Past Newsletters
Despite the bipartisan budget deal between the President and Speaker last month, at least 750,000 Americans could lose food assistance in the new Agriculture Appropriations funding bill proposed by the misguided House majority -- primarily toddlers, preschoolers, and postpartum mothers. Extremists have driven the House majority to break the agreement they made with the President and make cruel cuts in nutrition assistance for those who desperately need help.
You only need to step outside to realize climate change isn’t just a problem for future generations. It’s here now.
June was Earth’s hottest year on record, and the heat wave was caused or made worse due to climate change. Catastrophic floods are hitting the Hudson valley this summer. And in Indianapolis, we’ve experienced smoky days that make working or spending time outside virtually impossible, especially for those with conditions like asthma.
Last week, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – Congress’ annual defense policy bill –passed out of committee with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 58 -1. While I did not personally agree with everything in the bill, overall it was a balanced compromise bill capable of garnering support across the aisle.
In June, we created 209,000 jobs – a total of 13.2 million jobs since President Biden took office.
Not only have we regained all the jobs lost during the pandemic, we’ve also created 4 million more, including over 1.5 million jobs in manufacturing, construction, and research and development.
Grant Funding Announcement!
The United States is in its infrastructure decade – and I’m making sure Indianapolis is not left behind.
Today, I joined Mayor Hogsett, City-County Council President Osili, and other partners to announce Indianapolis will receive a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Women in America today have less rights than they did 50 years ago.
Last year, the Dobbs v. Jackson decision overturning Roe v. Wade triggered an avalanche of harm, chaos, and confusion, leaving millions of Americans without abortion access.
We should never have to mark a day when a fundamental freedom was taken away. And yet, here we are.
Inflation is down!
This week brought good news for hardworking American families. Inflation is down, sitting below pre-pandemic levels at 1.1%. Yesterday, we learned annual consumer inflation has fallen by more than half over the last 11 months. You deserve some more breathing room – and that’s why I’ll keep voting to lower costs for families and invest in America.
Here's an update on what's been happening in Congress this week:
Friend,
Friend,
Every day, Americans rely on our nation’s roads, highways, public transit, and water systems.
That’s why I helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law two years ago – and thanks to this historic investment, we’re already delivering results.