WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * House Democrats Condemn Trump's Actions to Gut VA 90 House Democrats Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Reckless VA Terminations WASHINGTON -- As House Republicans continue to neglect their responsibility to hold President Trump accountable, House Democrats are demanding answers from VA Secretary Collins regarding t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On MSNBC.com, Reps. Chu, Moore raise alarm over DOGE's rogue activities, access to personal information " We confronted Speaker Johnson over DOGE. His response is cause for concern (link is external)," they write WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As reports continue surfacing (link is external) regarding Elon Musk's so-called Department on Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessing confidential and sensitive p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Meeks, Jacobs Condemn M23's Seizure of Bukavu, Demand Restart to U.S. Assistance for Civilians Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement condemning the M23's seizure of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): "The M23's se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bill to Standardize Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Retired Federal Employees WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Equal COLA Act to ensure cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are applied equally to all federal retirees. The legislation comes as President Trump and Elon Musk conduct a massive purge of longtime federal employees. The Social  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Welch Lead Push to Demand Answers About Elon Musk and DOGE's Access to Disaster Survivors' Personal Data Senators: "When disaster strikes, Americans should have confidence the government will safeguard their data, regardless of the Administration at the helm" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) demanded answers from the Federal Emergency Man  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Asks Consumers and Employees to Share CFPB Success Stories Amid Trump and Musk Illegal Shutdown The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created following the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, the agency has done exceptional work to protect working-class families and consumers from   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Honors LA Teacher Veronica Bane for Launching Book Drive Initiative In Response To The LA Fires Los Angeles, CA -- Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) visited Alliance Eric & Susan Smidt Tech High School to honor local teacher and author Veronica Bane for her outstanding efforts in supporting schools affected by the recent Palisades and Eaton wildfires. During t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. LaMalfa Annouces the 2025 Congressional Art Competition (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that the 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in the 1st District. This year's theme is "California Gold". Competition guidelines and additional information can be found on the Congressman's website. The deadline to apply is   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Levin, Medical Providers & Patients Demand No Cuts to Medicaid Funding Congressional Republicans' Budget Proposal Would Slash Trillions from Medicaid for Tax Cuts to the Wealthiest Americans Vista, CA \- Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), medical providers, and patients with Medi-Cal demanded that Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration halt proposals to cut Medicaid funding a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Joined Bipartisan Congressional Delegation at the Munich Security Conference, Delegation in Israel Washington, D.C. -- This past weekend, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and a group of Senate colleagues on a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and to Israel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff and Warren Demand Removal of Musk's Operatives from CFPB, Citing X and Tesla Conflicts of Interest "Americans deserve a CFPB that will continue to stand up against corporate greed - not an agency shut down by officials looking out for themselves." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Sherman Presents Fire Safety Grant: Undergrounding High Voltage Electric Lines Hidden Hills, California - Today Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) presented a Federal Grant of $1,383,069 to the City of Hidden Hills to support the undergrounding of high-voltage power lines in wildfire-prone areas. This initiative aims to enhance fire prevention efforts. "Wildfires continue to threa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Takano, Duckworth Reintroduce the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act on Japanese American Day of Remembrance Today, on Japanese American Day of Remembrance, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced bicameral legislation to prohibit the detention or imprisonment based on their race, nationality, or any other perceived characteristic. This bill is co  more