The American people deserve a government that doesn’t forget itself when extremism takes root. We must remind ourselves that in the wealthiest nation in the world, no family should be wondering whether they can put food on the table.

Feeding hardworking Americans shouldn’t be up for debate. We have a duty as elected officials to put the people first—which is why House Democrats are fighting to end the Republican shutdown, restore SNAP and WIC funding, and prevent the health care crisis ahead. For local food

Over 650,000 Missourians rely on SNAP to put food on the table. If you or your family are still experiencing delays or issues with your payments, my team is here to help. Call my district office at 314-955-9980. We’ll work with you to sort through any disruptions and connect

The courts shouldn’t need to remind the President to feed the country—but here we are. Families need SNAP and they need it now.

Hardworking families across America are feeling enough pain from the Republican-led government shutdown, but there is no legal reason that hunger should be added to its consequences. Over $5 billion in SNAP funds for November are available right now—the Trump administration is

Most folks don’t realize how much their Representative’s office can assist them personally. By contacting my team, we can help resolve the “long-standing, time-consuming, and frustrating” issues you’ve had with the federal government—it’s our job, and we’re happy to do it. Call

We are in the middle of a healthcare crisis—my constituents shouldn’t have to reckon with their President handing out billions to his allies while premiums are on the verge of skyrocketing. We raised issues like this and more at my town hall last night. If you wanted to ask a

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Behind every service member is a family that serves alongside them. Recognizing their courage, commitment, and sacrifice with a designated day is a simple but meaningful way to say thank you. @RepDonBacon and I introduced legislation to get this done. 🇺🇸

No family in St. Louis should worry about food because of a political standoff. As Republicans keep the government shut down for a second month, we must ensure food assistance continues. I joined @RepJahanaHayes, @RepAngieCraig, and House Democrats in urging Secretary Rollins to

Imagine what St. Louis could do with $300M: rebuild schools, invest in affordable housing, create jobs and hope. Instead it’s going to a vanity project for a President who only cares about himself.

I am hosting a virtual town hall on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 PM CT to talk about two issues hitting Missouri families hard—the rising cost of healthcare and the ongoing Republican government shutdown. This conversation is about how we move forward—so that the government is

This spring, the St. Louis region was hit by devastating tornadoes, and we couldn’t afford to have waited for assistance any longer than we did. Families rebuilding their lives after a disaster should never have to wait for Congress to get its act together before receiving

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the government shutdown, please know you’re not alone. Our office has gathered helpful resources for federal workers and families, from employee benefits to ways to keep costs down. You can find everything at

Wishing a joyful and safe Diwali to everyone celebrating in the St. Louis region and across the country. May this Festival of Lights bring hope, renewal, and peace to your homes and our shared future.