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Last week, I was proud to vote for a budget resolution clearing the way to pass more Covid relief and economic rescue funding. President Biden's American Rescue Plan will be the basis of the upcoming bill. The resolution I voted for will allow the relief bill to pass by simple majority votes in the House and Senate.
This week, House committees – including the two I serve on: Ways and Means, which handles taxes; and Small Business – will work on this "reconciliation" bill to move it toward passage.
I am pleased that President Joe Biden has taken action quickly to bring about change since his Wednesday swearing-in. He had already proposed a $1.9 trillion Covid relief and economic rescue plan that I believe is big and bold, which is what I have been calling for. You can read more about it by clicking here.
I welcome President-elect Biden's Covid relief and economic rescue proposal. It contains many ideas I've voted for in the House last year, which were resisted by the previous Senate majority and the soon-to-be-former president. I viewed the recent, smaller relief deal as a down payment. Starting Wednesday, I believe we'll be able to do a lot more – I can't wait!
This $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is designed to:
I voted today to impeach President Trump because I believe he incited a violent attack on our nation that led to the deaths of six people, including two Capitol police officers.
As you may have seen in the news, today the House and Senate are meeting in joint session to count the electoral votes for president and vice president.
You can download the flyer (1-page, PDF format) here:
I have heard from over 6,000 Philadelphians about delayed mail or your support for maintaining the U.S. Postal Service, and I have been taking action. I know how important this service is for many seniors and veterans to receive their prescription medications on time, for people who receive Social Security checks by mail, for anyone who wants to vote by mail during the Covid-19 pandemic, and more.
I invite you to RSVP now and join me on Facebook Live this Thursday, July 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a town hall on housing rights and relief! This is an opportunity for Philadelphia renters and homeowners to learn more about your rights as well as programs that can help you avoid eviction or foreclosure.
I'll be joined by representatives from four agencies and organizations, who will be able to answer some of your questions:
I invite you to join me on Facebook Live this Wednesday, July 15 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a town hall on equity and civil rights! I'll discuss my recent legislative efforts to create a fairer, more equitable society and I'll be joined by officials from two agencies that investigate incidents of possible discrimination, who will be able to answer some of your questions: