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Happy September!

August recess is over, and Congress is back in session with just 28 days to pass funding bills before current funding expires at midnight on October 1st. Absent Congressional action by then, we face a government shutdown. So once again, the shutdown countdown begins…

As August recess winds down, I continue talking to constituents about issues that matter to them. For many, rising costs are a constant concern. From higher grocery prices to skyrocketing utility bills, families are feeling the squeeze.

This week, students across Virginia’s Fourth return to school, including my own. I wish all students the best for the new academic year. 

August recess provides an opportunity to travel throughout the district to provide legislative updates and see first hand how work on the Hill impacts local communities. Last week, I traveled to Surry to discuss the Big Ugly Law and the Trump Administration’s actions with faith leaders and the owners of the county’s only grocery store.

With Congress in recess until September, I get to spend more time meeting constituents here in Virginia’s Fourth District.

Last week was supposed to be a busy week in Washington as the House wrapped up for the August recess.

Counting today, the House only has 17 scheduled legislative days to pass 12 appropriations bills to fund the government when the fiscal year begins at midnight on October 1st.  And today the House stands frozen as Republicans shut down the Rules Committee rather than vote on w

After Republicans rammed through permanent tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy at the expense of the poor and middle class, I heard from so many constituents concerned about what the Big Ugly Bill will mean for our healthcare system, food assistance, and state and local budgets.