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Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, of which I am a member, considered a series of Republican health care bills - all of which are intended to chip away at investments in health care and patient protections created by the Affordable Care Act. To fight back against these measures, I submitted three different amendments intended to assist women, children, and seniors, as well as to protect investments in primary care that benefit all Americans:
This week marks the one year anniversary of the enactment of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), historic legislation which makes the largest expansion of college aid in American history. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this accomplishment, and to talk about some of the important provisions contained in this law.
Today, the Republican majority has brought H.R. 839, the HAMP Termination Act of 2011, to the House floor for a vote, which will take place in the next hour. This harmful legislation would end the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) that assists American homeowners with acquiring loan modifications so they may stay in their homes.
Today, as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, I wanted to share a video I made with my Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Seniors, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. Together, we explain how the health care law is benefitting America's seniors.
As we approach the one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, I wanted to hear from you and learn more about how the enactment of this historic law has affected you, your family or friends.
Today marks the launch of my new, improved online office.
As your representative in Congress, nothing is more important than communicating with my constituents. It is my hope that this new website will lend itself to improved constituent service, more timely information, and a better representation of the issues important to us in Sacramento.
I have also worked to incorporate social media throughout this website, so that it is easier for you to interact with me, and to share content that may interest you with others.
Yesterday, I joined Sacramento Fire Department Chief Ray Jones and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Chief William Sponable to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded their fire departments $11 million in competitive grants to hire additional area firefighters.
Congresswoman Matsui hosts a press conference to announce the $11 million Federal grant for Sacramento City and Metro Fire Departments.
Last month, I asked you to take a survey on what should be the top five priorities for the 112th Congress. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation.
I wanted to update you on what I was doing in Sacramento last week to ensure that the new health care law is implemented efficiently and effectively.
As Sacramento's representative in Congress, I have made it a top priority to transform our region into a global leader in clean technology. We are uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of meeting America's growing clean energy needs, and I am working hard to create jobs and ensure that the Sacramento becomes a Clean Tech Capital.