Thread by @morethanmySLE

Take a trip with me with gratitude and these are just some of the members of Congress I met with to #ProtectOurCare in 2019.

Ready? Let's take a trip around the country and give thanks for the Reps fighting for our #PreExistingConditions protections.(Thread)

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Before we begin this journey, I want to remember the late great Congressman Cummings.

He thanked me in July for taking my pain, turning it into a passion, to do my purpose. I will never forget those words, nor will I forget the Congressman. #RestInPower

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Meeting Speaker Pelosi was truly a surreal experience.

One of the most compassionate people I've met on the Hill.

She has plenty of gratitude, grace, & is humble. She is also a fierce fighter.

Which goes to show, that you can multi-task in the fight to #ProtectOurCare

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A lot of you may not be aware, but my Senator (aka Senate Minor Leader), @SenSchumer commissioned a video with 16 US Senators (and me) to ensure YOU knew when ACA Open Enrollment was.

Especially since the Administration cut the advertising budget by 90%.

#ProtectOurCare

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@SenSchumer .@SenDougJones is fighting to #ProtectOurCare in Alabama and for the USA. He has a bill (w/Senator Mark Warner) to fund Medicaid expansion in the final 14 states that chose not to expand. Alabama, you're lucky to have him.

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I met Alabama's @RepTerriSewell in the middle of her Judicial hearings on Impeachment. She made time to speak to me how we can work together to #ProtectOurCare Because health care is a top priority for her. That's dedication & commitment. I'm truly appreciative.

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@RepTerriSewell Honor to know Congresswoman @RepBarragan! It was an honor to meet her in July & testify for her in December to #ProtectOurCare Thank you, Congresswoman, for everything you do!

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan Congressman @MikeLevinCA is doing wonderful work in Congress, I'm very happy every time I meet with him. He's valiant in his efforts to #ProtectOurCare

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA Congressman @RepHarley is another incredible voice to #ProtectOurCare Such a pleasure to know him. Plus he's the only member of Congress I know, who wears sneakers to work, but don't tell anyone. 😉

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley Congressman @RepSwalwell has been 1 of the greatest supporters in my advocacy in DC to #ProtectOurCare

Even before I met him.

He gave me words of encouragement when I was ill or worried about my health.

And kindness & compassion.

Because that's who the Congressman is.

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley @RepSwalwell My 1st time testifying before Congress was in February 2019, for @AppropsDems & @rosadelauro

I have the utmost admiration for the Congresswoman, because she's fearless, a cancer survivor like me, and she will never EVER give up fighting to #ProtectOurCare

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley @RepSwalwell @AppropsDems @rosadelauro Meeting Senator @ChrisMurphyCT in June resonated deeply with me. He is one of those voices in the Senate, I've listened to for a long time that has brought me so much hope as I fought to #ProtectOurCare In person, I have to say, it resonates even more, if that's possible.

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley @RepSwalwell @AppropsDems @rosadelauro @ChrisMurphyCT If you don't know who @USRepKCastor is YOU should.

One of our most incredible allies in the House fighting to #ProtectOurCare 1 week I was making an Open Enrollment video with her and the next week I was testifying for her! That was quite the week. Thank you, Congresswoman.

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley @RepSwalwell @AppropsDems @rosadelauro @ChrisMurphyCT @USRepKCastor .@RepTedDeutch is an amazing voice to #ProtectOurCare I didn't want to interrupt his lunch in December, but I had to thank him for meeting with me in September & his continued efforts to protect #PreExistingConditions

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@RepTerriSewell @RepBarragan @MikeLevinCA @RepHarley @RepSwalwell @AppropsDems @rosadelauro @ChrisMurphyCT @USRepKCastor @RepTedDeutch Another fierce Floridian, @DWStweets to #ProtectOurCare In July, I testified for her in Congress. I'm truly glad she's on our side, and by "our side" I mean the protections of 130M w/#PreExistingConditions An honor to have met the Congresswoman.

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There's just a joyous spirit about @RepLucyMcBath Being in her presence energized me in the fight to #ProtectOurCare And for that, I am truly grateful. Thank you, Congresswoman. You're doing wonderful things for Georgia!

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@RepLucyMcBath Iowa has a passionate voice in @RepFinkenauer to #ProtectOurCare

I'm so grateful that Iowans have a wonderful leader in the fight for health care.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer #IL04 is so fortunate to have such a leader in the fight for health care, and as a patient, thank you for everything you do to #ProtectOurCare

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia .@janschakowsky *always* brings me hope with her optimism, enthusiasm, & fortitude. When people ask me what I believe in to #ProtectOurCare, I tell them: listen to whatever Congresswoman Schakowski says.

(I'm serious, it's in the Congressional Record!)

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky You never know who you will meet in the Rayburn Tunnel. I was shocked to run into Congresswoman @RepUnderwood in July. It took all of my stamina not to cry to meet a hero. She's a nurse and truly understands what it means to #ProtectOurCare (Plus she knew who Natasha is.😉)

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood I've been working with Congressman @RepAndreCarson office to #ProtectOurCare & finally got to meet him in September. Along with some familiar faces (including my BFF Charlie to my left).

Indiana is very fortunate to have you. And that is why I endorsed your RARE Act!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano Loved meeting Congresswoman @RepDavids

She has a great energy and enthusiasm to #ProtectOurCare A wonderful voice in health care for Kansas! And for the #LGBTQ community.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids Congressman @RepJoeKennedy commitment to #ProtectOurCare is unwavering. If I ask him to make a 2 minute video, he finds the time. That's who he is. An ally, a warrior for health care (it's a PRIORITY) and one of the most compassionate people in all of Congress I know.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy I met Congressman @RepMcGovern, on my trip in May to deliver health care stories to 60 offices in the House to #ProtectOurCare

He was walking by as I was delivering the stories from his district. I saw him a couple of weeks ago & he remembered me! Truly honored & thankful.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern When @RepPressley referred to me in her opening remarks during our July hearing in Congress I was humbled.

She's fierce, has a huge heart, is compassionate, and tells me that I better take care of myself in this fight to #ProtectOurCare because she's watching!😉

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley Senator @SenatorCardin did me the honor of making an ACA Open Enrollment video. Because he knows the fight to #ProtectOurCare goes deeper than just his home state of Maryland, it affects every single American. Thank you, Senator, it's a pleasure to know you.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin I've testified for @RepRaskin and made an ACA Open video with him. He truly cares about wanting to #ProtectOurCare During our hearing in July, he brought levity and humanity into an otherwise contentious four hours.

If knowledge is power, the Congressman is Superman!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin Congresswoman @RepDebDingell and I had a health care Town Hall at @SpeakerPelosi's office. We answered live questions. A bit unnerving for me but the Congresswoman put me at ease.

Listening to her talk about her beloved John & how he worked to #ProtectOurCare was inspiring.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi I testified for Congresswoman @RepLawrence in July and she inspired me after the hearing. She is deeply concerned about her constituents and is committed in the fight to #ProtectOurCare Thank you, Congresswoman!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence .@RepAndyLevin has become a must-stop for me on my trips to DC to #ProtectOurCare If I don't see him, I visit his staff. As we are both two-time cancer survivors, I see and feel his empathy. Hope to see him on my 29th Trip to DC!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin .@RepSlotkin's mother might be alive if the ACA was enacted earlier. I was riveted by her compelling words. She told me she decided to #ProtectOurCare when she saw her Congressman celebrating House passing of ACA repeal in Rose Garden.

She was set to "Fire Him" & succeeded!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin Senator @SenStabenow, is an incredibly powerful voice for Michigan. We made two videos on health care in December. She wants to #ProtectOurCare by ensuring all Americans have the right to affordable & accessible health care, BUT also that people have access to SNAP w/o CUTS.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow Minnesota, you are so fortunate to have this incredible voice to #ProtectOurCare

This was one of the rare occasions that I didn't have to go to the Hill, the Hill came to me (@USofCare).

Pleasure and an honor to know you Senator @SenTinaSmith

Thank you for all you do!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith After my 1st testimony in February, I had the privilege and honor to meet @EnergyCommerce Chairman @FrankPallone

10 months later I would testify for him to #ProtectOurCare Thank you, Congressman, so grateful NJ & ALL Americans have you fighting for our health care.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone Congressman @repbenraylujan is an amazing advocate to #ProtectOurCare He has found new and innovative ways to increase access to health care in New Mexico, ways in which he can help people in other states through medicaid buy-in plans.

He cares & I think the world of him.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan .@RepSusieLee is pretty awesome. I called her up (well, her communications director) and said, I want to make an Open Enrollment video with you! They said, "when and where?". That's all it takes to #ProtectOurCare Just a few minutes to prioritize health care. Grateful!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee .@SenJackyRosen ran her campaign on health care. And she succeeded. Health care is a top priority for her & always strives to #ProtectOurCare Not only for Nevada, but for all Americans. It is such an honor to know her.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen I testified for @AOC in July. She took a few minutes after a 4 hour hearing to hear my concerns about her constituents (1 of which is my partner's father) to #ProtectOurCare despite back-to-back hearings with no breaks.

Thank you, Congresswoman for prioritizing health care!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC There has been NO greater champion of my advocacy to #ProtectOurCare than Congresswoman @CarolynBMaloney

The awareness she has brought to Lupus through dozens of videos with me is unparalleled.

An honor to know her & to testify for her & @OversightDems in July!

My hero.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems I met @RepSeanMaloney on day 1 of a 3 day trip to DC to #ProtectOurCare He took time out of fighting for justice to talk with me re: health care.

2 days later, a voice called to me asking, "You're still here?". It was the Congressman & I have a new supporter of my advocacy!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney It's always an honor & pleasure to meet some of the people you greatly admire. @SenSherrodBrown is one of those people. Ohio, you are so fortunate to have this man fighting so hard to #ProtectOurCare Thank you, Senator!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown I first met the @RepBonamici in the halls of the Cannon building in the House. I was a little lost & still new to Congress, & she guided me. I was completely surprised to find out that she was my brother's Congresswoman!

Since then, we've fought together to #ProtectOurCare

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici My work with Senator @SenJeffMerkley goes back over two years. I can't tell you how grateful I am to him for his support of my advocacy to #ProtectOurCare When I think of compassionate people in the Senate, this man frequently comes to mind. Oregonians, you know what I mean.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley Senator @RonWyden fights tooth and nail to #ProtectOurCare I'm so grateful for his support. I enjoy his unique style and appreciate his dedication. He's always thinking about ALL Americans, not just his constituents. He's one of the few that can make me laugh during a video.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley What an honor it was to meet @RepDwightEvans
of #PA03

His digital campaign of ACA success stories is incredibly inspiring. Not only is he committed to #ProtectOurCare but Congressman Evans is also a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Thank YOU!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans Pennsylvania has a powerful advocate to #ProtectOurCare in Congresswoman @RepSusanWild!

She was truly enthusiastic about making an Open Enrollment video for her constituents and that ALL Americans receive the same access to affordable health care.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild South Carolina is very fortunate to have @RepCunningham fighting to #ProtectOurCare I know, I've tried to reach out to many, many members who represent this state and their districts to no avail.

Thank you Congressman for your fight & I look forward to working with you!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham What a kind man, @JoaquinCastrotx is. I walked up to him in the Rayburn Cafeteria and we spent about 5 minutes talking about how we can #ProtectOurCare

Grateful for his kindness and dedication to health care!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx .@RepSylviaGarcia spoke about her powerful health care story during our Open Enrollment video together.

She is gracious and a fierce leader for her Texas constituency and for ALL Americans. It's an honor to know her & she fights to #ProtectOurCare & for Justice!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia Was an honor to meet @BobbyScott, Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor.

Under his jurisdiction, he is responsible the health care of MOST Americans, more than any other committee in the House. And you can be sure he wants to #ProtectOurCare

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia @BobbyScott Whether it's to #ProtectOurCare or #KidsInCages, @SenatorLeahy is there to speak out against lawlessness!

He's been the voice of MILLIONS for 45 years in Congress.

I'm SO grateful to know you, Senator Leahy.

Meeting you has positively impacted my life, THANK YOU.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia @BobbyScott @SenatorLeahy Nobody wants to #ProtectOurCare & enhance the ACA more than the Democratic leader of the Senate HELP committee, Senator Murray.

#PreExistingConditions protections, lower drug prices & lower premiums are her top priority. She thanked me for my continuous trips to DC.

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia @BobbyScott @SenatorLeahy @PattyMurray .@RepKimSchrier fights so hard to #ProtectOurCare She is a Pediatrician and spoke with me candidly in July about her own health challenges living with #type1diabetes and #PreExistingConditions Thank you, Congresswoman!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia @BobbyScott @SenatorLeahy @PattyMurray @RepKimSchrier Such a pleasure to finally get to meet and thank @SenatorBaldwin for her incredible advocacy to #ProtectOurCare

The Senator has an amazing story of living with #PreExistingConditions and has a lot of empathy. I am so grateful for her voice!

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@RepLucyMcBath @RepFinkenauer @RepChuyGarcia @janschakowsky @RepUnderwood @RepAndreCarson @HMAesq @Alyssa_Milano @RepDavids @RepJoeKennedy @RepMcGovern @RepPressley @SenatorCardin @RepRaskin @RepDebDingell @SpeakerPelosi @RepLawrence @RepAndyLevin @RepSlotkin @SenStabenow @USofCare @SenTinaSmith @EnergyCommerce @FrankPallone @repbenraylujan @RepSusieLee @SenJackyRosen @AOC @CarolynBMaloney @OversightDems @RepSeanMaloney @SenSherrodBrown @RepBonamici @SenJeffMerkley @RepDwightEvans @RepSusanWild @RepCunningham @JoaquinCastrotx @RepSylviaGarcia @BobbyScott @SenatorLeahy @PattyMurray @RepKimSchrier @SenatorBaldwin I hope you see that there were so many people fighting for YOU to #ProtectOurCare in 2019!

There are SO many others that I met, that I couldn't find their pictures or didn't have a photo opportunity. But I spoke with them, and they will #NeverGiveUp & neither should you!

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