WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Addresses Rural Healthcare Workforce Shortages WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao co-led the Health Care Workforce Innovation Act, legislation which addresses healthcare workforce shortages in rural and underserved communities. "Rising costs and persistent workforce shortages make it difficult for health centers to provide essential services in rural communities li more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Border and Fentanyl Crises Must be Addressed in Tandem WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Sheriff Don Barnes of Orange County Sheriff's Department (California), who also serves as Major County Sheriffs of America's Vice President responsible for Homeland Security, the ways the border and fentanyl crises are interconnected and how an all-of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, all six Democratic physicians in the House of Representatives spoke out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Kelly Morrison, M.D. (MN-03), and Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03) released the following joint st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced the re-launch of a whistleblower webpage (https://democrats-financialservices.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=3107) on the Committee's official website to allow members of the general public and government employees in financial more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warren Remarks on RFK Jr. Committee Vote Video of Remarks (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - Following the Senate Finance Committee vote to advance the nomination of Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, gave the following remarks: Transcript: Ope more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Access to Legal Counsel When Entering the United States WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, introduced the Access to Counsel Act to ensure that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with legal status can consult with an attorney, relativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Atmospheric River Forecasting Program WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced bipartisan legislation that will reduce flood risks and bolster emergency preparedness by improving atmospheric river forecasting to more precisely predict the timing and location of these storms. The Im more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Answers From Trump Administration on Purging of DOJ and FBI Officials WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and all other Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in demanding answers from Trump Administration nominees and acting officials  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: Today, U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Dexter (D-Oreg.) sent a letter to Committee Chair Bruce Westerman requesting a hearing to get to the bottom of Trump's unprecedented and illegal late-night firing of inspectors gene more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Women Involuntary Separated Earnings Remittance (WISER) Act, legislation aimed at rectifying a wrong perpetuated against women servicemembers from 1951 to 1976. Specifically, this bill establishes a process for upgrades to military records and discharges for women who were wrongfully and involuntarily separated due to parentho more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) reintroduced the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act and the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act to make homeownership a more affordable reality for America's working families. "Homeownership is one of the best ways Americans can build personal wealth and save for a secure retirement," said Congresswoman Brownley. "It also allows homeowners to tap i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of the Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act,which would restore the tax deduction for uninsured property and casualty losses eliminated by the Republicans' 2017 tax overhaul. "Communities like Ventura County and Los Angeles County, like many others, know all too well the devastation caused by disasters - both natural and man-made more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of three bills aimed at strengthening the workforce that serves our nation's veterans, improving the delivery of health care, and addressing service-related needs. The bills include the VA Marriage and Family Therapists Equity Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education Modernization Act, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of three bills to expand and improve health care for our nation's women veterans. The bills include the Veterans Infertility Treatment Act, the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, and the Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act. "As we begin the new legislative session, my commitment to serving America more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. released the following statement after President Trump signed executive orders that would implement tariffs on the United States' largest trading partners, a move that could lead to a damaging trade war and raise prices for American consumers: "In spite of the President's bravado, economists and business leaders - and even the President  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. spoke on the House floor to condemn Elon Musk's criminal efforts to embed himself within numerous government agencies. Rep. Cisneros expressed his grave concerns with Musk obtaining the private data of American citizens and called on him to answer to Congress. Text of Rep. Cisneros' floor speech can be found below: "Mr. Speaker, I origi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has been named Chairman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee under the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee plays a critical role in shaping national policies on scientific research and technological development, overseeing federal funding, and driving innovation. It operates through five key subcommittees more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-45) joined Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) and twelve other Members of Congress representing Los Angeles County in sending letters to seeking answers to why evacuation warnings were accidentally sent to nearly 10 million L.A. County residents during the Los Angeles fires. Some individuals received delayed evacuation warnings, some received the same message multiple times, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released a letter to constituents on community concerns that the Trump Administration has offered Elon Musk access to sensitive information held by the Department of Treasury without providing any reason or transparency on why he was given access, how this data will be protected, or what guardrails, if any, are in place. Read Rep. Panetta more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's efforts to dissolve The United States Agency for International Development (USAID): "President Trump's efforts to dissolve USAID aren't just illegal - they risk America's security, prosperity, and the health of our families. USAID's lifesaving health programs combat the spread of HIV, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Support Taiwan in IMF Washington, DC - As first reported in POLITICO, today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Al Green (TX-09) introduced a bipartisan bill to support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910) would ensure the U.S. governor of the IMF advocates for: * Taiwan's admission into  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced the reintroduction of the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, groundbreaking legislation aimed at empowering consumers to better understand the climate impact of their food purchases. Specifically, this bill would allow food producers, manufacturers, and retailers to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2025: * * * Routine smog and air quality monitoring doesn't currently measure dangerous levels of lead, chlorine, asbestos present from the fires * * * PASADENA, CA -- Today, February 3, 2025, U.S. Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30) Judy Chu (CA-28), Brad Sherman (CA-32), and George Whitesides (CA-27) called on the EPA to lead a new Joint Task Force to monitor the potential for dangerous more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Two years after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, just across the state line with Pennsylvania, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) today reintroduced the Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act to broaden the definition by which trains are classified as a "high-hazard flammable  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte [R-CA] and Debbie Dingell [D-MI] reintroduced the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, a bipartisan bill that unanimously passed the House in the 118th Congress. The bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity at the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the wake of a December 2022 cyberattack on system operator Intrado, which caused an outage more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) reintroduced the bipartisan Health Out-of-Pocket Expense (HOPE) Act for the 119th Congress. The HOPE ACT will create a tax-advantaged account that enables millions of Americans with most types of insurance coverage to save for health care costs through both individual and employer contributions. Congressman Moore was joined by Congressman more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that they introduced legislation to expand treatment options provided through employers' healthcare coverage for Americans living with chronic diseases. The Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act allows for employers who offer high-deductible health plan (HDHP) coverage for their employees the option of including pre- more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D_CA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) reintroduced the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act (USTLIPA) along with Representatives Adrian Smith (R-NE), Don Beyer (D-VA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Ami Bera (D-CA). The U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act will reassert Congress's authority over trade to combat China's growing economic in more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after reintroducing the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, legislation to support physicians and protect access to care for Medicare beneficiaries. "Medicare payments to physicians in California's 19th Congressional District and around the country have not reflected economi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: PASADENA, Calif. -- On February 3rd, U.S. Representatives Brad Sherman (CA-32), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Judy Chu (CA-28), and George Whitesides (CA-27) called on the EPA to lead a new Joint Task Force to monitor the potential for dangerous pollution from Los Angeles' recent wildfires. The Air Quality Index (AQI) does not measure pollutants that are dangerous to children and families includi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2025: Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor to caution the Senate against the confirmation of Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, emphasizing her blind loyalty to Trump, and warning of the corrupted moral code of Trump's Cabinet picks. Watch Schiff's full remarks HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b_GRH_7kQo). Download rema more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), members of the Senate Committee on Small Business, re-introduced the bipartisan SBA Disaster Transparency Act, which requires the Small Business Administration to make its monthly reporting requirements for the Disaster Loan Account available to the public. As of 2015, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has followed this transpa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Takano, Rutherford Relaunch the Bipartisan Congressional Deaf Caucus February 04, 2025 # WASHINGTON, D.C.? - Today, U.S. Congressmen Mark Takano (CA-39) and John H. Rutherford (FL-05) relaunched the Congressional Deaf Caucus for the 119th Congress. Takano and Rutherford will serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan caucus dedicated to advocating for accessibility policies and bolstering the relatio more PR