WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a legislative hearing on H.R. 9515, a bill introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (CA-41) to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) activities. The bill would establish an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold the funds contributed by the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada for the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, the House passed the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012), a bipartisan bill led by House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06) to reauthorize and update the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, which became law to promote human rights and freedom in North Korea. Rep. Kim spoke on the House floor in support o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) will challenge Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) for the ranking member post on the Natural Resources Committee, the California Democrat announced in a letter today obtained by Punchbowl News. The 76-year-old Grijalva, the son of a Mexican immigrant, has been chair or ranking member of Natural Resources since 2015. The challenge from the 60-year-old Huffman is going to cause wav  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, the Congressional Western Caucus Executive Committee unanimously elected Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) to serve as the Caucus' Chairman for the 119th Congress. Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Chairman-Elect LaMalfa released the following statements after the election. "I want to offer my sincere congratulations to my good friend Doug LaMalfa on his election as Chairman of the Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer's Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40). The GAIN Act positions the U.S. as a leader in addressing Alzheimer's disease and dementia through global cooperation, authorizing U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC). This public-private-patie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, the House Oversight Committee passed out of markup H.R. 8753, which would direct the United States Postal Service (USPS) to include unique zip codes for certain communities, including North Tustin, an unincorporated community and census designated place in California's 40th District. Rep. Kim is a cosponsor of the bill. Read the bill as passed out of the committee HERE. "North Tustin has long been  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and reintroduced the Housing Access Improvement Act as a way to increase the creation of new affordable housing units in California and around the country. The legislation would increase the cap on Project Based Vouchers (PBVs) that housing authorities can use by 50 percent. PBVs are used as incentives for developers of affordable  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Santa Cruz, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured federal funding to assist Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo to remove wildfire debris at Swanton Pacific Ranch in Santa Cruz County. The $3.6 million federal grant supports the removal of thousands of hazardous trees damaged by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires. The 3,200-acre Swanton Pacific Ranch is a Cal Poly educational and re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources passed out of markup the Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety (ROUTES) Act (H.R. 6994), which is led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) to prioritize, streamline, and improve maintenance of federal trails, roads, campgrounds, and recreation sites damaged by certain natural disasters. The ROUTES Act requires Nat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) delivered remarks on the House floor urging support for the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3012), her bipartisan bill to reauthorize and update the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, which became law to promote human rights and freedom in North Korea. Rep. Kim is chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee. Watch h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, as Geographic Information System (GIS) users around the world showcase their work, Congressmen Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced a resolution officially designating November 20, 2024, as National GIS Day. The resolution encourages GIS users to continue to innovate and use GIS as a tool to analyze and address today's societal challenges and drive economic growth.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, which would equip the U.S. State Department with the authorities to elevate digital freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and support its critical role in advancing democratic governance around the world. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Sens.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Benjamin J. Cheeks, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California; and Serena Raquel Murillo, nominated to be a U.S. Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Benjamin J. Cheeks, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California; and Serena Raquel Murillo, nominated to be a U.S. District Judge for the Central Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Bill Now Being Sent to White House for President Joe Biden's Signature * * * Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that the United States Senate unanimously passed his bipartisan legislation to designate the Federal Anaheim Post Office at 333 W. Broadway in Anaheim, California as the Dr. William Kott Post Office--honoring the life of the decorated U.S. Army veteran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their bill to rename a San Francisco post office after the late California Senator and former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein. The "Dianne Feinstein Post Office" will be located at 180 Steuart Street on the ground level of the Rincon Center, off of the Embarcadero with a view of the Bay   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: Woodland Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Will Duncan has joined his team to serve as a Field Representative covering Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville, and Rio Vista. "I'm excited to have Will join our team to serve the people of Solano County," said Thompson. "Will's passion for public service, local history, and familiarity with our community will be invaluable to our team an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) was elected as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus for the 119th Congress. This position will help bring rural America's voice to the forefront and push for policies that reflect our way of life. Leaders from across the West--spanning agriculture, forest management, energy, and conservation--are celebrating this news, underscoring the value of Rep. LaMalf  more