Free speech and public pressure WIN again!

So, here’s what’s happening: With just 8 days until a government shutdown, the Republican House majority is ignoring the looming healthcare crisis. Millions of Americans will see their healthcare costs skyrocket if Congress doesn’t vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Maybe they were right about all the crime in DC.

Anti-equality lawmakers in the House are advancing a budget that would cut $2 BILLION in funding for HIV prevention, treatment, and research programs. As @pocan.house.gov asked, why are they targeting funding for THIS virus? Tell your rep to protect our access to care: hrc.im/Federalcuts

Had a good chat with Meg from Pretty Informed Girls about how YOU can get involved to advocate for Palestinians!

Since suspending Kimmel, Disney has lost more than $1 BILLION in market value. Turns out the American people don’t like it when companies cave to a wannabe dictator.

Happy 32nd anniversary to AmeriCorps! Thank you to the millions of members who have dedicated their time to service and making a difference. I will continue to fight against Trump’s cuts to this program that has helped so many Americans.

14 years ago, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," was repealed! But we still have work to do. As the author of the Restore Honor to Service Members Act, I’m committed to giving veterans who were dishonorably discharged under this policy the benefits and dignity they deserve.

We need to BLOCK THE BOMBS and end the genocide in Gaza. Let’s get the Block the Bombs Act passed!

As a Wisconsinite, I can’t ignore the echoes of Joe McCarthy. The government should never be used to silence people or cost them their jobs. That’s exactly why we have the First Amendment!

Let’s review. X: owned by Trump’s largest donor Facebook: owner gave Trump $1M TikTok: soon operated by billionaire Trump donors ABC: fired Kimmel, gave Trump $15M CBS: fired Colbert, gave Trump $16M This isn't normal. Free speech doesn't belong to billionaires.

Just voted against the partisan government funding bill that Republicans drafted without any input from Democrats. Millions of Americans will see their healthcare premiums skyrocket.

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. As Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus, I'm working to support older Americans living with HIV. Congress should protect and expand this lifesaving care, not cut it by billions to pay for billionaires' tax breaks.

The scourge of gun violence must stop. Period. My heart goes out to the families of the police officers who were killed in the line of duty in Pennsylvania yesterday. apnews.com/article/wher...

I'm joining @murray.senate.gov and @baldwin.senate.gov in reintroducing the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, along with the support of 70 of my colleagues in the House. It's been 15 years since we lost Tyler, but the fight to honor his life continues.

Want to know the real reason why Kimmel and Colbert are being silenced? Corporate greed and corruption. 🧵

I invited Dr. Adil Husain to my office to share his recent experience treating patients in Gaza. His story is a gut-wrenching reminder that we cannot continue to use our tax dollars to fund a genocide. It’s why I am co-leading the Block the Bombs Act!

It seems like the Trump Administration has a personal vendetta against the LGBTQI+ community, targeting us at every turn. On today's episode, I chat with @hrc.org's Kelley Robinson about how we fight back. open.spotify.com/episode/3IJu...

Republicans are barreling ahead with a partisan CR and ignoring the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that millions rely on. Too many Americans will see their premiums skyrocket unless we extend them!

Since 2022, Israeli forces and settlers have killed at least 10 Americans in the West Bank & Gaza. No one has been held accountable. I’m joining the families in demanding the U.S. do what it would anywhere else: conduct independent investigations and hold the killers responsible.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Democracy works best when everyone has a voice. Make sure you’re registered to vote now at Vote.Gov.

I’ll be holding a press conference with @jayapal.house.gov, Rep. Tlaib, @repsummerlee.bsky.social, @ramirez.house.gov, and family members of Americans killed by Israeli settlers and forces at 10:30am ET today. Watch live on TikTok.

I’ll be live on @cspanwj.bsky.social in just a few minutes. Tune in!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! I’m excited to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic community. Diversity is our strength, and both south central Wisconsin and the country would not be the same without the invaluable contributions of the Hispanic community.

It’s simple. Republicans control the House. Republicans control the Senate. Republicans control the White House. If they shut down the government, it’s on them.

Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Join my office this Wednesday at the Madison Public Library to learn more about the nomination process. Go to pocan.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations to learn more and RSVP.

Some good news from earlier this week. A federal court has upheld an $83.3 million jury award against Trump for defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll after sexually abusing her, denying his request for presidential immunity. A victory for survivors of sexual assault and the rule of law.

The United States is fueling genocide in Gaza, arming Netanyahu’s extremist government with weapons that have contributed to the deaths of 60,000+ people. This must end! I’m a proud co-lead of the Block the Bombs Act to cut off the weapons responsible for these atrocities.

Dr. Oz and the Trump administration are planning a pilot program to require prior authorization for traditional Medicare, including using AI to determine who needs care.

Small businesses in my community are feeling the crushing effects of Trump’s tariffs. To everyone affected, I hear you and I stand with you. Trump needs to end these stupid trade wars.

#NeverForget the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on 9/11. Today we honor their memories and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others.

I voted no on the more than $1 trillion Pentagon budget. Until Congress puts people over the Pentagon, I will continue to oppose these bloated, unaccountable defense bills.

Political violence is never acceptable. Gun violence is never acceptable. Never.

We’re told there’s never enough money for healthcare or education, yet the House is voting to hand the Pentagon more than $1 TRILLION.

Did you know that domestic workers are more than three times as likely to be living in poverty than other workers? I broke down this issue and many others with @aijenpoo.bsky.social, Executive Director of @domesticworkers.bsky.social. youtu.be/G5PwvAeCY-M

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House Republicans just voted down my amendments to fully fund Meals on Wheels and HIV/AIDS prevention. They're happy to give even more to the wealthiest with giant tax breaks, but when it comes to helping people in need, there's never enough to go around.

The extremist Netanyahu government in Israel is out of control, carrying out a missile strike against key negotiators in Qatar at the very moment when peace and hostage talks are most critical. It's clear Netanyahu has zero interest in actually ending the war or protecting civilians.

The House Republican majority is trying to cut the Department of Labor by 30%. It’s clear they don’t give a f*ck about workers.

When we protect our most vulnerable communities from HIV & AIDS, we protect everyone. As Chair of the HIV/AIDS Caucus, I'm working to defend funding for HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, and education for our African immigrant & refugee neighbors.

House Republicans are leaving SENIORS TO STARVE, underfunding Meals on Wheels by $600 million. That could feed nearly 2 million people.

The historic Mineral Point Opera House is now reopened! Proud to have helped secure federal funding to make this restoration happen. This investment preserves a Wisconsin landmark, supports our local economy, and keeps our history alive for generations to come!

There is a genocide happening in Gaza. We must act now and use our leverage to stop it. People of good conscience must join me in speaking out. Silence is complicity. youtu.be/VRx4n3g518Q

REMINDER: Republican’s budget bill, the Big Ugly Law, makes private jets tax-deductible. Yes, you read that right.

Good news for the weekend! The Trump administration keeps taking L’s in court.

House Republicans are planning to cut $2 billion in funding for HIV/AIDS. People will die. Just unbelievable cruelty. @repmarktakano.bsky.social and I met with Javier Muñoz and other advocates. We will do everything in our power to fight back!

This isn’t just happening out of the blue – the President is driving them out, and it’s our veterans who are left with worse care. www.wpr.org/news/report-...

Trump said he would be the "peace President" but instead has decimated US humanitarian aid, purged our diplomatic corps, pumped billions of unnecessary taxpayer dollars into the Pentagon, and now wants to rename it the "Department of War."

Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? Join my office on September 17 at the Madison Public Library to learn more about being nominated. Go to pocan.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations to learn more and RSVP.