U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
Congressional Delegation Statement on Trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Mark Takano (CA-39), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Becca Balint (VT-AL), released a statement on their recent trip to Israel and the Palestinian Territories and outlining changes for future U.S. policy.
"What happened in Israel on October 7th was horrifying. On our recent trip to Israel, we saw first
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CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY EXPORT CAUCUS ON GERMANY'S SEFE CONTINUING TO BUY LNG FROM RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the below statement addressing Germany state-owned energy group, SEFE's, decision to continue purchasing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russia. This announcement comes in response to the Biden Administrati
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins Secretary Granholm for Cuberg Battery Factory Ribbon-Cutting in CA-12
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release:
San Leandro, CA - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) joined United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Monday in San Leandro, California to unveil the Cuberg Battery Factory, a pilot lithium-metal anode battery manufacturing facility that has received support from the DOE Small Business Innovation Research grant.
In 2016, Cuberg founder Richard Wang participated in the Cyclotron Road accelerator p
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Congresswoman Lee Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Increase Focus on Combatting Hate Crimes and Bigotry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to elevate combatting hate crimes and bigotry as a major focus and prioritize funding aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of civil rights for all Americans as Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget priorities are being developed.
With a rise in hate crimes across the country, including in the East Bay, Congresswoma
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Cortez Masto Joins Bipartisan Opposition to Relocation of Reno Postal Processing and Distribution Center to California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
The Proposed Relocation Would Mean Delayed Mail Delivery Of Essentials Like Medication And Social Security Checks, And Lost Jobs In Nevada
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined her Nevada Congressional delegation colleagues Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) in a letter expressing their serious concern to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaste
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Ernst Calls on Vilsack to Conduct Critical USDA Oversight
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Tom Vilsack on current agriculture issues, including telework at the USDA and nationwide sales of E15.
Ernst is also requiring Vilsack to address her concerns about California's Proposition 12 setting the stage for a patchwork of state polices that undermine our farmer
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House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Remarks at Roundtable With Jewish Students
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following remarks at a bipartisan roundtable with Jewish students from Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia, University of California, Berkeley, Rutgers, Stanford, Tulane, and Cooper U
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ICYMI: Stefanik Promises to Hold Colleges Accountable at E&W Roundtable on Campus Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik participated in an Education and the Workforce Committee roundtable about the spread of antisemitism on campuses featuring testimonies from students from universities across the country.
Student participants from Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley, Rutgers University, S
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Padilla Presses Administration Officials on Urgent Infrastructure Repairs to Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, questioned witnesses on the Tijuana River pollution crisis during an EPW hearing on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Padilla called on Michael C. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Scott A. Spell
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Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Trump's Total Immunity Claim
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in former President Trump's claim of total immunity from prosecution:
"The Supreme Court is placing itself on trial with its decision to hear the former president's total immunity claim. It remains to be seen whether the justices will uphold the fundamental American value that no one is above the law - not
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REP LIEU, SEN VAN HOLLEN, REP FOUSHEE & SEN LUJAN INTRODUCE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced the Empowering Mass Participation to Offset the Wealthy's Electoral Role (EMPOWER) Act, legislation to modernize the presidential public financing system to help publicly funded candidates compete. The bill is the House companion to Senate legislation introduced by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Ray Lu
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Rep. Duarte Votes for Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 29, 2024:
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Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the following statement on voting to keep the government open.
"Since entering Congress, I've voted for every Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and working for the families in my District.
"My vote on today's agreement is an important step to minimize disruptions to federal programs that our communities rely on while we c
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Rep. Harder Leads Coalition Urging Army Corps of Engineers to Deny Permit for Delta Tunnel Water Grab
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) led a group of his Delta region colleagues urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deny a permit for the now-infamous Delta Tunnel. The State recently released an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) confirming that the project will threaten endangered fish populations, destroy farmland, and harm water quality. Harder is calling attention to the deeply concerning long-te
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Rep. Issa to Administration: Why Continue Sharing R&D With China?
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) submitted direct and specific questions for the record (QFR) to address longstanding concerns with the widespread research collaboration between the United States and the People's Republic of China. Issa forwarded the queries following last week's House Science, Space, and Technology Committee research security hearing entitled "Examining Federal Science Agency Actions
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Rep. Levin & Senator Merkley: Transition America to Zero-Emission Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led colleagues in a bicameral introduction of the Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) Act. This legislation would position the United States to lead the world both in vehicle innovation and combating climate chaos.
"Electric vehicles mean cleaner air and healthier communities," said Senator Merkley. "Emissions from fossil powered vehicles contribute
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Rep. Mike Garcia Introduces Bill to Improve Election Integrity and Security
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) introduced H.R. 5189, the Voter Integrity and Defense Act. This legislation would improve the integrity and security of our elections by encouraging states to implement common-sense voter ID laws.
"Less than half of the American people have confidence that our elections reflect their will," said Rep. Garcia. "And nearly 80% of Americans across both political parties are
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Vote in Opposition to the Atomic Energy Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding his vote against the Atomic Energy Advancement Act.
"Since I was elected to Congress, I've said that Representative is more than my job title. It's my job description. The people of California's 49th District sent me to Congress to find a solution to the spent nuclear fuel that has been sitting at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Voting to Keep the Government Open
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting for a short-term funding bill to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown and disruption to services.
"I voted in favor of the short-term government funding bill because it is critical to keep our government open and avoid any disruptions to services and benefits that millions of Americans rely upon. The alternative is a government
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Rep. Napolitano Welcomes Reps. Don Beyer, Andrea Salinas as New Mental Health Caucus Co-Chairs
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-31) welcomed Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06) as new Co-Chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus.
"I am thrilled to announce Congressman Beyer and Congresswoman Salinas have agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of our Mental Health Caucus," Napolitano said. "We have made great strides as a Caucus for nearly two decades, and
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Rep. Panetta Announces Youth Mental Health Care Provider as State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced Jasmine Najera, CEO of Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance (PVPSA) and a local Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as his guest to President Joe Biden's Annual State of the Union Address. A lifelong resident of Santa Cruz County, Jasmine has worked with Rep. Panetta to meet the growing mental and behavioral health needs of young people
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Reps. Carbajal, LaMalfa, Miller, and Spanberger Lead Push for Investments in Specialty Crop Mechanization in the 2024 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) joined his House Agriculture Committee colleagues Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.), Max Miller (R-Ohio), and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) to lead 30 Members of Congress in an effort urging Agriculture Committee leaders to prioritize federal support and financial resources for specialty crop mechanization research and development in the 2024 Farm Bill.
In a bipartisan lette
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Reps. Carbajal, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, California Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Adam Schiff (CA-30) introduced legislation to expand the Pell Grant and improve college affordability for students across California and the United States.
The Degrees Not Debt Act would double the maximum Pell Grant award to $14,800, decreasing the amount of burdensome student loan debt for individuals pursuing higher education, and index that a
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Reps. Chu, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Mental Health in Schools
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act to increase the number of mental health professionals in low-income public schools nationwide.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 percent of public K-12 schools reported that lack of access to licensed professionals and mental health funding were major roadblocks to supporting
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Reps. Peters, Van Orden Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make It Easier for Military Service Members to Access Loan Forgiveness
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) introduced bipartisan legislation to cut through red tape and make it easier for current and former military service members to receive student loan forgiveness they have earned through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. They were joined by Representatives Don Davis (D-NC-01) and Elise Stefanik (
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Reps. Schiff, Carbajal Introduce Legislation to Expand Pell Grant, Improve College Affordability
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024:
Today, California Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to expand the Pell Grant and improve college affordability for students across California and the United States.
The Degrees Not Debt Act would double the maximum Pell Grant award to $14,800, decreasing the amount of burdensome student loan debt for individuals pursuing higher
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Rosen Leads Bipartisan Opposition to Relocation of Reno Postal Processing and Distribution Center to California
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
The Proposed Relocation Would Mean Delayed Mail Delivery Of Essentials Like Medication And Social Security Checks, And Lost Jobs In Nevada
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) led her Nevada Congressional delegation colleagues Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) in a letter expressing their serious concern to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster
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Senator Marshall Questions USDA Secretary Vilsack on Prop 12 and Imminent "Harm to Competition" Rule During Senate Ag Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall questioned United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing on Oversight of the USDA. During Senator Marshall's questioning, Secretary Tom Vilsack admitted that Congress should act to prevent the expansion of California's Proposition 12. Vilsack also dodged questions on Senator Marshall's serious concern
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