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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday April 29, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Congressman Fong Hosts United States Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Central Valley Economic Development Tour
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Hosts United States Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Central Valley Economic Development Tour CLOVIS, Calif. - Today, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted United States Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the Central Valley for a series of events in support of local workers and businesses, as well as regional job development as part of Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's Am  more

Costa, Newhouse, Curtis Push to Unlock Federal Funding for Western Water Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa, Newhouse, Curtis Push to Unlock Federal Funding for Western Water Infrastructure WASHINGTON --Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure across the Western United States. "Water is the lifeblood of the Wes  more

NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Levin, Lawmakers Urge White House to Disclose Executive Branch Employees' Financial Transactions Leading Up to Trump's Tariff Pause
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Levin, Lawmakers Urge White House to Disclose Executive Branch Employees' Financial Transactions Leading Up to Trump's Tariff Pause "Senior White House officials have influence over or become witting of consequential policy decisions that can have market moving impacts. It is critical that such officials adhere to all applicable ethics, conflict of interest, and disclosure   more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds Lawsuit Filed by Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka Against Trump Administration Over Unlawful Removal From National Credit Union Administration Board
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Applauds Lawsuit Filed by Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka Against Trump Administration Over Unlawful Removal from National Credit Union Administration Board Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement in re  more

Rep. Chu Recognizes 2025 Congressional Women of the Year
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Recognizes 2025 Congressional Women of the Year PASADENA, CA -- On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her 15th annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony, honoring remarkable women from the San Gabriel Valley who have made a lasting impact through service, advocacy, and leadership. Each year, this award recognizes women nominated by members of their own commun  more

Rep. Juan Vargas, Democratic Colleagues Defend Department of Education in Court
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas, Democratic Colleagues Defend Department of Education in Court WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA) joined nearly 200 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to close the Department of Education in State of New York v. Linda McMahon. Twenty states, including California, have moved to sue the Administration for its pla  more

Rep. Young Kim Bill to Promote Cost Transparency Passes House
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Bill to Promote Cost Transparency Passes House Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Hotel Fees Transparency Act ( H.R. 1479 ), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) to improve cost transparency for stays in short-term lodging, such as hotels, motels, and inns. The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 prohibits unfair or mislead  more

Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Math, STEM Education
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Leads Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Math, STEM Education Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Reps. Young Kim (CA-40), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Tom Kean (NJ-07), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the month of April as "Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month" and recognize the importance of science, technology, education, and math (STEM) educatio  more

WATCH: On HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Talks Chaos of Trump Administration, Future of Democratic Party
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Talks Chaos of Trump Administration, Future of Democratic Party Los Angeles, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher for a panel discussion with opinion columnist of The New York Times, Bret Stephens, to discuss the reckless actions of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, the latest news be  more

WATCH: Rep. Jim Costa Honors Central Valley Heroes
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Jim Costa Honors Central Valley Heroes WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to pay tribute to the lives and service of two Central Valley heroes - Marine Lance Corporal Marcelino M. Gamino and U.S. Army veteran Guadalupe Castillo. In a heartfelt address, Costa honored Lance Corporal Marcelino M. Gamino, a proud son of Fresno   more