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Dear Constituent,
As Congress reconvenes for the fall session, I write to give you important updates as your Representative for Northern Virginia.
Suicide Prevention Month September is Suicide Prevention Month, a critical time to raise awareness for mental health, share vital resources for those in need, and promote open conversations that break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
I work on mental health all the time in Congress. I co-founded the House Suicide Prevention Task Force and serve as a Co-Chair of the Mental Health Caucus. I know all too well that the ongoing mental health crisis affects all of us – our families, our friends, and our neighbors – irrespective of age, background, or profession.
I worked for years to designate 9-8-8 as the simple, easy-to-use number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Since its launch two years ago, 10 million people have used it to connect with a counselor on the phone to get immediate help.
While we have made great legislative strides to support those in need, there is more we can do in Congress to expand important efforts to reduce suicide and boost mental health support, including through legislation like my Barriers to Suicide Act and my Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act, which will be reintroduced later this month.
If you or a loved one are in crisis and need help, you are not alone. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, substance abuse concerns, or just need someone to talk to, there is help available. Dial or text 9-8-8, available 24/7 for free & confidential support.
Upcoming Women’s Conference I’m excited to announce that I will be hosting my Eighth Annual Women’s Conference titled ‘The Time Is Now’ at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 pm.
You can register to attend the event here. More details will be forthcoming.
Important Election Information Election Day for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election is Tuesday, November 5. You can find your precinct and check your voter registration status online via the Virginia Department of Elections.
The deadline to register to vote, or update your existing registration is Tuesday, October 15. Please note that voters may still register to vote through Election Day but will be asked to vote using a provisional ballot if the registration is submitted after the October 15 deadline.
The first day of in-person early voting begins Friday, September 20 and will continue through Saturday, November 2. Additional information on locations and hours for early voting is available for voters by jurisdiction:
All Virginia voters are eligible to vote by mail, and the deadline to apply for a ballot to be mailed to you is Friday, October 25. Addition information on mail-in voting is available here.
Serving You The need for federal government assistance remains high. I am happy to help with support, assistance, and advocacy however I can.
Please contact my District Office at 703-658-5403 if you need help with federal agencies.
Best,
