Dear friend,

From attending the State of the Union to meeting with advocates and constituents, it's been a busy past couple of months. Check out what I've been up to in D.C. and in Milwaukee!
 Learning from Advocates

I enjoyed conversing with advocates from the Neurofibromatosis Young Adult Leadership Program, which included two of my constituents. We talked about their struggles and how we can improve the quality of life for those living with Neurofibromatosis.

Harnessing the Power of Your Voice


I always love talking with Marquette students about our community and how imperative it is to use your voice. ASA at Marquette relays this and unites students together to celebrate and honor their African heritage.

 Milwaukee's Next Wave of Young People Nominated to the U.S. Military Service Academies

These impressive young people from our community were nominated to the U.S. Military Service Academies. I know their futures are bright and they will serve our country proudly!

Fighting to Expand Paid Leave

The United States is the only industrialized country that doesn’t offer paid leave. This overwhelmingly affects women and disproportionately women of color. We can better support working families by supporting those caretakers who work at home and in their job.

I spoke on the importance of passing the Family Act so that paid family leave is more accessible for everyone!

 Honoring Dr. King's Legacy

I always cherish any opportunity to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He challenged America to be its best self, and his lessons live in our hearts and minds today.

 
Bringing Milwaukee's Talent to the State of the Union

It was an honor to bring John Ridley to the State of the Union. As an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, John brought his talent and resources together to open No Studios in Milwaukee, which helps empower local artists and brings the community together.
 
 Scarlett’s Light Keeps Shining

I met with these two heroes who are fighting for answers that can help save lives. I reintroduced the Scarlett Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation that would provide grants to help improve data collection and investigations for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 3,600 SUID deaths and 389 SUDC deaths. No one deserves the heartache of losing a child, and not having an explanation only adds to the burden. The bipartisan, bicameral act is an important step in raising awareness for children and families everywhere.

  
 
 
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