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Worse yet, this legislation comes as Trump’s policies have pushed the power of the U.S. military to execute his misguided policy agenda.
As a physician, I’ve seen what wildfire smoke and toxic air do to our health. I’ve treated adults with asthma, seniors with COPD, and firefighters whose lungs were permanently scarred just for doing their jobs.
Last week, the House passed a government funding bill that fails to meet the needs of working families — and I voted no.
Let me be clear: funding the government is essential. But doing so without protecting access to affordable healthcare is unacceptable.
Today, and every day, we honor the veterans who have selflessly served our country, and we recognize the families who have stood by their side.
Before I came to Congress, I practiced for more than two decades as a physician. For over seven of those years, I cared for veterans at the VA hospital, where I walked past a sign each morning that read: “The price of freedom is visible here.” That message has never left me.
This Saturday, November 1, SNAP benefits, the food assistance that nearly 42 million Americans and
We're 21 days into the government shutdown. While I'm holding the line for an agreement that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and reins in Trump's policies, conservatives continue to not bother to show up for work.
Check out the video below to hear more about what a government shutdown means, how we got here and what comes next:
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