WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations Ranking Member Barbara Lee (CA-12) issued the following statement regarding House Republican plans to cut diplomatic, global development and humanitarian assistance programs by 11.6% for Fiscal Year 2025: "This is a fundamentally unserious proposal that will make America weaker, hurt vulnerable people, and gut our tools for avoiding conflict  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Yesterday, at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on the Fiscal Year Environmental Protection Agency Budget with Administrator Michael Regan, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) thanked the Administrator for his attention to the cross-border sewage crisis plaguing San Diego's South Bay while asking about the agency's plans to identify new funds to assist with fixing the broken waste  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), applauded passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and includes provisions that he authored to advance America's clean energy interests. This bill will maintain America's leadership in aviation safety and aerospace innovation, strengthen and diversify the U.S. aviation workfo  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Harder called out Sacramento politicians and the California Department of Water Resources for trying to ship the Central Valley's water south while causing "significant and unavoidable" impacts on Delta communities. In a benefit-cost analysis released yesterday, the state admits the cost of the project has grown to over $20 billion and would devastate Delta communities with $167 million in dam  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed legislation led by Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, and Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which would direct the U.S. to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, at least every four years, to strengthen and cement these partnerships. Rep. Sara Jac  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Representative Michelle Steel (CA-45) called on Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su to detail any attempt to "forgive" or write off fraudulent unemployment insurance (UI) payments issued by California or any other state. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is estimated that the California Em  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly convening in Geneva: "Ahead of the 77th World Health Assembly, I strongly encourage the WHO to reinstate observer status for Taiwan, which it held 2009 to 2016 with distinction. Doing so will not only enable Taiwan's meaningful participation in global health collaboration but also enable the world to benefit from Ta  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Hello, For decades, American infrastructure has been crumbling, outdated, and dangerously lagging behind our peers across the globe. Thanks to the historic legislation Democrats have passed under President Joe Biden's leadership, we're back in action and building a better America. To date, the Biden administration has announced $454 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 56,000 projects acr  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Last night, President Joe Biden signed into law Congressman Salud Carbajal's (CA-24) 'Clean Airport Agenda', a slate of bipartisan bills aimed at helping curb the threat of forever chemicals near airports. The bills are part of the bicameral aviation policy package crafted over the past year with the help of Rep. Carbajal and his colleagues on the House Aviation Subcommittee. The'Clean Airport Agenda'   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that he advanced 15 projects in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties for consideration by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations that total over $35 million as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process. The projects selected would help to support public safety, transportation accessibility, education, and sustainability effo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08), a senior member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key provisions to modernize airports, protect airline workers, improve aviation safety, support passengers, and more in the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization (H.R.3935). The final compromise legislation passed the U.S. House of Representat  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) voted in favor of H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which passed the House on a bipartisan basis. This legislation compels the delivery of defense weapons to Israel, America's greatest ally, as they fight to protect themselves against radical terrorists. "When I say that my support for Israel is 'ironclad,' I mean it," said Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced his 2024 nominations of local high school students to U.S. military academies. The nine students, whom Rep. Panetta nominated, will attend the service academies in the fall as they take their first steps toward becoming officers in the U.S. military. Rep. Panetta held a reception for the nominees and their families on May 10th, 2024, at the Defe  more

SAN MATEO, California, May 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) led a national coalition of lawmakers to submit several requests in the FY25 House Appropriations package. These requests encompass a wide range of issues including emergency preparedness, clean energy, higher education and election integrity. The House Appropriations Committee will now review these requests for consideration in the FY25 Appropriations package. "T  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured $170,000 to support local arts and humanities programs throughout California's 19th Congressional District. This federal investment, through the National Endowment for the Arts, will help community music programs, festivals, artwork, and performances continue to reach new audiences. Rep. Panetta proudly announced funding for the Monterey Jazz Fes  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 8369, a bill to remove the President's authority over foreign policy decisions: "When Congress passed our military and humanitarian assistance bill last month, I noted that, 'America must remain engaged in the diplomatic effort to bring about lasting peace in the region.' This bill would tie the Presi  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, the House Budget Committee passed the bipartisan Improper Payments Transparency Act, which was introduced by Bipartisan Fiscal Forum Co-Chair Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50) along with Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), and Jack Bergman (R-MI-01). This legislation would correct existing gaps in improper payment reporting by directing the President's   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSres) -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and David G. Valadao (R-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Transitioning Veterans Food Security Act to keep veterans' fridges and pantries stocked as they navigate the often difficult transition to civilian life after military service. "Veterans have already sacrificed so much for our country; the last thing they should have to worry about when leaving t  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: Following the severe flooding and storms in San Diego in January, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced legislation to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government's disaster recovery efforts. More than 30 federal entities contribute to the federal government's response to natural disasters. Following the storms in San Diego, constituents struggled to navigate the multiple federal recov  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * After voting against H.R. 8369, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: "It's our responsibility to ensure that U.S. weapons - no matter what country they are sold to - are used consistently with U.S. law, international humanitarian law, and best practices to reduce civilian harm. "Preserving this moral authority is what allows us to build and maintain internationa  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following statement on May 17, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement calling on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from any cases related to the January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol. Schiff also called on Justice Clarence Thomas to do the same. The statement comes in response to a recent New York Times article reporting that an upside-down US flag, a startli  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on his support for Israel and his concern with the House Republicans' latest effort to politicize Israel's security. "As a steadfast supporter of Israel, I am grateful for the Biden Administration's efforts to help Israel defend itself in the wake of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack that involved the   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tore apart Republicans' efforts to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. He pointed out their betrayal of moral authority - intentionally undermining the justice system and working to serve as an extension of Donald Trump's campaign. Key Excerpts: On Speaker Johnson, House G  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-31) and Becca Balint (D-VT-At Large) introduced H.R. 8444, the Mental Health in Schools Act of 2024, to create two new grant programs within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to help K-12 schools develop mental health education programs and to promote careers in mental health to high school students. "Stigma-reducing youth men  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA) and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) today introduced the Accessible College Campus and Expanded Student Savings (ACCESS) Act to improve post-second education affordability and reduce barriers to access. The ACCESS Act would amend Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow 529 savings plans to be used for transportation and parking expenses related to the cost of att  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02), who represent two of the largest military communities in the country, introduced bipartisan legislation to address the simultaneous crises facing military families: the difficulty of finding and affording housing and child care. The legislation would direct the military to study the feasibility of building multi-unit family housing constructions that in  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, yesterday, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.), and Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), along with court reform advocacy groups, announced the creation of The Court Reform Now Task Force. The task force will be utilized as a platform to increase awareness and elevate the debate around key pieces of court reform legis  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the City of San Jose will receive $8,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to deploy a speed safety camera program to enhance road safety in San Jose. "Over the past decades, along with population growth in Santa Clara County, we've seen increas  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) joined Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA) in introducing the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, bicameral legislation to guarantee the right of public sector employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections. "Protecting public  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: On Saturday, Duke was honored in DC alongside 25 other canines who died in the line of duty last year After six years of service, Duke died in the line of duty on February 19, 2023 while apprehending an armed suspect Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) took to the House floor to honor National Police Week, thank local law enforcement officers, and remember Duke, a police dog with the San Joaquin S  more