WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: PG&E has already raised rates twice so far this year, with at least one more rate increase on the way Families' PG&E bills have doubled in the last 10 years; PG&E reported $2.4 billion in profits in 2023 - a nearly 25% increase Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced the Stop the Rate Hikes Act to prevent utility companies like PG&E from raising rates more than one time per year. PG&E has   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, vice chair of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, led by Subcommittee Vice Chair Young Kim (CA-40), is holding a hearing entitled "Held for Ransom: How Ransomware Endangers Ou  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Grace F. Napolitano (CA-31), Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07), and Susie Lee (NV-03) introduced H.R. 7990, the Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act of 2024, to reauthorize a water recycling grant program for large-scale projects in California and the other sixteen western states. "This program for large-scale water recycling and reuse  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement marking one year since the outbreak of the war in Sudan: "Today, as we mark a year of devastating conflict in Sudan, we are watching a humanitarian catastrophe unfold in the face of international inattention and inaction. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and General Hemedti's Rapid Support Force  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) issued the following joint statement after NASA announced that they will fund the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission at $310 million for 2024 and will request $200 million for the mission for FY 2025, falling far short of the funding necessary for the mission: "These cuts will delay the mission at a critical time, further diminish our h  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) announced bicameral legislation to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park. The lawmakers also urged President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the monument. Padilla and Ruiz also attended a press conference this mor  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) and Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) announced bicameral legislation to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park. The lawmakers also urged President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to designate the monument. Padilla and Ruiz also attended a press conference this morni  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- 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 (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, and Representative Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50) introduced the Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today (DROUGHT) Act, legislation to help alleviate the Western water crisis caused by the long-term drought conditions affecting the Colorado River and   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44) celebrated the passage of her bill, the Outdoors for All Act, in the House of Representatives as part of the bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The Outdoors for All Act, authored by Congresswoman Barragan, codifies the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program in federal law and mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) visited the future site of more than 30 new apartments and a health clinic in downtown Santa Barbara to present Sanctuary Centers and the County of Santa Barbara with the $1,000,000 investment he secured in this year's federal budget to support the project. "This is an example of great partnerships in action helping to address the Central Coast's greatest issues," sa  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-32), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Linda T. Sanchez (CA-39), and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced the Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024 to address the child care shortage nationwide. As pandemic funding runs out, child care centers nationwide are closing or raising prices. When this happens, working parents are f  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: PASADENA, CA -- Today, the federal Bureau of Prisons announced plans to close the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement: "Every American, in every interaction they have with the criminal justice system, must be guaranteed access to basic human rights and dignity, including freedom from abuse. Public reports and FBI reviews vividly demons  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: PASADENA, CA -- Today, NASA provided a follow-up to a Mars Sample Return Independent Review Board (IRB) report from September 2023, including next steps for the program. The Mars Sample Return mission is led by Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is owned by NASA and administered by the California Institute of Technology. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement: "I have been a steadfast champi  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, introduced the Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act, legislation to establish timely, public, and comprehensive reporting requirements for the Office of Refugee Resettlement's (ORR) Unaccompanied Children Program. "ORR is entrusted with the care of tens of thousands of children each y  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) made the following opening statement at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on health care sector cybersecurity: "Thank you Mr. Chairman and good morning colleagues. Today we'll discuss the dire need for stronger cybersecurity measures in the health care sector following a major cyberattack on Change Healthcare in February that gro  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27) joined Fox News to discuss Iran's recent attacks on Israel amidst rising conflict in the region. Rep. Garcia highlighted the importance of standing with our nation's greatest ally, Israel, and holding Iran accountable. Highlights of the interview are below, or click here (https://twitter.com/RepMikeGarcia/status/1779360404864381165?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5E  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement in response to Iran's multi-pronged attacks on Israel. "The United States must continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel in defense of its democracy. The recent attacks by Iran, and continued attacks by its proxies, are examples of the constant threats and challenges faced by the people of  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * My prayers go out to the Israeli people, particularly 7-year-old Amina al-Hasoni and her family, who are recovering from Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel this past weekend. For too long, Iran has been a destabilizing force in the region, sponsoring known terrorist groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis in Yemen. The swift response led by President Biden in conjunction  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * Following Iran's attack on Israel, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: "My heart goes out to the Israeli people who are suffering attacks from Iran. I have family in Tel Aviv so I know how painful and personal this feels, especially as Jews in Israel and around the world are still reeling from the horrific attack on October 7th. "I unequivocally condemn this attack and Iran's   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) released the following statement today after American Rivers released its 2024 America's Most Endangered Rivers report with the Tijuana River listed #9. "For too long, sewage in the Tijuana River Valley has harmed public health, our local economies, and our ecosystems. This designation reaffirms what our communities already know too well - tox  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following statement on April 16, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House managers delivered the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: "Republicans would rather stand in the way of solving our challenges than do the hard work of leading our nation. "We don't resolve policy disagreements by impeachment. We talk wit  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) issued the following joint statement after NASA announced that they will fund the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission at $310 million for 2024 and will request $200 million for the mission for FY 2025, falling far short of the funding necessary for the mission: "These cuts will delay the mission at a critical time, f  more