WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, convened her first field hearing on voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama ahead of the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. The hearing, titled "Modern-Day Voting Discrimination in Alabama," investigated some of the latest instances of voter suppression and highlighted the conti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new safeguards and rules to improve the safety of nearly 12,000 chemical plants operating under the Risk Management Program (RMP). EPA included a number of new amendments to its final rule to improve protections for workers, first responders, and communities living near the facilities that were requested in a letter led Repres more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA08), Josh Harder (D-CA10), Ami Bera (D-CA06), and Mike Thompson (D-CA04) sent a letter to the State of California's Delta Protection Commission supporting the draft management plan for the federally designated Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area released for public comment on February 5. "We write in support of the Delta P more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Congressman John James (MI-10) led 7 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to House and Senate Appropriators urging them to fund the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) at the Senate mark of $637 million in the final fiscal year 2024 funding package. International exports are an integral part more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement to mark the commencement of Women's History Month: "Women's History Month begins today, a month-long period where I stand in awe of the remarkable women who have carved our path toward progress. From Harriet Tubman to Ida B. Wells to Shirley Chisholm, the legacies of these women inspire me to continue fighting for the equ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: As Black History Month comes to a close today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian award, to American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. The Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act would honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments that made Ali one of the greatest athletes and public figures more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Pressley Has Led Efforts to Expand Access to Medication Abortion, Including at Retail Pharmacies WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus' Abortion Rights and Access Task Force, issued the following statement following the announcement by CVS and Walgreens that they will begin dispensing mifepristone, a medication abortion drug, at a select number of pharma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Representative Nanette Barragan (CA-44), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (CT), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Tina Smith (MN) on Thursday reintroduced the Improving Social Determinants of Health Act. Social factors - like housing conditions, access to affordable health care,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) joined Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and 26 colleagues in voicing support for President Joe Biden's efforts to reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring hostages home and provide a pause in the fighting in Gaza. Israel has agreed to the framework of such a pause but Hamas has so far rejected it. In a letter sent this week to P more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced that she has invited Dr. Fei-Fei Li, Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute (HAI), to be her guest at the State of the Union address on March 7, 2024. Dr. Li is a nationally renowned expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and has worked closely with Rep. Eshoo on the concept of the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR). The NAIRR is a sha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) made the following opening statement at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on support for patients with rare diseases: "Thank you, Mr. Chairman and good morning colleagues and all of our guests in our hearing room. Today, on Rare Disease Day, we're considering several bills to help the one in ten Americans living with a rare diseas more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Ethiopia 1966-1968) and co-chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, introduced the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Student Loan Forgiveness Act (H.R.7457). The reintroduction coincides with the 63rd anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's founding of the Peace Corps. "Today, we celebrate the anniversary of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren denounced the Department of Justice's request for a year-long extension of government surveillance powers under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), despite the statute's expiration in less than two months. "For too long, federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies have had nearly unchecked access to Americans' person more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Oceanside resident Robbie Hass Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) announced Robbie Hass as his February 2024 Constituent of the Month. Ms. Hass has been involved in the Oceanside community for more than 20 years and has served in various clubs and organizations dedicated to improving Oceanside and North County. As a business owner, Ms. Hass has made a significant contribution to the 49th Distr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) co-led a letter with Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) to President Joe Biden urging the continuation of negotiations needed to bring about a temporary truce. The Members also detail concrete diplomatic steps needed to restore hope for a safe, secure, and prosperous future for both Israelis and Palestinians. Reps. Panetta and Schneider were joined by 27 Member more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, Reps. Katie Porter (D-CA) and Nikema Williams (D-GA) introduced the Solar Use Network (SUN) Act to spur development of renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations along interstate highways. Their proposal would convert unused right-of-ways, like interstate medians, into valued community assets that can be used for renewable energy projects. "Californians more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: Reps. Michelle Steel (CA-45), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced a resolution that expresses support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 19 percent of women face infertility. IVF has proven to be an effective method for women to have children despite infertility challenges. A report published by t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: This week, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt) and Senate Judiciary Democrats in sending a letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts urging the office to give appropriate consideration to the funding of the Federal Public Defender program in the Office's upcoming budget request for Fiscal Ye more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 1, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, joins U.S. Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Advancement Act more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) concluded a month full of events in observance of Black History Month. "Every year, Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor the legacy, contributions, and rich history of Black Americans and how they have shaped our country," said Senator Butler. "I want to be sure that we continue to uplift and empower Black communities not  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on March 7, 2024, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Ms. Margaret L. Taylor, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State * Mr. Erik John Woodhouse, of Virginia, to be Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, with the rank of Ambassador * Mr. Robert William Forden, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release: As Black History Month comes to a close, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) introduced legislation to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian award, to American professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. The Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act would honor the life, legacy, and accomplishments that made Ali one of the greatest athlet more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: Hello, As some of you may know, there was a glitch in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process that prevented students from completing their forms if their parents don't have Social Security numbers. I know what a huge barrier and burden this posed for students - so I immediately got to work to fix it. I'm happy to share that following my outreach to the Department of Educ more PR