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In moments like these, community is our greatest strength. 

That’s why I’m hosting a community conversation TOMORROW with City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney to talk about how we come together to protect Portland and the people who call it home in the face of Trump’s unrelenting attempts to sow chaos and cruelty into our community.

I hope you will join us.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm PT

I know the world can feel overwhelming, divided, and uncertain these days. I feel it too. But what gives me hope—and what grounds me every single day—is the strength of our community. And please know, I am honored to wake up every day, getting to work in Congress to strengthen our communities and help them thrive.

This week, that means two things:

1. Refusing to back down in the face of Trump’s abuse of power.

Our government is of the people, by the people, and for the people—and the people need to be safe.

Words cannot express the deep sadness I am feeling as the epidemic of gun violence continues to penetrate every corner of our country. Whether it's my children, who I’ve sent into schools and onto college campuses knowing a shooter could walk into those halls, or the halls of Congress, where they worry that political violence could impact them personally.

I serve in Congress to be your voice—and the best way I can do that is by hearing directly from you.

COME TO MY NEXT TOWN HALL

When: Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 am.

Where: Reynolds High School Performing Arts Center, 1698 SW Cherry Park Road, Troutdale, OR 97060.

REMINDER: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

If you or your family are having trouble with a federal agency, my team is here to advocate for you. We’ve helped Oregonians across the district get answers, solve problems, and access the benefits they’ve earned. Here are some of the ways we can support you:

HELP WITH VETERANS’ BENEFITS

Assist veterans and survivors in recovering benefits, pensions, payments, discharge papers and more.

HELP WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across Oregon’s Third Congressional District—and at every stop, I’ve been reminded of the enormous privilege it is to serve this district in Congress. From the peak of Mount Hood to the banks of Cascade Locks, from North Portland’s vibrant streets to the quiet corners of Sandy and Estacada, our district is as diverse as it is determined. In every community, Oregonians are rising— speaking out, demanding better, and fueling the fight for a future that reflects our shared values.

Here’s what I’ve heard:

‘Corruption’ is defined by Oxford’s English Dictionary as “dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.”

First, Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi said she had files “sitting on [her] desk" detailing the crimes and accomplices of convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

Our democracy works best when we show up.

My next in-person town hall is THIS SATURDAY, July 19th at 11 am in Franklin High School Gym (5405 SE Woodward St, Portland). Hearing directly from you lets me know what you want me to focus on in Congress.