Jan's Plans & Pans - June 27, 2023

After seven straight weeks in Washington, I wish I could tell you that Congress passed legislation to better the lives of everyday Americans. Unfortunately, I cannot. House Republicans spent the majority of the time putting forward legislation that has no chance of becoming law. Last week was a perfect example. In a partisan power grab, House Republicans voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff based on false claims that he has ‘dishonored the House of Representatives.’ And on Thursday, Republicans approved a resolution referring articles of impeachment against President Biden to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Judiciary Committee. These actions have no merit, and the American people deserve better.

Further, this past Saturday marked the devastating anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stripping millions of Americans of their bodily autonomy. Roe saved lives, and the decision to restrict access to abortions is dangerous, irresponsible, and is a step backwards in history. That is why, last week, I joined 210 other House Democrats in signing a discharge petition to bring the Women’s Health Protection Act to a vote. This bill would finally ensure reproductive freedom for all, and I am committed to doing everything in my power to make this happen.