October 15, 2014

Dear Friend,

For too long, burdensome bureaucracy has made it difficult to start a business and get it moving. As part of my plan to create jobs and grow the economy in San Diego and across the country, I am working to cut useless regulations so that our entrepreneurs can bring their ideas to fruition. Below is an update on that effort, as well as information about one of my efforts to hold Congress accountable, my visits to local senior centers, and a reminder of the coming deadline for Service Academy nominations.

Cutting Red Tape for Start Ups

Making it easier for San Diego's entrepreneurs and innovators to start a new venture is essential to our economic success. I recently introduced legislation that allows start ups or new businesses with less than $1 million in revenue to file federal taxes annually instead of every quarter as is required by current law. For more information on that effort click HERE, and to see my full plan to create jobs and grow the economy in San Diego click HERE.

Holding Congress Accountable

Right now there are Members of Congress who receive subsidies for their crop insurance premiums from the federal government. While many farmers across the country get a similar subsidy, this is a program that is voted on in Congress - essentially members are voting on legislation that has a specific personal financial impact. To make matters worse, it isn't public information who receives this subsidy. I introduced legislation that requires Congressmembers to disclose if they receive this subsidy to increase transparency on this process.

Hearing from Local Seniors

Over the last few weeks I have visited a number of Senior Centers to hear from residents and discuss my work to ensure that Social Security and Medicare are protected both for current retirees and for future generations. If I haven't been to your senior center yet, let me know HERE.

Service Academy Nominations

Interested in attending a service academy? Each year I have the privilege of nominating outstanding individuals from the 52nd District. My office is now accepting nomination applications for the Naval Academy, the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Nomination application packets are due to my office no later than 4:00PM on Friday, October 31, 2014. For more information, visit my website HERE.

Staying in Contact

I hope you'll stay connected with what I am working on and tell me what is important to you: like my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, add my Google+ page to your circles, or visit my website for more information.

One of the most important jobs I have in Congress is providing a number of constituent services. As always, if you are having trouble with a federal agency, or want to weigh in on a particular issue, feel free to email me or call my offices at 202-225-0508 or 858-455-5550.

Sincerely,

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