Finishing the Job for the American People

February 17, 2023

Dear Neighbor,

Last week, during his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden announced his plan to "finish the job" and continue the great work of Democrats in Congress to revive the economy and invest in clean energy throughout the last two years. The Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, American Rescue Plan, and the Infrastructure Law will deliver millions of jobs to Americans, invest in American manufacturing, and make the largest investment in climate change in American history.

Now that these bills have become law, we'll see progress where it's needed most - in our underserved communities and communities of color. Because of President Biden's Justice40 initiative, 40% of federal funding will go to disadvantaged communities to help them fight climate change and build clean energy infrastructure. The jobs created by the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Law are helping underserved communities feed their families and rebuild their communities.

State of the Union Guest: Olivia Julianna

I was honored to have young Latina activist Olivia Julianna accept my invitation and accompany me as my guest for the State of the Union Were both in the House Chamber that night to hear from President Biden about all of our accomplishments in his first two years, and the work is still yet to come. Olivia is a Gen-Z for Change political activist who overcame her bullies and became an agent of change in her community of House and across the country, fighting for reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. I was proud to have her with me at the State of the Union.

I want to hear from you:

What would you like to see Congress focus on this year?

Lowering Prices for Americans

Tackling Climate Change

Addressing the Deficit

Protecting our Democracy

Expanding Access to Healthcare

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Hard at Work in the 118th Congress

Two months into the 118th Congress, my team and I have been hard at work for California's 44th District to help expand access to healthcare and fight climate change. Check out some of the things we've been working on:

Introduced The Energy Resilient Communities Act

This bill will create a federal program to build 100% clean energy microgrids to power communities in the event of extreme weather. We've seen storms fueled by climate change destroy communities in Los Angeles, Florida, and Texas, and creating resilent, clean energy grids will help keep the lights on in these communities and continue to fight climate change.

Introduced The Outdoors for All Act:

This bill will create a federal grant program to build urban parks in undeserved communities. Los Angeles is home to many communities without access to a nearby park or green space, which not only affects their quality of life, but contributes to climate change. These green spaces are crucial in our fight against climate change, as they reduce air and water pollution, but also serve as a place for communities to gather and bring nature's benefits to their doorstep.

Introduced The Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

When kids need to see a dentist, they should be able to see a dentist. However, many low-income families faces barriers to dental care, including access and cost, which can lead to lifelong complications like brain infections. This bill will fill gaps in coverage under Children's Health Insurance Program to ensure no child is left without access to proper dental care.

We've made historic progress throughout these past two years, and we look forward to working in Congress to deliver for you and your family.

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