Dear neighbor,

On Wednesday night, I hosted a telephone town hall and discussed concerns about the health care cuts in the big, ugly law passed by Republicans last month. I was pleased to be joined by Dr. Anish Mahajan, Chief Deputy Director at LA County Department of Public Health; Dr. Mitesh Popat, CEO of Venice Family Clinic; and Dr. Andrea Turner, CEO of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. I want to thank our special guests for sharing their expertise on how these cuts are going to impact folks in our community, and thank you of course to everyone who joined and participated.

I won’t sugarcoat it: these cuts are going to hurt a lot of our neighbors. Approximately 14,000 residents in California’s 36th Congressional District are going to lose their health insurance. Statewide, $150 billion is being cut from Medi-Cal. We also expect health insurance premiums to increase, especially for those on the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, hospitals will face dramatic cost increases and may be forced to close or reduce services.

While this bill has been signed into law, some of the worst cuts do not take immediate effect. Ultimately, it is the power of the people that is always greater than the people in power. I believe health care is a human right, and I will not stop fighting back to cancel these cuts.

TSUNAMI ADVISORY CANCELLED: The LA National Weather Service has cancelled all Tsunami Advisories for Southern California from Tuesday night. However, strong rip currents may continue across Southern California beaches over the next few days. When visiting beaches, please exercise caution and check with lifeguards regarding water conditions. Be sure to sign up for Ready LA County alerts, so you don’t miss any emergency alerts.

LIBRARY RESOURCES: LA County offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable air conditioning at all LA County Libraries. Explore various resources, seating, books, and more in your own neighborhood. Find your library here.

SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATIONS: If you're interested in a nomination from my office to a U.S. Military Academy, please submit an application by Friday, September 19, 2025. Please don't hesitate to email [email protected] with questions.

To anyone new to this newsletter, thank you for staying informed on the latest in our district. If you ever need help with a federal agency, my LA office may be able to assist at (323) 651-1040.

I look forward to updating you again soon. 

Warmly,

Ted