Happy Holidays to You and Yours! December 24, 2022 Dear Friends,As we use this cherished time to celebrate with loved ones, I—like so many—am taking these final days in December to reflect on the past year. And as we close the books on a productive year in Washington, I’m sharing a few of our many successes in the 117th Congress, and I want to hear from you about what you want to see from Congress in the new year! In the face of major challenges, from rising inflation to threats to our democracy, we’ve enacted numerous pieces of transformative legislation which will have positive impacts that reverberate across our nation for years to come, chief among them the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. And just this week, we learned that the federal spending package will include a host of key priorities I’ve long pushed for, including Tackling the disease of addiction with my Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act and Substance Use Block Grant Reauthorization ActInvesting in our Capital Region with 15 transformative community projects totaling close to $13 million  Supporting American manufacturers by connecting them to federal funding programs with my Manufacturing.gov ActStrengthening the FDA review process and providing hope to the millions living with a rare disease with my Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments (HEART) ActSecuring a brighter future for the horseracing industry with a provision to strengthen the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under my Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and address recent constitutional challenges to the lawAnd so much more! While these are major investments that will benefit our communities for years to come, there is still much more work to be done to deliver for our economy, our environment, and for the American people. On that note, I want to hear from you! When the new 118th Congress convenes for the first time in 2023, what do you think our top priorities should be? Take my survey below to share your thoughts: (click survey image to open in a web browser) We have a long road ahead to address the many pressing issues of our time. But I know that together we can get it done and join in a spirit of unity and faith in our nation and its people. Keeping that in mind, I wish you and yours a very merry Christmas! May you have a wonderful holiday season filled with peace and love, and I wish you all the best in the new year! As always, thank you for reading. Your friend, image widget