Saturday - November 23, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday November 02, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Congressional Report Finds UCLA Failed to Protect Jewish Students
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Michelle Steel released the following statement on the Education and Workforce Committee's new report finding rampant antisemitism on America's college campuses, including at UCLA. The full report can be found here(link is external)."Our findings are a stunning indictment of UCLA and other universities' failure to protect the civil rights of Jewish students. As a member of the House Education and Wo  more

Kamlager-Dove Secures $1.8 Million for the City of LA to Improve Permanent Supportive Housing in Downtown LA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: LOS ANGELES, CA Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) presented a $1,840,000 check to Mayor Karen Bass and the City of Los Angeles for improvements to The Prentice permanent supportive housing site in Downtown Los Angeles. The project is one of 15 community projects(link is external) that Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove secured a total of $12.4 million for through Fiscal Year 2024 governme  more

Padilla Statement Welcoming National Semiconductor Technology Center Headquarters to California
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce announced that the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF), the official headquarters of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), will be established in California. Earlier this year, Padilla led the entire California Democratic delegation in urging Secretary of Commerce  more

Pelosi Announces $55 Million for San Francisco Zero Emissions Ferry Project
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: San Francisco Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco is set to receive $55 million in federal grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This federal funding will help San Francisco Bay Ferry transition to zero-emission operations and enhance air quality in the Bay Area."Thanks to the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, our nation's infrastructure is stronger than   more

Rep. Calvert, House VA Committee Chairman Mike Bost Issue Joint Statement on Veterans Issues
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following joint statement regarding a Veteran Service Organization Roundtable they held earlier this month in the 41st Congressional District: "On October 16, we met with local veterans and Veteran Service Organizations at the Palm Springs Air Museum to address critical issues in veterans' health car  more

Rep. Duarte Introduces Border Security & Immigration Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-California, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) announced the introduction of the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act. Joined by local elected officials, community members, and advocates, the event underscored the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform and strengthened border security. The bill is the result of over two years of collaboration with Valley leaders from both parties, immigration r  more

Rep. Duarte Stands With the Sikh Community by Cosponsoring Resolution Recognizing 1984 Sikh Genocide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Turlock, CA - On Friday, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) cosponsored Congressman David Valadao's (CA-22) House Resolution 1544: Expressing support for the recognition and commemoration of the Sikh Genocide of 1984 to stand with the Sikh community. This resolution acknowledges the horrific events of June 1984, when the Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar, leading to widespread l  more

Rep. Garamendi, HUD Presents $15,920,000 Check to Improve Affordable Housing Resiliency to Climate Hazards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Richmond, CA--Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) presented $15,920,000 in federal funding for climate resilience and energy-efficient renovations of affordable multifamily housing units in Richmond, CA. Specifically, Garamendi presented a $15,920,000 check alongside the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC)  more

Rep. Kiley Issues Statement on Committee on Education & Workforce Investigation Into Explosion of Campus Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) lauded the recent Education and Workforce Committee investigation and report into the explosion of antisemitism on U.S. campuses following the attack on Israel by Hamas. For nearly a year, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce majority staff has been working to uncover and document the extent of the problem. The Committee's investigation   more

Rep. Maxine Waters Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) today recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of early detection, increased access to quality healthcare, and the need for comprehensive information for patients. Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States, and Congresswoman Waters remains committed to support  more

Rep. Robert Garcia, Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert Announce Federal Grant to Improve Law Enforcement Communication Systems to Better Support Homeless Community
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Long Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert announced that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a $350,000 grant to the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office (LBCPO) to improve communication and information sharing between law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices to better support people experiencing homelessness, mental   more

Rep. Schiff Applauds Decision to Establish CHIPS for America Design & Collaboration Facility in California
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) applauded the decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to locate the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility (DCF) in Sunnyvale, California. "California is the innovation capital of the world, which makes it the ideal place for the Natcast Design and Collaboration Facility. With our unparalleled talent pool, leading research ins  more