Dear Neighbor,   America 250 is a celebration of who we are as Americans and the values that we share: the belief that all are created equal, the right to the pursuit of happiness, and a commitment to the ongoing fight for liberty and justice for all.    As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, we reflect on how far we’ve come since 1776 and recommit ourselves to the ideals of freedom, justice, and equality that make our nation great.    This celebration is for each and every one of us. That’s why I’m asking you to record a quick video, two minutes or less, sharing what you love about America and your hopes for the next 250 years.     HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?   First, review the submission guidelines, which are available on my website.    Second, record a short video, two minutes or less, answering one of the prompts below.  1.    What do you love about America? 2.    What does patriotism mean to you? 3.    What is your hope for this country for the next 250 years? 4.    What would you like your fellow Americans to know?  5.    How are you celebrating America250?   Third, fill out this appearance release form which will authorize my office to include your video in this compilation. Please return this form to our office via email to: RepWalkinshawPress@Mail.House.Gov.    Lastly, submit your video directly to my office using this submission portal by Thursday, July 2, 2026.    This project is a chance to show what it means to be an American according to Virginians, and I am looking forward to hearing from people from every corner of our district.