September D.C. Wrap-Up Tom had a productive month in Washington D.C. passing historic legislation and standing up for human rights at home and abroad. The CORRUPT ACTTom's bipartisan bill, the CORRUPT Act, passed the House! The bill holds Putin’s enablers accountable for supporting his human rights abuses and military aggression by imposing sanctions on Russian officials most critical to the regime. Tom met with Ukrainian Americans outside the Capitol to celebrate its passage. Championing Reproductive ChoiceIn light of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade earlier this year and proposed legislation imposing a national abortion ban, Tom took to the House floor to speak on protecting reproductive care. Click here to watch his remarks.Supporting Monumental LegislationTom was busy in September voting for legislation to improve mental health care, protect our communities, support veterans, and much more. Below are a few of the bills that passed the House this month.Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act to reduce prior authorization paperwork for doctors and streamline care for seniors.The Presidential Election Reform Act to protect the integrity of our elections and ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Invest to Protect Act to provide additional resources to local police departments to keep New Jerseyans safe – while bolstering training, accountability, and justice.Mental Health Matters Act to increase the number of highly-skilled mental health professionals in schools and provide students the mental health services they need.Eight bipartisan bills to support veterans that reduce copays, increase mental health services, guarantee reproductive health care, ensure food security and more. Fairness for 9/11 Families Act to provide relief for 9/11 victims, spouses and dependents who were excluded from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act to keep the government open and provide relief for states impacted by Hurricane Ian, Ukraine, bolster funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and more.Fighting for Global Human RightsAlong with the CORRUPT Act, Tom spoke up for human rights abuses around the world. Tom joined his colleagues on the House Foreign Affairs Committee in urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to withhold funds from Egypt until clear progress on human rights is made. Read the letter here. The Biden Administration withheld $130 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to Egypt, Tom and Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) wrote a letter to the administration applauding this step. Tom wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury to ensure Iranians receive communication technologies to circumvent government surveillance. The next day, the State Department took action to ensure Iranians have access to the internet. In a bipartisan bicameral resolution, Tom and colleagues condemned the killing of Mahsa Amiri by morality police in Iran. Upcoming EventsClick here to learn more about mobile office hours.Were you forwarded this email? Subscribe to our e-newsletter here