The Department of U.S. Commerce Dept. is critical to the strength of American jobs, our communities, our economy, and competitiveness.
 
Watch my hearing with House Appropriations Democrats and Secretary Gina Raimondo at 10 AM ➡️ youtu.be/WzEyveqnf78

You shouldn’t have to pay to file your tax return each year! The IRS Direct File pilot created a FREE and EASY way to file.

I'm glad to hear that they're working on expanding it and encouraged IRS Commissioner Werfel to bring it to Wisconsin.

Thank you Penobscot Nation Chief Francis+Ambassador Bryant for delivering impassioned testimony today before the Interior @appropsdems Committee. Congress must uphold the federal government’s trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations by adequately funding US Department of the Interior IndianHealthService+beyond!

I thank IRS Commissioner Werfel for joining House Appropriations Democrats today.

Funding the IRS is crucial.

With adequate funding the IRS expands service for American taxpayers, makes important technological advances, and improves tax enforcement – collecting millions in legally owed taxes.

Thank you to tribal leaders from Red Lake, Mille Lacs, Prairie Island, & Great Lakes IFWC for testifying in front of House Appropriations Democrats today on your funding priorities for FY25. The fed gov’t must meet its trust & treaty responsibilities for health care, public safety, & more.

As a member of House Appropriations Democrats, I was proud to deliver $943,000 in Community Project Funding to The QO Project last year. The funding will be used to restore the Pleasant View Historic Site, which served as the center of Montgomery County’s Black community for over 100 years.

REMINDER: House Republicans voted to cut 224,000 teacher jobs

This morning at 10 AM, I'm joining my House Appropriations Democrats colleagues to hear from the IRS on their efforts to ensure billionaires, big corporations, and wealthy tax cheats pay their fair share in taxes.

Tune in here⤵️youtu.be/VYInOyYnD4c

Tune in now as House Appropriations Democrats Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government hears from IRSnews about the work they are doing to modernize tax collection, improve service, and hold tax cheats accountable for what they owe. youtu.be/VYInOyYnD4c

I met with HUD Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman to discuss the state of homelessness in America and what additional resources are needed to expand access to affordable, reliable housing.

Housing is a human right and our funding levels should reflect this.

The arts & humanities make a positive impact on our local economy, cultural enrichment, and civic engagement. Strong federal funding for the NEA and NEH connects & supports our communities! Join me & House Appropriations Democrats as we discuss their FY 25 budget requests: youtu.be/bOykbgW8uwE

The U.S. Coast Guard plays a critical role in protecting the American people by securing our maritime borders and ensuring our national security.

Thank you to Admiral Linda Fagan for speaking to my House Appropriations Democrats colleagues and me today about the resources you need to keep our country safe.

Millions are struggling to find safe and affordable housing, we cannot afford to cap or cut support that makes paying rent possible or blocks housing development.

Join House Appropriations Democrats as we hear about Department of Housing and Urban Development’s funding needs: youtube.com/watch?v=7CBjRJ…

“We are intent on holding the polluters accountable.” - Michael Regan, U.S. EPA 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

Farmers were told biosolids were safe and now are dealing with PFAS impacts firsthand. The chemical companies need to be held to account.

I spoke with Secretary Pete Buttigieg today in House Appropriations Democrats about the transformative investments we're making in Virginia passenger rail and transit thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

I'm also pleased to see new efforts to protect transit worker safety & rights in the workplace.

In Washington state, generations of friends and neighbors have built their lives and made their livelihoods on Puget Sound.

On House Appropriations Democrats, I’m working to secure the resources to protect and restore the Sound so that future generations can enjoy the same opportunities.

Health disparities in Indian Country are sobering & investments haven't kept pace with need. We must continue to fund health care & disease prevention services for 2.8 million American Indians & Alaska Natives. More at the House Appropriations Democrats IndianHealthService hearing: youtu.be/A4DdOdxJYwc

Stable & increased funding for the Indian Health Service is critical to ensuring access to health care services & upholding federal trust & treaty responsibilities.

Watch now as House Appropriations Democrats & I discuss how we can best meet @IHS funding priorities: youtu.be/A4DdOdxJYwc

Join the House Appropriations Committee now as we discuss Department of Housing and Urban Development funding. Tune in here: youtu.be/7CBjRJ9qNkA

The women and men of the U.S. Coast Guard serve and defend our nation.

Today, my House Appropriations Democrats colleagues and I will meet with U.S. Coast Guard at 10 AM ET to ensure they have the funding to respond to future challenges:

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