Team,

Right now, 1/6 of the U.S. population lives in economically distressed communities, where workers are being left behind and experiencing higher unemployment rates than the national average.

Growing up in Port Angeles, I saw firsthand what happens when an economy struggles. When the timber industry took it on the chin, many of my friends' parents lost their jobs, which left a lasting impact on me. That's why I'll never stop working to protect workers and communities so that no one gets left behind in our economy.

I introduced the RECOMPETE Act to establish a new grant program to invest in communities that have faced long-term economic challenges. And I'm proud to have seen a pilot version of this program be signed into law as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022!

Beginning this year, hard-hit communities can use these grants to invest in workforce, infrastructure, and more to help communities get back on their feet.

Team, I am working to make sure the American people have economic opportunity – regardless of what zip code they live in. If you support the RECOMPETE Act and believe that it should be here to stay, will you show your support by adding your name next to mine?