Jan's Plans & Pans - December 24, 2022

Dear John xxxxxx,

On Friday, I voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding legislation. This monumental funding package will have major implications for generations to come. Not only does this omnibus package secure nearly $27 million in funds for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, but it also protects American consumers and makes critical investments in American families and workers. As the Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee, I am proud to see that many of the bipartisan bills my subcommittee fought so hard for were included in the year-end package. The INFORM Consumers Act will help curb the onslaught of dangerous, counterfeit, and stolen products available to Americans shopping on online marketplaces. The STURDY Act will keep dangerous furniture products that can injure and kill children off the market and out of our homes. I was also thrilled that the Lymphedema Treatment Act, which I have worked on for many years, was included in this package. It will expand access to medical compression garments and help up to three million Lymphedema patients on Medicare. The package now heads to President Biden’s desk, where he will sign it into law.

The 117th Congress was one of the most successful Congresses in history. Not only did we kickstart the fastest, strongest jobs recovery in modern times by adding more than 10 million jobs in just two years, but we also rebuilt our roads, bridges, ports and water systems, made the largest investment ever in our climate, and slashed prescription drug costs. We also passed legislation to keep guns out of dangerous hands and legislation that solidifies our right to marry the person we love. These consequential new laws will change countless lives.

I truly believe I have the best staff in all the country! This year, the constituent advocates in my Chicago and Glenview offices helped a total of 2,728 constituents navigate issues with various federal agencies, and thanks to their hard work, constituents saved or were refunded over $1.3 million. If you need any assistance, whether it be a Social Security problem, an immigration case, or a postal issue, just to name a few, my office is here to help. Head to my website for further assistance and information.

It is the honor of my life to serve Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. This year, we delivered life-changing results for millions of Americans. Despite all of our success, there is more work to be done. I am ready to hit the ground running in the 118th Congress!

Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, joyous Kwanzaa, and happy New Year!

Sincerely,

End of Year Review

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The problems with Ticketmaster are nothing new. In 2020, they came before Congress and promised they would clean up their act, but we have seen quite the opposite. We need answers. I am looking forward to our Congressional briefing early next year.