-home COVID tests – delivered straight to your door – thanks to the Biden Administration. If you haven’t already done so, you can order your tests now through this easy, quick website: covidtests.gov.

For more COVID-19 testing options in Los Angeles County, please visit covid19.lacounty.gov/testing.

Masks: In addition to tests, the Biden Administration is making 400 million N95 masks from the Strategic National Stockpile available for free to Americans. The masks will be available for the public to pick up at local pharmacies and health centers.

In Los Angeles County, businesses must now require and provide surgical, medical, or higher-level respirator masks to all employees working indoors in close contact with others. For more information and the updated County Health Officer Order, please visit publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus.

Vaccinations: Vaccines are still our best protection against severe illness from COVID-19. Please get vaccinated, and boosted if you are eligible, if you haven’t already. To make an appointment for a vaccine near you, please visit VaccinateLACounty.com or call 833-540-0473.

To learn more about COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, please visit the LA County Department of Public Health website. For more information on my work in Congress, you can 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