It is an honor to represent the 2nd District. Our shared values – working hard, caring for each other, and serving the community – guide my work in Congress.

My role as your representative is to work for you, listen to your concerns, and stand up against the Republican Rip-Off. This month, I was pleased to announce that funding for several Northwest Washington transportation projects has been released by the Department of Transportation so local governments can move forward with their work as expected.

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As the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have been laser-focused on bringing home good news where I can and leading essential bipartisan efforts for transportation and infrastructure.

Last month, I shared news that Trump, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and the Republican Rip-Off closed the Job Corps program in their efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations.

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After the Administration announced that terrible decision to close all Job Corps centers, I met with local leaders, former Job Corps students, and folks around the region about the negative impact this would have. The people I spoke to wanted me and the community to rally behind Cascade Job Corps Center and fight to keep it open, and that is exactly what we did.

Late last month, a federal judge blocked the Administration's decision to close the Job Corps centers. Cascade Job Corps Center is returning to the important work of helping young people in Northwest Washington state complete college credits and professional certifications.

More soon,

Rick