U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
Bipartisan group of lawmakers push Biden to do more on IUU fishing
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives has sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him and the administration to take increased action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
The letter, sent by House Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-California) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Ra
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Congressman Garcia Leads 36 California Colleagues In Calling On FEMA To Reimburse Local Governments For Funds Spent Supporting A COVID-19 Pandemic Homeless Program
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) led 36 members of the California delegation in calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse local governments across California for millions of dollars spent on shelter options for high-risk people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.
In a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Dean
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Costa Pushing Legislation to Save Valley Families Monthly Internet Savings Benefit
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
With funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) set to expire in April 2024, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is pushing to bring the ACP Extension Act to the House floor for a vote. This bipartisan legislation would renew funding for the program and help Valley families save on their monthly internet bills.
The ACP Extension Act would provide $7 billion for the Affordable Connectivity Program, wh
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Dr. Ruiz Secures $17.7 Million in Vital Funding to Improve California's 25th District Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D, (CA-25) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Projects for California's 25th in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bills, which were signed by President Biden late Friday night. These 15 Community Projects secure a $17.7 million investment in vital infrastructure needs for the Congressman's district spanning Needles down to Calexico.
"I am thrilled that all of th
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Gomez Announces Over $151 Million to Los Angeles for Key Transportation and Green Space Projects
LOS ANGELES, California, March 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced over $151 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for four projects in California's 34th District to improve roads and highways, build a critical pedestrian and bicycle crossing connecting communities in East LA, make public transportation more efficient, and expand and improve parks and green
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Testimony From University of California-Berkeley Student
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued the following written testimony by Hannah B. Schlacter, a student at the University of California-Berkeley, at a roundtable discussion on Feb. 29, 2024, on antisemitism at post-secondary institutions:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The University of California, Berkeley ("UC Berkeley" or "Berkeley") allows Jews to be held to a double standard. When incidents involving Jews arise, the university does not enforce policy in
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House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Southern Associate Professor
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health issued the following written testimony by Alice J. Chen, associate professor and vice dean for research at the University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy, involving a hearing on Feb. 29, 2024, entitled "Legislative Proposals to Support Patients With Rare Diseases":
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Summary of Key Points
* Americans want innovation for rare diseases: these treatments improve the lives of patients, and pa
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House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Obernolte Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Electric Vehicle Fires
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, issued the following opening statement at a hearing on Feb. 29, 2024, entitled "Examining the Risk: The Dangers of EV Fires for First Responders." EV stands for electric vehicle.
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Good morning. Thank you to Ranking Member Foushee and the other members of our committee for being here.
Today's hearing will examine the growing dangers th
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Huffman Statement on Vote for the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement regarding his plan to vote in favor of H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act:
"The national security threats surrounding TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, are real and urgent. ByteDance is controlled by the Chinese government which has already directed the company to modi
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Huffman, Cohen, Merkley Call on Forest Service to Ban Cyanide Bombs on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Steve Cohen (TN-09) along with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a letter urging the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ban M-44 cyanide injectors on public lands in its jurisdiction and to remove any that remain.
The members sent a similar letter to the Bureau of Land Management, which led to a groundb
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ICYMI: Dr. Bera and Dr. Bucshon Send Letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Regarding Cyberattack on Change Healthcare
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on March 6, 2024, regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The substance of their request--that the agency work to protect all types of providers affected by the cyberattack, with a particular focus on independent physician pract
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MATSUI INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the 340B PATIENTS Act, legislation that would protect and strengthen the 340B program by codifying 340B providers' ability to use contract pharmacies to dispense 340B discounted drugs. This would ensure that 340B patients are able to pick up their prescriptions at any local pharmacy, and that safety-net providers are able to continue providing expand
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Pelosi Announces $2 Million to Reconnect Communities in San Francisco
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that San Francisco will receive $2 million in federal grants under President Joe Biden's historic Infrastructure Law to begin studying and developing plans to reconnect Japantown and the Fillmore, which were separated by construction of the Geary Boulevard underpass.
"In 1961, the construction of the Geary Expressway displaced thousands of established residents, sh
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Pelosi Statement on President Biden's Recommendation of $500 Million for Transbay
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after President Biden's FY 2025 budget request recommended $500 million for the Transbay Joint Powers Authority's Transbay Downtown Extension Project, which will extend Caltrain commuter rail service from the current Caltrain terminus to the Salesforce Transit Center:
"Today, President Biden released his budget request for the upcoming fiscal year - and
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Rep. Carbajal Delivers $26 Million for Central Coast Harbors and Ports
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
The federal funding deal signed into law by President Joe Biden last Friday includes nearly $26 million set aside for Central Coast harbors and ports to fund dredging and other upkeep work. The funding was sought by Congressman Salud Carbajal over the past year of negotiations over the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
"The Central Coast's harbors and ports are central to our community's livelihood
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Rep. Chu Highlights Launch of IRS Direct File Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
5.2 million eligible taxpayers in California could benefit from free, secure, easy filing option
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the Direct File pilot program today:
"When Ways and Means Democrats and I drafted the Inflation Reduction Act, we envisioned a tax system that was fairer, h
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Rep. Chu Responds to FBI Raid of Federal Prison in Dublin, CA
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
PASADENA, CA -- This week, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) conducted a raid on the federal correctional institution (FCI) in Dublin, California. FCI Dublin Warden Art Dulgov was replaced by regional Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Supervisor Nancy T. McKinney, and three other top managers were removed from their positions by the BOP.
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released a statement in response:
"I am gratifi
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Rep. Issa Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation Providing Critical New Resources to Federal Judiciary
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release:
On Friday, March 8, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, introduced "The Federal Judgeship Act of 2024" to provide necessary relief to the overburdened judicial system.
Issa's bill, H.R. 7597, co-led by Ranking Member Hank Johnson (GA-04) adopts recommendations made by the Judicial Conference, the administra
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Rep. Levin, Ranking Member Takano Introduce Bipartisan Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Levin (CA-49) has reintroduced the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2024 (HR 7543) to ensure National Guard and Reservist servicemembers receive Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility for every day they spend in uniform.
The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act was also introduced in the 116th and 117th Congresses and
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Rep. Mike Levin Secures Over $17.7 Million for Local Projects and Priorities
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Oceanside, CA - Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) today announced he secured $17,738,535 million in new federal funding for 15 local projects and priorities. The funds were allocated in the recent Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bill signed by President Biden to fund the federal government through September 30, 2024. Each U.S. Representative was allowed to submit up to 15 community projects for funding.
To view
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Rep. Panetta Secures Federal Support for Local Projects in South San Jose
SAN JOSE, California, March 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured $3.15 million in community project funding for local projects in South San Jose and broader Santa Clara County. This federal support will assist local initiatives to address housing affordability and homelessness, revitalize a local park, and provide new recreation options for residents in California's 19th Congressional District.
Las
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Rep. Porter Reintroduces Bill to Help Patients Hold Insurers Accountable
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), the top Democrat on the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, reintroduced legislation to help patients hold insurers accountable for wrongfully denying coverage for health care services. The Justice for Patients Act, co-led by Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), would protect patients' acce
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Rep. Schiff Questions Robert Hur During Absurd Partisan GOP Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) questioned former Special Investigator Robert Hur during a Judiciary Committee hearing. This hearing comes after Hur released an inappropriately disparaging and political report on President Biden's handling of classified documents, allegations that he has been cleared of.
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On Robert Hur's decision to disparage President Bide
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Rep. Takano Statement on the Passing of David Mixner
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following statement on March 12, 2024:
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Congressman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the passing of LGBTQ rights and peace activist, David Mixner:
"I was honored to get to know David Mixner and his righteous stands through the movement to end nuclear proliferation in the 1980s and his work on behalf the LGBTQ community," said Congressman Mark Takano. "Last year, I was at a gathering of emerging L
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Rep. Vargas Secures More Than $14 Million for Community Projects
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52) secured more than $14 million in federal funding for community projects across South San Diego County for FY 2024 in the funding package that passed the House of Representatives.
"I'm proud to have secured more than $14 million in Federal funding that will assist and strengthen our communities," said Rep. Vargas. "It is critical that we support our infrastructure, education sites
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Reps. Schiff, Garcia, 35+ California Colleagues Call on FEMA to Reimburse Local Governments For Funds Spent Supporting COVID-19 Pandemic Homeless Program
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and over 35 members of the California delegation in calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse local governments across California for millions of dollars spent on shelter options for high-risk people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic.
In a letter
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Sen. Butler Joins Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucus
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced she is joining the Congressional Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucus.
"I represent the state with the highest number of HSIs in the country and I understand the critical role these institutions play in broadening educational opportunities for millions of Hispanic students," said Senator Butler. "Despite growing Latinx e
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