WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of EPA Administrator Zeldin's Visit to San Diego, Rep. Mike Levin & Mayor Paloma Aguirre Called on the Trump Administration to Use Funding to Address Cross-Border Sewage Pollution & Demand No Funding Cuts April 21, 2025 San Diego, CA --Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre called on the Trump Administration use Congressionally appropriated funds to address t  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Holds Press Conference to Denounce Trump and Republican Attacks on Social Security Thousand Oaks, CA - Yesterday, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) held a press conference outside the Thousand Oaks Social Security office to denounce the dangerous and ongoing attacks on Social Security by Donald Trump and Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "Donald Trum  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Statement on the Climate Crisis and Trump's Attack on Environmental Protections Washington, DC - On Earth Day, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement condemning the Trump Administration's failure to act on the climate crisis and its continued assault on environmental protections and the future of our planet: "The climate crisis is not a distant threat - it'  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Merkley Lead Bill to End Drilling in the Arctic Ocean Washington, D.C. - On Earth Day, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act, which would permanently ban new or renewed leases for oil, gas, or mineral extra  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In New Op-Ed, Padilla Outlines Bipartisan Approach to Mitigating Wildfire Risk LA Daily News Op-Ed LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, published an op-ed in the Los Angeles Daily News highlighting his bipartisan push to address wildfires in the aftermath of the devastating Southern California fires. In the piece, Padil  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI AND BLUMENTHAL SLAM TERMINATION OF CRITICAL CRUISE LINE SANITATION PROGRAM AMID GROWING REPORTS OF ILLNESS OUTBREAKS WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT ) wrote to Acting Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Susan Monarez criticizing the elimination of all full-time staff at the CDC's Vessel San  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI, NEGUSE, COHEN, MCCLELLAN LEAD RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 48 lawmakers in introducing a resolution to commemorate Earth   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: After Latest Hegseth Scandal, Sen. Schiff Urges National Archives to Open Investigation into Use of Non-Governmental Apps and Inclusion of Private Citizens on Sensitive National Security Communications Washington, D.C. - In the wake of new reports on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of non-governmental applications and devices for communications about sensitive U.S. military operation  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Reed, Rep. Titus Demand Trump Administration Undo Termination of Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities "Supporting the NEH is not merely an investment in cultural preservation; it is also a crucial investment in community health, education, social development, and economic vitality." Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), C  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Booker, Reed Introduce Bills to Permanently Protect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from Offshore Drilling WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Earth Day, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) announced a pair of bills to permanently protect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from the dangers of fossil fuel drilling. The package includes Padilla's West Coast   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Lujan Lead Colleagues Warning Against Trump's Plan to Privatize Postal Service That Would Undermine Vote by Mail WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, led six Senators in ex  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Reed Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Defund Libraries and Museums Senators: "The consequences of eliminating IMLS will be devastating for states, local communities, and the millions of Americans who rely on these institutions every day" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and 23 lawmakers expres  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on Earth Day (Washington, DC) - Today is the 55th celebration of Earth Day. "The Trump administration will stop at nothing to decimate our environment and destroy the progress we have made in fighting the climate crisis," said Ranking Member Lofgren (CA-18). "From dismantling   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carbajal Hosts Post Office Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Mayor Larry Lavagnino On April 21, Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted a ceremony to formally rename the U.S. Post Office in Santa Maria for former Mayor and City Councilmember Larry Lavagnino. Download photos here. "Renaming the Santa Maria Post Office in honor of Larry Lavagnino is a fitting tribute to a man whose le  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carbajal Reintroduces Bill to Ban Future Offshore Oil Drilling in California This week, Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced the reintroduction of the California Clean Coast Act. The California Clean Coast Act was the first bill Congressman Carbajal introduced as a Member of Congress, demonstrating his longstanding commitment to protecting California's coast from offshore dril  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Bipartisan Ways & Means Colleagues to Introduce National Home Visiting Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, and Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today to introduce a   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. "The world has lost a spiritual leader who had a profound impact. Pope Francis's guidance and leadership extended beyond the Catholic Church to the spiritual well-being of the world. As a Catholic, he reminded me of   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Authors Legislation to Protect the Central Coast from Offshore Drilling Monterey, CA - On Earth Day, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025. This legislation would prohibit any new leasing for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the Central California Plannin  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2025: * * * Reps. Huffman, Pallone, and Castor Introduce Bills to Permanently Protect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from Offshore Drilling Washington, D.C. - On Earth Day, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, MOULTON LEAD LETTER TO FEMA, URGING AGENCY TO RESTORE THE BRIC GRANT PROGRAM Napa - Last week, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) led a letter with 26 other representatives opposing FEMA's decision to terminate funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program and urging the agency to restore the grant program. This popular program pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Walberg, Owens Request Information Ahead of Antisemitism Hearing with College Presidents Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) sent letters to California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo), DePa  more