WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) introduced legislation to designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day: "Latinos make up 19% of the population but only 7% of the physician workforce. Having doctors who can communicate in their patients' language and understand their patients' culture leads to better health recommendations and outcomes,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representative Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) announced that Stanford University will receive up to $26 million for the HEART project (Health Enabling Advancements through Regenerative Tissue Printing) through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The resources will fund research into how to 3D print a working human heart in one hour. "I wrote the legislation that c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) demanded action from Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in a new letter outlining the health care crisis at the Stockton VA Clinic. Veterans are dealing with nearly 90-day wait times for appointments and one veteran with diabetes had his leg amputated because he couldn't see a doctor to get his medication. Rep. Harder's letter also inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release: Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration": "The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a vit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following remarks on Sept. 27, 2023: * * * Last week, Rep. Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues to call on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avoid a harmful government shutdown. Watch Rep. Takano's full remarks here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tij_XUzl96I). Rep. Takano's transcribed remarks are below: Thank you, Chair Emeritus, Mark Pocan. My  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) reintroduced the Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that provides new resources to help prevent and reverse the troublesome and tragic rise in suicide rates throughout the country. "September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it is essential that we act now to raise awareness about the importance of early intervention to prevent suicide," said Con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the New Democrat Coalition's (NDC) Affordable Housing Task Force welcomed National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jim Tobin to discuss the current state of America's housing market and ways to expand pathways to homeownership for Americans. Housing access and affordability are critical issues impacting communities across America, from big cities to small towns. Ear  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Ranking Member of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 4665, the fiscal year 2024 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill: - As Prepared For Delivery - Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose HR 4665. This bill would impose devastating cuts on programs meant to k  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) introduced the PASSPORT Act to help millions of Americans by implementing new measures to address passport application backlogs and reduce passport processing delays. Specifically, Schiff's PASSPORT Act would streamline the passport application and renewal process by improving communication regarding  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Yesterday, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) led 35 Members in a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm in support of the Department's proposal to update energy efficiency standards for water heaters. The proposed standards would save homeowners and renters up to $200 per year on electricity bills, improve the nation's energy security, and help tackle the cl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today released the following statement after re-introducing the Affordable Rabies Treatment for All Act of 2023. "Although rabies is a fatal disease, it is completely preventable if treated quickly. Last year, after being bit by a rabid fox, I was fortunate to have immediate access to the treatment," said Representative Bera, who previously served   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statement announcing his support for stopgap funding to keep the government open: "Tomorrow, I will vote to keep the government open. "The stopgap funding proposal includes reforms to secure our border, continue vital government services, and ensure our military servicemembers are paid. "The measure averts a costly govern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15) joined Representatives Adam Schiff (CA-30) and Mark Desaulnier (CA-10), to introduce the Eviction Protection Act. This legislation would establish the Office of Eviction Prevention, a new office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to support and strengthen efforts to ensure that our most vulnerable community members re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: With just four days remaining until a potential government shutdown caused by extreme House Republicans, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) warned that a shutdown poses serious consequences for San Diego families: "A government shutdown is nothing more than a cruel political stunt that would hurt San Diegans and is in fact very fiscally irresponsible," said Rep. Peters. "San Diego families shouldn't be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: At a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing today entitled "Reclaiming Congress's Article I Powers: Counterterrorism AUMF Reform," Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) grilled officials from the Department of State and the Department of Defense about the Executive Branch's lack of transparency and broad interpretation and use of the AUMF. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs' Full Line of Questioning Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), joined by Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) and Mark Desaulnier (D-Calif.), introduced the Eviction Protection Act. This legislation would establish the Office of Eviction Prevention, a new office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to support and strengthen efforts to ensure that our most vulnerable commu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), who serves as Chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, delivered an opening statement at her subcommittee hearing titled, "Lasers and Water Cannons: Exposing the Chinese Communist Party's Harassment in the South China Sea". Last month, Chairwoman Kim led a bipartisan Congressional delegation (CODEL) to Thailand, the Philippines, and Indones  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: Today, Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA08) and Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA01) reintroduced the bipartisan "Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act" (H.R.5710) to address the ballooning student loan debt crisis facing over 40 million American students and their families. According to the White House, total student loan debt in America has reached over $1.6 trillion, approxim  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2023: Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38) introduced legislation to prevent federal projects, buildings, statues, or lands from being named after Donald J. Trump. The No Glory for Hate Act would prohibit the use of federal funds for any project commemorating a president twice impeached by the House of Representatives and would further restrict the benefits afforded to them after  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2023, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Richard H. Riley IV, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Republic of Somalia * Mr. Mark Toner, of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the Senio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2023: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today on the Senate floor requested unanimous consent (UC) to confirm the U.S. Attorney nominations being held by U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH)--Todd Gee, nominated to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi; Tara K. McGrath, n  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: This week, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rick Crawford (AR-01)and Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced a resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. This program offers aid to rice producers to help them address water quantity, water quality, and wildlife habitat on their land. Since its inception, the Rice Stewar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Chairman Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the Mental Health Research Accelerator Act to incentivize private companies, who have the resources to fund the research, to partner with academic or nonprofit research institutions on neurological and mental health research so that we can address the root causes of mental hea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2023: * * * Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statements in response to recommendations by the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission in their report released yesterday. "This report highlights what we already know, we must take a proactive approach in combatting catastrophic wildfires," s  more