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Dear friend,
We are still navigating our future after the Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights. Earlier today, President Biden signed an executive order to protect access to reproductive health care services. I applaud the President's actions, but there is more work to be done. The American people must elect public officials who take Americans' rights seriously and will codify the right to choose.
I look forward to returning to Washington, D.C. next week to vote on the Women's Health Protection Act and ensure reproductive freedom for people nationwide. Below is another update on the work my staff and I have done recently to serve you.
This Week's Casework Success Story
David of La Jolla submitted a request to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in June 2021 to receive his Military Medals and Ribbons. The request was marked as urgent due to his age and poor health, but after no success, he contacted my office for assistance. My staff followed up with members of the NPRC staff on David's case. After this outreach, David finally received the medals and honors he earned while serving in the Navy. These awards include a WWII Victory Medal, an American Campaign Medal, and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Honorable Service Label Pin.
Meeting with U.S. Servicemembers Abroad
While in South Korea this week, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with U.S. servicemembers stationed at Camp Humphreys. Their presence is critical to our defense partnership with South Korea and vital to maintaining stability and prosperity in the region. Thank you for your service!
Advancing My Climate Priorities
I recently met with members of Citizens Climate Lobby to discuss shared environmental priorities. This group focuses on grassroots advocacy training to connect volunteers with elected representatives to advance climate policy. I spoke about the Save Our Sequoias Act, the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the establishment of a border carbon adjustment. We also discussed climate provisions in the House-passed Build Back Better Act as it awaits Senate action.
Learn About Health Care Grant Opportunities
On Wednesday, July 20, my office will be hosting a virtual workshop to share information on grants for health care. This workshop will help guide and provide key resources to help eligible grantseekers find information on federal grants, loans, and nonfinancial assistance for projects in the health care sector. Presenters include UCSD Health Moores Cancer Center's Dr. James Murphy and Elena Martínez. To attend this workshop, register here.
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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