U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution
Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republican budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14).
"My Republican colleagues should be ashamed for advancing such a self-serving budget that continues to prioritize the interests of billionai
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Supplemental Oxygen
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Supplemental Oxygen
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform (SOAR) Act alongside Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Adrian Smith (NE-03), and Gabe Evans (CO-08). This bipartisan, bicameral bill makes critical reforms to improve access to supplemental oxygen for Medicare beneficiari
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Combat Organized Supply Chain Theft and Retail Crime
WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Combatting Organized Retail Crime (CORCA) Act alongside Reps. Dave Joyce (OH-14), Susie Lee (NV-03), Dina Titus (NV-01), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Laurel Lee (Fl-15), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Michael Baumgartner (WA-05). This bipartisan, bi
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Harmful Republican Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Harmful Republican Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance Senate Republicans' Budget Resolution, the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14.
"Donald Trump is crashing the economy, Americans in all corners of the country are feeling the pain and Re
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Slams Trump & Musk Mission to Dismantle Social Security
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Slams Trump & Musk Mission to Dismantle Social Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement as Donald Trump and Elon Musk dismantles the Social Security Administration's infrastructure:
"Donald Trump claimed he would not cut Social Security. He's lying. The same gangster tactics Donald Trump
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Congresswoman Simon to Vote NO on the SAVE Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Congresswoman Simon to Vote NO on the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) will vote against H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. This legislation would disenfranchise millions of American voters with extreme, burdensome requirements; and by ending automa
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CORREA (AGAIN) VOTES AGAINST GOP BUDGET PLAN THAT HURTS ORANGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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CORREA (AGAIN) VOTES AGAINST GOP BUDGET PLAN THAT HURTS ORANGE COUNTY TAXPAYERS
WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against his Republican colleagues' second attempt at passing a budget resolution that would strip away health care hard-earned benefits from hard-working Orange County taxpayers, children, and seniors.
"This week, the House is voted aga
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against GOP-led H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, and released the following statement:
"Let me be clear: Non-citizens are already barred from registering and voting in federal elections, and would receive jail time or face deportation as a result. This flawed legislation
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Garamendi and Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Garamendi and Calvert Introduce the Bipartisan Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (CA-08) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the "Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act," which would help permanently conserve privately owned working forestlands. They are joined by U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Jos
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ICYMI: Rep. Jimmy Gomez Grills Trump Trade Chief Over $4,600 "Tariff Tax" on Families as Trump Caves on $6 Trillion Trade Agenda
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on the Trump Administration's 2025 Trade Policy Agenda with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) delivered a powerful rebuke of the Trump administration's reckless tariff policy, calling out its devastating impact on working families and exposing the out-of-touch economic priorities drivi
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Kamlager-Dove, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Children Find Permanent Families via Adoption
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Help Children Find Permanent Families via Adoption
The bill helps more children join permanent, loving families by removing income as a barrier to adoption.
WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, CA-37) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Klobuchar, Colleagues to Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Tariff Taxes on Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Klobuchar, Colleagues to Press U.S. Trade Representative on Impacts of Tariff Taxes on Farmers
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and 17 of their colleagues in asking U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer for information on how the administration's tariff taxes will impact farmers across t
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Warren, Schumer to Call on SEC to Launch Investigation into Possible Trump Tariff Market Manipulation, Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Warren, Schumer to Call on SEC to Launch Investigation into Possible Trump Tariff Market Manipulation, Insider Trading
"It is unconscionable that as American families are concerned about their financial security during this economic crisis entirely manufactured by the President, insiders may have actively profited from the market volatility and potentially perpetrated
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Padilla, Western Senators Introduce Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act to Combat Wildfires
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Western Senators Introduce Bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act to Combat Wildfires
Comprehensive legislation reduces wildfire risk, advances watershed restoration, improves forest health, and streamlines processes to protect communities
A list of Fix Our Forests Act provisions particularly impactful for California is available here
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),
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Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi Joins House Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage
Washington, D.C. -- This week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined House Democrats in introducing the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (link is external). The Raise the Wage Act, led by House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott, would gradually raise the minimum wage to $17 by 2030 and give roughl
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Pelosi, Congressional Democrats Fight Back Against Trump's Attacks on Independent Worker Protection Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Pelosi, Congressional Democrats Fight Back Against Trump's Attacks on Independent Worker Protection Agencies
Washington, D.C. -- This week, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined House and Senate Democratic Leadership in filing an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's unlawful attempts to fire members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)
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Ranking Member Lofgren Blasts Trump Administration's Reckless Budget Plan for NOAA
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Blasts Trump Administration's Reckless Budget Plan for NOAA
The plan eliminates NOAA's research arm, which is crucial for life-saving, accurate forecasting.
(Washington, DC) - Today, various reporting has detailed the Trump Administration's plan to slash funding and eliminate crucial func
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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump Administration's Plan to Slash Support for NASA
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Condemns Trump Administration's Plan to Slash Support for NASA
(Washington, DC) - Today, various reporting has detailed the Trump Administration's plan to slash funding and eliminate crucial functions of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). According to reporting, the
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Rep. Calvert Votes to Advance Process Protecting Americans From Huge Tax Increases
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Rep. Calvert Votes to Advance Process Protecting Americans from Huge Tax Increases
Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a majority (216 to 214) of the House of Representatives to pass the Senate Amendment to H. Con. Res. 14 - the FY25 Budget Resolution. The passage of the resolution activates the budget reconciliation process, which will allow subsequent tax an
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Rep. Kiley: Artificial Intelligence in Education
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, this last week as chair of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education that covers K-12 education, I held a very important hearing on the topic of artificial intelligence in education.
Now, we are in the midst of
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Rep. Kiley: Investigation Into Alleged Violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, the second ongoing investigation relates to California's policy of forcing school districts and schools to keep secrets from parents about their own children. The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office has launched an investiga
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Rep. Kiley: Investigation Into Male Athletes Participation in Girls' and Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, I will discuss today the ten ways in which Federal investigations are restoring that sense of balance and common sense and assuring compliance with the law.
Number one is on the issue of men in women's sports. The State has continued to be defiant.
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Rep. Kiley: Investigation Into Potential Illegal Policies Relating to California's High-Speed Rail
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, the sixth investigation against some of the insane and potentially illegal policies in California relates to high-speed rail which is the biggest public infrastructure failure in United States history.
I was at Union Station in L.A. a couple of wee
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Rep. Kiley: Investigation Relating to Crisis of Anti-Semitism at Universities
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, the fourth investigation relates to the crisis of anti-Semitism at our universities. The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has announced that the Department of Justice has opened a civil pattern or practice investigation into the University
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Rep. Kiley: Investigations Relating to Racial Discrimination in California Higher Education
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, the third ongoing investigation relates to the issue of racial discrimination in California higher education. The Department of Justice under Attorney General Bondi is investigating several California universities to assess compliance with the 2023
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Rep. Kiley: Restoring Public Trust in Elections
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, this week, I introduced, along with my colleague Jay Obernolte, as well as Representatives Calvert, Fong, Valadao, and Issa, the Election Results Accountability Act, which will restore some measure of public trust in our elections.
The problem in C
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Rep. Kiley: Reverse California Ban on Gas-Powered Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, this last week, I introduced legislation in the House to reverse California's ban on gas-powered vehicles. This is a special resolution under the Congressional Review Act that provides a fast-track procedure not subject to a Senate filibuster to ove
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Rep. Kiley: Tax Credits for Charter Schools
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, today, I am excited to announce new legislation that I am introducing, along with Representative Claudia Tenney, called the High-Quality Charter Schools Act, which is going to be among the most significant pieces of legislation for school choice tha
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Rep. LaMalfa: Strengthening America's Economy
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech):
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Mr. Speaker, the March jobs report shows that 228,000 jobs were added last month, far exceeding expectations. Private-sector growth led the way with 209,000 new jobs, nearly double the pre-election average. Wages are rising with hourly earnings up nearly 4 perc
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Rep. Laura Friedman, Hollywood Labor Unions Announce New Push to Bring Film & TV Production Back to Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025:
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Rep. Laura Friedman, Hollywood Labor Unions Announce New Push to Bring Film & TV Production Back to Los Angeles
Leads 10 Members of Congress Representing Hollywood Region
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, April 11, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) led members of IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and Teamsters Local
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Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Lagoons, Estuaries, and Enhance Coastal Communities
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Lagoons, Estuaries, and Enhance Coastal Communities
April 11, 2025
Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Levin (CA-49), Brian Mast (FL-21), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), and Jen Kiggans (VA-2) reintroduced the bipartisan Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act, which would revitalize federal efforts to strengthen and protect lagoon
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on House Republicans Passing Harmful Budget
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Rep. Mullin's Statement on House Republicans Passing Harmful Budget
"Trump and his Republicans are continuing to prioritize billionaires over the hardworking families across America who rely on vital programs for survival.
Despite false promises to lower costs, today House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution that will increase expenses for everyday Americans who are
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Rep. Owens Fights for Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Owens Fights for Election Integrity
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) voted to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation he co-sponsored to uphold and strengthen existing law, ensuring that only American citizens can vote in U.S. elections.
"The right to vote is sacred--it belongs to American citizens," said Rep. Owens. "Under the Biden administration, mi
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Rep. Young Kim, CA GOP Delegation Call for Investigation Into CA Community College Fraud
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Young Kim, CA GOP Delegation Call for Investigation Into CA Community College Fraud
Anaheim Hills, CA - As first reported in Fox Business, today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) led the California Republican delegation in a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Department of Justice Attorney General Pam Bondi urging their departments to conduct an investigation int
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STATEMENT: Rep. Min Votes 'No' on House Republicans' Bill to Disenfranchise Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Min Votes 'No' on House Republicans' Bill to Disenfranchise Millions of Americans
Washington, D.C. -- Representative Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement on his vote against House Republicans' so-called "SAVE" Act:
"The so-called "SAVE" Act claims to solve a problem that does not exist - despite the baseless conspiracies peddled by the White House, they have never been a
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Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Bill to End Tariff Chaos, Reclaim Congress's Trade Authority
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025:
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Ways and Means Democrats introduce bill to end tariff chaos, reclaim Congress's trade authority
WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with all Ways and Means Committee Democrats, today introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill to end the constant chaos created by President Trump's trade wars and
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