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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday March 26, 2025 ( 13 items )  

Chair Kiley Announces Hearing on the Impact of AI on K-12 Education
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, issued the following hearing information: * * * Chair Kiley Announces Hearing on the Impact of AI on K-12 Education Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled "From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Impact of AI o  more

Garamendi Opening Statement for Joint RDY/SPF Hearing on "Posture and Readiness in the Mobility Enterprise"
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following opening statement on March 25, 2025, at a joint subcommittees on Readiness and Seapower and Projection Forces hearing entitled "Posture and Readiness in the Mobility Enterprise": * * * As Prepared Good afternoon, Chairman, colleagues, and General Reed. Today, as we assess the posture and readiness of our mobility enterprise, I want to emphasize   more

Mullin, Merkley, Collins, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Wipe Out Non-Flushable Products From Our Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Mullin, Merkley, Collins, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Wipe Out Non-Flushable Products from Our Wastewater Infrastructure Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-CA) and Lisa McClain (R-MI), U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today reintroduced the bipartisan Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental  more

New Legislation Designates March 21 to Honor the Courage, Legacy, and Lasting Impact of America's World War II Heroines
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * New Legislation Designates March 21 to Honor the Courage, Legacy, and Lasting Impact of America's World War II Heroines As part of their continued effort to honor the extraordinary women who helped shape the course of American history, Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Garamendi (CA-8), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Debbie Dingell (MI), and Jared Huffman (CA-2) in  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters' Statement on the Passing of Quincy Enoch
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters' Statement on the Passing of Quincy Enoch Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on the passing of Quincy Enoch: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Quincy Enoch. For over a decade,  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Trump Is an Equal Opportunity Destroyer of Finances"
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters: "Trump Is an Equal Opportunity Destroyer of Finances" Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a full Committee hearing entitled, "Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital  more

Rep. Garamendi: Honoring Retirement and Service of Ex-Labor Council President Riley
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 24, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate Jon Riley as he retires from his long and distinguished tenure with the Napa-Solano Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO). Throughout his career, Mr. Riley has been a tireless champion for the rights of working people, dedicating his time, energy, and passion to improvi  more

Rep. Min Releases Portal To Hear From Constituents How Trump's Executive Actions Are Harming Their Lives
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min Releases Portal To Hear From Constituents How Trump's Executive Actions Are Harming Their Lives Irvine, CA -- Following his first in person town hall with over 1,300 constituents in attendance, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) announced a new portal to hear from constituents across Orange County about the consequences of the Trump administration's attacks on the federal government. As Trump a  more

Reps. Chu, Davis, & Colleagues Champion Bill to Prevent Intentional Misuse of Cash Assistance Intended for Poor Children and Families
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Davis, & Colleagues Champion Bill to Prevent Intentional Misuse of Cash Assistance Intended for Poor Children and Families The bill would prevent and address intentional misuse of subgrant funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Danny K. Davis (IL-07) - along with their colleagues Gwen Moore (WI-04), Dwigh  more

Sanchez Opening Statement at Trade Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following opening statement at a March 25, 2025, hearing on American trade negotiation priorities: * * * Sanchez Opening Statement at Trade Subcommittee Hearing As prepared for delivery As the Ranking Member of the Trade Subcommittee, I want to see new trade arrangements with partners committed to advancing worker rights, protecting the environment, provid  more

Sens. Schiff, Booker, Rosen, Kim Release Joint Statement Marking Two Years Since Elizabeth Tsurkov's Abduction in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Booker, Rosen, Kim Release Joint Statement Marking Two Years Since Elizabeth Tsurkov's Abduction in Iraq Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) issued the following joint statement: "As champions of human rights and freedom, as well as those wr  more

Sherman Reintroduces Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act to Sanction Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Sherman Reintroduces Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act to Sanction Gaza's Popular Resistance Committees Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN),House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX), Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL), Middle East Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler (R-N  more

Trump's Late-Night Assault on Community Development Financial Institutions Will Harm Rural and Other Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2025: * * * Trump's Late-Night Assault on Community Development Financial Institutions Will Harm Rural and Other Underserved Communities In recent weeks, Trump took his assault on small businesses another step further by signing an Executive Order to gut the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). For 30 years  more