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I came to Congress aiming to end the cycle of mental illness and addiction crisis once and for all. I’m proud to say that, over the last two years, I’ve made real progress toward that goal.

As the CHIPS and Science Act marks its second anniversary, Oregon is a proven winner when it comes to securing federal funding to ensure that our home state remains at the heart of the semiconductor revolution.

Becoming a mental health professional wasn’t in the cards for me, but it sparked a desire to make it easier for others – especially those who grew up in a working family like mine – to follow that career path.

Saying goodbye to my daughter on college move-in day was just as hard as it was to drop her off on her first day of kindergarten. But for our kids, the end of summer and the beginning of another school year often means having to adjust to an unfamiliar or new environment – which can lead to increased mental health challenges.

While the physical risks of wildfires are well known, few people consider the negative impacts that these fires – and climate change as a whole – can have on our mental health.

The Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act would create a national campaign to spread the word about the importance of mental health care for Latino youth. Our bill would help ensure kids and teens know the symptoms and factors that contribute to mental health problems, in addition to sharing resources for screening, intervention, and treatment – like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.