Representing Austin in Congress. Leading Democrats on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Cyclist, Longhorn, husband to Libby, father, grandfather.
Pleased to meet with Stacy Wilson and Christina Hope from the
@ChildHospAssnTX
about our work to strengthen Texas' health care system through residency training, expanding postpartum coverage, and ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors have access to a family physician and meds.
On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jews and millions of other victims murdered by the Nazis.
The rise in antisemitism across our Nation and the world is deeply alarming. We must continue to stand united against hate in all its forms.
Peaceful protest, directed at preventing the assault on Rafah, stopping offensive weapon deliveries & demanding more humanitarian aid to Gaza can help save lives. Violent venting, slur-filled protests drive away potential allies & help Netanyahu and Trump.
LAST CHANCE: Today is Election Day—less than 4% of our neighbors have voted in this important first time election for members of the Travis County Appraisal District Board, which impacts property taxes. Polls are open until 7 pm CT. Find your location here:
Last weekend through wind and a little rain, Libby and Lisa cycled 150 miles over 2 days from Austin to LaGrange and on to College Station. All in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Not the "enemy of the people," as Trump has dangerously claimed, a free press is essential to a working democracy.
On
#WorldPressFreedomDay
, we recognize the vital role a free press plays globally and call for the release of all wrongfully detained journalists.
Texas is home to many DACA recipients serving our community as teachers, nurses and more. They deserve affordable health care.
This
#ACA
expansion is welcome news to strengthen public health. We are all healthier when every person has access to a physician and essential meds.
NEW: The Biden administration has finalized plans to expand government-subsidized health insurance for people brought to the country illegally as children but shielded from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Great to celebrate this year's Dragon Boat Festival alongside my friend, Amy Wong Mok, and our
#AANHPI
communities.
With strong leadership from Amy and organizations like the Network of Asian American Organizations, our Asian community adds wonderful spirit to Central Texas.