Dear Friend, A Fake National Emergency On Tuesday, I voted in favor of legislation to terminate President Trump’s recently declared national emergency at the southern border. This unnecessary and misguided emergency declaration taps into critical resources for our military, National Guard, and the Pentagon’s anti-drug trafficking efforts to fulfill a failed campaign promise to build a medieval wal... Read more »

Dear Friend, Hearing from Granite Staters On Wednesday evening, I held a town hall meeting at the Plymouth Senior Center to discuss my work in Congress and take questions from Granite Staters. I appreciate everyone who took the time to come out and share their perspective with me. The insights of people throughout New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District are critical as I continue working to ... Read more »

Dear Friend, Funding the Government Last night, I voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2019. I’m encouraged my colleagues and I have come together to advance this measure to keep the government open and deliver for the American people. This bill promotes 21st century border security as well as humanitarian support for migrants in detention,... Read more »

Dear Friend, Keeping our Government Open On Tuesday evening, I attended President Trump’s second State of the Union Address with my guest Jeff Aulbach, a New Hampshire Air Traffic Controller from Brookline. Like hundreds of thousands of other federal employees, Jeff worked without pay during the 35-day government shutdown. As February 15--the expiration date of the recent government funding agreem... Read more »

Dear Friend, Achieving Greater Equality for Women On Wednesday, I joined my colleagues to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. In 2019, it is completely unacceptable that women are still being paid less than men for the same work. This doesn’t just... Read more »

Dear Friend, A long overdue end to the shutdown This week, I voted for the tenth time to reopen the government, which has put pressure on Granite State federal workers and endangered the safety of all Americans. I’ve been hearing stories of anguish from people in New Hampshire as they do the work we ask them to do without receiving the paycheck they have earned. It has truly been heart-wrenching, ... Read more »

Dear Friend, Joining the Energy and Commerce Committee I’m excited to announce that I have been appointed to the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee for the 116th Congress. As a member of the subcommittees on Health, Energy, and Oversight and Investigations, I will fight for New Hampshire priorities such as increasing access to affordable healthcare, combating climate change, promoting renewable e... Read more »

Dear Friend, Like you, I am disappointed and concerned by the ongoing government shutdown. President Trump has still not agreed to sign any funding bill. This game of chicken over the border wall is not advised and will not make our country safer. We need comprehensive immigration reform that bolsters border security and protects young DREAMERS, not political stunts. Last week, the House of Repres... Read more »

Dear Friend, Honored to Continue Representing You It was an honor to be sworn into the 116th Congress yesterday to continue representing New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District. I’m humbled by the trust you have placed in me. As Democrats assume the majority in the House of Representatives, I’m excited to pursue a bold agenda focused on supporting hardworking families, growing our economy, s... Read more »

Dear Friend, Investing in Agriculture and Rural Development On Monday, I joined my colleagues on the House Farm Bill Conference Committee in signing the Farm Bill, which includes critical investments for agriculture and rural development in New Hampshire. I was proud to help secure provisions in the final Farm Bill that the Senate and the House passed this week that will strengthen the Northern Bo... Read more »