Newsletter - August 18, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSWOMAN KAMLAGER-DOVE:

Dear Friend,

Combating food insecurity and safeguarding nutrition assistance programs have been priorities for me throughout my career. This week, I was glad to meet with individuals in the nutrition space to see how they are working to address food insecurity and hunger in CA-37. I want to especially thank the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Central Avenue WIC Office, and SEE-LA Farmers' Market for allowing me to tour their facilities and discuss the importance of nutrition for families across Los Angeles. I stand by my colleagues in the House to protect important programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from Republicans' efforts to undermine and weaken these programs.

Earlier this week, I joined many across the nation in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – a historic law that was championed by congressional Democrats to invest in our economy, communities, and our climate. Provisions in the IRA are helping California and so many other states address climate change, lower costs for families, and create good-paying jobs, and it’s only just getting started.

THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN CA-37

During my visits with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Central Avenue WIC Office in South Los Angeles, and the SEE-LA Farmers' Market along Central Avenue, I toured the facilities, met with staff, and discussed how important nutrition assistance programs like SNAP and WIC are in the face of Republican efforts to impose cuts to these programs. If Republicans had their way, the impact of their cuts to nutrition assistance programs would be devastating. Right now, 1 in 5 Californians are food insecure. Last year, SNAP helped to support 4.4 million Californians – almost 1 in 9 people – including over 56,000 households in CA-37. So many people rely on SNAP and WIC to help keep food on the table and afford healthy food options. We cannot let Republicans have their way.

Conversations I had during these District events helped paint a picture of how vital efforts to address hunger are for the people in California's 37th District. From the food distributed at the Food Bank, to the nutrition and breastfeeding support for women and children at the WIC Office, to the Market Match program at the SEE-LA Farmers' Market that gives SNAP-receiving families more purchasing power to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, these programs support families who are food insecure, ensuring they have access to the nutritious food they need. 

Just as I have done throughout my career, I vow to help protect SNAP, WIC, and other nutrition programs through legislation like the Farm Bill, child nutrition reauthorization legislation, and agriculture appropriations. We can never allow families and children to go hungry, and we cannot back down from defending nutrition assistance programs for millions across the country.

To see my social post about my nutrition assistance visits, click here.

THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

One year ago, President Biden signed congressional Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, making massive investments that helped lower everyday costs for consumers, revitalize our economy after a devastating pandemic wiped out millions of jobs, and confront climate pollution in our communities. In just twelve months, I have been glad to see how the IRA is working for Angelenos. 

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 33,000 people who signed up for an Affordable Care Act marketplace plan in CA-37 are saving an average of $960 on their health insurance. The IRA also secured a $35 per month cap on insulin prices for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries, saving the approximately 1,000 people in CA-37 who use insulin an average of $320 annually. By lowering the costs of health care, the IRA has positively impacted so many lives.
 
The IRA has unleashed the power of cleaner, cheaper energy, saving families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year, and continues to provide thousands of dollars in discounts to help families upgrade to more efficient appliances and vehicles. The IRA is bolstering the California economy through the creation of over 40,000 jobs since President Biden took office, contributing to the record lows in unemployment. To read more about how the IRA benefits Californians, click here. To learn more about how the Inflation Reduction Act and the rest of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is being implemented across the country, visit Invest.gov by clicking here. 

To see my social post about the first anniversary of the IRA, click here.

UPCOMING IMMIGRATION CASEWORK EVENT

I have heard your concerns about immigration cases in CA-37. To help answer your questions about immigration processes, my casework team is hosting Casework Corner – an event where my staff will focus on an issue that many of you care deeply about. The first edition of Casework Corner, focused on immigration, will be held Wednesday, August 30 from 7-9 p.m. PT at Ministerios Manantial De Amor in Los Angeles. At this event, representatives from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other immigration organizations will answer your questions about DACA, asylum, family separation, how to avoid scams, and more.

To learn more about this immigration casework event and register to attend, click here.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEK

• See my social post commemorating the 88th anniversary of Social Security.
• See my social post wishing CA-37 students and educators a happy back-to-school season.
• See my social post about signing on to Congresswoman McClellan's letter to reconsider the Mountain Valley Pipeline project to protect our clean energy futures and community health.

As always, I encourage you to contact my offices with any comments or concerns about my work in Congress, the 37th District, or any other matters. Please connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date on my work in Congress. If you are experiencing issues with Social Security, passports, immigration, or another Federal agency, send in a casework request, and my staff will be happy to assist you. 

Sincerely,

kamlager-dove.house.gov

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