Federal tax returns are due April 15th and the IRS is now offering a tool that allows you to file your taxes online for free. IRS Direct File is available in 12 states, including California, and you can click below to see if you’re eligible to use it.
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his view that American global leadership, rooted in the belief that “freedom is the oxygen of humanity,” is indispensable to world affairs.

Retiring Stanford Coach Tara VanDerveer set an all-time record for the most coaching wins in the history of college basketball. Widely known by her well-earned sobriquet, G.O.A.T., she is indeed the Greatest Of All Time and a jewel in the crown of the 16th Congressional District.

On César Chávez Day we reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we have yet to go in the fight for fair labor practices. Every person in the United States deserves the right to work in equitable, fair and safe conditions. Si se puede!

I joined a congressional amicus brief to defend women’s access to life-saving abortion care.
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The Affordable Care Act is 14 years old today! Last year alone, a record 21 million people enrolled, with the vast majority paying less than $10 per month for quality health care. I will always be proud to have helped shape the bill and voted for the law.

AI-generated content has become so convincing that consumers need help to identify what they’re looking at and engaging with online. Yesterday I introduced the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Deceptive AI Act.
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At E&C Committee markup this week I offered an amendment to a pipeline safety bill. All of us in San Mateo County know that pipeline safety is not an abstract issue. youtu.be/ZIdn_NaUVZs?si… via YouTube

Safety at several Caltrain grade crossings will be improved thanks to half a million dollars in federal funding obtained by Congressmembers Rep. Anna G. Eshoo and Kevin Mullin through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Read more here: caltrain.com/news/congressi….

Important information from the State Department!

This is a reminder for all of my constituents who rely on their AT&T landlines: The last public comment forums on AT&T’s petitions to drop its landline service will be on March 19th. They will be virtual and easy to attend: msg.cpuc.ca.gov/pph/

I spoke on the floor of the House to explain why I support the divestiture of TikTok from ByteDance. youtu.be/WNknP4kCe6c?si… via YouTube

I condemn the recent vandalism at the CoastPride Center in Half Moon Bay. Whenever hate raises its ugly head, we must combat it. I applaud the City of Half Moon Bay for its rapid response and I stand in full support with the LGBTQ community
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Women make 78 cents for every dollar a man makes, which is over $11K less per year. It’s even worse for women of color. Let’s finally close this gap that’s hurting families across the country. #PaycheckFairnessAct

For my constituents who are observing Ramadan, I wish them a Ramadan Mubarak. May your Ramadan be a peaceful time of spiritual reflection.

I’m very proud to have successfully secured $14 million for 13 community projects in our District.
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It was a special honor to host my constituent Dr. Fei-Fei Li as my State of the Union guest. Dr. Li is a nationally renowned expert on Artificial Intelligence and is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute.
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