Dear Texan,

I wanted to take a moment to share an update on what’s happening in Texas’ 31st district and the United States House.

On the docket:

· PTSD Awareness and Funding

· Welcoming TX-31 Constituents to Washington

· Registration now open for Congressional App Challenge

The Brief:

· Texans are experiencing the highest gas prices in history, with a $4.68 per gallon statewide average.

· 239,416 migrants attempted to cross the U.S. southern border in the month of May, the highest amount in DHS history.

· U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in early June to the lowest on record as soaring inflation continued to batter household finances.

Securing Funding for PTSD Treatment

June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month. One in 13 Americans will experience PTSD at some point in their life and among veterans, that number is 11 out of 20. As a member of the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Veterans Affairs, I requested additional funding for new PTSD treatments and research and $498 million for suicide prevention programs. I'm pleased to report this funding has been included in the legislation we are currently debating. America made a commitment to our veterans, and as your representative, I will work every day to fulfill that commitment.

Welcoming TX-31 Constituents to Washington

My team and I recently welcomed several groups of TX-31 constituents to the People's House after a long prohibition on tours by Speaker Pelosi. I love meeting constituents when they visit and look forward to welcoming many more over the summer.

Congressional App Challenge is now open!

The Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students to try their hand at coding a new and innovative app. The winning app is displayed on the U.S. House of Representatives and Congressional App challenge websites for thousands of visitors to see. Registration is now open! To learn more, visit my website.

As always, thank you for taking the time to stay updated on what's happening in Texas' 31st congressional district. Follow my Facebook and Twitter accounts for more updates.

It is an honor and privilege to represent you and Texas in the United States House.