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9 Jul, 5 tweets, 2 min read
I'm excited to see @POTUS's announcement today about steps he's taking to protect consumers, promote competition, and expand our economy. This action is long overdue and includes many policies I’ve been fighting for. (THREAD) whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…
First, let’s talk about consumer protection. It's now easier and cheaper for consumers to switch banks. Banks are required to transfer your financial transaction data if you choose to take your business elsewhere. (2/5)
President Biden's order will also prevent internet service providers from charging excessive early termination fees, saving people money. Every American should be able to afford internet access, and requiring clear details on cost will help consumers find the best deal. (3/5)
Let's talk about returning competition to health care. Since January, my office has been fighting to fix the broken pharmaceutical market. @POTUS has taken some of the important steps I’ve advocated for to lower drug prices and inspire innovation. (4/5)
Finally, today's action takes steps to stop hospital consolidation, which drives up costs and decreases quality of care. @POTUS asks key agencies to revise guidelines for hospital mergers, which will help increase transparency. (5/5)

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Congress provided billions to help health care workers fight COVID-19. Turns out, some health care systems may have used these taxpayer dollars to boost their bottom lines, rather than patient care and worker support. I'm calling them out ⬇️ (THREAD)
nytimes.com/2021/05/21/hea…
After receiving $1 billion in CARES relief, @tenethealth bought 45 surgery centers instead of properly staffing ICUs and ERs during a pandemic. At one location, overwhelmed staff were forced to prop patients upright in chairs since there were no beds—not to mention no oxygen.
.@LifePointHealth got $1.5 billion to fight COVID, but they failed to isolate patients. This had tragic consequences in Wyoming, where a COVID patient with mental illness took the life of a senior.

Meanwhile, LifePoint is closing in on a $2 billion deal to expand their business.
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5 Mar
When I ran for Congress, I made a promise to be transparent about the major decisions I make as Representative for California’s 45th District. So, I’d like to explain “Motions to Recommit” (MTRs) and my recent decision to uniformly vote NO on all of them. [THREAD]
The minority party can offer a Motion to Recommit just before we vote on final passage of a bill. If the MTR is adopted, the text of the bill is revised. Historically, MTRs were offered by Members “friendly” to the bill, as a way to correct errors in the text.
However, in my last term, House Republicans offered Motions to Recommit in bad faith, to force “gotcha” votes. This year, House rules were changed so that MTRs send bills back to the committees they originate from—delaying votes or killing bills entirely.
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12 Feb
Today, @OversightDems is "marking up" the COVID relief bill, including state & local funding, paid leave for postal workers, and other issues in our jurisdiction. I’m live tweeting to pull back the curtain for the American people, on how Congress works—and sometimes doesn’t 1/x
2/x The hearing is virtual (we use WebEx). It was to start at 12pmEST, and I logged on 3 entire minutes early, seeking extra credit for good attendance. Virtual hearings save time because we don't have to wait 30 or more minutes for members to physically get to the hearing room.
3/x That isn’t to say Congress is ready to go full virtual Senate like in Star Wars, although a girl can dream. We just had staff tell a member they weren't on video. “I don’t know what to do. I see a button ‘start my video.’ Do you think I should hit that to start my video?” 🤦‍♀️
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30 Dec 20
I’m incredibly proud of all that our team was able to accomplish over the past two years. We introduced 4⃣5⃣ bills on behalf of Orange County families—including legislation to hold powerful interests accountable, root out corruption, and more. A few highlights 👇
Strong family policy is strong economic policy. As a single mom, I know how crucial childcare is for working parents. That’s why I introduced legislation to address the skyrocketing costs of childcare just a few months into my first term ⬇️

While families struggle to make ends meet, Big Pharma is raking in huge profits by jacking up the prices of life-saving medications. The House passed my bill to protect patients from unnecessary price hikes *a year ago,* but the Senate won’t take it up.

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28 Dec 20
Last week, I voted for the coronavirus relief bill, which the President has *finally* signed into law after a week of delay. I know the legislation isn’t perfect, so I want to have an honest conversation about what it does and doesn’t do. (THREAD)
First things first: Americans have waited too long to get help. While the House passed a relief bill in May, the Senate didn’t take it up or pass legislation of its own. People needed (and still need) sustained help until the pandemic is over, not a one-and-done bill.
There are some things today’s bill does well, including the extension of assistance for people out of work, people facing housing or food insecurity, and small businesses. Our office is preparing a guide for what help is available to Orange County families (available soon).
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16 Dec 20
My favorite part of being a Congressperson is how much I get to learn, including by listening to Orange County families. To all those who took the time to attend one of our 3⃣4⃣ in-person and virtual town halls over the past two years, thank you. Some highlights ⬇️
In May 2019, our office hosted a town hall focusing on the needs of older Orange County residents. I miss hosting in-person town halls, hearing directly from members of our community about the issues that matter most to them.
I’m humbled that so many made their voices heard during a town hall earlier this year on the 2021 budget. I’m committed to being a responsible steward of our tax dollars—and that means making sure they’re spent in a way that’s consistent with our values.

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