GA U.S. House District 4 issued the following announcement on Mar. 1.
Congressman Johnson (GA-04) is uplifting Tucker resident Amy Bielawski as his Hometown Hero virtual guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday.
Amy is a small business owner in Tucker, Georgia, who has been in the coverage gap for many years. She owns a small entertainment agency but due to health issues, including thyroid disease, her ability to earn is limited and it’s difficult for her to afford health insurance. Her industry was particularly hard hit during the pandemic. Thanks to the increased Affordable Care Act subsidies in the American Rescue Plan, she was able to qualify for an affordable premium on the ACA marketplace.
The State of the Union Address will highlight the achievements and work still to be done under the leadership of President Biden. While safety protocols mean this year’s in-person attendance will be limited, Congressman Johnson said inviting Amy as his virtual guest is an important way to honor the people of Georgia and uplift their stories.
“Our country has made tremendous strides this past year thanks to the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Law. So, for this year’s State of the Union Address I wanted to highlight one of the millions of hardworking Americans whose perseverance in the face of the challenges presented by the pandemic fueled our nation’s historic recovery. People like my guest, Amy Bielawski, are the true heroes behind America’s progress over the past year, and I am proud to uplift her as my virtual guest to the State of the Union Address,” said Rep. Johnson.
“As a local performer and entertainer, it’s a difficult profession to have quality, affordable healthcare. Thanks to the increased Affordable Care Act subsidies in the American Rescue Plan, I was able to qualify for an affordable premium on ACA marketplace,” said Bielawski, who plans to watch the speech from her home in Tucker this evening.
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