National Immunization Month
August is National Immunization Month, and safe and accessible vaccines are more important than ever. As a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have made supporting safe, effective vaccines a top priority. In the face of Republicans’ baseless arguments against these life-saving scientific advancements, I have been a consistent and strong […]
VA Education Benefits Program
Our service members deserve access to the best resources, but far too often, unnecessary red tape gets in the way of what they need, from education to health care. I’m proud to announce that two amendments I’ve been working on have passed in the House. The first designates crucial funding to the VA Education Benefits […]
Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law on August 6, 1965. On the anniversary of this monumental piece of legislation, we celebrate the fights that have been won, but acknowledge the work ahead. The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy. We must restore the fundamental guarantees of the […]
NC Abortion Ban
It’s the beginning of August, and the NC abortion ban has been in effect for one month. With every day that passes, more women are at risk of losing autonomy over their bodies—which is exactly what the GOP set out to do.
Abortion Rights
I will not stop working until abortion rights are fully restored & choice is just that: a person’s choice.
Free Photo IDs
Free photo identification cards for voting in this year’s municipal elections are now available at all county boards of elections across the state. Find your local office at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/BOEInfo. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article277893428.html
Wake County Animal Center is Full
Heartbroken to see this. The Wake County Animal Center is completely full with over 200 animals needing a home. Please consider adopting today. https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-animal-center-completely-full-humane-euthanasia-space-set-begin
9-8-8 Lifeline
The 9-8-8 Lifeline is now a year old. About 5,000 North Carolinians call every month to get the care they need for mental health and substance use crises. If you or someone you know is struggling or in a crisis, dial 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. https://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2023/07/28/health/988-crisis-lifeline-marks-first-year/
Cooling Stations
Grateful that Wake County has opened several cooling stations as the heat index climbs above 100 degrees. Please stay safe and cool out there! https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article277643478.html
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
It was great to meet with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers over the weekend. IBEW is the largest union of electrical workers in North America.