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December 29, 2020

Today, both Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Bernie Sanders​ attempted to get the Senate to act on the $2000 #SurvivalChecks​. Both times #MitchMcConnell​ objected! Why won't Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell​ let this vote happen? Standby for his proposal to hurt the American people in order to provide them these one time $2000 checks. #SurvivalChecksNow


December 24, 2020
Just a quick message about the situation we find ourselves in as a nation this Christmas Eve.

December 24, 2020
On behalf of Speaker Nancy Pelosi​, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer brought a Unanimous Consent request to the House Floor to make the change to the bill President Trump requested. GOP Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy​ simply had to give a thumbs up. He failed to do that. House Democrats​ will now have to wait until Monday the 28th, after Christmas, to make this fix a reality. But we will do it.

December 23, 2020
I was happy to join ABC 7 Chicago​ to react to the President's call for $2000 payments! I agree we need more and look forward to passing our Unanimous Consent request tomorrow - unless there's a Republican who objects. And we still haven't heard from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell​ .

December 20, 2020

Updates on the coronavirus pandemic, relief negotiations and inauguration plans for President-elect Biden's swearing-in.


November 30, 2020

I talked with NBC Chicago about the mail delivery delays happening in the North Side of Chicago. I'm working to resolve the issues at the post offices in parts of my district. I've been in contact with leadership of the US Postal Service and they have assured me they are taking action to address these problems. I will continue to closely monitor this situation.


November 29, 2020

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I give some updates on the Presidential transition, Coronavirus numbers, and some other updates.


November 20, 2020

Here is my latest weekly video update for my constituents. I discuss the latest on the transition to the Biden Administration and an update on the impact of the Coronavirus. I also discuss Transgender Day of Remembrance.


November 17, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives passed three bills from the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, which I chair. H.R. 6435 addresses the rising number of scam artists and fraudsters looking to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. It directs the Federal Trade Commission to develop and disseminate information to the public about known scams and ways to protect themselves.