I will bring what I learn back to my work in Congress as I press for accountability from DHS and Secretary Kristi Noem. As the House considers an Appropriations bill to fund DHS, I am fighting for language that would rein in the abuses we’ve seen from ICE and other agencies, including masked agents, agents refusing to identify themselves, weak use of force standards, detention without a warrant, inadequate training, and more.

I’m also watching closely as Trump’s Department of Justice has launched a probe involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. I believe this reflects a broader dynamic in which independent institutions come under pressure when they do not align with partisan demands. That pressure is concerning, regardless of party, because it can erode trust in the rule of law and in institutions meant to operate independently

For Fairfax families, the consequences can be real. If the Federal Reserve’s independence is diluted, markets will react with instability and higher risk, translating into higher interest rates and higher borrowing costs. That can mean higher mortgage and rent pressures, more expensive credit card debt, and higher costs for small businesses trying to grow and hire. Given the cost of living and affordability challenges facing the American people right now, the last thing we need is additional uncertainty.

In closing, I voted last week in favor of legislation restoring the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired on January 1. In Fairfax, thousands of families are scrambling to stay insured as premiums climb and household budgets get squeezed even further after these credits expired.

Now the Senate must move quickly to finish the job and pass the legislation. 

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Yesterday, I joined fellow Democrats on the Homeland Security Committee to demand accountability and justice following the tragic killing of Renee Good during an ICE operation in Minneapolis. 

Renee’s death was heartbreaking and should never have happened. It is a sobering example of what’s at stake under the Trump Administration’s mass deportation policies led by Secretary Noem: a deportation machine that has become reckless, out of control, and now deadly. There must be a fair and impartial investigation into Renee’s killing to ensure that no more Americans die at the hands of ICE. 

Right now, law-abiding American citizens and immigrants across the country are leaving home and wondering: Am I next? Could I be wrongly detained, disappeared, hurt, or worse?

DHS has spiraled into chaos. This shooting is not a one-off. Reporting shows federal immigration officers have opened fire at least 16 times nationwide since January, 2025. When this behavior is normalized, it’s only a matter of time before another operation ends in tragedy.

I will continue to fight for justice for Renee. 

(Click video above to watch press conference remarks.) 

I also attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor with BSA Troop 698 in Burke. 

Congratulations to Troop 698’s newest Eagle Scout, Stanley Carroll. Stanley is an amazing young leader whose Eagle Scout project was the creation of a beautiful mural at the entrance of Cherry Run Elementary School.

Thank you to the Scouts, troop leaders, and parents for the time and commitment you put into service and leadership.

Last Day of Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Coverage

Today, Thursday, January 15th, is the last day of Open Enrollment for 2026 health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

You can still apply for new coverage, renew your current plan, or make changes at HealthCare.gov. Missing this window generally means waiting another year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a major life event like losing coverage, moving, getting married, or having a child. 

To avoid gaps in coverage and see if you qualify for financial help, click here. 

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Get Your Personalized Metro Year-in-Review with Metro Rewind From the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Metro is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of Metro Rewind, your personalized ridership report, at MetroRewind.com! 

Now in its third year, customers will find an all-new experience with even more data, an eye-catching art collage, and new badges to celebrate your transit-riding achievements. Keep an eye out for fun easter eggs along the way. 

Metro Rewind isn’t just data -- it’s a celebration of your year in transit, transforming each person’s transit history into a vivid, shareable snapshot that captures how you move across the region. 

This year, your detailed report includes: 

▪ Number of bus and rail trips 
▪ Rides by month 
▪ Your longest streak riding Metro 
▪ Where you rank among all Metro customers 
▪ Miles traveled on transit 
▪ Carbon dioxide emissions saved by taking transit 
▪ Top 5 Metro Rail stations 
▪ How you rank among others who use your top station 
▪ Top 5 Metro Bus routes 
▪ How you rank among others who use your top route 
▪ Your Metro archetype 
▪ Option to buy merch for your top station 

To access Metro Rewind, customers can enter their 20-digit SmartTrip number on the back of their card. 

The number can also be found in your Google or Apple Wallet.

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Virginia Railway Express to Make Service Adjustments for Long Bridge Project 

This month, VRE will adjust service to accommodate construction of the Long Bridge Project—the largest rail investment in the region in generations. When completed, this nationally significant project will ultimately allow more frequent and reliable rail service across Virginia and the East Coast. 

Because District of Columbia noise ordinances limit construction to 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., crews must work during the day, requiring a five-hour midday construction window (8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mon–Sat). To fit this work in: 

VRE Service Adjustments: 

• No VRE trains will be eliminated – but some trains will start/stop at Alexandria instead of Union Station. 
• The Amtrak Step-Up Program is returning, giving VRE multi-ride ticketholders more options to travel in/out of Union Station. 

• Service adjustments will be temporary and may be refined over the 2026–2030 project period. 

Amtrak Virginia Service Adjustments: 

Amtrak will continue to serve Virginia during construction but with temporary adjustments: 

• 4 daily roundtrip trains (2 to Norfolk and 2 to Newport News). 
• 2 daily express buses to and from Hampton Roads, giving Newport News an additional connection to Washington, DC 
• Total service will equal 6 combined rail + bus roundtrips (slightly more than the current 5 all-rail roundtrips). 
• Departure and arrival times will shift slightly, but corridor connectivity remains. 

Click here for a helpful factsheet.