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Tomorrow, I will host my annual State of the Black Woman Address which will include discussion panels and workshops covering economic justice, women's health, black female entrepreneurship, and more. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Norway has the world's lowest maternal mortality rate: zero. As one of the wealthiest nations, there’s no reason why the US can’t follow suit. We must expand access to postpartum care, support doulas, and center the mother’s health. abcnews.go.com/Health/wireSto…..

Federal grants have the power to bring significant positive change to our communities. I was thrilled to see more than 30 of our local municipalities join my office for our grants workshop yesterday.

61 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and over 200,000 people marched on Washington to call for an end to segregation and demand civil and economic rights for all. We must work together to protect the rights so many marched for decades ago. naacp.org/find-resources…

The Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County’s new intergenerational center will be a crucial space for fostering community and learning between senior citizens and our emerging young leaders.

According to new reports requested by Senate Judiciary Committee, the FBI has failed to report suspected child sexual abuse cases, which is mandatory. This is an egregious failure that put children’s lives at risk.

Great news for the Kankakee County tourism industry! This growing sector will become vital in the decades to come. daily-journal.com/news/local/bou…

Illinois farmers power the agriculture economy. I visited Down at the Farm, which as been in Marty Travis' family since 1830. They connect over 60 farms to chefs, grocers, and institutions—feeding communities with fresh, healthy foods.

In 1999, the Stewart family opened Run-A-Way Buckers to help at-risk youth experience a free summer camp rooted in agriculture, life skills, and mentorship. What a phenomenal opportunity for children in the Second District.

Securing firearms is one of the best ways to keep our children, schools, and communities safe from gun violence. That is why I’ve championed the Safe Storage Saves Lives Act. #BeSMART Everytown

I met a few farmers at my Barn Hall who were concerned about the $30 BILLION cut to SNAP in the current Farm Bill. I reassured them that I refuse to take away food security for the 70,000 people in my district who receive SNAP benefits. No American should go hungry.

House Democrats will always defend reproductive freedom. We are fighting back against extreme MAGA Republican attacks on abortion, birth control, and IVF because people, not politicians, should make their own healthcare decisions.

Families, especially our children, need and deserve safe drinking water. I'm proud to have helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help communities like South Holland identify and remove lead water pipes. epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a reminder of the ongoing need in our country to expand resources and address this crisis. House Democrats will continue fighting until high-quality, affordable mental health care is accessible to all Americans.

For far too long, Black women and girls have faced inequities in education, health care, housing, and economic development. I held my annual State of the Black Woman Address at Chicago State University to discuss these issues with Black women leaders.

The new school year is starting with tragedy. As I wait to hear more news, my heart breaks for the students and teachers at Apalachee High School. We have been through these tragedies too many times. We need to #EndGunViolence.

In July, Northeast Illinois experienced devastating severe storms, including flash flooding and significant wind damage. I am working with my Illinois colleagues to help residents still affected by these storms. farmweeknow.com/policy/state/i…

Community pharmacies are integral pieces of our local healthcare ecosystem in IL-02. I joined local pharmacists and industry experts in Chicago Heights to discuss how Congress can ensure that our pharmacies stay in the communities they serve.

My district has grown from just a thousand farms to over 4,500-strong, with 93% of them owned by families. My barn halls provide a vital opportunity for me to hear directly from our farmers and champion their needs in Congress.

Farms like Run-A-Way Buckers help train and inspire America’s next generation of young farmers. Take a look at what I saw on my most recent visit!