WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my long-time friend and colleague Bill Pascrell," said Congresswoman Matsui. "Tough, tenacious, and never backing down from anyone, Bill brought an unparalleled spirit and determination to every office that he served in. As a leader on the Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the passing of his colleague, Representative Bill Pascrell (D-NJ). "I am devastated to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague Bill Pascrell. Bill was everything you could hope for in a public servant smart, passionate and solutions-oriented. During his decades-long career in the House, Bill fought to make sure th  more

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) - Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - along with her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), announced that San Jose State University (SJSU) and its Research Foundation will receive a total of $1,930,421 from the U.S. Department of Health an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following statement on the ceasefire negotiations: * * * We are long overdue for an end to the horrific war in Gaza that has killed far too many innocent civilians, torn apart families and threatened an escalation into regional war. I continue to call adamantly for a ceasefire and the return of the hostages, and I strongly support the latest proposal that the Biden-Harris Administration has been working tirelessly to negotiate   more

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) - Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - along with her colleagues, U.S. Representatives Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), announced that San Jose State University (SJSU) and its Research Foundation will receive a total of $1,930,421 from the U.S. Department of Health   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced that $853,000 will be delivered to Los Angeles and Burbank community partners to expand mental health services and outreach to youth victims of crime. These critical investments in the safety of our communities are being delivered as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Community Project Funding (CPF) awards that Schiff successfully   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten introduced a bill to rename the Comstock Park post office after Marine Captain Miguel Justin Nava. Captain Nava died tragically in a helicopter crash while serving in San Diego, California in February of this year. "We are the home of the free because of the brave, and Captain Nava was just that-brave. He was a decorated Marine, a lifelong Michigander, but most importantl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: RIVERSIDE, CA Representative Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statement following the death of Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-9): "I am deeply saddened at this news, especially when I had heard his condition was improving. Rep. Pascrell was a passionate Member of Congress who cared deeply about ordinary folk. I was honored that this veteran entrusted me with his support to care for our na  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), Scott Peters (CA-50), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) applauded the International Boundary and Water Commission's (IBWC) announcement that it has awarded the contract for a project to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant. Over the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and House Republican Conference Chair Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) introduced the Modern Firearm Safety Act which will stop states from enacting unconstitutional "handgun rosters" that prevent law-abiding citizens from accessing modern, safer handgun models. "Handgun rosters are a tactic that serves only a single purpose: to undermine th  more