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Dear [firstname], In This E-Newsletter You Will Find:
Upcoming and Recent Online Events Our New "Voting Safely in 2020" Town Hall Series
Your vote is your voice, and I'm asking every eligible Pennsylvanian to make your voice heard on November 3rd. As we continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, it is paramount that you all have accurate and up-to-date information about Election Day. My new "Voting Safely In 2020" tele-town hall series will be a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about this year's voting guidelines. The series will kick off this Monday, September 14th at 3:15pm. I'm very excited to announce our special guest, Secretary of our Commonwealth, Secretary Kathy Boockvar! Full schedule of my "Voting Safely in 2020" series: Monday, 9/14 at 3:15pm Tuesday, 9/22 at 3:15pm Wednesday, 9/30 at 3:30pm Tuesday, 10/6 at 3:30pm Wednesday, 10/14 at 3:15pm Thursday, 10/22 at 4:00pm Monday 10/26 at 5:00pm To join any of these town halls, please dial 855-731-4616. ICYMI: Racial Disparities in Health Care Town HallThank you to everyone who joined our live Facebook town hall with Rep. Lauren Underwood about racial disparities in health care--our second in our Antiracism Policy Series. Her expertise as a registered nurse was insightful, and I'm so appreciative she could join us. We were also joined by Vanessa Briggs, President and CEO of Brandywine Health Foundation. If you weren't able to watch live, check out the full recording here.What We're Working On Fighting the Devastating Effects of Spotted Lanternflies on Local Crops
Last week, I visited Anthony and Karen Vietri, owners of Va La Vineyards, to see firsthand how the invasive species, the spotted lanternfly, has negatively impacted their crop yield and sales. There, I convened a group of local leaders in the agricultural space as well as top researchers from Penn State University to discuss the ongoing efforts to rid our community of this invasive species once and for all. My visit at Va La Vineyards confirmed the work ahead of us in combating the spotted lanternfly. In Congress, I’m working with my colleague from across the aisle, Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA) to provide the necessary resources to fight this pest. Building on the funds we secured last year for this community, I led our delegation – Democrats and Republicans – in advocating an increase of funding for spotted lanternfly research and control by $4M, from $12M to $16M at the USDA. I am happy to announce today that the Committee fulfilled my request, and I voted to pass this increase in funding through the House on July 24th. I’m hopeful that this funding will be upheld by the Senate. It's crucial that we continue efforts at a both local and national level to eradicate this invasive species. Our agriculture sector is so important to our community. Discussing Community Safety with our Law Enforcement
Last week, I met with the Phoenixville Police Department and Mayor Peter Urscheler. I appreciate the opportunity to have a constructive conversation with them and discuss the safety of our community. I also answered their questions about legislation, such as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. These are challenging times for many in our community, Commonwealth, and country. We must continue to come together and work with one another to address the problems we face. Engaging with Renewable Energy Innovations
Did you know the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) converts enough methane gas into electricity to power over 1,400 homes in our community? SECCRA is not only a landfill, but it also provides educational programming on recycling, creates renewable energy from landfill gas, and treats wastewater. Supporting Sustainability Programs at Lincoln UniversityEmpowering students from all backgrounds drives success. I’m proud that Lincoln University, the United States' first degree-granting HBCU, and other minority-serving institutions will continue to receive federal funding to provide vital opportunities for their students to learn and innovate through the FUTURE Act.
Reflecting on Entrepreneurship and Conservation at Longwood Gardens
In so many ways, Longwood Gardens reflects the essence of our community: an entrepreneurial spirit, conservation of our open spaces, a love of engineering and innovation, and education for the betterment of our community. Like thousands in our community and across the world, I'm so fond of visiting the grounds with my family whenever we can. Our team pulled back the "curtain" and got to hear about their exciting expansion plans for the future. (I won't spoil the surprise!) I heard about their school partnerships, connecting students with activities that will spark their curiosity and passion for horticulture and sustainability. As the founder of the Women in STEM Caucus, I shared my excitement about their programs focusing on diversity and inclusion through their workforce development. Longwood Gardens is truly a gem of our district. As always, I'm looking forward to my next visit.
Delivering for Our Community: Constituent Services When I'm out in the district and in our community, I loving hearing constituents tell me how our office has helped them resolve their issues. We have a dedicated team, and I'm so proud of their work. To date, we have closed over 1,583 cases and returned an incredible $3,593,599 to the district. Rest assured that we will continue to fight for you.
If you are having an issue with a Federal Agency, fill out our form and our team will contact you! We also invite you to read more success stories here. Remember, our website is always a resource for you and your family. We've recently added a voter information page to ensure those eligible are able to exercise their right to vote this November.
We want to hear from you. Please stay in touch and let us know what you thought of this e-newsletter. As always, we invite you to call one of our offices or fill out our contact form. Feel free to pass this update along to friends of our community so they can keep in touch too. We're all in this together. Respectfully,
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