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Anna's Weekly Report - September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024

I’m relieved to report to you that we averted a government shutdown before the September 30th deadline. We passed a bipartisan Continuing Resolution that will fund the government through December 20th at current funding levels. My hope is that during the lame duck session a bipartisan, comprehensive appropriations bill for the rest of the fiscal year will pass that includes increases for disaster assistance, veterans’ health care, medical research, and other important federal priorities.

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Anna's Weekly Report - September 20, 2024

September 20, 2024

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Anna's Weekly Report - September 13, 2024

September 13, 2024

Dear Friends, After a restful break in August, Congress reconvened after Labor Day. It was wonderful to come home and stay home for more than a weekend and see so many constituents at community events. I hope you were able to have some time during the summer months for some R&R also. In D.C. this week I had the great honor to host dozens of my colleagues, former staff and friends to thank them for working with me over the last three decades in the House of Representatives. We gathered at the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress, a fitting place to reflect on the foundation and values of our magnificent democracy. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Senator Chris Dodd shared their memories about our important work together for the American people. I was deeply touched by their tributes and filled with gratitude for all we’ve been able to accomplish on your behalf. This week we commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that shocked the world and changed our country. President Biden and Vice President Harris visited New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon to commemorate this solemn day when almost 3,000 Americans perished. I will remember always the sound of jets roaring overhead, seeing smoke rising from the Pentagon, and the pandemonium of Hill workers running and screaming.

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Anna's Weekly Report - July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

Dear Friends, Since I last wrote to you, the Supreme Court made two rulings that fundamentally reshape the presidency and reshape the administrative state. The Supreme Court shredded the American principle that no one is above the law by declaring that former presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for their official actions. In 1776, America waged a bloody revolution to reject a king. Now, as Justice Sotomayor stated in her opinion, “In every use of official power, the President is now a king above the law.” This decision is antithetical to our history and our Constitution which provided not for a king, but a president subject to the checks and balances from the other two branches of government. In a separate decision, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine. For 40 years it has been widely understood and accepted legal precedent of deferring to science and expertise in interpreting laws intended to protect our health and safety in the federal government. Chevron is one of the most widely cited Supreme Court decisions, and its reversal will create chaos and uncertainty by reopening settled legal questions on regulations across the federal government. By striking Chevron down, the Supreme Court has emasculated the scientific experts within federal agencies and has instead empowered unelected, right-wing judges to overturn decades of precedent and impose their own preferences. If this decision continues to stand, we face a bleak future where conservative anti-regulation special interests, like those who brought the case that led to Chevron’s end, are able to successfully challenge technical federal policies such as those limiting air pollution, ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, and protecting the American people from nuclear accidents. The American people should have confidence in the judgment and independence of the Court, but its recent decisions have eroded that trust and so damaged our nation’s commitment to equal justice under the law.

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Anna's Weekly Report - June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Dear Friends, Next week our country will turn 248 years old and we’ll celebrate the holiday with parades and BBQs with family and friends. The 4th of July is a day to remember who we are as a nation, an independent republic not beholden to a monarch or a dictator. On July 4, 1776, our founding fathers declared that the thirteen colonies would no longer be subordinate to the King of Great Britain and established the United States of America, with liberty and justice for all. Today, many of our liberties are being threatened or limited. One of the most egregious examples is the continuing attack on women’s rights by the Supreme Court. In my lifetime, I’ve never seen a Supreme Court so partisan and untrusted. The approval ratings for the highest Court are at its lowest level at 39 percent. I think some justices have brought this disapproval onto themselves with their relentless assault on reproductive freedom and unethical behavior accepting lavish gifts and displaying political symbols. Ever since the Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, the consequences for women and families have been devastating. Twenty-one states have passed abortion bans denying women lifesaving health care. As the high court is concluding its current term, I'm relieved that they denied a request by the state of Idaho to deny women access to emergency abortion care when their health is at risk. Earlier in the month, the Court upheld women’s access to the mifepristone abortion pill and resisted a dangerous attempt to undermine FDA’s authority to approve drugs. These are temporary wins for women and families, but it’s clear there will be more rulings on women’s reproductive freedoms. I’ve spent my entire time in public office fighting for the equality of women and girls and I will continue to do everything I can to restore women’s freedom to control their own bodies.

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Anna's Weekly Report - June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

Dear Friends, It’s hard to imagine a better way to start a week in Washington than to listen to Ken Burns at the Library of Congress. Along with millions of Americans, I revere Ken Burns as a great documentary filmmaker, storyteller, and historian. For half a century, Burns has told us who we are through a lens that only he can capture. From The Civil War, Prohibition, Baseball, Jazz, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and dozens of other films, Ken Burns has shaped the way we view history and ourselves. He spoke at the Congressional Dialogue Dinner at the Library of Congress, a spectacular setting where Members of Congress have an opportunity to listen to leading scholars and intellectuals of our time. The rest of the week was less inspiring. House Republicans brought to the floor a baseless resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, and included poisonous amendments that derailed the highly important National Defense Authorization Act.

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Anna's Weekly Report - June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

Dear Friends, I returned to Washington D.C. after Memorial Day week in our district reflecting on the sacrifices our brave men and women in uniform have made to defend our freedoms and our democracy. On June 6th we commemorated the 80th anniversary of D Day, the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi Germany in World War II. I was part of the Congressional Delegation that traveled to Normandy five years ago for the 75th anniversary and stood in the Normandy American Cemetery among the 9,400 graves of American and allied soldiers and the 1,600 names on the Walls of the Missing. The sea of white crosses and stars of David are etched in my memory for the rest of my life. In many places, an American father and son are laid to rest side by side, and there are places where a father rests with a son on each side of him. Every single one of these soldiers gave their lives for our freedom. In stark contrast to these commemorations of our service members, House Republicans this week brought to the Floor a funding bill that will shortchange and harm our veterans.

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Anna's Weekly Report - May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

Dear Friends, As we prepare for Memorial Day, we should remember the significance of this solemn holiday. We honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving in the U.S. military because they defended our freedoms and democracy. Commemoration of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began in the mid-19th century to honor the Union soldiers who lost their lives during the Civil War. During World War I, it evolved as Memorial Day to commemorate Americans who died in all wars. It’s fitting that this week President Biden redoubled his dedication to our nation’s veterans. He announced that the VA has approved the one millionth claim under the PACT Act, landmark legislation that provides healthcare and disability compensation to veterans exposed to toxic substances while serving our country. I’m immensely proud to have voted for this law which is the largest expansion in veterans benefits in more than three decades. When our country sends the brave women and men of the U.S. Armed Forces into harm’s way, it is our collective responsibility to provide them with the health services, opportunities, and care they’ve earned. The PACT Act strengthens this sacred promise.

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Anna's Weekly Report - May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Dear Friends, I’m proud to tell you that two of my bills passed the House this week as part of a telecommunications package. My bills, the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act and the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, protect the U.S. government and the public from cyberattacks and data breaches. The bills require the study of cybersecurity vulnerabilities of our 2G, 3G, and 4G networks and the creation of a public education campaign about how we can protect ourselves from common cybersecurity risks. Onward to the Senate!

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Anna's Weekly Report - May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024

Dear Friends, This week I voted to stop Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) from plunging the House into chaos, as did the majority of Democrats. Representative Greene attempted to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson and failed. Within minutes of the filing of her Motion to Remove the Speaker, the House voted to table it. This was a critically important vote to reject chaos and hopefully turn to doing the work we have the responsibility to carry out. Over the past year, House Democrats have helped the Republicans more than ten times to pass high-stakes legislation, including preventing the nation from defaulting on our debts, avoiding multiple government shutdowns, and providing aid to Ukraine. I believe my job is to 'get the job done’ and that includes rising above partisan politics to solve our nation’s problems.

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Anna's Weekly Report - May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

Dear Friends, This week was a week of sadness and a time of joy. After a productive week of work at home in our District, I returned to Washington, D.C. where the House of Representatives mourned the recent death of Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. (D-NJ). I served six terms with him and knew him to be a hard-working and honorable public servant who championed many important causes, including improving treatment for Type 1 Diabetes, which he suffered from, increasing screening and treatment for cancer, and ensuring schools have clean drinking water. I will miss my friend and colleague and my prayers are with his wife Beatrice, his triplet children Donald III, Jack, and Yvonne, and the entire Payne family. I ended the week on a high. My dear friend Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi received the nation’s highest civilian honor from President Biden, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Along with 18 other recipients, she was recognized for “consistently demonstrating the power of community, hard work and service,” as the President said. With her 36 years in Congress representing San Francisco, 20 years of them leading the House Democrats, Nancy Pelosi will be remembered by history and her colleagues as the greatest Speaker of the House. A tireless champion of freedom, equality, and human rights, she personifies the essence of this honor.

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Anna's Weekly Report - April 20, 2024

April 20, 2024

Dear Friends, My apologies for getting this newsletter to you a day late. It’s because the House of Representatives held a special Saturday session to take up national security and foreign aid bills. The three bills that passed the House today fulfill requests made by President Biden last fall and include support for Ukraine in their fight against Putin’s aggression, aid to Israel after the attacks of Iran and its proxies, and aid to Taiwan facing the threat of a Chinese invasion. Very importantly, the legislation provides billions of dollars in lifesaving aid to respond to the humanitarian crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Armenia, Sudan, and elsewhere and billions of dollars to replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles of military equipment transferred to Ukraine over the past two years.

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Anna's Weekly Report - March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024

Dear Friends, This week the House of Representatives finally funded the federal government through September 2024, ending the almost six months of agonizing about whether there would be a government shutdown. The $1.2 trillion dollar package funds the remaining Departments: Defense, Treasury, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and State. The legislation also provides funding for another community project in our District, the Upper Atherton Channel Flood Mitigation Project. I secured nearly $1.4 million to reduce flooding near Las Lomitas Elementary School. I’m so pleased to have secured over $15 million for 14 projects requested by cities in our District for affordable housing, road and infrastructure improvements, and community services. The funding bill includes many of my priorities, including a $300 million increase for the National Institutes of Health, with most of the increase going towards research into cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and a $1 billion increase in funding for childcare and Head Start. The bill also includes a $3.2 billion increase for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help secure our country’s southern border and hire new Border Patrol Agents. My Republican colleagues advanced provisions that would have restricted abortion access and LGBTQ rights, but the Democrats successfully blocked these partisan policies from being in the final law. The legislation passed with 134 votes against and 286 for, with Democrats carrying the day by providing the majority of the votes for passage. After the votes were cast, Republicans threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson and filed a resolution calling for his removal.

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Anna's Weekly Report - March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024

Dear Friends, March is National Women’s History Month, a special time when we recognize the outstanding contributions of women in science, government, academia, business, and the arts. We also assess the public policy arena to measure our success in advancing public policies that help women in their day-to-day lives: reproductive freedom, equal pay, and equal opportunity. March 12th is Equal Pay Day, the day in the year when women catch up to men’s salary. It’s shameful that women today make 78 cents for every dollar a man makes, which is over $11,000 less per year. It’s even worse for women of color. It’s past time for us to finally close this pay gap that hurts families across the country. Supporting women and families is at the core of President Biden’s budget proposal that he released earlier this week. The budget makes permanent the child tax credit that lifted half of all children out of poverty during the pandemic and it makes childcare more affordable. It lowers health care and housing costs for hardworking families, protects and strengthens Social Security and Medicare, and invests in the American people. The proposal reflects the President’s vision to give all Americans a fair shot and leave no one behind. At the same time, it reduces the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade by cutting wasteful spending, cracks down on corporate tax cheats that avoid paying their fair share, and requires billionaires to pay at least 25% income in taxes.

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Anna's Weekly Report - March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

Dear Friends, This was a very eventful week in California and Washington: the primaries at home, finally a vote in D.C. to avoid a partial shutdown of the government, and a compelling State of the Union address by the President.

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Anna's Weekly Report - March 1, 2023

March 1, 2024

Dear Friends, The entire House of Representatives had to return to D.C. to vote on Wednesday night and part of Thursday. I flew home on Thursday afternoon after the rest of the week’s legislative session was abruptly cancelled. Despite this chaos, the bipartisan leadership in the House and Senate announced an agreement on six of the twelve bills needed to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year and Congress passed a short-term extension of government funding to avoid a partial government shutdown this weekend. This extension gives Congress additional time to vote on funding legislation next week. The agreement is consistent with the commitment made by President Biden and then-Speaker McCarthy last year to keep overall government spending levels flat and avoid harmful cuts to critical programs. The House Leadership must continue to negotiate funding legislation for the remaining government agencies which must be passed by March 22nd.

Anna's Weekly Report - February 16, 2024

February 16, 2024

Dear Friends, This week the Senate passed comprehensive national security legislation with a strong bipartisan vote. Their bill ensures that the Ukrainian people can continue to fight Vladimir Putin to save their democracy. It also enables Israel to protect its citizens against terrorism, surges humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, and protects our national security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Sadly, the legislation did not contain the bipartisan border security provisions after Senate Republicans decided to vote against them at the behest of Donald Trump, despite previously demanding that our southern border be addressed. In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson is dithering, saying that he will not take up national security funding, siding with Russia and China over America’s allies and endangering our national security. Speaker Johnson and the Republican majority ended the week early with no vote on our national security legislation and no progress on our nation’s budget. Because the House won’t be in session again until February 28th, the threat of a federal government shutdown looms because of a lack of funding.

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Anna's Weekly Report - February 9, 2024

February 9, 2024

Dear Friends, This week nearly every substantive vote brought before the House failed, including a baseless resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This wholly partisan impeachment attempt is without basis in the law and fails to articulate any charge that might meet the Constitutional standard of “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” Republicans charged Secretary Mayorkas with “refusal to comply with the law” and “breach of the public trust,” but these vague and unprecedented charges amount to policy disputes with the Biden Administration and are not legitimate grounds for impeachment. I joined the majority of the House in voting no. The vote failed by 216 nays to 214 ayes. The House should turn its attention to passing the bipartisan legislation to address the crisis at the southern border of our country.

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Anna's Weekly Report - February 2, 2024

February 2, 2024

Dear Friends, I write to you this week with some good news from the House of Representatives. On Wednesday, the House passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 357 ayes to 70 nays. Despite being in the minority in the House, Democrats were able to secure several priorities to deliver important tax relief for working families. In 2021, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act which temporarily increased the Child Tax Credit, providing monthly payments of up to $300 per child for six months. That year, child poverty in our country dropped by nearly half, and 86,500 children in our Congressional District benefited from the law. Democrats have worked hard to restore the Child Tax Credit and reinstate monthly payments, and while the legislation that passed this week does not include everything I wanted, it will support working families by allowing parents with little to no tax liability to claim an additional $200 per child in refundable tax credits this year when they file their taxes. This change to the Child Tax Credit will lift 400,000 children out of poverty and benefit 16,000 families in our Congressional District.

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Anna's Weekly Report - January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

Dear Friends, Thank goodness ... Congress just averted another damaging government shutdown by passing a bipartisan short-term spending bill that allows us to limp along for an additional 40 days. This stopgap approach does not achieve any of the urgent work Congress needs to get done. We still don’t have a budget. We still don’t have aid for Ukraine, Taiwan, or Israel. We still haven’t addressed the situation at the U.S.- Mexico border. Last year was one of the least productive legislative years in our nation’s history with only 27 bills signed into law … a total do-nothing Congress (although I had three bills pass the House). It’s my hope that the Majority won’t repeat their incompetence this year. The American people deserve so much better.

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Anna's Weekly Report - January 12, 2024

January 12, 2024

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a good start to 2024. I loved my time at home for Christmas with my family, and have been so touched by the outpouring of constituent letters and messages sent to me about my retirement. I am unendingly grateful for your thoughtfulness, for your many generosities, and your heartfelt sentiments. Now that Congress is back in session, there’s an urgency to pass spending bills to avert a government shutdown yet again. We’re facing two immediate deadlines: One on January 19th and the other on February 2nd. Last weekend, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reached a bipartisan agreement to keep total spending roughly equal to current levels, clearing the way for Congress to act over the next few weeks to maintain government funding and avoid a shutdown. My hope is that the House Republican leadership will work with Democrats to quickly draft a bipartisan budget and avoid a costly, disruptive, and damaging shutdown.

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Anna's Weekly Report - December 15, 2023

December 15, 2023

Dear Friends, The holidays are a time for celebration, gratitude and reflection. I hope you will be able to be with the people you love and focus on your blessings. As I come home for Christmas, I’m looking forward to being with my family and planning for 2024, my last year in Congress. Sadly, 2023 has been one of the most unproductive years for Congress in the history of our country, with much of the critical work remaining undone. Congress hasn’t passed a budget or provided the desperately needed aid to our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Only 22 bills have become law -- the lowest number since the Great Depression, and for the first time ever, a Speaker of the House was ousted by his own party, and three Members were censured, the highest number since 1870. Despite this inability of the majority to govern, I pledge to continue to work with anyone who is willing to pass important bipartisan legislation for the American people. Of the 31 bills I introduced this year, 17 were bipartisan and three have passed the House.

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Anna's Weekly Report - December 8, 2023

December 8, 2023

Dear Friends, I spent most of my week in a 12-hour Energy and Commerce Committee meeting where we marked up and voted on 44 bills, the vast majority of which were bipartisan. Over half of the bills strengthened the Medicare program by improving physician reimbursements and lowering prescription drug costs by reforming the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, the middlemen who profit by taking advantage of our complex drug supply chain. We also unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s, which is the first-ever legislation focused on curing and preventing Parkinson’s disease and ensuring quality care for those living with it. This bill holds personal importance for each Member on the Committee because we all know someone affected by this terrible disease, including our colleague Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) who has been tragically diagnosed with Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy – a kind of “Parkinson’s on steroids,” and who we see physically declining daily.

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Anna's Weekly Report - December 1, 2023

December 1, 2023

Dear Friends, I begin this newsletter by thanking you from the bottom of my heart for all your wonderful messages to me in response to my announcement that I will not seek reelection after finishing my current term in the House of Representatives. I’m overwhelmed by your heartfelt and beautiful words expressed in person, and in phone calls, letters, emails and social media. Representing you for three decades has been the highest honor and privilege of my life. Because there are many Members retiring, the media assumes I’m retiring because of the chaos in Congress. Not so. I’ve never run away from anything and I’m not running away from Congress. I simply believe it’s time. You have placed your trust in me for over three decades and I’ve given my all in representing you. I’m so proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish on your behalf... 66 of my bills signed into law by five presidents. I promise that I will continue my work over the next year with vigor and unswerving commitment.

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Weekly Report Friday May 19, 2023 Dear Friends, As the Co-Chair of the House Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus, I’m proud to have hosted Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a global leader in AI, for a bipartisan briefing for the entire House of Representatives on the future of artificial intelligence this week. OpenAI’s development of ChatGPT has changed the conversation about AI overnight by putting it on our computers, tablets, and phones.

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Weekly Report Friday 31 March 2023 Dear Friends, This week our country endured yet another tragedy. Six people, including three precious 9-year-olds, were killed in Nashville in a horrific shooting at their elementary school. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for our nation’s children. I pray there will be a collective examination of conscience by every Member of Congress because each one has a responsibility to address these tragedies.

Anna's Weekly Report - March 24, 2023

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Weekly Report Friday 24 March 2023 Dear Friends, As you are all no doubt aware, on Friday, March 10th Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed. It is the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. What followed was 72 hours of consultation with the FDIC, the Treasury Department, and the Federal Reserve.

Anna's Weekly Report - January 13 2023

January 13, 2023

Weekly Report January 13, 2023 Dear Friends, This week President Biden immediately approved California's request for an emergency declaration for the severe winter storms hammering our communities. The declaration will help expedite federal resources to respond to the storm and aid in a speedy recovery by authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency.

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Anna's Weekly Report - October 29, 2021

October 29, 2021

Friday 29 October 2021
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Anna's Weekly Report - October 22 2021

October 22, 2021

Friday 22 October 2021
Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

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Anna's Weekly Report - October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021

Friday 1 October 2021
Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

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Anna's Weekly Report - September 24 2021

September 24, 2021

Friday 24 September 2021
Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Dear friends,

Anna's Weekly Report - September 17, 2021

September 17, 2021

Friday 17 September 2021

Anna's Weekly Report - July 30, 2021

July 30, 2021

Friday 30 July 2021

Anna's Weekly Update - September 18, 2020

September 22, 2020

Anna's Weekly Update - September 11, 2020

September 11, 2020

Anna's Weekly Update - September 4, 2020

September 4, 2020

Anna's Weekly Update - August 28 2020

August 28, 2020

The CZU Lightning Complex fire continues to burn in many communities in our Congressional District. As I write to you, it is now Day 12 of the fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, 83,133 acres have burned, forcing the evacuations of 74,000, with more than 40,000 still evacuated, 575 homes have been lost, and 10,207 structures are threatened.

Anna's Weekly Update - August 22 2020

August 22, 2020

As I write this to you, Congress is in a rare session on a Saturday. We're here to vote on legislation to protect the U.S. Postal Service. I never imagined that an institution so revered by the American people and placed in our Constitution by the framers would come under attack

Anna's Weekly Update - August 21 2020

August 21, 2020

This is an urgent e-newsletter about the wildfires that have engulfed the Bay Area, and most especially the CZU Lightning Complex fire in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties in our Congressional District that is threatening thousands of homes and forcing the evacuations of tens of thousands of residents.

Anna's Weekly Update - March 6 2020

March 6, 2020

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Coronavirus Response

On Wednesday, the House passed a bicameral, bipartisan $8.3 billion emergency spending bill to respond to this public health crisis and fund the following:

Anna's Weekly Update - February 28 2017

February 28, 2020

This week I attended an unclassified briefing for Members of Congress on the ongoing coronavirus outbreak by leadership of:

Anna's Weekly Update - February 14 2020

February 14, 2020

You are Invited to a Town Hall Meeting

Anna's Weekly Update - February 7, 2020

February 7, 2020

It was a historic week in Washington as the Senate voted to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment. Every Democratic senator supported removal from office. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) voted to convict the President for abuse of power, and all other Republican senators voted to acquit the President. In my view, it was not a fair trial.

Anna's Weekly Update - January 31, 2020

January 31, 2020

This week the Senate continued the impeachment trial of President Trump based on the two Articles of Impeachment the House passed last month. The trial began with three days of the House Impeachment Managers making their case for removal, followed by three days of the President's attorneys defending him.

Anna's Weekly Update - January 17 2020

January 17, 2020

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Anna’s Weekly Update and End of the Year Report

December 20, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Anna’s Weekly Update - December 13, 2019

December 13, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Impeachment Inquiry

Anna’s Weekly Update - December 9, 2019

December 9, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

First, my apology for getting this to you on Monday, instead of last Friday. It was a tough week and I was jammed.

Highlights of What I Did in Congress Last Week

Impeachment Inquiry

Anna’s Weekly Update - November 22, 2019

November 22, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Public Hearings – Impeachment Inquiry

Anna's Weekly Update - November 15 2019

November 15, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Veterans Day 2019 Newsletter

November 11, 2019

Dear Friends,

On Veterans Day we remember with unending gratitude those who have worn the uniform to defend our country and Constitution. Because of their immense sacrifices, we enjoy liberty and freedom.

Anna's Weekly Update - November 1 2019

November 1, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Voted YES on the Impeachment Inquiry Resolution

Anna's Weekly Update - October 25 2019

October 25, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Remembering Chairman Elijah Cummings

Anna's Weekly Update - October 19 2019

October 19, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Impeachment Inquiry

Anna's Weekly Update - September 28 2019

September 28, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

This week in Washington, D.C. has been a tumultuous one as the breaking news story developed and took shape regarding a whistleblower's allegations that the President engaged in behavior that undermines the integrity of our elections, the dignity of the office he holds, our national security, and our Constitution.

Anna's Weekly Update - September 20 2019

September 20, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Telephone Town Hall Meeting Invitation

Anna's Weekly Update - September 13, 2019

September 13, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Anna's Weekly Update - July 26 2019

July 26, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

On Wednesday, the House passed four public health bills I'm proud to have shepherded through the Health Subcommittee which I chair.

Anna's Weekly Update - July 19 2019

July 19, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Trip to the Southern Border

Special Report: Migrant Detention Centers

July 18, 2019

Dear Friends,

Anna's Weekly Update - July 12 2019

July 12, 2019

Telephone Town Hall Meeting Invitation

Anna's Weekly Update - June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Town Hall Meeting Invitation

Anna's Weekly Update - June 21, 2019

June 21, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - June 15 2019

June 15, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Voted YES on a Resolution Allowing the House to Enforce Its Subpoenas in the Courts

Anna's Weekly Update - June 7, 2019

June 7, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019

Weekly Report From Your Congresswoman

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - May 17, 2019

May 17, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Bicameral Democratic Press Conference

Anna's Weekly Update - May 10, 2019

May 10, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Hearing on the Drug Supply Chain

Anna's Weekly Update - May 3, 2019

May 3, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress the Week of April 29 – May 3

Voted YES on The Climate Action Now Act

Anna's Weekly Update - April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Voted YES on The Save the Internet Act

Anna's Weekly Update - April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019

The House went into session on Monday after a week of In-District work. It was a very busy week in Congress, with critical votes on gender-based wage discrimination and protecting transgender troops in the Armed Forces.

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna’s Weekly Update - March 15, 2019

March 15, 2019

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What I Did in Congress This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - March 8 2019

March 8, 2019

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

This was an important week in the House. We passed H.R. 1, the For the People Act, an historic reform package to restore the promise of our nation's democracy, end the culture of corruption in Washington, and reduce the role of money in politics to return power back to the American people.

Anna's Weekly Update - March 1 2019

March 1, 2019

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

The House returned on Monday for votes after a week of In-District work. It was a busy week in Washington, with historic votes on gun safety and a resolution to overturn President Trump's emergency declaration.

Statement on Veterans Day

November 11, 2018

Dear Friends,

On Veterans Day, Americans pause to salute the brave men and women who have served our country to protect and defend freedom and democracy. Because of their many sacrifices, veterans and members of the Armed Forces deserve nothing less than our ongoing commitment to care for their needs both during and after their service to our country.

Anna's Weekly Update - July 26 2017

July 26, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

The House concluded its session this week and will be in recess for the month of August. I will resume my E-Newsletter when the House reconvenes in September.

Highlights of Legislation the House Took up This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - July 20 2018

July 20, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Statement on Trump-Putin Summit in Helsinki

Anna's Weekly Update - July 13 2018

July 13, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Congress Returns to D.C. After the 4^th of July Recess

Highlights of Legislation the House Took up This Week

H.R. 2259, Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Enhancement Act

Voted YES

Anna's Weekly Update - June 29 2018

June 29, 2018

The House concluded its Session on Thursday and will be in recess for one week for the July 4^th holiday. My next newsletter will be sent when Congress reconvenes the week of July 9^th.

Rep. Eshoo Trip To the Border - June 2018

June 28, 2018

Dear Friends,

I traveled to Texas last weekend with several House colleagues to see first-hand the effects of the President's policy of ‘Zero Tolerance' and how it is being implemented. In all my years of public service, I've never witnessed anything remotely close to what I saw.

Anna's Weekly Update - June 22 2018

June 22, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Eshoo to Travel to Texas to Examine Detention Center

President Trump's Family Separation Policy

June 21, 2018

Dear Friends,

This is a special E-Newsletter regarding one subject only—the ongoing crisis in our country of children being separated from parents and placed in detention centers. I will be traveling to Texas tomorrow with House colleagues to examine the detention centers and hopefully meet with detainees in Brownsville and McAllen.

Anna's Weekly Update - June 15 2018

June 15, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - May 24, 2018

May 24, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - May 18, 2018

May 18, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - May 13, 2018

May 13, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - April 27, 2018

April 27, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update- March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - March 2, 2018

March 2, 2018

Anna's Weekly Update - February 16, 2018

February 16, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Once again our country endured the horrific news of a school shooting in Parkland, Florida. I think all of our hearts and minds are with the parents filled with unimaginable sorrow who lost their children.

Anna's Weekly Update - February 9 2018

February 9, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

This is a short week in Congress, as the last one was, because the Democratic Conference holds its Annual Retreat for the remainder of the week, as the Republicans did the previous week.

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Anna's Weekly Update - February 2 2018

February 2, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

It was a very short week in Congress because of the State of the Union address on January 30^th and the Republican Conference attending their retreat for the remainder of the week.

Highlights of What the President Did This Week

Important Information on the Government Shutdown

January 20, 2018

Dear Constituents,

I'm writing this to you from Washington on the eve of the shutdown of the federal government. Obviously, I am frustrated and saddened by what is taking place. I want all my constituents to know that during the shutdown, my offices in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C. will remain open to serve the people of the 18th Congressional District during regular business hours.

Anna's Weekly Update- January 19, 2018

January 19, 2018

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

On the eve of a possible shutdown of the federal government, I want my constituents to know that my offices in Palo Alto and Washington, D.C. will remain open. I will send a separate newsletter about what you should know if, in fact, there is a shutdown.

Anna's Weekly Update - January 12, 2018

January 12, 2018

The U.S. House of Representatives reconvened for the second half of the 115^th Congress on Monday, January 8^th. It was wonderful to finally get home for Christmas, have time with my family and get some rest. All my thanks to constituents who wrote and called our office with their warm holiday wishes. May the New Year be filled with blessings for all.

Anna's Weekly Update - December 11, 2017

December 11, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Voted NO on Motion to go to Conference on the GOP Tax Plan

Anna's Weekly Update - December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Passage of the Senate GOP Tax Plan

Anna's Weekly Update - November 18, 2017

November 18, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Voted on the House GOP Tax Plan

VOTED: NO

Anna's Weekly Update - November 10, 2017

November 10, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Update on the House GOP Tax Plan

An Open Letter to My Constituents on the GOP Tax Plan

November 8, 2017

Dear Friends,

Thank you for contacting me about H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. I appreciate the time you took to write to me and I welcome your thoughts on this very important issue. I oppose this legislation based on how it so negatively affects the middle class, does nothing to expand our economy, and adds $1.5 trillion to our nation's debt.

Anna's Weekly Update - November 7 2017

November 7, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Highlights of What Congress Did This Week

Ryan-McConnell Tax Plan

Open Enrollment is here! Here's What you Need to Know

November 1, 2017

Dear Friends,

I'm writing this newsletter to solely provide my constituents with all the necessary information available to enroll in individual health insurance coverage for the upcoming year. Despite what's come out of Washington, D.C., Covered California's open-enrollment period starts on November 1^st and continues through January 31, 2018.

Anna's Weekly Update - October 29, 2017

October 29, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted on the Republican Budget

VOTED: NO

This week, House and Senate Republicans passed their FY18 Budget Resolution.

Anna's Weekly Update - October 13, 2017

October 13, 2017

Anna's Weekly Update - October 6 2017

October 6, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Anna's Weekly Update - September 29, 2017

September 29, 2017

Anna's Weekly Update - September 15 2017

September 15, 2017

Anna's Weekly Update - September 9 2017

September 9, 2017

Weekly Update From Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo

Congress resumed its session on September 5^th after the August recess to a busy week in Washington that included raising the debt ceiling, funding the government and providing the resources for the devastating damage of Hurricane Harvey.

Anna's Weekly Update - July 28 2017

July 28, 2017

Anna's Weekly Update - July 21 2017

July 21, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted on H.R. 806, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017

Voted: NO

Anna's Weekly Update - July 14 2017

July 14, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

TOWN HALL ANNOUNCEMENT

On Saturday, July 22^nd I'll be hosting an in-person Town Hall Meeting at West Valley College. This is part of a continuing series of Town Halls held throughout the 18th Congressional District this year.

Anna's Weekly Update - June 30 2017

June 30, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S SOME OF WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

H.R. 1215, Undermining Patients' Access to Safe and Affordable Health Care

Voted: NO

Anna's Weekly Update - June 16 2017

June 16, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

A STATEMENT FROM ANNA REGARDING THE SHOOTING AT GOP CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL PRACTICE

Anna's Weekly Update - June 9 2017

June 9, 2017

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted on H.R. 10, the Financial Choice Act

Voted: NO

Anna's Weekly Update - May 25 2017

May 25, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted on H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act

Voted: NO

Anna's Weekly Update - May 19 2017

May 19, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT ANNA DID THIS WEEK

Signed a Discharge Petition to force a vote on H.R. 356, the Protecting our Democracy Act (May 17^th)

Anna's Weekly Update - May 5 2017

May 5, 2017

Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted NO on H.R. 1180, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 (May 2^nd)

Anna's Weekly Update - April 28 2017

April 28, 2017

A Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Introduced an Amendment to Trumpcare, Abandoning Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions (April 26, 2017)

Anna's Weekly Update - April 7 2017

April 7, 2017

A Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT ANNA DID THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS

Launched a Discharge Petition, a procedural tool allowing a majority of the House to force a vote on any bill, on Eshoo legislation requiring the President to release his tax returns (April 5, 2017)

Anna's Weekly Update - March 31 2017

March 31, 2017

A Weekly Update From Rep. Anna G. Eshoo

HERE'S WHAT CONGRESS DID THIS WEEK

Voted on Final Passage of S.J. Res. 34, Eliminating the Federal Communications Commission's Broadband Privacy Rules (March 28, 2017)

Voted NO

Fighting for Affordable Health Care

March 16, 2017

Dear Friends,

58th Presidential Inauguration

November 10, 2016

Dear Friends,

On Friday January 20, 2017, the next President-elect and Vice President-elect will be sworn in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service

August 25, 2016

Dear Friends,

2016 marks the centennial of the National Park Service which protects our nation's most magnificent natural places. National parks are an American invention and are the embodiment of the profoundly democratic idea that our nation's most beautiful natural wonders should be available to everyone, today and in the future.

An Historic Designation of Genocide in the Middle East

April 4, 2016

Dear Friends,

On March 14^th the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass a resolution I introduced with my colleague, Representative Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), which defines the persecution of Christians, including Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syriacs, Yezidis, and other ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria as genocide.

America, the Innovative

January 22, 2016

"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too."

Veterans Day - 2015

November 11, 2015

Dear Friends,

On Veterans Day, Americans pause to salute the incredibly brave men and women who have given their lives for our country to protect and defend freedom and democracy. Far from home on distant battlefields, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have fought and died in the name of liberty.

Invitation for Students to Compete in Second Annual Congressional App Challenge

November 9, 2015

Dear Friends,

I'm pleased to announce the second annual Congressional App Challenge for the 18^th Congressional District. The Challenge is designed to engage the creativity of students and encourage their participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education disciplines. Established by the U.S.

Happy Birthday Social Security

August 31, 2015

Dear Friends,

Eighty years ago this month Congress enacted what would be regarded as the singularly most successful social insurance program in the history of our country: Social Security. For eight decades, Social Security has been an unbroken promise of financial security to millions of Americans. For seniors, there is a monthly check.

Keep Internet Access Tax Free

June 23, 2015

Dear Friends,

In an op-ed printed in the June 19^th edition of the San Mateo Daily Journal entitled "Keep Internet Access Tax Free," I wrote about how Congress is working to keep access to the Internet tax free…pe

End Secret Sponsors of Political Advertisements

May 20, 2015

Dear Friends,

In an op-ed printed in the May 19^th edition of the San Jose Mercury News entitled "End Secret Sponsors of Political Advertisements," I wrote about how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should be cracking down on secret sponsors of po

Collective Responsibility & Action on Climate Change the Answer to California’s Drought

April 22, 2015

Dear Friends,

A variety of statistics have been used to analyze California's drought, but perhaps the most jaw dropping number reported in recent weeks comes from the non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California. According to their estimates, more water was used to grow almonds in 2013 than was used by all homes and businesses in San Francisco and Los Angeles combined.

March 2015 - National Women's History Month

March 12, 2015

Dear Friends,

For one woman in our community, neither age nor gender has kept her from pursuing her dream to invent at a Silicon Valley company where she works. As we celebrate National Women's History Month 2015, her story highlights the need to address inequality for women in the high technology workplace.

Department of Homeland Security in Danger of Shutdown

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

Dear Constituents,

You no doubt have been reading or hearing about the attempt in Congress to block the funding for our country's leading national security agency, the Department of Homeland Security. Unless Congress acts before midnight tonight, there will be a shutdown of the Department.

Black History Month: Recommitting to a "Triumph for Freedom"

February 23, 2015

Dear Friends,

Every February we come together to honor the countless achievements of the African American community throughout our nation's history by celebrating Black History Month. With our nation's first African American president serving his second term in office, President Obama follows a long line of African American heroes who broke the barriers of inequality.

New Congress and New Digital Resources for Constituents in the 18th Congressional District

January 27, 2015

Dear Constituents,

The 114th Congress has convened and hopefully changes are afoot. I have a strong sense that new and returning Members have a renewed commitment to collaborate, which is so necessary to governance for the sake of our country's future.

Actions Speak Louder than Words for America's Veterans

November 11, 2014

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." – President John F. Kennedy

Dear Friends,

A Clean Power Plan to get Behind

August 1, 2014

Dear Constituents,

It's been said there are two undeniable facts in life: taxes and death. Add a third fact now: our climate is changing in the U.S. and around the world and at accelerating rates.

June--A Month of Pride

June 26, 2014

This year's June Pride Month has been a particularly special one for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and for every American who advocates for equality.

Making College Affordable Again

June 19, 2014

It's time to reinvest in our economic future by addressing college affordability.

The Folly of the Supreme Court

June 5, 2014

Four years ago, the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision discarded a century of precedent and drew blood from our electoral process. In a highly controversial 5-4 decision, the Court held that corporations and unions were entitled to the same First Amendment rights as people–a foolhardy scheme that Justice Stevens wisely called "a rejection of the common sense of the American people."

How the 49ers Are Vanguards of Unlicensed Spectrum

June 5, 2014

In an op-ed printed in the March 26th edition of the The Hill newspaper, titled "Don't Overlook Potential of Unlicensed Spectrum," I wrote about how the 49ers are maximizing the potential of unlicensed spectrum and how the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has an opportunity to fuel a next generation of innovation using unlicensed spectrum.

14 Ways to Conserve Water During the California Drought

March 18, 2014

The small steps we take at home add up and can make a huge difference for our state.

When Women Succeed, America Succeeds: An Economic Agenda for Women and Families

March 7, 2014

March is National Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions women have made to our country and a time to rededicate ourselves to advancing women and girls in our society.

House Student App Challenge

February 11, 2014

I'm pleased to announce the first annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition. TheHouse Student App Challenge in the 18th Congressional District is designed to engage the creativity of students and encourage their participation in STEM education fields. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, this competition is a nationwide event that invites students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

Compromise in Congress

February 11, 2014

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed legislation by bipartisan votes to fund the government through September 30, 2014. This is a hopeful sign because it represents a break from the recent past of a dysfunctional Congress, lurching from one manufactured crisis to another. As you know all too well, the rampant dysfunction culminated in a 16-day government shutdown in October of last year, taking an estimated $24 billion out of the U.S. economy.

Honoring Silicon Valley Open Space Districts

February 11, 2014

In an Op-Ed printed in the December 17th edition of the San Mateo Daily Journal titled "Honoring Silicon Valley's Open Space Districts," Reps. Zoe Lofgren, Mike Honda and I wrote about the great achievements of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. This year marked their 40th anniversary.

My Vote on the Bipartisan Budget Act

December 13, 2013

Today, I voted for and the House passed a bipartisan budget bill which will fund the government through September 30, 2015, lifting some of the harmful sequester cuts and importantly, avoiding another government shutdown. The deepest flaw in the bill is that it does not extend benefits for the long-term unemployed. This is harsh and harmful.

Share Your Affordable Care Act Success Story

December 13, 2013

We've all heard the news coverage about the troubled rollout of the federal website of the new health law. There have been just as many untold success stories: People getting health coverage for the very first time; lower premiums for those with pre-existing conditions; and the freedom to change jobs without being tied to a single health plan.

Rep. Eshoo Gives Important Update on Your Individual Health Insurance Policy

November 19, 2013

Last week, President Obama announced important news about your health insurance. Because this is such an important announcement that affects millions of Americans, including those who purchase their health insurance policies in the individual market, I want to spell out the changes the President implemented through his Enforcement Discretion.

Honoring and Supporting Our Nation's Veterans

November 11, 2013

Each year, Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to pause and remember the men and women who have served in our armed forces to protect and defend our country. Today, we have over 25 million living veterans among us and over 30,000 in the 18th Congressional District.

Ending Dragnet Surveillance of Americans

November 1, 2013

As we continue to encounter near-daily revelations as to how the intelligence community has trampled on our personal privacy and civil liberties, I thought you'd want to know about some of my recent work.

An Update on the Government Shutdown

October 11, 2013

Dear Friends,The second week of the government shutdown is upon us and I want you to know...

An Update from Rep. Anna G. Eshoo on the Government Shutdown

October 11, 2013

Dear Friends,Dear Friends,

The second week of the government shutdown is upon us and I want you to know that I’m doing everything I can to put an end to this manufactured crisis.

Impact on Social Security During Government Shutdown

October 11, 2013

Dear Constituents,Many constituents, especially seniors, have been asking questions about...

A Message from Rep. Eshoo on a Shutdown of the Federal Government

September 30, 2013

Dear Constituents,On the eve of a possible shutdown of the federal government, I want all my con...

Building a U.S. Immigration System for the 21st Century

August 2, 2013

Dear Friends,I think most of us agree our immigration system is broken and in need of major repa...

Social Security: How It Works and How to Keep It Working for Americans

July 19, 2013

Dear Constituents,Next month, August, 2013, we will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the Social...

Keeping College Within Reach for Everyone

June 21, 2013

Dear Friends,Here we are again.The deadline for Congress to prevent the interest rate on nee...

Keystone XL Pipeline Won't Live Up to Promises

May 23, 2013

Dear Friends,In an op-ed printed in the May 17th edition of the San Jose Mercury News titled "Ke...

National Women's History Month

March 15, 2013

Dear Friends,March, 2013 marks the 26th year our country celebrates National Women's History Mon...

Money in Politics

February 15, 2013

Dear Friends,The late humorist and social commentator Will Rogers once said, "Politics has becom...

Jobs & The Economy: Putting America Back to Work

August 3, 2012

Dear Friends,Four years ago, our country faced the worst economic crisis since the Great Depress...

Questions and Answers About the Health Care Law

July 25, 2012

Dear Friends,On June 28th, the Supreme Court announced its historic ruling to uphold the Afforda...

Supporting the Environmental Cause

June 1, 2012

Dear Friends,Today, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the foods we eat are threatened ...

Second Anniversary of the Historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

March 23, 2012

Today marks the second anniversary of the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act being ...

Celebrating an American Hero -- Chief Petty Officer Carl Clark

January 31, 2012

Dear Friend,Thank you for joining me at the military awards ceremony for Chief Petty Officer Car...

Honoring and Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans

November 11, 2011

Dear Constituents,Each year, Veterans Day serves as an opportunity to pause and remember the men...

The Jobs Deficit

August 24, 2011

Dear Constituents,As I meet with people throughout our community, one thing is abundantly clear....

Cutting our Debt and Deficit

July 6, 2011

Dear ConstitentsEach one of us is justifiably concerned about our nation's debt and deficit. It ...

Remembering Those Who Serve

May 29, 2011

Dear Constituents,As we take time off with our families and friends this Memorial Day weekend, w...

Privatization of Medicare

April 11, 2011

Dear Constituents:On April 5th the new House Republican-led Budget Committee released its budget...

A Plan That Cuts Our Future

February 19, 2011

Dear Constituents,I want to give you a report on the first major action taken by the U.S. House ...

A Repeal of Patients' Rights

January 19, 2011

Dear Constituents,You are no doubt reading and hearing about the new Republican majority in the ...

Protecting Competitiveness, Consumers, and Those Who Protect Us

December 29, 2010

View the original e-mail versionDear Constituents,As the 111th Congress draws to a close and...

Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans

November 11, 2010

View the original e-mail version.Dear Constituents,Every November 11th, our entire country...

Patient's Bill of Rights

September 23, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.Dear Constituents,One of the major go...

I Voted to End Bailouts

July 2, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.Dear Constituents,On June 30th, I vot...

I've listened to our students

June 15, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.Im pleased to share with you the two 2010...

World Ocean Day

June 8, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.Dear Constituents,Today is World Oc...

We are surrounded by heroes

May 31, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.Dear Constituen...

Earth Day: Opportunities Ahead

April 22, 2010

View the original e-mail version, with full graphics.As we celebrate the 40th Annual Earth Day...

Passed: Historic Healthcare and Student Aid

March 22, 2010

Dear Constituents,Last night the U.S. House of Representatives passed two landmark pieces of leg...

January 11, 2010

January 8, 2010Dear Constituents,As we begin a new decade, we look with hope and optimis...

Accountability for Wall Street

December 18, 2009

December 11, 2009...

Jobs for Main Street

December 15, 2009

December 16, 2009Dear Constituents,When Congress and President Obama took office at the ...

Important Healthcare Update

November 3, 2009

November 3, 2009...

September 2009 Monthly Newsletter

October 8, 2009

October 8, 2009Greetings!September was one of the busiest and most productive months since I...

House Passes Alternative Minimum Tax Legislation

September 26, 2009

September 26, 2008Dear Friend,Because of your interest in the Alternative Minimum Tax (A...

Healthcare Reform Update

July 30, 2009

July 30, 2009 Greetings!As Congress continues to develop a healthcare reform bill, I want to giv...

High Speed Rail Townhall

July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009Greetings!I'm writing to invite you to a special Town Hall Meeting to discuss t...

Applying for Broadband Funds

July 13, 2009

July 13, 2009Greetings!This past week the White House distributed information concerning the...

July 4, 2009

July 4, 2009Greetings!Happy Fourth of July! As you celebrate with your family and friends, I...

American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes House

June 26, 2009

June 26, 2009Greetings!There may be no issue more critical to our nation's future than energ...

Healthcare Reform Update

June 26, 2009

June 26, 2009Greetings!Each and every one of us has a personal stake in healthcare reform an...

How to Prepare for the Digital Television Transition

June 10, 2009

June 10, 2009Greetings!On Friday, June 12th our nation's broadcasters will terminate their a...

May 25, 2009

May 25, 2009Greetings!Memorial Day is a time to remember those Americans who, in the words o...

May 8, 2009

May 8, 2009Greetings!With the upcoming Mother's Day holiday, I thought you'd like to know ab...

H1N1 Flu Resources

May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009Greetings!The Influenza A/H1N1 virus ("swine flu") has received extensive media c...

Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

April 30, 2009

April 30, 2009 Greetings! Amidst the news reports filled with stories about banks that hold ma...

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Update

February 13, 2009

February 13, 2009Dear Friend,Today I voted for and the House of Representatives passed t...

House Passes Economic Recovery Legislation

January 27, 2009

January 27, 2009Dear Friend,As you know all too well, our economy is in a crisis not see...

House Passes Children's Healthcare Legislation

January 16, 2009

January 16, 2009Dear Friend,Because of your interest in healthcare, I want you to know about a...