What committees are and why they're so important – let's break it down.
There are 435 representatives from across the country in the House of Representatives. Because it would be really time-consuming and ineffective to have all 435 of us vote on every single resolution, the House is broken up into committees based around a certain issue category (agriculture to veterans affairs and everything in between).
Breaking up this way allows members of Congress to specialize in issues under their category, making sure that they've got the right information to make a reliable decision.
John, I have the privilege of being on the Veterans Affairs Committee and the Homeland Security Committee.
On the Veterans Affairs Committee, I am excited to protect and continue to build on the previous efforts of my colleagues and President Biden. I am excited to support Illinois veterans' in their housing, immigration, and education efforts.
But the reality is that there are working class immigrants who are willing to fight for this country, to make the ultimate sacrifice for this country, and are still deported by the US Department of Homeland Security.
That is why, on the Homeland Security Committee, I will do my best to try and right this policy wrong. I'm committed to securing civil and basic human rights for people across the nation, regardless of income level or immigration status.
Yet like we see at every turn, Republicans are more interested in political revenge and back-and-forth games than their responsibility to their constituents, which makes it almost impossible to get people the resources they need, and pass the bills that would change their lives.
John, I want to keep you and residents across the district informed about everything happening in the House – that's why being able to fund emails like these and other outreach efforts is so crucial. Will you donate $25 to help my team and I spread the word?
