SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - It has been a busy few weeks in Sacramento County and in Washington, DC. That’s why I wanted to send you a quick update on how I’m serving you in Congress.

Russian Invasion of Ukraine

I join Americans across the country in expressing outrage and horror at Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and deadly invasion of Ukraine. This invasion is not only an attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence, but also an assault on global peace, international law, and the values and freedoms we cherish as Americans.

As the world’s longest-standing democracy, the United States must stand up for freedom and democracy worldwide. The Ukrainian people have now lived in a democracy for 30 years and have shown that they will not accept authoritarian leaders who seek to destroy and reverse the important progress they have made.

I was proud to visit Kyiv, Ukraine with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation in February. During my visit, it was clear to me that the people of Ukraine want a future of freedom, sovereignty, and the ability to choose their own path forward. I spoke on the House floor about my visit to Ukraine"'I encourage you to listen.

As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, I’m closely following the situation in Ukraine and am receiving regular briefings from U.S. officials.

I fully support the Biden Administration’s decision to implement strong and severe sanctions on Russia, including on the country’s oligarchs and financial institutions which have already isolated Putin from the world stage. We must also continue to support the Ukrainian people with humanitarian aid and military assistance.

Sacramento County is the proud home to one of the largest populations of Ukrainian Americans in the entire country. My office has been working around the clock to assist Americans trapped in Ukraine.

If you or someone you know needs help leaving Ukraine, or assistance with an immigration application, please email my team. We are here to assist.