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The Central Coast is known for our thriving wine industry, but that industry is severely threatened by the worsening effects of the climate crisis and year-round fire seasons. If we want to support our environment and the farmers who rely on it, we need critical disaster relief.

Millions of rural Americans are held back by slow broadband speeds or complete lack of access. Reliable broadband increases economic growth, expands tele-health and tele-education access, and improves quality of life. We can't leave our rural communities offline.

California produces 70% of American-grown flowers, but only a fraction of flowers sold across the country are grown here. That's why I introduced a resolution with Senator Feinstein encouraging consumers to buy "Certified American Grown" flowers and support local flower growers.

When I was 5 years old, I immigrated to the Unites States and received tremendous opportunities. Years later, I could think of no better way to give back than serving in our armed forces. Thank you to Trey Gowdy for having me on his show to discuss the importance of military service.

The Central Coast is no stranger to the threats of climate change, including floods. In a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing last week, I requested an update on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Santa Barbara County's Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project that will help protect people and property along Mission Creek.

I want everyone in our community to have reliable access to clean drinking water, despite the threat droughts pose. At last week's House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, I asked U.S. Army Corps of Engineers how we can bring the Salinas Dam into San Luis Obispo County control and protect our water supply.

The Central Coast is investing in clean energy to fight the climate crisis and create good-paying jobs. From solar to offshore wind, we know that clean energy is infrastructure. Now is the time to invest in our communities and our future by passing the American Jobs Plan. It's a win-win-win for all of us.

Join me and local leaders for a press conference announcing the reintroduction of the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. This bill will give communities the tools they need to prevent gun violence before it happens.

In 2018, Congress created a drinking water resilience program at the EPA based on my legislation, the Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act. In a April 21st, 2021 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, I discussed the need to make a similar investment to protect America's wastewater infrastructure from the threats posed by the climate crisis.

I welcome the President's strategic decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan. At this House Armed Services Committee hearing, I asked witnesses to explain what the U.S. footprint will be in Afghanistan after the withdraw and how our oversight strategy of the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund will evolve.

COVID-19 has only exacerbated the digital divide. Families in my district, like the Martinez family, have had to search parking lots for Wi-Fi so their kids could attend school. Every family deserves reliable internet, no matter their zip code. That's why I'm pushing to pass the American Jobs Plan to bring affordable broadband to all.