Happy
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
to all the incredible educators in WA & across the country!
You are our unsung heroes, supporting & shaping the next generation of leaders.
Thank you for all you do! 🍎📚
The Inflation Reduction Act is cutting health care & prescription drug costs for millions of seniors & families nationwide.
Thanks to this new law, nearly 290,000 Washington seniors received FREE vaccines last year.
Check with your medical provider to see if you qualify!
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!
Throughout this month, let's honor & celebrate the invaluable contributions of Jewish Americans to the rich fabric of our nation.
Registered apprenticeship programs provide workers a path to good-paying jobs but can involve periods of paid work along with unpaid classwork education. This currently disrupts access to programs like TANF.
I intro'd legislation to ensure workers can access apprenticeships…
May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture & contributions of our diverse AANHPI communities. I will keep working to address their needs & concerns in Congress.
It was great to meet with
@kcexec
& King County Councilmembers to discuss issues in our region & how we can work together to get critical projects the resources & support they need to move ahead!
The Affordable Connectivity Program helps nearly 340,000 WA households afford their internet bills.
But this critical program runs out of funding TODAY & those families could lose access to high-speed internet.
I'll keep pushing Congress to renew this program.
Democrats made historic strides in modernizing the IRS & improving taxpayer services in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Today, I asked Sec. Yellen how this tech is being used & what measures the IRS is taking to protect Americans' privacy & security.
@WaysMeansCmte
The National Landslide Preparedness Act is protecting communities across the country from increasing landslide risks with resources, grants, & better mapping technology.
We cannot let these critical programs expire. The House approved this measure today & the Senate must…
The Biden administration is setting clearer rules for air travel.
You will receive a full cash refund for delayed flights & airlines cannot add hidden fees to tickets.
This is a big step in making flying easier & more enjoyable!
Today’s the day! The
@soundtransit
2 Line is now open. The 8-stop line will connect Eastsiders from Redmond to Bellevue.
Check out what to expect below. 🚈
The high cost of child care is eating more into families’ budgets or keeping parents – especially mothers - out of the workforce.
Congress needs to do more to lower the cost of child care. When families are supported, our economy thrives.
Extending the National Landslide Preparedness Act is critical to preventing natural disasters from becoming national tragedies.
This law provides resources & support to communities in every state & we must act before it expires in September.
The Child Tax Credit gave families unprecedented economic security – helping them afford basics like groceries or new school shoes for their children.
How did the Child Tax Credit help your family?
Check out the next video in my series on the Child Tax Credit. ⬇️
Honeybees are critical to our agricultural production, but climate change is threatening hives & bee populations around the state.
Visited Don’s apiary in Redmond to hear all the buzz about how we can protect these critical pollinators. 🐝 🐝 🐝