U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
CORREA HAILS HOUSE-PASSAGE OF NEARLY $15 MILLION FOR PROJECTS ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to finalize nearly $15 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) that he previously secured for California's 46th District in 2024 federal funding legislation. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs across Orange County.
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Huffman Votes to Pass Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the first six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, which included significant victories for California's Second Congressional District championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). The legislation includes over $9 million in federal funding for projects in CA-02 that the Congressman nominated as part of the Community Project Funding process.
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Kelly Statement on Colorado River Operations Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly issued the following statement after representatives from Arizona, California, and Nevada released the Colorado River Lower Basin state's initial proposal for the river's long-term operations:
"The impacts of climate change on the Colorado River System will only grow in the years ahead, which is why the future of the river depends on everyone coming together to do their part and f
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MATSUI SECURES OVER $13.5 MILLION FOR LOCAL PROJECTS IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING PACKAGE
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) voted to secure $13,576,383 in Community Project Funding for California's 7th District. The House passed a package of six appropriations bills that includes federal dollars for projects which address some of the most pressing needs across the Sacramento region. This legislation will be signed into law by President Biden later this week.
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Padilla Applauds Colorado River Lower Basin States' Conservation Proposal
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after the Lower Basin and Upper Basin States released separate proposals for the Post-2026 Coordinated Operation of the Colorado River Basin:
"As we turn toward the long-term operating guidelines to address a historic megadrought and the urgent need to conserve water resources in the Colorado River Basin, the Upper and Lower Basi
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Padilla, Sanders Voice Concerns Over FAFSA Form Error Harming Students in Mixed-Status Families
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), led 24 Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to address the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form error that is preventing students with contributors, including parents and spouses, who do not have a Social Secu
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Rep. Bera, Pacific Islands Caucus Co-Chairs Hail Passage of COFA Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-06) joined fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan House Pacific Islands Caucus in hailing House passage of legislation that renews and funds the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). The Compacts are the foundation for U.S. relations with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau for the next generation.
The legislation conti
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Rep. Brad Sherman Receives Humane Champion Award From Humane Society
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) received the Humane Champion Award from the Humane Society of the United States in recognition of his leadership efforts on animal welfare issues and for his consistently perfect score on the Humane Society's Legislative Scorecard.
"I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Humane Society," said Congressman Sherman.
"For over 27 y
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Rep. Calvert Votes for the Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024:
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along a majority (251 to 170) of the House of Representatives to pass the Laken Riley Act, H.R. 7511. Rep. Calvert is a cosponsor of the bill, which was introduced in response to the tragic murder of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was murdered when she went jogging at the University of Georgia. The suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, w
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Rep. Calvert: State of America is Declining
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address:
"Everywhere Americans look, our country is on the decline.
Throughout our economy, American workers are failing to keep up with rising prices which are up 17.9% since President Biden took office. With nearly 9 million illegal border crossings since Bi
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Rep. Chu Votes to Pass Bipartisan Government Funding to Feed and House Families, Protect Women's Rights, & Confront the Climate Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Package includes $17.6+ million in Community Project Funding that Rep. Chu secured for the San Gabriel Valley, halts workforce reductions at Pasadena-based NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Today, the House of Representatives voted 339-85 to pass H.Res. 1061, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States.
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Rep. Duarte Secures Over $26M for Central Valley Constituents
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-California, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024:
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Today, Congressman John Duarte (CA-13) issued the below statement following House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 (H.R. 4366), which includes $26.34 million in funding at the Congressman's request to meet critical Central Valley constituents' needs. H.R. 4366 must now be passed by the Senate and sent to the President to be signed into law.
"I am pleased to join
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Rep. Eshoo Secures $14 Million to Fund 13 Community Projects in her Congressional District
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) today announced that she has secured $14 million for 13 community projects in her Congressional District to build housing, infrastructure, and renovate service agency facilities.
"I'm very proud that 13 key community projects in my District will receive significant funding," said Rep. Eshoo. "Each project will improve the lives of residents, including funding for farmwo
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Rep. Garamendi Finalizes $13,502,031 For Local Projects in Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024:
Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to finalize $13,502,031 in community project funding that he previously secured for local affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and social services projects across California's 8th Congressional District in the first 2024 government funding bill in the House of Representatives.This community project funding, now inclu
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Rep. Gomez Invites SAG-AFTRA Leader to State of the Union to Highlight Historic Progress Made by Unions
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), former labor organizer, is bringing Linda Powell, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Executive Vice President, as his State of the Union guest. Powell was a key negotiator amid the union's record-breaking strike last summer, and helped secure union-backed provisions that got the industry back to work. Last year was a histo
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Rep. Issa Proposal Would Allow Crime Victims to Sue Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has submitted an amendment to H.R.7511, the Laken Riley Act, that would allow crime victims or their families to sue immigration sanctuary communities.
If the Issa proposal becomes law, a sanctuary jurisdiction (i.e., sanctuary city, county, or state) could be held liable in court if an illegal immigrant from the sanctuary jurisdiction later commits a crime against an
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Rep. Lofgren Announces Guest for State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024:
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) announced that Soledad, CA resident Ahmadullah Habibi will be her guest for President Biden's State of the Union address. Ahmadullah Habibi is the father of Mahmood Habibi, an American citizen taken hostage by the Taliban.
"One of the exercises we do in Congress around State of the Union is amplify important stories or situations, and this yea
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on Voting for the Laken Riley Act
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act.
"The death of Laken Riley is a tragedy, and her murderer must be brought to justice.
"I voted in support of H.R. 7511 because everyone in the United States must abide by the rule of law, regardless of status. We are a nation of laws, and they apply equally to everyone.
"While I voted for this
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Rep. Napolitano Secures Over $19M for 31st District Projects, Over $1.6B for Clean Water in Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Grace Napolitano, D-California, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024:
Yesterday, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte) voted to finalize $19,566,279 in Community Project Funding which she previously secured for the 31st District in the 2024 spending bills.
"The projects funded with this federal money will continue to address the vast needs of my district, directly benefiting San Gabriel Valley families and businesses," Napolitano said. "From ensuring a
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Bipartisan Push to Extend Pandemic Funds to Address Student Homelessness
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) led a bipartisan push to extend federal funding passed through the American Rescue Plan for students experiencing homelessness. Since the pandemic, child and youth homelessness has increased by at least 16%, creating a greater and pressing need for targeted support for students experiencing homelessness. Last school year, nearly 18,500 San Diego County st
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Rep. Schneider to Attend State of the Union with Abby Polin, Aunt of American Hostage in Gaza Hersh Goldberg-Polin
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced he has invited Abby Polin, the aunt of American Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, to attend President Biden's fourth State of the Union address.
Hersh's parents, Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin were born and raised in the Chicago area.Hersh was born in California and lived in Virginia before immigrating with his family to Israel in 2008 at age seven. Hersh is t
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Rep. Sherman Hosts Mother of Freed Israel Hostage as His State of the Union Guest
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024:
Tonight, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) will attend President Biden's State of the Union Address with special guest: Keren Scharf Schem, the mother of freed Israeli hostage, Mia Schem, who was kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7th attack on Israel and held in captivity for 55 days.
"I am honored to host Keren as my guest where she, as well as our nation, will listen to President Bi
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Rep. Sherman Joins Relatives of American-Israeli Hostages on Capitol Hill, Call for Their Safe Return
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined a bipartisan congressional group and more than a dozen family members of American-Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Together they issued a strong, unified call for the immediate and safe return of all the hostages.
"I joined my colleagues today for a somber yet important message - the hostages M
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Rep. Takano Invites California Veteran, PACT Act Recipient to Be His Guest for the State of the Union
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.), author of the PACT Act, announced his guest for the State of the Union:
"I am proud to invite Juan Carlos Lopez-Mendoza to be my guest at the State of the Union. He is a California veteran and an immigrant, who served as an airborne infantryman in a NATO unit during the early 1990s. He served as a gay man under Don't Ask, Don't Tell and left because of the policy. He or
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Reps. Chu, Bacon Announce Formation of Bipartisan Planetary Science Caucus
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Don Bacon (NE-02) announced the re-launch of the bipartisan Planetary Science Caucus of the U.S. Congress to support space science, research, and exploration. Investing in planetary science is critical to our economy, national security, and American leadership in science and technology. The U.S. space industry represents about 0.6% of the entire U.S. GDP, and it employs 360,0
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Sinema Calls on Upper Basin States to Come to the Table & Help Secure West's Water Future
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Arizona, California, and Nevada proposed a new approach for long-term Colorado River operations
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema called on the Upper Basin States to come to the negotiating table and help secure the American West's water future.
"I have long said the Colorado River is all of ours; we thrive or fail together - and failure is not an option. Today's proposal from Arizona, California, an
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Thompson Announces Liz Russell as Guest for President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Liz Burrell Russell, the former manager of The Pathway Home in Yountville, will be his guest to the State of the Union. On March 9, 2018, the Pathway Home was the site of a murder-suicide that took the lives of three innocent women.
"Gun violence is an epidemic that impacts every American, and on March 9, 2018, our community experienced a
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Thompson Previews Biden's State of the Union, Announces Selection as Designated Survivor
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement to preview President Joe Biden's State of the Union address to Congress.
"Over the last three years, our nation has experienced tremendous economic recovery and growth while Congress has passed some of the most significant legislation in decades. Over 14.8 million jobs have been added since 2021, unemployment has been under 4 percent for
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Thompson Votes to Pass Funding Agreement, Secures $5.5 Million for Lake County Projects
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024:
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a set of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States. The investments in the bill will help families with the cost of living, create and sustain good-paying jobs, and help people in need.
"Funding the government is one of the most important respo
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