RLC Weekly: Reaching Out to Veterans
Dear Colleagues,
This week, the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Members once again connected with constituents and highlighted how the Investing in America agenda is making a difference in the lives of every community in the country. Here are some of the highlights:
Reaching Out to Veterans
The RLC was at the forefront of informing constituents about the PACT Act. This legislation marks the largest expansion in Veterans benefits in the history of the VA, and our Members are working to make sure all Veterans in their district have the chance to access it. Here are actions that Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and Rep. Troy A. Carter (LA-02) have taken to connect Veterans to their local VA ahead of the August 9th deadline.
Working with State & Local Leaders
As more investments from the Investing in America agenda become available, it’s critical that RLC Members join state and local leaders in sharing the message of how President Biden and House Democrats are working to rebuild the middle class and empower workers. Recently, RLC Leader Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and state officials to announce a new state initiative that will increase access to job opportunities. Thanks to Rep. Trahan’s work to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Law, and Inflation Reduction Act, a new generation of students is getting access to the tools and resources they need to take on good-paying jobs and Make It In America.
Facing the Climate Crisis
RLC Leaders Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Rep. Troy A. Carter (LA-02) used their platforms to welcome clean energy investments, habitat restoration, and more! These Members provided newsletters, social posts, and constituent testimonials to highlight the impact of Investing in America grants coming to their districts. See more from Rep. Huffman’s newsletter here. See more from Rep. Carter here.
What’s Next?
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Today, the Regional Leadership Council launched their second resource packet, providing district-level data on the Investing in America agenda. This data shows how much people are saving on their health care costs because of the Inflation Reduction Act. Please reach out to your RLC Representative or our office with any questions.
- Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Department of the Interior announced $660 million in funding to clean up orphan oil and gas wells and address legacy pollution. Read more here.
For more updates on how to help implement the Investing America Agenda in your local communities, please follow us on social media and share your story on how these investments have made a difference in your community. You can also visit our website for additional resources that will help track these historic investments.