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Dear friend,
This was another eventful week in our country's history as the consequences of the attack on the Capitol are still being felt. Security failures are being investigated, the House impeached President Trump again and now, a heavy National Guard presence is seen in Washington, D.C. ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration.
We're still appalled and saddened by the violence seen on January 6th, but as the dust settles, we must remember that a great deal of work lies ahead.
San Diego families and businesses are in dire need of support to help them through the remainder of this pandemic. Yesterday, President-elect Biden announced his American Rescue Plan to control the virus and help our economy recover from this crisis. The plan is a strong start to getting the country back on its feet. I'm confident that the response to this pandemic will dramatically improve under the leadership of the incoming Biden-Harris administration. You can find my full statement on this plan here.
I continue my work in the district to stay in touch with the people I represent. Below is another update on some of the work my staff and I have done this week to serve you.
Meeting with Congregation Beth Israel's new senior rabbi
 This week, I met with Congregation Beth Israel's new senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez. In times of division and polarization, the faith-based community plays an important role in the lives of many San Diegans to bring people together and foster kindness and empathy. I was glad to hear about the rabbi's vision for the congregation and look forward to working together in the future for the community.
Marine Corps Reserve Association meeting
I met with Lieutenant Colonel Stan Smith (Ret.), the San Diego chapter president of the Marine Corps Reserve Association. We spoke about the importance of keeping Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego. During our conversation, I restated my commitment to keeping MCRD here: San Diego has a long tradition of training the few, the proud and the brave, and that tradition will not cease on my watch. Our San Diego military bases serve as a critical deterrent to future Pacific wars and contribute significantly to the local economy.
The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Association includes advancing the professional knowledge of the members of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and representing and assisting individual members and their families. I appreciated speaking with LtCol Smith about supporting the Marine Corps here in San Diego, a proud military town.
To speed the delivery of economic impact payments to as many people as possible, the Treasury Department and the IRS are issuing millions of prepaid debit cards, along with paper checks and direct deposit.
If the Get My Payment tool on IRS.gov shows a date on which your payment was mailed, you should watch your mail for either a paper check or debit card. The debit cards will be sent to those eligible who don't receive direct deposit. They arrive in a white envelope that prominently displays the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal (pictured here.) |
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Click here for more information on the economic impact payment (EIP) card.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies remains committed to working with its many partners to execute safe inaugural ceremonies that showcase our democracy. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance for the 59th Presidential Inauguration was limited, and Congressional offices were unable to fulfill inauguration ticket requests. The ceremony will be made available to watch live online.
For a full schedule for the 59th Presidential Inauguration, click here.
To stay up to date on my work throughout the week, you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or need assistance with a federal agency, reach out to us through our website or by calling the district office at 858-455-5550.
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