WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that $15,708,979 in new federal funding is headed to Long Beach and Southeast LA to support vital community projects. These investments will support cities, educational institutions, and neighborhood-serving organizations and were just signed into law by President Biden. A full list of greater Long Beach area community projects totali more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: This week, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would create a process for individuals with disabilities to formally and directly notify businesses of barriers to accessibility, giving businessowners 30 days to become ADA-compliant and avoid drawn-out court proceedings. "ADA require more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that the Spring 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in the 1st District. This year's theme is "Dams & Lakes for Goodness Sakes - Storing water for flood & food". Competition guidelines and additional information can be found on the Congressman's website. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte's (R-CA) 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act passed the House on March 5, 2024. This bill would improve cybersecurity at the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline following a cyberattack on system operator Intrado in December of 2022.Due to the attack, the 9-8-8 Lifeline was down for several hours during a whole-network outage, leaving veterans, military service more PR

MONTEREY, California, March 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured $3 million in community project funding for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE). This federal investment was secured through the annual FY24 appropriations process. Carmel River FREE is one of the most extensive and important multi-benefit flood protection and habitat resto more PR

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Yesterday, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) along with House Representatives Gwen Moore (D-Wis.-4) and Alma Adams (D-N.C.-12), introduced a resolution that designates March 14th, 2024 as Black Midwives Day. This resolution honors the impactful work Black midwives have done to advance human rights and reproductive justice and encourages Con more PR