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December 10, 2019
Dear Friend,
As we end the year, I want to let you know that I am working hard in Congress with Republicans and Democrats to deliver real results to North Texas.
Last week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure parents with new children have access to financial help that can offset costs like child care. The Advancing Support for Working Families Act, which I introduced with my House colleague Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Kyrsten Synema (D-AZ), would allow families the option to advance up to $5,000 of their recently-doubled child tax credit in the first year of a child’s life or the first year a family adopts a child.
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| Rep. Allred with a bipartisan group of colleagues as they introduce the Advancing Support for Working Families Act. |
I took a short parental leave from Congress when my wife Aly gave birth to our son earlier this year, and I want to make sure more parents have the flexibility they need and access to financial help during such an expensive time. This bipartisan bill does just that, and will provide families with much-needed cash in hand within weeks of the arrival of their new child.
I also voted last week to pass H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. After the Supreme Court gutted protections in the Voting Rights Act back in 2013, we’ve seen an uptick in voter suppression tactics, even right here in Texas.
As a voting rights attorney, I have seen the many barriers that are in the way of ordinary folks having their voices heard. This bill works to ensure we root out discrimination and voter suppression tactics in our elections.The right to vote is sacred and our nation is at its best when all our citizens can get access to the ballot box.
My team and I are always here to answer your questions and help with any issues you have with federal agencies. If you would like to contact me, please send an email, or call my office at 972-972-7949. I also invite you to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can keep up with the work I am doing for North Texans and other upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Colin Allred
Member of Congress
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