I’ve been hearing from an increasing number of residents who are scared, upset, and frustrated. It’s been less than a month since inauguration day, and we’ve already started to see incredibly harmful policies and hurtful actions coming out of the Trump Administration.  

I’ve heard from a mother who worried Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funds would hurt a mental health program her child relies on. I’ve heard from residents angered by how Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire, is encouraging federal workers to resign and trying to gain access to your social security data. I’ve heard from seniors who are scared that their health care could be stripped away at any moment.

Many of you are urging me and my Democratic colleagues to fight back. I am committed to doing everything in my power to stand up for residents at home here in the Bay Area, and everyday Americans across the country who are just trying to make ends meet. In this fast-moving environment, the Trump Administration is intentionally causing chaos and confusion.

Here are just a few steps I’m taking:

• Helping local cities, agencies, and nonprofits that rely on federal grants by providing up-to-date information on Trump’s executive actions, as soon as it is available. My primary objective is to support local communities who will be harmed by attempts to dismantle government services and programs.
• Coordinating with my fellow House Democrats to strengthen our unified resistance against House Republican’s razor-thin majority as we face key votes and upcoming budget negotiations.  
• Increasing engagement with constituents to educate our community and empower more local participation in civic action. Sign up for my newsletter to be notified of an upcoming Town Hall later this month.
• Co-chairing the Taskforce on Strengthening Democracy, where I’ll work to protect your foundational freedoms and fight back against attempts to dismantle our constitutional system.
• Speaking out against the unlawful firing of FBI agents for doing their jobs and the President pardoning the most violent criminals who physically attacked Capitol police officers on Jan. 6th.
• Sharing information and resources about the rights and protections everyone in America has, regardless of documentation status.
• Aggressively speaking out against illegal executive attempts to circumvent the legislative process and bypass Congress. Along with my colleagues, I have sent letters to federal agencies demanding answers regarding efforts to siphon off federal funds to critical infrastructure, climate resilience projects, and lifesaving medical research.  
• Making clear to the Trump Administration that Congress alone has the power of the purse, and that freezing or delaying congressionally-appropriated funds is illegal.
• Continuing to be fully committed to protecting Medicare and Social Security.
• Reintroducing my Poverty Line Act and proposing legislation that directly aims to help low-income families afford basic needs.
• Refusing to be discouraged by the utter chaos that is ensuing and showing up with all of the energy and urgency I can muster.