1 in 8 young people personally know someone who has been the target of deepfake nudes. The DEFIANCE Act stands to give those survivors a chance to seek justice. Whether my name is on the bill or not, we must not allow sexual predators to run amok. We must pass DEFIANCE.

This summer, my office launched our first ever Summer Reading Challenge for constituents in New York-14. Today, I got to read to our future leaders and talk with them about how we can build community and community power. Thank you NYPL for hosting us today!

There is pervasive corruption across our healthcare and agricultural systems that defy party lines. I meet with MAHA activists because a lot of their concerns are bipartisan issues that major corporations paint as partisan. The fight isn't left and right, it's top and bottom.

Yesterday, I joined @nycparks.bsky.social in College Point to observe the removal of abandoned vessels and debris in Flushing Bay. I’m proud to have secured over $1 million in federal funding to advance their critical work to restore our community waterways.

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.

Today I asked if any Congressmember on @energycommerce.bsky.social would want to live next to a data center. The silence in the hearing room reflected the realities of working people across the country. We must address the real, dangerous health impacts of data centers on our communities.

Flooding Info for New Yorkers: 1️⃣If your property was damaged, report it to help assess citywide impact at reportdamage.nyc.gov 2️⃣If you see a downed tree or a clogged catch basin, report it at nyc.gov/311 or call 311 3️⃣Sign up for updates with nyc.gov/notifynyc

Pharmaceutical companies, like AbbVie and AstraZeneca, abuse the U.S. patent system to monopolize the drug market and prevent patients from accessing affordable drugs. We must develop more stringent standards that reward real innovation and crack down on corporate profiteering.

The Supreme Court is facing a major corruption crisis. I'm proud to introduce the High Court Gift Ban Act, with @raskin.house.gov and @lujan.senate.gov, to remove the influence of dark money from our nation’s highest judicial body. We must safeguard the sanctity of our democracy.

Israel must release pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been held without charge for 18 months and now faces an imminent threat to his life from torture. Israel must end the targeting of health workers and the inhumane treatment of Palestinians in arbitrary detention.

I am devastated by the death of Tibetan freedom activist Lobga Rangzen. As we mourn his loss, we continue to fight for human rights in Tibet and across the globe. My heart is with his loved ones and our entire Tibetan community in NY-14.

As America marks 250 years, may we recommit to building a diverse democracy, an economy that works for the many and not just the few, and a future where every generation has the opportunity to live a dignified life. Happy 4th of July!

Because of Trump’s OBBBA, starting today all borrowers with a SAVE plan will have 90 days to transition to a new plan. If you do not manually switch to a new plan, you will be auto-enrolled into one, which may result in higher payments. Learn more at studentaid.gov/repayment-calculator/

Today an extreme heat watch is in effect across NYC! Dangerous temperatures are expected to rise into the 100s. Locate the nearest cooling center at finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/ or by calling 311. To get emergency updates, visit NYC.gov/notifynyc or text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

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Due to Trump’s OBBBA, the New York State Department of Health has notified 450,000 Essential Plan members that their insurance coverage will end tomorrow, July 1st. If you are among those impacted, you can navigate to nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777 for more info.

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To those in NY-14 and beyond with family and loved ones in Venezuela, we stand with you in this moment of tragedy. As we monitor the situation, I want to alert constituents of the below guidance from the Department of State. (1/2)

Today marks four years since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. Now, reproductive freedoms are under sustained attack across the country, regularly endangering the lives of those in need of care. We must protect reproductive health care at all costs.

NYCHA Tenant Associations play a vital role in advocating for residents on issues like housing conditions, safety, and tenant rights. It was great to connect with our NYCHA TA Presidents to discuss priorities for our community in the year ahead.

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is hard fought, but guaranteed when we organize and refuse to back down. The work is not done. Today, we celebrate Black American resistance and resilience, and recommit to the transformation required to deliver real equity and justice for all.

In 2022, for-profit health insurers paid $10B in compensation to agents and brokers for enrolling individuals into Medicare Advantage plans. My legislation would bar financial perks for agents and brokers and ensure they work with patients to choose the best plan for them.

🗣️HEAP Cooling Assistance closes TOMORROW at 5pm! Eligible households can receive help buying and installing an air conditioner or fan to help their home stay cool. Don't wait, apply today at a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/ or in person at your local social services or HRA office.

Trump’s illegal war in Iran has descended our world and our global economy into chaos. Yesterday, the House finally met the threshold to pass a War Powers Resolution. The Senate must work quickly to advance this resolution and end this war.

Reading is one of the best ways we can build our personal and community power. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce a Summer Reading Challenge for NY-14 constituents. Read 10 books before September 1st and submit your completed log to my office. Learn more: bit.ly/NY-14-is-reading

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈 Let us be encouraged and emboldened by the strength and resilience of the queer community. We will continue to walk with and for you in the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights in NY-14 and across the globe 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Wishing a joyous and blessed Eid al-Adha to all those observing today. On this special day to so many in our community, we send our warmest wishes for a wonderful time with your family. Eid Mubarak!

On Memorial Day, let us remember and honor the brave Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, and recommit ourselves to building a country worth their ultimate sacrifice.

This is what drinking water in Georgia looks like after Meta began data center construction in the community. Yesterday I called for EPA and Congressional investigations into the impact of data center construction on local drinking water supplies. We cannot take water for granted.

My heart is with the loved ones of the three victims killed and the entire San Diego community impacted by last night’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. We must all recommit ourselves to the work of rooting out Islamophobia and all forms of bigotry.

I recently spoke with Ilana Glazer about the material consequences of committee hearings. When I caught the head of the EPA red handed for colluding with Bayer, it helped blow up Bayer’s liability shield in the Farm Bill. This is what accountability looks like when we come prepared.