WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Last week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented federal funds for two community projects: $500,000 to support local food businesses and their workforce and over $1.5 million for the design and construction of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Santa Ana River. Correa was joined by Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and Anaheim City Manager James Vanderpoo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: In response to an increase in the rate of pedestrian fatalities across the United States, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15), introduced federal legislation that aims to address the impacts of driver-controlled technology in vehicles. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Rep. Mullin announced his Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act, H.R. 10051. According to the most recent data availa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: STOCKTON Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced a historic $110,469,349 federal grant for the Port of Stockton to improve air quality and upgrade to zero-emission infrastructure. Rep. Harder fought to secure this historic investment in the Port of Stockton as part of the EPA's Clean Ports Program(link is external) and it is the single   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded 12 grants to California rail infrastructure projects totaling over $279 million. The grants are part of the DOT's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program, which funds projects to improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- 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 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award over $1 billion across seven California ports to build zero-emission (ZE) port infrastructure and implement climate and air quality management plans. This substantial investment comes from the EPA's Clean   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco The Pelosi family issued this statement and released the following letter from Mr. Paul Pelosi: "Two grueling years after the defendant violently broke into our family home with zip ties and a hammer yelling 'where's Nancy?,' then kidnapped Mr. Pelosi and nearly killed him, legal justice has been served. Our entire family is grateful to the paramedics and lifesaving General Hospital trauma   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) announced the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has been awarded a $411 million grant award from the EPA Clean Ports Program to replace diesel equipment and trucks with human operated, zero-emission technology, clean energy microgrids, electric charging, shore power, and more. "This grant is a game-changer for the Port of LA and our port communi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $42,287,893 to the Port of Hueneme through its Clean Ports Program, made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act. More specifically, the Port of Hueneme will receive $41,076,293 for zero-emission technology deployment and an additional  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Last week, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a nationwide partnership of public and private organizations focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes through lifesty  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: BENICIA, CA - Today, at his 11th annual Women of the Year event, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) honored 42 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. These honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and the local economy. "Every year, I have the privilege of celebrating th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release: LANCASTER, CA - Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) held a Veterans Town Hall at the Antelope Valley Community Resource Center, where he connected with veterans, advocates, and local leaders to address urgent issues affecting veterans in CA-27. Joined by Jon Clark, Staff Director for the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Rep. Garcia provided crucial updates on recent legislative wins, new resources, and his  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) today introduced the American Homeownership Opportunity Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at addressing America's growing housing crisis. This bill provides up to $50,000 in downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers to help them enter the housing and creates the first-ever tax incentive specifically designed to increase the construction of new starter home  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), who together co-chair the bipartisan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Caucus, applaud the decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule for powered lift operations. The Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) provides a comprehensive frame  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Sonoma Last week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04)partnered with leadership from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA RD) to host a roundtable with leaders from across Sonoma County. During the session, Rep. Thompson, USDA RD State Director Maria Gallegos-Herrera, and USDA RD Northern California Area Director Jennifer Gooler presented leaders from across Sonoma County with information on  more