This week we celebrated National Milk Day, and I thought there was no better way to celebrate the occasion than dropping off some CA-22 milk to a few of my friends in Congress. Members from all over the country got to sample some milk from right here in the Central Valley, and I think the verdict among them was clear – the happiest cows do come from California. Thank you to all of our dairy producers throughout California and the Central Valley for your work producing over 21% of our nation’s milk supply. Happy National Milk Day!

You can watch my milk deliveries here.

This week, I sent a letter to the Commissioner of the IRS, Danny Werfel, requesting answers on the agency's handling of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) –a COVID tax policy enacted to help small businesses keep people employed during the pandemic. This credit was crucial to helping Valley businesses stay afloat, but the IRS has experienced significant issues with the processing of ERTC claims, and in September issued a moratorium of processing any new claims. This has been a huge issue for businesses who filed legitimate claims and are waiting for their refunds. I’ll continue working to get answers from the IRS for our community’s small businesses.

You can read my full letter here.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. California has some of the highest numbers of reported human trafficking cases of any state in the country, and combatting this epidemic is one of the issues most important to me. As the co-chair of the Congressional Human Trafficking Caucus, I'm proud to stand with the advocates, nonprofit groups, and law enforcement working to stop human trafficking and save lives. 

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, you can call 1-888-373-7888 or Text 233733 to get help today. 

This week, we celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – a great opportunity to recognize the brave men and women who risk their lives each day to keep our communities safe. To all our law enforcement officers across the Valley – thank you for everything you do!

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