Videos
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
Updates on the coronavirus pandemic, relief negotiations and inauguration plans for President-elect Biden's swearing-in.
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.
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I give some updates on the Presidential transition, Coronavirus numbers, and some other updates.
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.
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.