WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Compassionate Care Act,legislation to promote advance care planning and end-of-life care. Many Americans do not have plans in place in the event they experience severe illness. In order to help patients access the care they need and that is right for them, the Compassionate Care Act pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a letter with Members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging federal support for the building of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA., which would be the first-ever veteran cemetery located in Ora  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and U.S. Representative Darrell Issa (R-California) in introducing the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act. This bill would prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition to fund gun control programs. "Some states are unfairly using tax policy to push an ill-founded, anti-gun agenda on gun owners," said Crapo. "Tax laws  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Anaheim Hills, CA Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a letter with members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging federal support for the building of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA, which would be the first-ever veteran cemetery located in Orange County. "[W]e   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, celebrate National Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7. National Breastfeeding Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and support for lactation practices and policies. "Far too many moms face physical, societal, or environmental barriers that keep them from breastfeeding and nursing their child comfortably   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, legislation to better protect passengers aboard cruise ships through updated passenger safety standards and cruise line reporting requirements. The Cruise Passenger Protection Act ensures that passengers are fully informed of their rights in advance of a voyage and have  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: USDA's New Water Savings Commodity Program Follows Call from Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, & Montana Lawmakers in April Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of $400 million to address drought through investments at the irrigation district scale in 12 states across the American West. The Central Oregon I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release: Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) was recognized as a 2024 "Hero of Main Street" by the National Retail Federation (NRF) for his strong support of local retailers through legislative action and leadership. "I am honored to receive the 'Hero of Main Street' award from the National Retail Federation," said Rep. Garcia. "Small businesses are critical to the economic vitality of our communities, driving job c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of up to $75 million awarded across five California irrigation districts to support farmers, agricultural commodity production, and water conservation. This funding will help irrigation districts and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 32 of his Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing the No Kings Act, which would reaffirm that Presidents and Vice Presidents do not have immunity for actions that violate federal criminal law and clarify that Congress, not the Supreme Court, determines to who  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) made the following statement on Chevron's decision to move its headquarters from San Ramon, a city he represents in Congress, to Texas. "I am disappointed, but not surprised, to see Chevron's announcement that it will be leaving San Ramon. "I have long been involved and advocated for California's renewable portfolio standard and climate goals  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: Palo Alto, CA U.S. Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) issued the following statement in response to the Sixth Circuit's decision to stay the Federal Communication Commission's Net Neutrality order: "It's extremely disappointing that the Sixth Circuit decided to stay the FCC's net neutrality order. This decision is a step back for Americans because they deserve a fast, free, and open internet that will  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Chino Hills, CA U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.1394) recognizing the importance of U.S.-India relations ahead of the 50th anniversary of the first BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple in the United States on August 4. Rep. Kim serves as chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific and represents a larg  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: This week, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024, designed to reduce the financial burden of disasters on local communities, enhance individual and community preparedness, and promote participation in federally-supported resilience programs. "Our commu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), joined U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in introducing a resolution in honor of Willie Mays' life and enduring legacy. Mays was born in Westfield, Alabama, and he spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants. The resolution concludes, "Willie Mays personified the American Dream by relying on hi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, announced that he secured several top water infrastructure priorities for California through the unanimous Senate passage of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The legislation includes provisions Padilla fought for to address the Tijuana Ri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, the Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) to address the judicial emergencies occurring in district courts across America. The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act would address these judicial shortages by increasing the number of federal d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Michelle Steel released the following statement on a decision by the Department of Commerce to reject Vietnam's request to be designated as a "market economy" by the U.S. government. The decision noted that the Vietnamese government still maintains large control over business and resource allocation in addition to significant corruption existing within their legal system. "The Department o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement in response to Senate Republicans blocking the consideration and passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), bipartisan, comprehensive tax legislation containing his disaster tax relief legislation for wildfire victims: "In the years since t  more