Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I was exposed at work here in CA. I’ll vote proxy this week rather than travel to D.C. I have the usual symptoms, especially a sore throat, so I’m communicating via text—and whiteboard!
When the military buys faulty planes they can’t repair, that’s a waste of our taxpayer dollars. The aircraft they need to repair the F-35 only flies about half of the time. I asked three Pentagon officials how they can justify spending billions more on these aircraft.
Today, we pause to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country, as well as the loved ones they left behind. I was honored to join fellow Orange County families and pay tribute to these heroes at El Toro Memorial Park. #MemorialDay
Today, we pause to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country, as well as the loved ones they left behind. I was honored to join fellow Orange County families and pay tribute to these heroes at El Toro Memorial Park. #MemorialDay
Women denied abortion are 4x more likely to live in poverty. They’re more likely to be unemployed, in poor health, and have bad credit. With my whiteboard, I showed in a hearing how government-mandated pregnancies can damage Americans’ futures.
Dr. John Cheng undoubtedly saved lives when he charged the gunman attacking his mother’s church in Laguna Woods last month. I recently introduced bipartisan legislation to honor Dr. Cheng and bestow him with Congress’ highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold Medal.
Today is #YomHaShoah, when we remember the 6 million Jewish people killed during the Holocaust. I recently visited Yad Vashem to reflect on the lessons of history and pay my respects. As we face an era of rising antisemitism, we must stand together to denounce hate.
Housing and child care are the two biggest costs for many American families—yet Congress isn’t doing much to lower them. Americans are counting on us to take action—not pay lip service.
It was great to visit Able Coffee Roasters, an Orange County small business committed to providing good-paying jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. I’m grateful our community works hard to include all our neighbors in the workforce. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
Special interests are drowning out families’ voices in Washington, in part because too many politicians lack the courage to stand up to corporate abuse. @RepJasonCrow and I aren’t afraid to speak truth to power. We’re going LIVE on IG to discuss our End Corruption Caucus.
China’s economy is supported by trillions of dollars of risky bonds and bad real estate bets, and it is at serious risk of collapse when property values decline. Why should we care? An economic crisis in China would reverberate across the entire global economy. I explain 👇
Democracy is under siege in statehouses across the country, like those in Tennessee and Montana. This week, my Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues and I heard from State Representative Justin Jones, one of the #TennesseeThree, about the fight to protect democratic principles and uphold progressive values.
Young people have as much a stake in our democracy as anyone else. I’m grateful for our office’s Youth Advisory Board, a group of Orange County high school and college students who regularly meet with our team to discuss policy. I recently caught up with our most recent cohort.
Young people have as much a stake in our democracy as anyone else. I’m grateful for our office’s Youth Advisory Board, a group of Orange County high school and college students who regularly meet with our team to discuss policy. I recently caught up with our most recent cohort.
NOAA is cool! It was great to stop by @NOAA Day on the Hill to thank this critical agency for their research, monitoring, and advocacy that keeps Americans safe and helps us respond to climate change.
@RepJasonCrow and I aren’t afraid to stand up to special interests in Washington. We went live to discuss our group, the End Corruption caucus, and how we’re fighting to crack down on corporate abuse in Washington.
Last week, the House voted on hundreds of amendments to an annual defense policy bill, but @HouseGOP blocked two of my proposals to reduce influence peddling in the Pentagon. Our tax dollars should be spent keeping Americans safe, not lining the pockets of government officials.
I’m grateful nonprofits like @outreachoc are helping Orange County families put food on the table, but these groups should be supplementing—not substituting—government action. Congress must help lower food costs by cracking down on monopolies price gouging at the grocery store.
I was delighted to welcome Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council to my DC office for a conversation about the future of infrastructure in California and how Congress can continue to invest in good-paying union jobs. Thanks for coming by!
Small businesses are critical to our local economy. I recently hosted a roundtable with Asian American small business owners from Orange County and other federal government officials to discuss how we can better support their entrepreneurship. #AAPIHeritageMonth
Small businesses are critical to our local economy. I recently hosted a roundtable with Asian American small business owners from Orange County and other federal government officials to discuss how we can better support their entrepreneurship. #AAPIHeritageMonth
Great to join the Pacific Marine Mammal Center to release five rehabilitated “patients” back into the ocean. Their vital research and veterinary care is a lifeline for aquatic mammals—and a reminder that we need to do more to clean up and protect ocean habitats.
Happy #PetAppreciationWeek! My kids and I are so grateful for Dino and all the veterinarians and animal care workers who help keep our furry friends healthy and safe.
Don’t forget to spoil your pet a little more this week!
Next Monday, I’m hosting an in-person town hall in Orange County to talk about fighting corruption and increasing government transparency. RSVP at bit.ly/KPAntiCorruption (case-sensitive link!) for more information. I hope to see you there.
