WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act, legislation that would better facilitate the coordination of agriculture climate research, data collection, and monitoring, as well as expand adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. "Today, the agriculture sector contributes about one-tenth of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and House leads of the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, released the following statement applauding the House passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, addressing the issue of double taxation. "We  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, following Representative Adam Schiff's (D-Calif.) House Resolution that was introduced in November, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the Senate to require that the Secretary of State provide a report on Azerbaijan's human rights practices, including concerning allegations of human rights violations committed against  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Pete Aguilar's bill to rename the Del Rosa Post Office to honor the late Dr. Margaret B. Hill, a beloved educator and community advocate who passed away in December 2021. "Dr. Hill left such an incredible impact on our community, and so many of our residents have had their lives changed for the better because of her compassion, dedic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The House Armed Services Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Member Day" at 2 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2024, at 2212 Rayburn House Office Building: Purpose: To provide Quality of Life Panel members an opportunity to hear from other members of Congress on their perspective regarding military quality of life issues. Witnesses: * Representative Derrick Van Orden, Wisconsin - 3rd District * Representative Mike Garcia, California - 27th District * Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * This evening, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, bipartisan tax legislation that delivers critical wins to hardworking families and small businesses in Sacramento County. The legislation passed by a vote of 357-70 on the House floor. "Tonight, I joined a strong majority of member more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Treatment and Homeless Housing Integration Act (THHIA), H.R. 7186, legislation to help connect homeless Americans receiving federal housing assistance with treatment for substance abuse and behavioral health disorders. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chavez-Deremer (OR-05), Issa (CA-48), LaMalfa (CA-01), and Valadao (CA-22). "After spen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) voted in support of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This bipartisan, pro-growth legislation will help small businesses, promote American competitiveness, and support working families. The bill passed the House resoundingly on a bipartisan basis. "This is a significant bipartisan victory that will deliver tax relief for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Last night, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) voted in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill supports pro-economic growth policies and delivers tax relief to American families. "I voted for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act to affirm my commitment to reducing the tax burden on American families and businesses in San Diego, Riverside more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: This week, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) voted in favor of four bills supporting the rule of law and a strong border. "We must secure the border and enforce the immigration laws on the books right now. These bills approved by the House this week are essential to closing loopholes in the current law, leaving no ambiguity for the consequences individuals should face when acting in dang more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement (GRACE) Act,legislation that would ensure a U.S. President could not set a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions below 125,000. The Trump administration undermined the United States' refugee program and set the annual refugee admissions target at his more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) voted for bipartisan legislation to help working families and boost American competitiveness by expanding the Child Tax Credit, strengthening the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and restoring research and development tax incentives. "I think of our nation's working families and children and their futures with every vote I take in Congress," said R more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) reintroduced legislation to make it easier for parents and candidates of all incomes to run for office. The Help America Run Act would eliminate common financial barriers that candidates face by allowing campaign funds to be spent on health care premiums, child care expenses, and elder care costs. In 2019, the Help America Run Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Statement: Rep. Schiff Announces Support for Bipartisan Compromise to Raise Child Tax Credit and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to Help Working Families Today, Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) voted in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a bipartisan compromise that will raise the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Low -Income Housing Tax Credit: "Tonight, I vo more PR

SHERMAN OAKS, California, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Last night, residents from all over the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Westside of Los Angeles joined Congressman Brad Sherman's (CA-32) second Telephone Town Hall of 2024 to hear updates and voice their thoughts on the many critical issues facing Congress. Congressman Sherman opened the event by describing the bipartisan tax-cut package that was passed by the House rig more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Divided Families National Registry Act to help Korean Americans reunite with their families in North Korea who they have not been able to connect with since the Korean War. The legislation would create a new national registry of Korean Americans and their families from whom they had been more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Today, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52), Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), led 65 of their colleagues in a letter to the House and Senate appropriations leadership opposing several anti-ESG riders spread across the FY 2024 appropriations bills. "These appropriations riders follow a dangerous trend of political interference with investing choices at the s more PR