April Recap: What You Might Have Missed Last Month
It was great to spend quality time at home in PA-05 connecting with constituents during the April district period. I was especially grateful to talk with neighbors from across the district during my town hall. My team and I were so appreciative of your thoughtful input and questions about ways to get involved, stay informed, and help make life better for our neighbors and fellow Americans.
April was also a busy time on the Hill — working on legislation to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund for hard-hit businesses, expedite military aid to Ukraine, and reform outdated federal marijuana laws that conflict with Pennsylvania’s current laws.
Legislative Activity
Introduced the CAA Enhancement Act to combat discrimination in Congress, expand legal protections for our staff, and ensure taxpayers don’t foot the bill for holding lawmakers accountable
Voted for a targeted relief package that will replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund with $42 billion and create a new $13 billion grant program for hard-hit businesses
Celebrated $1.5 million in federal funding for the historic Lansdowne Theater
Cheered on our Villanova Wildcats during March Madness
Got my second COVID booster
Celebrated National Library Week with a visit to Ridley Township Public Library
Discussed price gauging and how to combat it with A Starting Point
Spent time at FDR Park discussing how updates included in the FDR Park Plan will improve the resilience of this unique public space and expand opportunities for recreation
Highlighted how Community Project Funding included in the recently-passed federal government spending package will be used to make the dangerous rail crossing at 6th and Main Streets safer
Welcomed VP Kamala Harris and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to the district
Cheered on the U.S Women’s National Team in Chester
Hosted an in-person town hall to provide an update on what I’ve been working on in D.C. and to take questions from constituents
Met with members of PA-05’s African community about issues including immigration, small business support, and crime reduction
Visited local restaurants to hear about how they’ve navigated the past two years and to discuss how Congress can help with targeted relief
Met with Widener University students, faculty, and staff to discuss food insecurity on college campuses and the resources available to combat it
Joined officials from PIDC, the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, and Philly Shipyard, Inc. to celebrate the latest graduates of the Navy Yard Skills Initiative and announce over half a million dollars in new federal funding to support the workforce program
