Brad's Newsletter
July 7, 2023
As the 118th Congress approaches its six-month milestone, it’s good to be home for the Independence Day holiday, especially after seven consecutive weeks in Washington.
June 21, 2023
Last month, when we were up against a debt ceiling deadline, the House came together to work for American families and find common ground to reach and pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.
June 13, 2023
Besides being a month busy with graduations and weddings, June is also LGBTQI+ Pride Month, per a proclamation signed by President Biden on May 31.
June 1, 2023
I hope you had a nice holiday weekend and a meaningful Memorial Day. I know we are all happy to welcome the unofficial start to summer!
May 19, 2023
I hope everyone had a nice weekend and a Happy Mother’s Day. It’s hard to believe it’s already mid-May.
May 2, 2023
Happy May! Hopefully, we will soon cross over from the still chill air of early spring to the warmer summer breezes that bring with them the planting of vegetable gardens, the sounds of returning birds, and the joyous gatherings of family and friends.
April 21, 2023
Monday marked the fifty-third anniversary of the safe return to Earth of the crew of the Apollo 13 mission, Commander James A. Lovell, Command Module Pilot John L. (Jack) Swigert, and Lunar Module Pilot Fred W. Haise.
April 11, 2023
Every so often, you work on an idea that, when implemented, exceeds your highest hopes. Such was the case last week when more than 150 Stevenson High School students gathered for the first of what I hope is many “Building Bridges” programs.
April 7, 2023
I am glad to be back home after a few hectic weeks in the nation’s capital. Before I talk about the week that was, I want to extend holiday wishes to everyone celebrating Ramadan, Passover, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday. May this be a meaningful time spent with friends and family.
March 30, 2023
It’s a good week to be a sports fan. The Cubs open the season today at home against Milwaukee, while the White Sox kick things off in Houston. Maybe this will finally be the year we have an all-Chicago World Series. (Look, my baseball predictions can’t do worse than my March Madness bracket!)