The Diversionary Theatre, located in University Heights, reached out for assistance obtaining their refunds from the IRS for Employee Retention Credits. My office worked with the theater’s staff to gather various tax documents and other information to be sent to the Taxpayer Advocate for further review. This month, their pending applications were finally processed, and they received their refund of $39,195.67.  

This week, I re-introduced my bipartisan, bicameral bill to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The cost of housing in San Diego and throughout California is just too high. It forces people into longer commutes and worsens our climate crisis. My Build More Housing Near Transit Act will get more cars off the road and increase affordable housing options for families across the country.     

• The EPA has proposed a plan that would rescind the federal government’s ability to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions. The New York Times explains what the “endangerment finding” is and the court cases and scientific evidence that led to the 2009 declaration.  
•  This article details how wildfires are now limiting our forests’ natural ability to capture carbon dioxide and slow global warming. 

Lastly, I aim for this newsletter to be an informative, fact-based recap of what’s happening in Washington and the work I’m doing to address what’s important to San Diego. If you know someone who would appreciate these updates like you do, please feel free to forward this email or encourage them to sign up to receive them here.

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