Dear Neighbors, 

Since my last e-newsletter, the President has thrown us into a war with Iran that has drawn in nearly a dozen countries in the region. This action was taken without the consultation or consent of Congress. I'm working with my colleagues in Congress to end this war before it escalates further.

Find out more below.

In this E-newsletter
1. Iran War
2. War Powers Act
3. Data Center Community Impact Act
4. Welcoming International Success Act
5. Upcoming Passport Clinic
6. Congressional Art Competition

Iran War
The American people don’t want war with Iran. The President never made a case for war, not to the American people, not to Congress, not to our allies overseas. Instead, this President has conducted an illegal operation that led to the death of six American troops and killed untold numbers of civilians on the ground in Iran.

The American people understand that Trump is sending working-class kids to fight, and it is working-class kids who will suffer - both physically, spiritually, and economically - for decades.

The President has lied to the American people about the reasons for this war from the very start. We’ve been told this war wasn’t about regime change, even though U.S. and Israeli forces specifically targeted and killed those whom Trump thought would take over. We’ve been told this war was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon AFTER we had supposedly “obliterated” their nuclear program last summer. We’ve been told by some that this war was because Iran was planning attacks on the U.S., while other sources say they were not. We’ve been told this war was to free the Iranian people, and though I wish for freedom for the Iranian people, the administration hasn’t taken any steps to ensure that freedom will come. Meanwhile, the chaos that has ensued as our citizens have attempted to flee the region shows the State Department was unprepared to handle the inevitable fallout from the war - failing their number one responsibility: protecting Americans abroad.

I pray for the families of the service members who have lost their lives. I pray for the safety of those who have been sent to war. And for the millions of innocent civilians across the region who are caught in the crossfire. I encourage Americans to keep them in their prayers.

I also encourage the majority of Americans who oppose this war to make their voices heard; to mobilize to demand an end to this reckless war. This is a government of, by, and for the people. The power of the People is greater than the people in power. We can stop this war before we find ourselves in another decades-long quagmire if we collectively and forcefully say, “NO.”

Twelfth District residents in the Middle East who wish to leave should first sign up for STEP here: mytravel.state.gov/s/step and fill out a crisis intake form here: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. If you are having trouble getting in touch with the State Department, call my District Office at 609-883-0026. We will do everything we can to get you home.

War Powers Resolution
On Thursday, I joined a bipartisan effort to put a halt to the President’s War in Iran by voting for the Massie-Khanna War Powers Act. 

Donald Trump is repeating many of the same mistakes we saw America make in Iraq, and he is doing so without even attempting to appeal to the American people or their representatives in Congress. American lives have already been lost due to his reckless decision, and the blood of those soldiers who died is on his hands.

The founding fathers who wrote the Constitution vested Congress with the power to declare war - NOT the President. The President has violated the Constitution and, therefore, his oath, and in the process, thrown us into a war.

The Data Center Community Impact Act
Today, I also introduced the Data Center Community Impact Act, legislation that would authorize a federal study on the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of data centers, with a focus on communities of color and low-income communities. 

Due to the ongoing AI boom, we will continue to see more data centers pop up across the country. With this development, we need to protect and safeguard our communities from negative repercussions. The impact of large data centers on surrounding communities is not well understood. The Data Center Community Impact Act would authorize a federal study that would provide the data and analysis needed to inform responsible policymaking and protect communities that have too often been overlooked.

Infrastructure projects, like the AI data centers being built, are important to the success of industry and economic growth in this country, but we must first protect the health of people and the planet. Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods are often overburdened and disproportionately impacted by large-scale infrastructure projects. For example, for decades, the consequences of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 exposed Black and Brown communities to toxic air pollution, causing lasting health effects. Congress has the responsibility to ensure it does not repeat the same mistakes.

The Welcoming International Success Act 
Today, I introduced legislation to nullify President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation, which imposed rigid wage-level requirements and $100,000 fees on employers of H-1B workers. The Welcoming International Success Act would reaffirm the nation's commitment to lawful, well-regulated immigration policies that strengthen our economy.

Trump’s shortsighted proclamation has created significant barriers for U.S. employers, universities, hospitals, and research institutions that rely on highly-skilled professionals. The H-1B program does not replace the domestic workforce; it serves as a bridge between U.S. talent and global talent that fuels U.S. economic growth.

A combination of an aging workforce, COVID-related burnout, restrictions on H-1B visas, and the Trump Administration’s recent limitations placed on federal student loans for nursing degrees has created a perfect storm for a nursing shortage in the coming years. The Welcoming International Success Act would ease this burden as demand for qualified healthcare professionals increases.

Our Next Passport Clinic
It’s not too late to RSVP for our next Passport Clinic on Thursday, March 26th, from 1PM to 6PM. Sign up now to renew or apply for a passport and get passport photos taken. Last time we had over 100 people join us. Don’t delay!

2026 Congressional Art Competition
The Congressional Arts Competition is back! All 9th -12th graders are invited to submit their art for the chance to have it hung at the Capitol. Submissions are due April 3rd.

You can visit my website for more information.