Republicans have forced us into a government shutdown, creating uncertainty for families everywhere. Please know my office remains operational. Visit my website for answers to frequently asked questions, and reach out if we can be of assistance to you.

My statement on the government shutdown:

Rep. Jayapal’s commitment to nonviolence was met with an Arizona Republican’s threat of execution. It is as disgraceful as it is dangerous. Left unchecked, this hatred puts lives at risk.

Join @housedemocrats.bsky.social over the next 24 hours as we outline the dangers of this Republican shutdown and how we're fighting back. I'm joining now!

The shutdown we're headed toward is not inevitable, it's not an act of nature. It's the result of bad choices from President Trump and his team.

It's simple, we're fighting to make sure American families can access the healthcare services they need for themselves and for their children.

House Democrats are here, ready to work together to avoid a disastrous government shutdown and protect healthcare for millions of Americans.

I'm back with Leland Vittert tonight around 9:00 PM on @newsnation.bsky.social. I hope you'll join me!

The American Dream shouldn’t come with an endless waitlist. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, public defenders—all promised relief for serving their community. Instead, they’re trapped in a backlog because of the incompetence of the Trump administration.

The American people deserve a government that puts their interests first. Instead, President Trump is using hardworking families as pawns in a political contest. We need a bipartisan budget that protects healthcare and supports families.

In spite of the chaos and misinformation coming from the Trump administration, I'm glad local organizations like Trillium are continuing to ensure our community gets the healthcare we need.

If we want American families to grow, we need to secure the tools and resources to support them through every stage of life.

I joined @meidastouch.com this week to talk about the state of our government. We’ve got to tone down the rhetoric and that needs to start from the top. It starts with the president.

Cancel the Cuts. Lower the Cost. Save Healthcare.

I’m heartbroken by the tragic shooting in Michigan. My prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire faith community. Grateful to the first responders who responded quickly in the midst of this senseless violence.

Always excited to be with my friends at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. They're working to bring our business community together and ensure leaders across Rochester are equipped with the resources they need to thrive.

The deadline to fund the government is only 3 days away. It's well past time my colleagues across the aisle came together in a truly bipartisan way to find common ground and prevent a disastrous shutdown.

Great to be with RochesterWorks during their retreat to give an update on my work in Washington. Their mission to grow our workforce and connect underserved communities with jobs is essential to making a stronger Rochester.

Combatting the chaos of the Trump administration requires an all-hands-on-deck approach, and I'm proud to work with groups like the Sigma Pi Phi Gamma Iota Boulé in this effort. Thank you for hosting me last weekend, and I look forward to our continued partnership.

Last night's town hall with Civic Genius was an inspiring night of deliberative, meaningful conversations with our community. It's moments like this when democracy is at its best, and I'm taking the thoughts and concerns shared back to DC to shape my work in Congress.

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the vibrant culture, rich history, and lasting influence of Rochester's Hispanic-American community. It was a privilege to host a ceremony this week to honor some special individuals who have had a profound impact on our region.

Lindsey Graham hopes the Trump presidency "never ends," even if it means violating the Constitution. Lawmakers have taken an oath to follow the Constitution, not a single person.

What kind of a leader threatens to hurt their own people to get their way? That's not negotiation, it's cruelty.

Congratulations to my friend Brian Green on his appointment as Monroe County District Attorney. I wish him the best in this new role, and I look forward to working alongside him to protect families in our community.

Our country is being steered towards a shutdown that will hurt American families, all because this administration refuses to support healthcare access for those who need it most. I will not rubber-stamp this assault on our healthcare.

Because of Donald Trump's reckless funding cuts, the USDA will no longer collect and publish statistics on food insecurity across the U.S. Instead of finding a way to end hunger as we know it, he's more concerned about making his rich friends even richer. You deserve better.

The right to free speech isn't conditional, and Americans deserve to know their fundamental right is protected no matter what. Jimmy Kimmel's show returned last night in an important win, but millions were still unable to watch because Sinclair and Nexstar took him off the air.

The shooting in Dallas is horrifying. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones, and I'm grateful for the first responders' swift action. No one in America should live in fear of targeted violence. We must come together to stop this rising tide.

American Rock Salt is one of the leading suppliers for the entire northeast Snow Belt region, helping communities like ours get through winter conditions. I stopped by their facility today to talk about their important work.

I joined International Paper's Rochester team for a tour of their container plant and to discuss the challenges facing the manufacturing sector. As a global leader, they're working to provide packaging solutions that protect goods using renewable materials.

Our letter carriers do essential work to keep our community connected, and they deserve to feel safe on the job. We've got to come together to protect our letter carriers and hold those who commit these crimes accountable. spectrumlocalnews.com/section/the-...

Join me live with Evan Dawson on @wxxirochester.bsky.social’s Connections today at 1:00pm! As we start the new school year, I'll be joined by ROC The Future’s Brian Lewis to discuss our ongoing work to support early childhood education in our community.

Oak Orchard is a lifeline for so many families in our community, providing comprehensive healthcare for neighbors in rural and agricultural communities. Grateful to spend some time with their team in Brockport today and discuss how we can support their critical work.

This isn’t a reality show—stop playing around with Americans lives. We just want to make sure people’s health insurance costs don’t go up. Let’s figure it out.

Proud to celebrate a $4.2 million investment in high-speed, affordable internet access in our community with County Executive Bello & the City of Rochester. This means more children can complete their work online, seniors can access telehealth, & businesses can compete in a digital economy.

Wishing peace and joy to all those celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May the new year be filled with happiness and good health. Shanah Tovah!

Rochester is at the core of optics in America. I joined AmeriCOM USA today to discuss how we can keep our community and our country at the forefront of this industry. I will continue to fight for strong investment in optics research, manufacturing, and workforce development.

We’re fighting for affordable groceries and healthcare—real help for our constituents. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They have the power to pass a budget. If the government shuts down on October 1, the responsibility lies with them—and it shows what they truly value.

Throughout my career, I have proudly stood alongside unions, and I will continue to support their work to uplift workers and families. Great to be with familiar faces yesterday at SMART Local 46's annual clambake!

I have no words.

Asking for a friend: so, I can take $50,000 in cash as long as I don’t agree to do anything in exchange for it? Seems reasonable…

When I served in Albany, people would lose their minds if we finished the state budget late. But here in Washington, Congress has only met its deadline once in the last 25 years. The federal budget process is broken—and I'm working with my @democrats-appropriations.house.gov colleagues to fix it.

"Chaos" and "confusion" are the last word we should use to describe our public health process. We need to listen to science and respect the long-standing decisions of public health experts—not put patients' lives at risk.

Today I voted in favor of a resolution that, like many in Congress, is nuanced—and I know my decision may frustrate some people.

I’m live with Steve Scully on SiriusXM’s P.O.T.U.S. Tune in!

House Republicans’ funding proposal does nothing to lower the cost of living, ensure our students are safe in school, or address any of the real problems our families face. Proud to stand with my @housedemocrats.bsky.social colleagues to fight for the responsible government people deserve.

Free speech is nonnegotiable in America—it's a right enshrined in our Constitution. Even if we don't agree with it, we must protect it. By attacking anyone who disagrees, Trump is taking another page out of the authoritarian playbook and threatening our democracy. www.cnbc.com/2025/09/18/t...

Today, our community lost a dedicated public servant, wonderful man, and great friend. My condolences and prayers are with all those who knew and loved Lucien.

Photonics began with a simple idea: letting light itself do the drawing. Nearly 200 years later, the photonics field is still fueling innovations that are reshaping our world. Proud to join @spie.org today to discuss our ongoing work to ensure the U.S. leads in this vital field of discovery.

If we fail to invest in the next generation of scientists, we risk losing our edge in a fiercely competitive global economy. The United States can't afford to let that happen.