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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Thursday August 29, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Kamlager-Dove Leads 50 Lawmakers in Urging U.S. to Scale Up Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Following Geneva Talks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led 50 Members of Congress in urging the Administration to build on the recent talks in Geneva, Switzerland to prioritize the scaling up of humanitarian aid in Sudan. Following the declaration of famine in the 500,000-person Zamzam refugee camp in Darfur and the conclusion of talks in Switzerland, the lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of St  more

Rep. Lofgren & Local Leaders Celebrate Nearly $2.7M in Federal Funding for Housing Projects in Santa Clara County
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) presented two checks appropriated by Congress for community projects totaling $2,666,279 for housing projects in Santa Clara County. Click here to view or download photos from the event. The funding comes from Lofgren-requested Community Project Funding included in Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation signed into law in Ma  more

Rep. Panetta, Cabrillo College Celebrate Federal Investment Secured for Childcare Center Expansion
APTOS, California, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Cabrillo College leaders and students to celebrate new federal support for the expansion of the Cabrillo College Children's Center. On the academic year's first day of classes, leaders highlighted the milestone this funding represented in the collective work to ensure every student, no matter their background, has an opportunity to succeed   more

Rep. Vargas, San Diego Congressional Delegation Secure Additional $43M in Shelter & Services Program Funding for San Diego Region
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) announced an additional $43,675,626 in Shelter and Services Program (SSP) funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and partners in San Diego County providing critical support like food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and transportation to migrants awaiting their immigration court proceedings. The Catholic Charities Diocese of San   more