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https://walters.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/oc-register-op-ed-look-back-114th-congress OC Register Op-Ed: A look back at the 114th Congress 2016-12-31 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy As 2016 comes to a close, so does the 114th Congress. Over the last two years, our country has faced great challenges, but we have also experienced tremendous success. I am honored to represent you this Congress and would like to share with you some of the landmark legislation we implemented to improve the lives of the American people. We passed, and the president signed, legislation that will prevent the Pentagon from unfairly revoking bonuses paid to California National Guard servicemembers. This bill also provides our troops with a well-deserved 2.1 percent raise and ensures our brave men and women in uniform have the resources they need to fight terrorism and protect our national security. We passed legislation to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs and ensure that our veterans receive the care they have earned. Among the reforms signed into law is the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, which will reduce veteran suicides by improving access to quality mental health care. The Survivors’ Bill of Rights, which I introduced, will ensure survivors of sexual assault have full access to justice. This bill, which was signed into law in October 2016, guarantees sexual assault survivors commonsense legal protections, such as the right to receive a medical forensic exam and to have the evidence preserved. We also passed legislation to protect victims of human trafficking by providing law enforcement officers the tools they need to rescue survivors and prosecute traffickers. We took major steps to get the federal government out of the classroom and increase local control in our schools by passing the Every Student Succeeds Act, which was signed into law last December. The FAST Act, signed into law late last year, is the first long-term transportation bill in over a decade. This legislation reauthorizes and reforms federal highway, transit and safety programs. I secured language in the bill that requires the Department of Transportation to study the impact of driving under the influence of marij… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1522 Denham Announces January 2017 Mobile District Office Hours 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced Mobile District Office Hours for the month of January 2017. Mobile District Office Hours are an opportunity for 10th district residents to meet with the congressman and staff to hear more about his work in Washington, D.C. and the Central Valley, have their questions answered or get help with specific casework. MDOs are hosted by staff and when possible by Rep. Denham. Staff members are available to assist 10th district residents with casework on matters including Medicare, Veteran’s Affairs, Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service and other federal legislation. Additional information is available through Rep. Denham’s website and the schedule for the month is provided below. Regular office hours are open to the public and no appointment is necessary. Schedule is subject to change throughout the year; any alterations will be posted online. For more information, please contact Rep. Denham’s Modesto district office at (209) 579-5458. Wednesday, Jan. 4 and 18 – Tracy 1-2 p.m. Tracy City Hall 333 Civic Center Plaza, Rm 216, Tracy, CA 95376 Friday, Jan. 6 and 20 – Manteca 10-11 a.m. Manteca Chamber of Commerce 183 W. North Street #6, Manteca, CA 95336 Friday, Jan. 6 – Waterford 2-3 p.m. City of Waterford 101 E Street, Waterford, CA 95386 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill’s office. Friday, Jan. 6 – Oakdale 3:30-4:30 p.m. State Senator Tom Berryhill's Office 102 Grove Avenue, Suite B, Oakdale, CA 95361 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill’s office. Tuesday, Jan. 10 – Escalon 10-11 a.m. Escalon City Hall 2060 McHenry Avenue, Escalon, CA 95320 *Held in conjunction with Senator Cathleen Galgiani’s office. Thursday, Jan. 12 – Hughson 11 a.m.-12 p.m. City of Hughson 7018 Pine Street, Hughson, CA 95326 *Held in conjunction with Senator Tom Berryhill’s office. Thursday, Jan. 12 – Modesto 2-3 p.m. Housing Authority of Stanislaus County 1701 Robertson Road, Modesto, CA 95351 Friday, Jan. 13 –… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-following-remarks-by-secretary-kerry-on-middle-east-peace Pelosi Statement Following Remarks by Secretary Kerry on Middle East Peace 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks on Middle East peace today in Washington: “Middle East peace can only be achieved by real negotiations directly between Israel and the Palestinians, not through efforts dictated by the United Nations, which I have opposed.  “Today’s remarks by Secretary Kerry were a reaffirmation of America's commitment to a secure, Jewish and democratic Israel, and a state for the Palestinians.   “President Obama has been a staunch and steadfast supporter of Israel.  The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is and will remain unbreakable.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-new-us-sanctions-for-russias-cyber-assault-on-elections Pelosi Statement on New U.S. Sanctions For Russia's Cyber Assault on Elections 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced new actions in response to Russia's cyber assault on American democracy: "Russia's brazen assault on our elections demands the strongest response from the Administration and the Congress.  President Obama has taken action to punish Russia for its outrageous conduct, now Congress must meet its responsibility to respond to this threat.  "The American people deserve to know their leaders will not tolerate Russia's meddling in our democracy.  Congress must move immediately to launch a bipartisan, independent investigation to understand how Russia hacked into our democratic institutions, and to ensure it never happens again." # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/welcome-assistance-sb-terror-victims Welcome assistance for SB terror victims 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy The Editorial Board of the Southern California News Group authored an editorial on the need for additional assistance for survivors and victims' families of the Inland Regional Center terror attack. The editorial highlights the importance of obtaining federal funds and notes Rep. Aguilar's efforts that helped secure $4 million from the Department of Justice. The editorial can be read in full here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/its-new-year IT'S A NEW YEAR 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family…  2017 is almost here.  And the New Year will bring with it a new President and a new Administration, along with a reshaped Congress that is ready to act on behalf of American workers and taxpayers.   In the House of Representatives, there’s a full agenda already and Americans have good cause to be optimistic.   There’s high excitement for the commitments of the President-elect and his incoming Administration to prioritize tax reform, border enforcement, national defense and job creation.  Internationally, the President-elect is expected to act quickly to restore tattered relationships and strategic alliances—including America’s relationship with Israel.   No less important, the fight against Islamic terrorism and the threat it presents to the U.S. homeland, as well as our global partners, will receive renewed focus.  With the right leadership and strategic vision, it’s a fight that America can and will win. At the Department of Defense, the President-elect tapped former General James Mattis—a revered Marine Corps officer regarded as among the best of his generation.  At the Department of Homeland Security, the President-elect selected retired Marine General John Kelly, also considered to be among our military's finest.   I’ve had the great honor to serve with both John Kelly and James Mattis during my time in the Marine Corps.  I’ve observed both individuals operate and command forces during combat, and there’s no question that their experiences and insights will translate into meaningful and strong leadership at a time when America needs it most.  “Marines get stuff done,” as I told USA Today.   And an interesting note: I was first introduced to James Mattis during my first tour in Iraq after I and other Marines were ambushed.  From that point on, I’ve admired and respected him as a military officer and an individual.   The Department of Defense will be good in hands.  Trust me.  So too will the Department of Homeland Security.  The same goes for the other departments—inclu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-us-response-russian-interference-2016-election REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON U.S. RESPONSE TO RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE IN THE 2016 ELECTION 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the Obama administration’s response to Russian Interference in the 2016 Election: "The actions President Obama took today in response to the massive hacking of Americans by Russians are steps in the right direction.  America became the punching bag for Russian, Chinese and North Korean hackers due to our previous weak responses and lack of strong cyber security defenses.  We still need to increases our cyber security defenses by an order of magnitude.  Wake up America, we no longer live in the 1930s.  As Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz said, 'we're not in Kansas anymore.'  We live in a brave new world where we need to stand strong against hackers.  As a computer science major and Air Force veteran, I am well aware of the immense damage that hacking can cause to American national security and to the American people.  If Trump thinks that ignoring Russian hacking is going to make it go away, that's just dumb." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-statement-white-house-sanctions-against-russian-officials Swalwell Statement on White House Sanctions Against Russian Officials in Response to Electoral Interference 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Eric Swalwell S001193 swalwell.house.gov swalwell https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Ranking Member of the CIA Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement Thursday after the White House announced sanctions against Russian officials due to their interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election: "I support President Obama's actions to impose sanctions on Russian officials whom our intelligence agencies said were involved in interfering with our presidential election. Any foreign power that attempts to meddle in our elections – no matter to whose benefit – must suffer the consequences. We must never allow our democracy to be manipulated for others' ends. "Today's firm action underscores the need for an independent, bipartisan commission to fully investigate all that has happened, and to inform the public of the full depth and breadth of Russian involvement. I and Congressman Elijah Cummings introduced H.R. 6447, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, earlier this month to create just such a commission of non-political experts, which also would develop recommendations for ensuring something like this never happens again. "With a Russia-friendly President-elect taking office on Jan. 20, it's imperative that we make sure our citizens are well-informed and our defenses are strong. Rep. Cummings and I will re-introduce our bill as soon as the 115th Congress convenes next month, and Americans expect swift action. This is not a partisan issue – this is an American issue." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398265 Valadao Spends Holidays with Troops 2016-12-28 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA David Valadao V000129 valadao.house.gov     legacy Congressman David G. Valadao is currently traveling with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Middle East, including Afghanistan and other nations. share: f t Washington – U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) is currently traveling with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Middle East, including Afghanistan and other nations. In addition to Congressman Valadao, Congressmen Mike Coffman (CO-06), David Cicilline (RI-01), and Lee Zeldin (NY-01) are also travelling with the bipartisan delegation. Congressman Valadao stated, “Having the opportunity to thank our service members abroad first hand, especially during the holiday season, is a tremendous honor. It is the sacrifice of these brave men and women, and their entire families, that allows the United States to remain a pillar of democracy and freedom.” He continued, “As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, it is important to see firsthand how our defense dollar are being spent abroad and meeting with top officials leading the fight against ISIS and other terrorirst organizations are an important part of that oversight.” Thus far, Congressman Valadao has had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Embassy personnel in Kabul, General John W. Nicholson, Jr., who is overseeing the Operation Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, and Major General John C. Thomson III, commanding general for the 1st Calvary Division. In December 2015, Congressmen Valadao, Cicilline, and Zeldin travelled to the Middle East on a CODEL, making this Congressman Valadao’s second consecutive holiday spent with troops in the Middle East during the holiday season. Below, are photos of Congressman Valadao during his trip abroad. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-un-security-council-resolution-on-israeli-settlements Pelosi Statement on UN Security Council Resolution on Israeli Settlements 2016-12-26 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the UN Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements voted on today. The U.S. abstained in the vote. “The only durable resolution to the Palestinian conflict is one that is negotiated and agreed to by Israelis and Palestinians themselves – not one imposed by the United Nations.  That is why President Obama and Secretary Kerry have worked tirelessly to try to bring Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the table for direct and constructive talks. “While adding settlements does not move us closer to peace, neither does this troubling UN resolution. The two-state solution has been the bedrock of peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians for decades.  The resolution passed by the UN Security Council today does not bring us closer to this goal. “President Obama has been a staunch and steadfast supporter of Israel.  Under his leadership, the U.S. signed the largest security aid package for Israel in American history, and at his direction, the U.S. and Israel have engaged in unprecedented security cooperation.  The United States' commitment to Israel's security is and will remain unbreakable.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/kamala-harris-names-top-senate-aide-clint-odom-to-serve-as-legislative-director-in-senate-office Kamala Harris Names Top Senate Aide Clint Odom To Serve As Legislative Director In Senate Office 2016-12-26 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Kamala Harris H001075 www.harris.senate.gov     legacy December 26, 2016 Kamala Harris Names Top Senate Aide Clint Odom To Serve As Legislative Director In Senate Office LOS ANGELES -- Senator-Elect Kamala D. Harris announced today that Clint Odom, a top Senate aide, will lead her office's legislative shop and serve as her Legislative Director. "I'm thrilled that Clint has decided to join our team and I look forward to our work together," said Harris. "He will be an invaluable asset to me and the people of California as we fight for the ideals of this nation. There will be many battles in the months ahead, and I am glad Clint will be standing with us to protect California residents and fight for our values." Odom brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. He previously served as Democratic General Counsel and Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Before his tenure at the Committee on Commerce, Odom served as Senator Bill Nelson's Deputy Legislative Director and oversaw a number of issue areas. Odom has previously served in senior roles at the Federal Communications Commissions and in the telecom industry. Before his Senate tenure, Clint practiced law in the Washington, D.C. office of Dow Lohnes PLLC, and clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate of the Southern District of Mississippi. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Odom joins Chief of Staff Nathan Barankin and State Director Julie Chavez Rodriguez on Harris' senior team. ### Print Email Tweet Next Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/water-for-our-community Water for our Community 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Californians are getting a long-awaited present just in time for the holidays this year: water. Years of careful, diligent, and at times contentious negotiations between all sides of the California water issue and in both the House and Senate yielded the largest reforms to our state’s water policy in almost a generation‎. These reforms were made law last week. With this historic law, our state can better take advantage of winter storms, and enough additional water could flow to potentially supply the yearly water needs for 446,000 California households of four. It will allow development of water storage projects to store up to an additional 1.5 million acre-feet, or nearly 489 billion gallons of water. More water can now be pumped to seize water following storms, leaving behind the days of unfettered loss to the ocean. Also included in the law are provisions promoting water desalination, recycling, conservation and efficiency, as well as rejuvenating the Delta smelt and Chinook salmon populations. The impacts of this law will reach far beyond the Central Valley and the California state line. Americans everywhere may not feel it immediately, but our food security – especially in the produce section – has been strengthened. This is a win-win for our community and environmental stewardship. While there is much yet to be done, this legislation represents a harbinger of hope not just for our Central Valley communities, farmers and families whom unnecessary regulatory burdens have harmed, but also for the end of gridlock that has gripped Washington for the past decade and made it difficult for commonsense solutions to be enacted into law. I look forward to building upon this success in the future as the tides change in Washington and to provide more water relief to California in the years ahead. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://lowenthal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398794 Congressman Lowenthal Urges Obama Veto of One-sided UN Resolution To End Israeli Settlements 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Alan Lowenthal L000579 lowenthal.house.gov     legacy Congressman Lowenthal Urges Obama Veto of One-sided UN Resolution To End Israeli Settlements f t # e Washington, D.C., December 23, 2016 Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today issued the following statement regarding an expected United Nations Security Council vote calling for an end to Israeli settlements."While I have serious concerns about the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, I believe the conditions for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians can only come about through direct negotiations between the two parties. I urge President Obama to veto the possible United Nations Security Council resolution today. Such a move would be consistent both with long-standing U.S. policy and with the Obama Administration's past actions. The vote scheduled today does not help bring about the conditions for peace. The Security Council has not historically been an impartial arbiter and it is not the right forum to resolve grievances, and it cannot bring about a two-state solution, or a permanent peace." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://roybal-allard.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398175 Rep. Roybal-Allard Urges Veto of UN Security Council Resolution Offered by Egypt 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Lucille Roybal-Allard R000486 roybal-allard.house.gov     legacy Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement regarding a potential vote in the United Nations Security Council on Israeli settlement activity:"If the resolution comes to a vote in the UN Security Council, I urge the Obama Administration to veto it.  As written, this one-sided resolution erroneously places the blame for the ongoing conflict on Israel.  A conclusive solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will require direct negotiations between the two parties.  This conflict will not be brought closer to an end by passing this resolution against Israel.  In fact, it will undermine efforts toward peace."### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-statement-on-united-nations-security-council-resolution Rep. Peters Statement on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) releaasd the following statement on the United Nations Security Council Resolution: The construction of settlements in territory that would be part of an independent Palestine undercuts efforts to bring consensus on a two-state solution. However, today's United Nations Security Council Resolution goes against the fundamental idea that long-term stability can only be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian people. In these times of violence and unrest throughout the region, our energy should be focused on bringing people together, not pushing them apart. I call on all parties to put their differences aside, and rededicate their efforts. The two-state solution is the only way to bring about the one thing that all nations can agree they want - everlasting peace. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-sherman-disappointed-by-passage-of-the-un-security-council-s Congressman Sherman “Disappointed” by Passage of the UN Security Council’s One-Side Resolution on Israel 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – Today, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with U.S. abstention, passed a one-sided resolution on Israel’s settlement activity. Congressman Sherman, a senior Democratic Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement: The UNSC resolution against Israel marks an unfortunate change in U.S. policy in support of Israel at the United Nations; we vetoed a similar resolution in 2011. Opponents of Israel took advantage of America’s democratic transition to pass a resolution that the U.S. vetoed in 2011, and American would veto in the next Administration. This is a sneaky maneuver to pass a one-sided resolution on Israel just before a new Administration takes office. Yesterday, Congressman Sherman sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to direct the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to veto the anti-Israel resolution. Before today’s vote, Congressman Sherman spoke with New Zealand’s ambassador to the U.S., urging New Zealand to abandon its co-sponsorship of the one-sided UNSC resolution. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/2016/12/23/aguilar-announces-4-million-federal-funds-inland-regional-center-terror/ Aguilar Announces $4 Million in Federal Funds for Inland Regional Center Terror Attack Victims’ Families and Survivors 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov aguilar https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper Press Releases Aguilar Announces $4 Million in Federal Funds for Inland Regional Center Terror Attack Victims’ Families and Survivors Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $4 million to support short-and long-term needs of Inland Regional Center terror attack survivors and families of victims as they continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the tragedy that killed 14 and seriously injured 22 on December 2, 2015. “One year later, survivors and victims’ families are still fighting to heal and move forward, so as they navigate this process it is our responsibility as their leaders and advocates to ensure they have access to the care they deserve,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “These federal funds will help, but there is more work to do and I remain committed to working with the survivors, my regional partners and local officials to ensure that every survivor and family member has the resources they need to recover.” “The funding from this grant will support the long-term needs of the victims and the San Bernardino community as they continue to recover from the tragic event,” said CalVCB Executive Officer Julie Nauman. “We are grateful to OVC for these additional resources which will be put to good use with needed mental health treatment, crisis counseling, peer support training, community resiliency forums and other critical services that will help victims and their families heal.” The funds were disbursed through the DOJ’s Anti-Terrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) to the California Victim Compensation Board, which will reimburse San Bernardino County for expenses and projects funded by the grant. The grant will help pay for services for survivors and family members including, medical leave, COBRA reimbursement, lost income, mental health care, medical expenses, funeral expenses and rehabilitation. Additionally, the grant will fund resources that affect the broader community, including monthly resiliency forums, trauma workshops and menta… 1 2026-04-08T20:00:17Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/4-million-funding-announced-san-bernardino-terror-attack-survivors-family $4 million in funding announced for San Bernardino terror attack survivors, family of victims 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $4 million to support short-and long-term needs of Inland Regional Center terror attack survivors and families of victims as they continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the tragedy that killed 14 and seriously injured 22 on December 2, 2015. Doug Saunders with the San Bernardino Sun has the full story here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aguilar-announces-4-million-federal-funds-inland-regional-center-terror Aguilar Announces $4 Million in Federal Funds for Inland Regional Center Terror Attack Victims Families and Survivors 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $4 million to support short-and long-term needs of Inland Regional Center terror attack survivors and families of victims as they continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of the tragedy that killed 14 and seriously injured 22 on December 2, 2015. “One year later, survivors and victims’ families are still fighting to heal and move forward, so as they navigate this process it is our responsibility as their leaders and advocates to ensure they have access to the care they deserve,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “These federal funds will help, but there is more work to do and I remain committed to working with the survivors, my regional partners and local officials to ensure that every survivor and family member has the resources they need to recover.” “The funding from this grant will support the long-term needs of the victims and the San Bernardino community as they continue to recover from the tragic event,” said CalVCB Executive Officer Julie Nauman. “We are grateful to OVC for these additional resources which will be put to good use with needed mental health treatment, crisis counseling, peer support training, community resiliency forums and other critical services that will help victims and their families heal.” The funds were disbursed through the DOJ’s Anti-Terrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) to the California Victim Compensation Board, which will reimburse San Bernardino County for expenses and projects funded by the grant. The grant will help pay for services for survivors and family members including, medical leave, COBRA reimbursement, lost income, mental health care, medical expenses, funeral expenses and rehabilitation. Additionally, the grant will fund resources that affect the broader community, including monthly resiliency forums, trauma workshops and mental health treatment for first responders and medical personnel who played pivotal roles in the community’s response to the attack. Rep. Agui… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-un-security-council-s-passage-resolution-2334 REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON UN SECURITY COUNCILS PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION 2334 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the United Nations Security Council’s passage of Resolution 2334: “I am deeply troubled by the United Nations Security Council’s passage of a one-sided, harmful resolution, and I am disappointed with the Administration’s decision not to exercise its veto. The United Nations should not be litigating what can only be negotiated directly between the Israelis and Palestinians. The notion that singling out one side in a conflict while giving the other an incentive not to negotiate will somehow support the peace process is laughable. “Furthermore, it is utterly shameful that the UNSC has found time to criticize Israel but not intervene to stop the mass-killing of civilians in Syria or launch an independent investigation into civilian deaths in Yemen. Today, the United Nations Security Council has again failed to live up to its name.” ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: On April 13, 2016, Congressman Lieu and a bipartisan group of 387 Members of Congress sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to veto one-sided resolutions at the United Nations. You can read the full letter here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://vargas.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-vargas-urges-the-obama-administration-to-veto-un-security-council Rep. Vargas Urges the Obama Administration to Veto UN Security Council Resolution 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Juan Vargas V000130 vargas.house.gov     legacy San Diego, CA--Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement regarding a pending vote in the United Nations Security Council on Israeli settlement activity: “I stand firmly against today’s proposed UN Security Council resolution regarding Israeli resettlement activity. This effort does not move the region closer to peace and, instead, only undermines Israel. The United States must continue to defend Israel against these one-sided resolutions and I urge the Administration to veto the proposed resolution if it comes to a vote.” Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border.  Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress.  He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on House Administration.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-praises-dismantling-discriminatory-nseers-registration-system Rep. Chu Praises Dismantling of Discriminatory NSEERS Registration System 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Judy Chu C001080 chu.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Today, it was reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is removing regulations pertaining to the National Security Entry-Exit Registration Systems (NSEERS) program, starting tomorrow.  The NSEERS program was created after the September 11th attacks as a way to track travelers to and from specific countries. The program was subsequently discontinued in 2011 by the Obama Administration who argued it unfairly targeted Muslim men without increasing security. Though the program was discontinued, the regulatory framework continued to exist in the Federal Registry, which would have allowed the Trump administration to resume the program. Now that NSEERS has been dismantled completely, reinstating it would require going through the Federal rulemaking process. Rep. Judy Chu, who has spoken out against a Muslim registry and called for the dismantling of NSEERS, released the following statement: “I am incredibly relieved that President Obama has taken this step to dismantle NSEERS and make a Muslim registry that much harder to implement.  This is a program that was deemed so flawed that it was ultimately canceled for isolating the Muslim community while failing to make our country more secure. It should not remain on our books. “Tracking Muslims, as some supporters of Donald Trump have suggested, is contrary to our values and understandably strikes fear into many communities. Now that NSEERS has been dismantled, that fear can be assuaged slightly. However, we must continue to fight for civil rights and against xenophobic rhetoric at the highest levels of government. We have seen from our history of Japanese internment during World War II how fear can lead to a disgraceful denial of individuals freedoms for minority communities. I’m committed to fighting against the recreation of a program like NSEERS, or any Muslim registry, in the future.” Earlier this month, Rep. Chu led a letter with more than 50 other House Democrats to President Obama calling on him to dismantle NSEERS before the end of h… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-presents-lost-medals-wwii-us-army-air-corps-veteran REP. LIEU PRESENTS LOST MEDALS TO WWII U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS VETERAN 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy Manhattan Beach - Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) presented Sergeant Albert Erd (93) with replacement medals for ones that were stolen many years ago. Sergeant Erd beamed with pride as he recounted to Congressman Lieu his service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, which included being a radio operator on the B-17 Flying Fortress during the European Campaign that flew over Germany and Romania. He was also a gunner, completing 50 missions in total.   Just in time for the holiday season, Sergeant Erd, a Redondo Beach resident, got his wish of receiving the replacement medals.  He stated that it was not until a recent heart attack that he discussed trying to retrieve them. Sergeant Erd’s grandson Louie Schwartz, also a military veteran, contacted the office of Congressman Lieu in hopes of obtaining replacement medals for his grandfather. Congressman Lieu’s office was able to work with the Department of the Army to replace the medals. Sergeant Erd’s list of impressive military awards and decorations are as follows: Purple Heart Air Medal with three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medial with one Silver Service Star and one Bronze Service Star World War II Victory Medal Presidential Unit Citation (formerly Distinguished Unit Citation) U.S. Army Air Force Aerial Gunner Badge Wings Honorable Service Lapel Button - World War II At a private meeting, Congressman Lieu presented the medals to Sergeant Erd, who was surrounded by his wife and family. Congressman Lieu stated the following after the presentation: “It was a great honor to meet and present the medals to Sergeant Erd. He sacrificed so much for our country and deserves to have these medals, which memorialize his selfless acts of courage."     ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-swalwell-announces-location-change-district-office Rep. Swalwell Announces Location Change for District Office 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Eric Swalwell S001193 swalwell.house.gov swalwell https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper In order to make district operations more efficient and save taxpayers some money, Rep. Eric Swalwell is consolidating two current district offices - in Pleasanton and in Hayward - into one bigger and better office in Castro Valley. The Pleasanton and Hayward offices will be closed effective Friday, Dec. 23, and are moving during the week of Dec. 26. The new office will be open for business on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at: 3615 Castro Valley Blvd. Castro Valley, CA 94546 Throughout and after the move, the district office will maintain one of its existing phone numbers: 510-370-3322. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vargas-urges-the-obama-administration-to-veto-un-security-council-resolution Rep. Vargas Urges the Obama Administration to Veto UN Security Council Resolution 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Juan Vargas V000130 vargas.house.gov vargas https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper San Diego, CA--Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) issued the following statement regarding a pending vote in the United Nations Security Council on Israeli settlement activity: “I stand firmly against today’s proposed UN Security Council resolution regarding Israeli resettlement activity. This effort does not move the region closer to peace and, instead, only undermines Israel. The United States must continue to defend Israel against these one-sided resolutions and I urge the Administration to veto the proposed resolution if it comes to a vote.” Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on House Administration. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-announces-changes-to-san-diego-washington-staffs Rep. Peters Announces Changes to San Diego, Washington Staffs 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52), announced changes to his congressional staffs in San Diego and Washington, D.C. that will bring three more San Diegans onto his team for 2017. Robert Phillpott is departing as the District Scheduler this week and will be replaced by Hannah Stern, a Coronado native and University of California, San Diego graduate with an M.S. in Psychology from Claremont Graduate University. In addition to taking over scheduling and office management, Stern will also help cover biotech issues for Rep. Peters in San Diego. Jennifer Sosa began in early December as a Field Representative in the San Diego office. Also a UCSD graduate, Sosa’s portfolio will include women’s health, education, and government reform, and she will handle constituent casework for immigration and the Department of Education, among other responsibilities. In January, Erin Magee will start in the Washington, D.C. office as the Legislative Correspondent. Magee was born and raised in San Diego, graduated from Gonzaga University, and previously served as an intern in Rep. Peters’ San Diego office. Rep. Peters released the following statement on the changes to his staff: “I consider it part of my service to support young leaders and help them develop into roles – whether it be on my staff or elsewhere – where they can make positive change for San Diego and the country. “Robert has grown tremendously during his time as an intern and a staff member. I am grateful for the work he has done in the community and wish him the best as he pursues a degree at UC Berkeley. “Hannah, Jennifer, and Erin are bright, emerging leaders who have all worked for me in some capacity before and proven their commitment to public service and San Diego. They bring a range of experience and expertise to the team, and will uphold the same high standard for constituent service that San Diegans have come to expect from my office.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ted-lieu-statement-president-obama-s-actions-prevent-offshore REP. TED LIEU STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMAS ACTIONS TO PREVENT OFFSHORE DRILLING 2016-12-21 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County)  issued the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement to use his authority under the Outer Continental Lands Shelf Act to permanently withdraw areas of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from offshore oil drilling. The action was taken in coordination with Canada.  “I am pleased President Obama is using his authority to permanently protect portions of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans from oil drilling. Physics and chemistry do not compromise. We are already witnessing shrinking glaciers, rising sea levels, and record-breaking temperatures.” “During his presidency, Obama has taken critical steps to combat climate change; today's decision to reduce our reliance on dirty fossil fuels of the past will help cement that record. Going forward, we must build on this Administration’s environmental legacy and vigorously oppose any actions that take us backwards on climate and imperil our planet." ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://calvert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397533 Rep. Calvert Announces 42nd District Service Academy Nominations 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy Rep. Calvert Announces 42nd District Service Academy Nominations f t # e Washington, D.C., December 20, 2016 Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42nd Congressional District who have been nominated to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women from the 42nd Congressional District of California for an appointment to one or more U.S. Service Academies—Air Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine.    The Service Academies will evaluate the nominees based on their academic, athletic and physical qualifications and extend an appointment to the best qualified students that Rep. Calvert has nominated. “These young men and women who I have nominated to the service academies have character, integrity, motivation and pride, and I am proud to nominate them,” stated Rep. Calvert. “They will serve our country well.”   On November 19, 2016, Congressman Calvert’s Academy Nominations Selection Committee evaluated candidates from the 42nd Congressional District, who were seeking a nomination to one or more of our nation’s military service academies. Twenty-eight candidates were selected to receive Congressman Calvert’s nomination. They are as follows:    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY:  Zakariya Ahmed, Santiago High School James Burke Jr., Santiago High School Nicholas Carbonell, Murrieta Mesa High School Sierra Crawford, Murrieta Valley High School (Class of 2016), currently attending the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School  Breven Engelson, Chaparral High School (Class of 2016), currently attending the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Kyle Latzke, Vista Murrieta High School Aaron Miranda, Vista Murrieta High… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-applauds-obama-decision-to-permanently-protect-atlantic Rep. Huffman Applauds Obama Decision to Permanently Protect Atlantic & Arctic Oceans from Oil Drilling 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jared Huffman H001068 huffman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.-  President Obama’s bold announcement that he will permanently protect 3.8 million publicly-owned acres in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast and 115 million acres in the U.S. Arctic Ocean from oil and gas leasing secures his historic conservation legacy on behalf of the American people, said Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), who has led the congressional efforts building up to today’s announcement. Today’s decision by President Obama to permanently protect areas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean from dangerous and environmentally harmful offshore oil and gas extraction comes at the urging of Rep. Huffman, who along with Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Democrat Frank Pallone led a bipartisan letter from 74 members of Congress this September asking President Obama to take action. The decision is based on the authority granted the President by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953. “Offshore drilling anywhere in American waters poses deadly and unacceptable risks to coastal communities, local businesses, the marine environment, and the global climate,” said Rep. Huffman. “President Obama has taken bold action today to permanently protect the Atlantic and Arctic coasts from the unacceptable risks of oil and gas drilling. This is the right thing to do today, and for future generations: we should continue to prioritize clean energy development instead of allowing oil and gas drilling in our publicly-owned land and water. I urge President Obama to take action to similarly protect the Pacific Coast.” Congressman Huffman has long been a leader in the fight against offshore drilling and to expand renewable energy and create clean energy jobs. In addition to leading the September 2016 congressional letter calling on President Obama to use his authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Congressman Huffman is the author of the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, which would permanently protect the California, Oregon, and Washington coasts by amending the Outer Conti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-scott-peters-presents-overdue-bronze-star-to-world-war-ii-veteran Rep. Scott Peters Presents Overdue Bronze Star to World War II Veteran 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy SAN DIEGO – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) presented a long-overdue Bronze Star Medal to U.S. Army veteran, Corporal Jack Thorpe, of Bay Park. Mr. Thorpe served during World War II, serving in Germany as part of the 4th Armored Division of General Patton’s 3rd Army, that spearheaded the Allied advance through Europe, including the siege of Bastogne, which was part of the larger Battle of the Bulge. He also helped liberate the Ohrdruf concentration camp, the first German concentration camp liberated by U.S. troops. Mr. Thorpe’s family contacted Rep. Peters’ office after reading an article about Rep. Peters’ office recovering overdue metals for another veteran in September. “It is an honor to present Jack Thorpe with this long-overdue recognition. One of my most rewarding jobs in Congress is honoring our nation’s heroes for their service and sacrifice,” said Rep. Peters. “We are forever indebted to heroes like Mr. Thorpe, who were part of a generation that gave everything they had for their country.” Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) pictured with U.S. Army veteran Corporal Jack Thorpe (left). Rep. Peters’ staff worked with the National Personnel Records Center and the Department of the Army to determine that Mr. Thorpe was entitled to the Bronze Star. The Bronze Star is awarded to a servicemember for heroic or meritorious achievement or service action in combat against an enemy of the U.S. or while helping an ally. “It’s wonderful that somebody recognized what had to be done, especially after reaching out to many others for help that couldn’t. I’m really amazed Rep. Peters’ office was able to find this. I can’t believe it,” said Mr. Thorpe. “My office is available to help any San Diego servicemembers, veterans, and their families who are struggling to get the care or recognition they have earned through their service. I encourage other veterans and their families to reach out if they need help,” said Rep. Peters. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-announces-42nd-district-service-academy-nominations Rep. Calvert Announces 42nd District Service Academy Nominations 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) announced the students from the 42nd Congressional District who have been nominated to attend one of the U.S. Service Academies. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Calvert has the privilege of nominating a select group of highly qualified young men and women from the 42nd Congressional District of California for an appointment to one or more U.S. Service AcademiesAir Force, Naval, Military and Merchant Marine. The Service Academies will evaluate the nominees based on their academic, athletic and physical qualifications and extend an appointment to the best qualified students that Rep. Calvert has nominated. "These young men and women who I have nominated to the service academies have character, integrity, motivation and pride, and I am proud to nominate them," stated Rep. Calvert. "They will serve our country well." On November 19, 2016, Congressman Calvert's Academy Nominations Selection Committee evaluated candidates from the 42nd Congressional District, who were seeking a nomination to one or more of our nation's military service academies. Twenty-eight candidates were selected to receive Congressman Calvert's nomination. They are as follows: U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY: Zakariya Ahmed, Santiago High School James Burke Jr., Santiago High School Nicholas Carbonell, Murrieta Mesa High School Sierra Crawford, Murrieta Valley High School (Class of 2016), currently attending the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Breven Engelson, Chaparral High School (Class of 2016), currently attending the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Kyle Latzke, Vista Murrieta High School Aaron Miranda, Vista Murrieta High School Kassey Pugeda, Temecula Preparatory School Cathleen Runde, Temecula Valley High School (Class of 2016), currently attending Northwestern Prep School Jacob Taylor, Chaparral High School (Class of 2016), currently attending Northwestern Prep School U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY: Cole Crisp, Corona High School (Class of 2016… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/in-letter-to-trump-house-democrats-draw-line-on-womens-right-to-choose- In Letter to Trump, House Democrats Draw Line on Women’s Right to Choose 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.20.16 In Letter to Trump, House Democrats Draw Line on Women’s Right to Choose Washington, D.C. – This week, 105 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congresswoman Barbara Lee, sent a letter to President-elect Trump urging the elimination of the Hyde Amendment. Federal restrictions prevent millions of women, including low-income women, servicewomen, federal employees, Native American women and residents of Washington, D.C. from exercising their constitutional right to abortion care. The letter was co-led by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro.   “It’s past time for Congress to end the discriminatory Hyde Amendment once and for all. With this letter, House Democrats are sending a clear message: we will not back down from defending women’s constitutional rights,” said Congresswoman Lee. “No woman should ever be denied reproductive healthcare because of how much she earns or the type of her insurance. The EACH Woman Act would end this discrimination and ensure that all women, including low-income women and women of color, can make the healthcare decisions that are best for them and their family.”   Congresswoman Schakowsky said, “The Hyde Amendment denies crucial health care coverage to women who serve in our military, work in our federal government, and join the Peace Corps, as well as those who depend on Medicaid and the Indian Health Service. All women, no matter their income level, zip code, health insurance plan, or career path should have access to the full range of reproductive health services, including abortion services. It is unacceptable that this constitutional right would be denied to women because Republican politicians refuse to allow them to make their own choices. It is time to get rid of the Hyde Amendment once and for all.”   The letter calls on President-elect Trump to end decades of healthcare discrimination and adopt reproductive healthcare policies based in d… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sherman-requests-classified-briefing-on-russian-led-hacking Sherman Requests Classified Briefing on Russian-led Hacking 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. In a letter sent to President Barack Obama, Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, requested a classified briefing for all members of the U.S. House Representatives at the start of the 115th Congress on Russian hacking, selective email leaks, falsified media reports, and other activities that affected the 2016 U.S. election. Sherman writes, It is important that all Members can fully comprehend the potential damage these attacks may have caused to U.S. institutions and processes, and be able to properly assess policy moving forward. The way forward can only be decided once the severity of what happened is understood, Sherman said. We need to be focused on analyzing and understanding the facts rather than playing politics. Specifically, Sherman requested that top officials of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and State Department, provide information on the following points: How the U.S. Intelligence Community is aware that Russia was involved in cyber-attacks on U.S. institutions and federal elections An outline of methodologies used by Russian-backed cyber attackers How we can be sure of the level of coordination between the highest levels of the Russian government and those conducting the attacks Prospective targets of future cyber attacks How Russia uses cyber-attacks on other democracies How the U.S. can respond to cyber-attacks You can view the letter here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-waters-statement-apparent-terrorist-attack-berlin Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on Apparent Terrorist Attack in Berlin 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Maxine Waters W000187 waters.house.gov waters https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement today in response to the apparent terrorist attack in Berlin, Germany: “My heart is deeply saddened by the apparent terrorist attack in a Berlin Christmas market that killed at least a dozen innocent people. This deadly attack appears to have been designed to kill large numbers of people while they were shopping for Christmas and celebrating the holiday season with their friends and neighbors. My heart goes out to the victims and their families as they recover from this senseless tragedy. “Let us remember also the many innocent people around the world whose lives have been destroyed by violent terrorists. Such ruthless individuals use horrific and unconscionable methods to cause people to live in fear while they go about their daily lives. My hope is that, as an international community, we can work together to oppose acts of terrorism, wherever they may occur. “America stands in solidarity with the people of Berlin, and we will keep them in our thoughts and prayers.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/pelosi-updates/assault-on-democracy Assault on Democracy 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Constitutional Duty Elections determine the future our children will inherit. Given the alarming magnitude, seriousness and scope of Russia’s efforts to undermine our elections, we must have an independent, bipartisan investigation to protect the integrity of our democracy.Republicans should work with House Democrats to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act, H.R. 6447, introduced by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings and Intelligence Committee Member Eric Swalwell. This critical legislation would establish a truly bipartisan, independent commission to investigate Russia’s efforts to undermine our elections and democratic institutions.The American people are gravely concerned about Russia’s involvement in our elections – and this Congress has a Constitutional duty to respond to these concerns with urgency.                                                                                            My office recently assisted a constituent who had been receiving her full Social Security retirement benefits for several months even though she had informed the Social Security Administration (SSA) previously that she had cancelled her request for retirement benefits as she decided to continue working for her employer for another year. However, when she did finally retire, SSA began issuing payments that were lower than the amount she received previously. After working for a year, she expected that her payments from the SSA would be increased. After submitting her request to SSA to review her records, my constituent waited for four months without a response from SSA. Therefore, my office contacted SSA on my constituent’s behalf. After reviewing my constituent’s records, SSA agreed that her adjusted SSA retirement benefits should have been increased due to her extra year of work. My constituent is now receiving her full SSA benefits.Caseworkers in my San Francisco office work to address any problems or concerns you may have with a federal government age… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/2016/12/19/aguilar-issues-end-114th-congress-report-constituents/ Aguilar Issues End of 114th Congress Report to Constituents 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov aguilar https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper Press Releases Aguilar Issues End of 114th Congress Report to Constituents Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar reflected on his first term in the United States House of Representatives, where he served the people of California’s 31st Congressional District in the 114th Congress, and looked forward to the 115th Congress, which begins in January 2017. “Ensuring San Bernardino County’s working families have a seat at the table has been, and will remain, my top priority. That includes prioritizing legislation that will put people back to work, make college more affordable and help veterans access the tools they need to adjust to life at home. It also means creating opportunities in our community through workshops, information sessions and resource fairs, and being an advocate to help people access federal agencies to obtain their federal benefits or funding for local projects through federal grants,” said Rep. Aguilar. He added, “I’m grateful for the support and confidence of our district to bear these responsibilities now, and moving forward.” In his first term in office, Rep. Aguilar has: Participated in 337 constituent meetings, tours and events. Held 151 mobile office hours to assist constituents. Helped nearly 900 constituents with problems they faced with federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits. Returned over $2.2 million in benefits to residents. Announced over $76 million in grant funding for California’s 31st Congressional District, including $1 million to help offset the costs incurred from local law enforcement’s heroic response to the Inland Regional Center terror attack. Introduced eight bills to put Inland Empire residents back to work, make college more affordable, increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to empower colleges and organizations with resources to help Dreamer students on campuses. Passed fourteen amendments to major legislation, including measures that will boost funding for cybersecurity training programs and facilitate the hiring … 1 2026-04-08T20:00:17Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aguilar-issues-end-114th-congress-report-constituents Aguilar Issues End of 114th Congress Report to Constituents 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar reflected on his first term in the United States House of Representatives, where he served the people of California’s 31st Congressional District in the 114th Congress, and looked forward to the 115th Congress, which begins in January 2017. “Ensuring San Bernardino County’s working families have a seat at the table has been, and will remain, my top priority. That includes prioritizing legislation that will put people back to work, make college more affordable and help veterans access the tools they need to adjust to life at home. It also means creating opportunities in our community through workshops, information sessions and resource fairs, and being an advocate to help people access federal agencies to obtain their federal benefits or funding for local projects through federal grants,” said Rep. Aguilar. He added, “I’m grateful for the support and confidence of our district to bear these responsibilities now, and moving forward.” In his first term in office, Rep. Aguilar has: Participated in 337 constituent meetings, tours and events. Held 151 mobile office hours to assist constituents. Helped nearly 900 constituents with problems they faced with federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits. Returned over $2.2 million in benefits to residents. Announced over $76 million in grant funding for California’s 31st Congressional District, including $1 million to help offset the costs incurred from local law enforcement’s heroic response to the Inland Regional Center terror attack. Introduced eight bills to put Inland Empire residents back to work, make college more affordable, increase accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to empower colleges and organizations with resources to help Dreamer students on campuses. Passed fourteen amendments to major legislation, including measures that will boost funding for cybersecurity training programs and facilitate the hiring of veterans by transitioning their skills from the military to civilian jobs. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-calls-drc-president-joseph-kabila-step-down Rep. Bass Calls On DRC President Joseph Kabila To Step Down 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy "As the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) wait to see whether President Joseph Kabila, in deference to the people of the DRC and his office, chooses to step down from the presidency on December 19, I join those in the United States, internationally and in the DRC calling on him to complete his term of office on the right side of history by stepping down. "By doing so, President Joseph Kabila's final act as President of the DRC will be one aimed at seeking peace during a tumultuous time. His action will also help to create a path forward for the DRC in terms of a long-awaited election and will help to encourage the aspirations of the country's 86 million citizens. "The stability of the DRC is critical to that of the surrounding region, and a concerted move towards a free and fair election in the DRC will be seen as evidence of political space in the country. "Any other decision by President Kabila is guaranteed to result in the continued violation of human rights, increased violence, imprisonment, and extra-judicial killings. The DRC and the immediate region will be destabilized and once again the people of the DRC will be short-changed in terms of experiencing a viable democratic process. The choice is clear." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-guti-rrez-roybal-allard-applaud-recommendation-move-dhs-away-use Lofgren, Gutirrez, Roybal-Allard applaud recommendation to move DHS away from use of private prisons 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Zoe Lofgren L000397 lofgren.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Luis V. Gutirrez (D-Ill.) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Advisory Council's (HSAC) recent recommendation that DHS move away from the use of private prisons to detain immigrants. HSAC acknowledged DHS's historical reliance on private prisons but concluded that the private prison model is inferior from the perspective of governance, and that a deliberate shift away from the private prison model is warranted." "We applaud the Homeland Security Advisory Council's (HSAC) recent recommendation that DHS move away from the use of private prisons to detain immigrants. After extensive debate and testimony, HSAC voted overwhelmingly (by a vote of 17 to 5) to end DHS's status quo reliance on private prisons. "While some may view the use of private prisons as a cost-cutting measure, in practice, private prisons often cost taxpayers exorbitant amounts of money while at the same time failing to provide safe, sanitary, and humane conditions. We believe that the private prison companies' for-profit model combined with insufficient accountability mechanisms has created an environment whereby private prison companies are able to abuse immigrant detainees with impunity. "We understand that the HSAC decision, while powerful and groundbreaking, comes at the end of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson's tenure and the process to completely dismantle the private prison detention system will take years to complete. However, there are steps that Secretary Johnson can take immediately. First, he can enforce termination clauses in contracts with the for-profit private prison facilities, beginning with those with the worst records of abuse and neglect. Second, he can end family detention and expand alternatives to detention. Third, he can ensure that any new contracts require strong transparency provisions (including robust public access) and use ICE's most recent detention stand… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lofgren.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398115 Lofgren, Gutirrez, Roybal-Allard applaud recommendation to move DHS away from use of private prisons 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Zoe Lofgren L000397 lofgren.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Advisory Council’s (HSAC) recent recommendation that DHS move away from the use of private prisons to detain immigrants.  HSAC acknowledged DHS’s historical reliance on private prisons but concluded that the private prison model is inferior from the perspective of governance, and that a deliberate shift away from the private prison model is warranted.” “We applaud the Homeland Security Advisory Council’s (HSAC) recent recommendation that DHS move away from the use of private prisons to detain immigrants.  After extensive debate and testimony, HSAC voted overwhelmingly (by a vote of 17 to 5) to end DHS’s status quo reliance on private prisons.  “While some may view the use of private prisons as a cost-cutting measure, in practice, private prisons often cost taxpayers exorbitant amounts of money while at the same time failing to provide safe, sanitary, and humane conditions. We believe that the private prison companies’ for-profit model combined with insufficient accountability mechanisms has created an environment whereby private prison companies are able to abuse immigrant detainees with impunity. “We understand that the HSAC decision, while powerful and groundbreaking, comes at the end of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson’s tenure and the process to completely dismantle the private prison detention system will take years to complete.  However, there are steps that Secretary Johnson can take immediately.  First, he can enforce termination clauses in contracts with the for-profit private prison facilities, beginning with those with the worst records of abuse and neglect.  Second, he can end family detention and expand alternatives to detention.  Third, he can ensure that any new contracts require strong transparency provisions (including robust public access) and use ICE’s most recent det… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-leads-call-protect-national-laboratory-employees-blacklisting Swalwell Leads Call to Protect National Laboratory Employees from Blacklisting 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Eric Swalwell S001193 swalwell.house.gov swalwell https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) on Monday led 26 Members of Congress in sending President-elect Donald Trump their vow to defend the scientific freedom of employees at the Department of Energy’s 17 National Laboratories, following reports that Trump’s transition team sought personal information regarding department employees’ work on climate change. Swalwell’s district includes Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories. The Trump transition team asked for “a list of the top 20 salaried employees of the labs, the labs’ peer-reviewed publications over the past three years, a list of their professional society memberships, affiliations, and the websites they maintain or contribute to ‘during work hours,’” according to the Washington Post. This was part of a larger set of questions asking DOE about which employees worked on the issue of climate change. “Such questions about DOE lab staff are worrisome because they suggest there may be attempts by the incoming Administration to retaliate against them or defund their work, even if blame for the questionnaire is now said to rest with a reportedly ‘rogue’ transition team employee,” Swalwell and the other lawmakers wrote in a letter to Trump. “Regardless of one’s views on climate change, it is simply inappropriate to target hard-working public servants simply for doing their jobs. Staff at our DOE labs go where the science takes them, and for that they should be praised, not punished. Should DOE lab employees be improperly subjected to adverse employment actions and then decide to take legal recourse, we will stand as amici curiae to support them.” The letter’s signers either represent districts in which national laboratories are located, or serve on committees with jurisdiction over the labs. The Members of Congress also noted the DOE laboratories are owned by the government but most are operated by contractors, which restricts employment decisions to lab managers and should protect staff’s academic freedom and scientific integrity from politica… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-returns-intelligence-committee-trip-japan-and-south-korea Swalwell Returns from Intelligence Committee Trip to Japan And South Korea 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Eric Swalwell S001193 swalwell.house.gov swalwell https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper PLEASANTON, CA – Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) returned this weekend from a congressional delegation trip to Japan and South Korea, undertaken in his role as a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Swalwell, who is the Ranking Member on that panel’s CIA Subcommittee, felt the visit was timely. “With South Korea having just impeached its president, and with revelations that Russia committed cyberattacks to interfere with our 2016 election campaigns, this would be a prime time for North Korea’s rogue regime to rattle its saber,” Swalwell said. “North Korean aggression not only threatens our ally South Korea, but also our own homeland, given its nuclear capability. So this was an important time to get on-the-ground updates about our affairs and interests on the Korean peninsula, as well as to visit with our troops serving there.” After a stop at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Swalwell proceeded to Seoul for meetings with U.S. military officials; Mark Lippert, the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea; other U.S. diplomats and personnel; and South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He had lunch one day with service members who hail from California’s 15th Congressional District. Swalwell also visited the Korean Demilitarized Zone, where he received an orientation briefing and met with service members. This trip caps Swalwell’s first term on the Intelligence Committee, which has also included visits to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia. Rep. Eric Swalwell, while visiting South Korea on a House Intelligence Committee trip last week, had lunch with U.S. service members from Northern California. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Swalwell’s office.) Rep. Eric Swalwell (left, center), while visiting South Korea on a House Intelligence Committee trip last week, had breakfast with U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert (right, center). (Photo courtesy of Rep. Swalwell’s office.) 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://walters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-walters-announces-congressional-app-challenge-winner Rep. Walters Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Mimi Walters W000820 walters.house.gov     legacy Irvine, CA – Today, Congresswoman Mimi Walters announced the winner of the 2016 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 45th District.  Speaking about the Congressional App Challenge, Congresswoman Walters said: “Orange County’s students are among the brightest in the country, and I was so impressed by the apps they submitted to the Congressional App Challenge.  This year’s winner is Shalin Shah, a student at Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita.  We were impressed by his technical skill and his desire to improve healthcare for people who might otherwise be unable to access it.  Congratulations to Shalin, the other winners, and the honorable mentions! I thank all of the brilliant students who created apps this year and look forward to hosting the Congressional App Challenge again in 2017.” “Glaucoma is one of the most deadly eye diseases, causing people permanent vision loss,” said Shalin Shah. “Unfortunately, without regular visits to the doctors, there’s no way people can know they have glaucoma, ultimately resulting in unnecessary blindness.  Lumos can help people screen themselves for glaucoma without even the need for doctors and potentially save millions of people from losing vision.  Throughout the months it took me to research and develop Lumos, I have not only explored so many new areas of computer science and biology, but I’ve also been able to contribute to the STEM community in a new way. And that’s what means the most to me.” Beckman High School’s Sara Du was the first runner-up with her app rePear, which provides support for people struggling with depression.  Sishir Giri, who attends Tustin High School, was awarded third place for his app, Caucus, to help students find more straightforward answers to their questions.  University High School’s Anne Xu earned an honorable mention in the sustainability category for her app, Green Guide, to make it easier for young learners to find information on waste disposal.  Roxanna and Sarina Rabiee won honorable mentions in the “students helping stu… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/harris-appoints-community-leader-veteran-organizer-and-champion-of-immigrant-communities-to-lead-state-operation Harris Appoints Community Leader, Veteran Organizer and Champion of Immigrant Communities to Lead State Operation 2016-12-18 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Kamala Harris H001075 www.harris.senate.gov     legacy December 18, 2016 Harris Appoints Community Leader, Veteran Organizer and Champion of Immigrant Communities to Lead State Operation Harris Will Serve On Key Immigration, National Security, Environment & Budget Panels Harris: "At a time when so many Californians and Americans are uncertain about our future, I will aggressively fight for our families and the ideals of our nation" Harris Appoints Community Leader, Veteran Organizer and Champion of Immigrant Communities to Lead State Operation Harris Will Serve On Key Immigration, National Security, Environment & Budget Panels Harris: "At a time when so many Californians and Americans are uncertain about our future, I will aggressively fight for our families and the ideals of our nation" LOS ANGELES -- U.S. Senator-Elect Kamala D. Harris announced today she will serve on four committees in the 115th Congress. Harris will serve on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee -- the frontline of immigration enforcement action in the next Congress; the Committee on Intelligence, which handles key national security and intelligence issues; the Environmental & Public Works Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues critical to preserving California's environmental leadership; and the Committee on Budget, which will be one of the major battlefields in the fight to defend the Affordable Care Act. "These four committees will be key battlegrounds in the fight for the future of our country," said Harris. "At a time when so many Californians and Americans are uncertain about our future, I will aggressively fight for our families and the ideals of our nation." "No state will be more impacted by any potential changes to federal immigration policy than California, and I look forward to zealously protecting our state's interests on the Homeland Security Committee. California also is a world leader on climate change policy, and I will fight hard against attempts to roll back key environmental protections on the Environment and Public… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/it-s-official-california-is-getting-water Its Official: California is Getting Water 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Kevin McCarthy M001165 kevinmccarthy.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on California water legislation being signed into law as part of S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: “This is a great moment for California. I am proud to have worked with my colleagues in the House, Senator Dianne Feinstein, and our constituents to deliver the largest reforms to California water policy in 25 years. This water deal has been years in the making and was achieved by an unwavering commitment to our communities and state. This new law will help our communities receive more water this wet season and will help move forward storage projects that will define California’s bright future. We have not solved all of California’s water challenges, but this legislation is an incredibly positive first step. I look forward to getting back to work to build on these results. But in the meantime, I am proud to have played a role in this pivotal moment for our state’s future.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-reports-that-fbi-and-dni-confirm-cias-assessment-of-russian Pelosi Statement on Reports that FBI and DNI Confirm CIA's Assessment of Russian Interference 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the CIA reportedly confirmed, according to the Washington Post, that the FBI and Director of National Intelligence back the CIA's assessment of Russian interference in our elections and our democracy: "A foreign regime has attacked the sanctity of American democracy itself, and we cannot pretend otherwise.  "The message reportedly sent by CIA chief Brennan to his staff, as reported by the Washington Post, further supports the urgent need for an independent, bipartisan investigation.  The American people deserve to know the truth of Russia's brazen interference with our elections." # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/aguilar-authors-editorial-inland-empire-community-news Aguilar Authors Editorial for Inland Empire Community News 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy This week, Rep. Pete Aguilar authored an editorial for Inland Empire Community News, where he urged constituents to keep advocating for issues they believed in and hoped to push forward with the incoming Trump Administration. The editorial can be read in full here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-statement-russian-interference-us-election Rep. Chu Statement on Russian Interference in U.S. Election 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Judy Chu C001080 chu.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – After months of reporting that Russia has been behind e-mail hacks intended to undermine the U.S. election process, two U.S. intelligence officials this week have said they believe Russian President Vladimir Putin was personally involved. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:  “I am incredibly concerned about this new information into Russia and Putin’s involvement in our election. Not only because it shines a light on foreign attempts to meddle in our affairs, but also because it raises new concerns about President-elect Trump and some of his Cabinet selections. Already, Mr. Trump’s dismissal of the conclusion reached by U.S. intelligence agencies makes it clear he will continue to value his personal instincts over the work and analyses of experts. Now, he chooses to make excuses for Putin by turning his anger instead towards Democrats. This is outrageous. Let us be clear about one thing: this is about the integrity of our democracy. By raising doubts about the integrity of America’s elections, Putin is attempting to weaken America’s reputation as the world’s leading democracy, while creating distractions from his own corruption and international aggression. And the kind of infighting created by Trump’s partisan and unsubstantiated attacks on his fellow Americans who trust the CIA’s reporting only helps that goal. Further, Mr. Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson, a friend of Putin’s, to Secretary of State raises serious questions about how forceful a Trump administration will be in challenging future threats from Russia. “Lastly, I have regularly spoken out about the importance of free and fair elections. That is why I have championed voter rights and supported challenges to states that have attempted to keep seniors, immigrants, and minorities from the polls. That same commitment to elections that reliably reflect the will of the people compels me now to speak out against any attempt by any country to meddle in our most fundamental right. Our Founders understood this, which is… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://costa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/costa-announces-california-water-legislation-has-been-enacted-law Costa Announces That CA Water Legislation Has Been Enacted into Law 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jim Costa C001059 costa.house.gov     legacy FRESNO, CA - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act was signed by the President and enacted into law.  The WIIN Act includes language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency: “The implementation of this legislation will improve California's water system as we know it,” said Rep. Jim Costa. “Its enactment is a positive step forward in a necessary series of efforts to create more reliable water supplies for the Valley and all Californians. Getting to this point required hard work and compromise from both sides of the aisle.” Costa continued saying, “It is important for the California Congressional delegation to continue working together so we can build on this progress.  Ensuring a reliable water supply for the people of the San Joaquin Valley has always been, and will remain, one of my highest priorities in Congress. Successes like this one can only happen when Congress works on a bipartisan basis. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the House, Senate, and upcoming Administration to implement permanent solutions that ensure California has a dynamic water system for all the diverse needs of the state in the 21st century.” “The authorizations included in this legislation are of significant importance in our ongoing effort to eventually complete the New Exchequer Storage Enhancement Project,” said Hicham ElTal, MID Deputy General Manager of Water Supply Rights and Supply. “Significant work remains. However, MID is absolutely better positioned to move forward with the project as a result of this legislation. We are absolutely grateful for the work done by our local Congress Member Jim Costa. He and his staff have remained engaged with MID throughout this effort. We also appreciate the support we have received from other members of the Valley delegation of congressional representatives. Further, we greatly appreciate the effo… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-applauds-appointment-of-catherine-e-lhamon-and-debo-p-adegbile-to-the-us-commission-on-civil-rights Congresswoman Lee Applauds Appointment of Catherine E. Lhamon and Debo P. Adegbile to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.16.16 Congresswoman Lee Applauds Appointment of Catherine E. Lhamon and Debo P. Adegbile to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee applauded President Barack Obama on his appointment of Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon and attorney Debo P. Adegbile to six-year terms on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights matters and issuing a federal civil rights enforcement report. The Congresswoman issued the following statement regarding the appointments: “I commend President Obama’s decision to appoint Cathernine Lhamon  and Debo Adegbile to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Catherine has dedicated her life to protecting and strengthening civil rights for all Americans, working with educators across the country to defend equality for for students,” Congresswoman Lee said. “From the Supreme Court to courthouses around the country, Debo Adegbile has been a champion for American values and civil rights. I am confident that the vision and expertise Catherine and Debo bring to the commission will be an invaluable asset to the Commission.  ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcnerney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-mcnerney-s-bill-to-aid-small-businesses-owned-by-disabled Congressman McNerneys Bill to Aid Small Businesses Owned by Disabled Veterans Signed into Law 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jerry McNerney M001166 mcnerney.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Jerry McNerneys bill to protect Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) was signed into law by the President as part of a veterans omnibus package that was passed by Congress. McNerneys bill, H.R. 1313, the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act, will protect small businesses owned by disabled veterans in the event that the business owner passes away, by providing a longer transition period during which the business would keep its SDVOSB status and any Department of Veterans Affairs contracts associated with that status. I have worked hard to ensure that our veteran small business owners have an opportunity to grow and succeed in the local economy. They have distinctive skills and a commitment to community that make them uniquely qualified to become part of one of the best economic drivers we have in our country small businesses, said Congressman McNerney. In the United States there are an estimated 500,000 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Currently, if a veteran who was rated 100 percent disabled and who owned a service-disabled veteran-owned small business passes away, the surviving spouse has 10 years to transition the business away from service-disabled veteran-owned small business status. However, if the veteran business owner was rated less than 100 percent disabled or dies of a non-service connected injury, the surviving spouse only has one year to transition the business for contracts with the VA. The SDVOSB Act will allow a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, whose principal owner passes away and was rated less than 100 percent disabled at the time of death, with a sensible three-year transition period from SDVOSB status with the VA. H.R. 1313 was included in the passage of H.R. 6416, the Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016. The SDVOSB Act is supported by the Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, VFW, IAVA, and the American Legion. "Service disabled… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcnerney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-mcnerney-disappointed-with-passage-of-california-drought-rider Rep. McNerney Disappointed With Passage of California Drought Rider 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jerry McNerney M001166 mcnerney.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Despite Congressman McNerneys efforts, the damaging California drought rider was not removed from S. 612, the WIIN Act, which funds water resources projects across the country. While Rep. McNerney applauds the important provisions to fund water infrastructure projects in the original bill (commonly referred to as the Water Resources Development Act), he remains concerned about the devastating impacts the drought rider will bring to the Delta especially under an incoming Trump administration. Because this rider will weaken environmental protections for fisheries and the economies dependent upon the Delta, Rep. McNerney will continue to fight against the implementation of this misguided language. The Water Resources Development Act is an essential, historically bipartisan bill, so Im disappointed that House Republicans inserted this destructive rider. They may have won this battle, but we will never give up the fight. said Rep. McNerney. I along with a strong coalition of Representatives and Senators from Western States will be vigilant in protecting the Pacific fishing industry, fisheries, farmers, families, and natural habitats of our communities. We need to fight back at all levels, including at the state and local level to protect the California Delta. My delegation and Californias agencies and environmental organizations will continue to pursue solutions that benefit the entire state and this latest attack on our bedrock environmental protections will not stop our progress. ### Rep. Jerry McNerney proudly serves the constituents of Californias 9th Congressional District that includes portions of San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and Sacramento Counties. For more information on Rep. McNerneys work, follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RepMcNerney. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/us-small-business-administration-establishes-satellite-office-coachella U.S. Small Business Administration Establishes Satellite Office in Coachella Valley 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov ruiz https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Palm Desert, CA - The U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office has established a satellite office in the Coachella Valley to better serve small business owners, entrepreneurs and participating lenders in the area. The agency celebrated the occasion by hosting a ribbon cutting at its new location on December 12 which was attended by roughly 100 participants, including SBA Regional Administrator Donna Davis, Santa Ana District Director J. Adalberto Quijada, Santa Ana Deputy District Director Rachel Baranick, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), the mayors of Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Coachella and La Quinta, representatives from local cities, chambers, and elected officials, participating lenders, local entrepreneurs and resource partners. “We are pleased the presence of this SBA office will bring more resources to the region’s small business community. SBA’s programs and services have been underutilized in the Coachella Valley and now there will be a physical presence to help businesses thrive and create more jobs. In FY 2016, the agency backed 105 loans totaling more than $48 million and we expect this number to increase substantially now that SBA has arrived in the region,” said SBA Director Adalberto Quijada. Dr. Ruiz, a native of the Coachella Valley, whose district covers the entire Valley stated, “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and I am so proud that today we opened the first and only SBA Satellite Office in the entire Inland Empire region! This office will give local small businesses the support they need to grow, create jobs, and stimulate our local economy. This is a win for Southern California." The office, which is located at 43-100 Cook Street, Suite 104, in Palm Desert, is co-located with Coachella Valley SCORE, a resource partner of the agency and is staffed by one SBA employee, Natalie Orta, Senior Area Manager. Ms. Orta, who has worked for the agency for more than 21 years in a variety of positions, is a fluent Spanish speaker and has already been workin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/tickets-for-the-58th-inauguration-of-the-president-of-the-united-states Tickets for the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman has a very limited number of tickets for the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States on January 20, 2017. Tickets will be available through his Washington, D.C. office. The Swearing-In-Ceremony will be held on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol overlooking the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Spectators will also have the opportunity to witness the Presidential parade as it makes its way down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House. Sherman invites his constituents in the San Fernando Valley to join thousands of other Americans in witnessing the 58th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration in our nation's Capitol. Those interested in attending the Presidential Inauguration should contact Rouben Gregorian in Congressman Sherman's Washington, D.C. office at rouben.gregorian@mail.house.gov. Although we will try to accommodate all requests ticket availability is limited. Congressman Sherman will be leading a special tour of the Capitol, including standing on the floor of the House of Representatives, at 11 AM, Saturday, January 21. To RSVP for this tour, email rouben.gregorian@mail.house.gov. The deadline for requesting tickets is 6:00 PM PST on December 29, 2016. Those who we can provide tickets to will be notified by noon PST on January 3, 2017. We already have more requests than tickets. Those who do not get tickets can still watch the inauguration from the non-ticketed viewing area tickets just get you a better view. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://susandavis.house.gov/media-center/editorials/veterans-and-those-they-fought-for-find-common-ground-at-town-hall Veterans and those they fought for find common ground at town hall 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Susan Davis D000598 susandavis.house.gov     legacy “I woke up inspired to listen today.” “Thank you so much for this event. My heart is larger from listening to our brave and dedicated veterans.” These are quotes from two members of the community who had not served in combat and recently attended a special Veterans Town Hall in Balboa Park, sharing their forum experience. Military veterans who served in combat from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan and a spouse whose husband was killed in Vietnam each had the opportunity to freely address San Diegans and describe their or their loved one’s combat service and what it meant to them. It was non-judgmental and solemn. It was also powerfully moving, especially as we recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. This is where the power of these forums exists. The town hall brought these communities together in profound respect. They took a “deep dive” together to diminish the sense of separation. The community was present to witness the stories and validate our warriors. It also brought a gift for the town: an opportunity to listen, with an open mind, to learn and drop preconceptions. We heard how the desire for people to assign labels must be rejected — that these men and women veterans aren’t present to be pitied, feared or provided a diagnosis. They simply wish to return to the community and to live full, happy lives — much like all of us. The warrior throughout history and in certain communities is a highly respected figure. Here at home, we have 1 percent of our population making up a dedicated all-volunteer Armed Service. However desirable it is that these service members volunteer, we are seeing the consequences of extended exposure to combat. With this minimal representation of the population serving multiple deployments, people back here at home do not know of the sacrifice freely given in the defense of our ideals and our nation. We have been a military at war but not a nation at war. This creates separation between these two groups in our community — the warrior and those they … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://susandavis.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/veterans-and-those-they-fought-for-find-common-ground-at-town-hall Veterans and those they fought for find common ground at town hall 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Susan Davis D000598 susandavis.house.gov     legacy “I woke up inspired to listen today.” “Thank you so much for this event. My heart is larger from listening to our brave and dedicated veterans.” These are quotes from two members of the community who had not served in combat and recently attended a special Veterans Town Hall in Balboa Park, sharing their forum experience. Military veterans who served in combat from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan and a spouse whose husband was killed in Vietnam each had the opportunity to freely address San Diegans and describe their or their loved one’s combat service and what it meant to them. It was non-judgmental and solemn. It was also powerfully moving, especially as we recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. This is where the power of these forums exists. The town hall brought these communities together in profound respect. They took a “deep dive” together to diminish the sense of separation. The community was present to witness the stories and validate our warriors. It also brought a gift for the town: an opportunity to listen, with an open mind, to learn and drop preconceptions. We heard how the desire for people to assign labels must be rejected — that these men and women veterans aren’t present to be pitied, feared or provided a diagnosis. They simply wish to return to the community and to live full, happy lives — much like all of us. The warrior throughout history and in certain communities is a highly respected figure. Here at home, we have 1 percent of our population making up a dedicated all-volunteer Armed Service. However desirable it is that these service members volunteer, we are seeing the consequences of extended exposure to combat. With this minimal representation of the population serving multiple deployments, people back here at home do not know of the sacrifice freely given in the defense of our ideals and our nation. We have been a military at war but not a nation at war. This creates separation between these two groups in our community — the warrior and those they … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/torres-hosts-roundtable-meeting-dreamers-and-local-advocacy Torres Hosts Roundtable Meeting with Dreamers and Local Advocacy Organizations 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Norma J. Torres T000474 torres.house.gov torres https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper ONTARIO, CA – Yesterday afternoon, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) hosted a roundtable meeting at the University of La Verne Law School with local Dreamers, immigration advocates, and faith groups to discuss the concerns of Dreamers and their families regarding possible changes to the DACA program, as well as ways in which members of the community can collaborate moving forward. "In recent weeks many of my constituents have expressed fear in how the incoming administration's policies will impact DACA recipients and their families," said Torres. "Today's meeting allowed me to hear straight from those who would be most affected by possible changes as well as from the organizations working on the ground to protect the rights of vulnerable members of our community. Beyond just hearing their concerns, today also gave us an opportunity to bring together a diverse group of local organizations to find ways to take action." The recent election and the anti-immigrant rhetoric of the presidential campaign have led to growing fear and anxiety within the immigrant community. Many are especially concerned with how the new administration's policies will impact the DACA program and potentially put DACA recipients, who have registered with the federal government in order to participate in the program, and their families at increased risk. "It is my responsibility to protect the rights and well-being of all individuals in our district – regardless of their immigration status," continued Torres. "While we are fortunate to live in a state that recognizes the important role immigrants play in our communities and in our nation, there are still a lot of questions regarding the impact of federal actions. Dreamers in particular gave much of their information to the government and underwent background checks, all believing that they would be protected from deportation. Now they are more vulnerable than ever, and it falls on all of us to help keep them safe." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://calvert.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397532 Rep. Calverts Veterans Education Bill Signed into Law 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy On Friday, December 16th, the President signed H.R. 6416 into law, which contained legislation introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) to streamline veteran education benefits at community colleges.   “Our veterans should be able to receive their education benefits without any unnecessary delays,” said Rep. Calvert. “Community colleges provide incredible educational opportunities for our veterans, so I am pleased the President signed this bill into law to make it easier for veterans to use their education benefits at these institutions.”   “We are pleased that the members of Congress made access to education for student veterans a priority,” said Virginia Blumenthal, Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Board President. “Current and former members of the RCCD board have supported this bill and we are pleased that Congressman Calvert and members of congress passed it. Our colleges served more than 1,740 student veterans in 2015-16, all of whom will benefit from an improved process.”   H.R. 6416 contained the legislative text of H.R. 182, introduced by Rep. Calvert on January 7, 2015, which streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) processes for community colleges that have multiple campuses. Currently, the VA requires community colleges to certify that their veteran students are enrolled for a specific number of classes before the VA will disperse student benefits. These rules must be updated to account for multi-college Community College Districts, such as RCCD. Without such an update, veterans that take classes at a multi-college District see their benefits delayed while colleges and the VA complete and shuffle unnecessary paperwork. H.R. 182 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions.         ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://eshoo.house.gov/news-stories/press-releases/eshoo-statement-on-resignation-of-fcc-chairman-tom-wheeler/ ESHOO STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Anna Eshoo E000215 eshoo.house.gov     legacy ESHOO STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF FCC CHAIRMAN TOM WHEELER December 15th, 2016 PALO ALTO, Calif.—Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Ranking Member of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement on today’s announcement that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler will resign in January. “During my tenure in Congress, I have had the privilege to work with seven Chairmen and two Acting Chairs of the FCC. Tom Wheeler’s leadership stands the tallest with an historic record of reshaping the telecommunications and technology landscape, making the U.S. a leader across all sectors. He has strengthened the public safety network; he made networks open, fast and fair for all Americans; assured low income Americans that they, too, would share in our country’s technological age; and advanced spectrum to keep our economy growing for decades to come. “As the 31st Chairman of the FCC, Tom Wheeler will long be credited for leading the charge to shape 21st century policies of innovation and competition for the American people, and his courage, knowledge and determination will withstand the test of history.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-administration-decision-not-to-move-forward-with-medicare Pelosi Statement on Administration Decision Not to Move Forward with Medicare Part B Demonstration 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation decided not to move forward with a planned Medicare Part B demonstration: “While the proposed Medicare Part B demonstration had admirable goals, our Members raised a number of concerns, and we are pleased the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has decided not to move forward. “Prescription drug costs represent the largest factor driving rising health care costs in America today.  Congress must come together in a bipartisan way to address the soaring costs of prescription drugs in a way that supports the search for cures while ensuring that patients can afford these treatments. “The Innovation Center is a valuable tool in our continued pursuit of ways to strengthen the health care available to the American people.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398226 Reps. Royce and Sewell Urge Alternative Credit Score Consideration by GSEs 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representatives Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.), members of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following joint statement in reaction to today's release of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) 2017 Scorecard: “Alternative credit score consideration by the GSEs is a win-win: it opens up the market to those looking to buy a home in a responsible manner and fosters healthy competition in the credit scoring field. That's why there is strong bipartisan support in Congress for such a move. We encourage the FHFA to move forward without further delay." Last year, Reps. Royce and Sewell introduced H.R. 4211, the Credit Score Competition Act, which enables Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider credit scoring models they currently don't evaluate when making mortgage purchasing decisions. The Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit held a hearing entitled "Examining Legislative Proposals to Address Consumer Access to Mainstream Banking Services" during which witnesses testified on the benefits of enacting such a policy change.The 2017 Scorecard states that the FHFA expects the GSEs to: "Conclude assessment of updated credit score models for underwriting, pricing, and investor disclosures, and, as appropriate, plan for implementation." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-s-veterans-education-bill-signed-law Rep. Calverts Veterans Education Bill Signed into Law 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Ken Calvert C000059 calvert.house.gov     legacy On Friday, December 16th, the President signed H.R. 6416 into law, which contained legislation introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) to streamline veteran education benefits at community colleges. "Our veterans should be able to receive their education benefits without any unnecessary delays," said Rep. Calvert. "Community colleges provide incredible educational opportunities for our veterans, so I am pleased the President signed this bill into law to make it easier for veterans to use their education benefits at these institutions." "We are pleased that the members of Congress made access to education for student veterans a priority," said Virginia Blumenthal, Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Board President. "Current and former members of the RCCD board have supported this bill and we are pleased that Congressman Calvert and members of congress passed it. Our colleges served more than 1,740 student veterans in 2015-16, all of whom will benefit from an improved process." H.R. 6416 contained the legislative text of H.R. 182, introduced by Rep. Calvert on January 7, 2015, which streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) processes for community colleges that have multiple campuses. Currently, the VA requires community colleges to certify that their veteran students are enrolled for a specific number of classes before the VA will disperse student benefits. These rules must be updated to account for multi-college Community College Districts, such as RCCD. Without such an update, veterans that take classes at a multi-college District see their benefits delayed while colleges and the VA complete and shuffle unnecessary paperwork. H.R. 182 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the centralized reporting of veteran enrollment by certain groups, districts, and consortiums of educational institutions. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://matsui.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=82 Sacramento Leaders Announce Coalition to Bring Autonomous Vehicle Testing to City 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Doris Matsui M001163 matsui.house.gov     legacy Declare Sacramento a demonstration city for innovative technology Sacramento, Calif - Today Sacramento leaders announced a new coalition with a mission of bringing autonomous vehicle testing to the city. The coalition is inviting all autonomous vehicle manufacturers and the industries that support them to use Sacramento as its open-source platform for level 5 autonomous vehicles. Sacramento is ready to be a testbed for innovation. Fully driverless cars may have seemed more like science fiction than reality just a few years ago, but today, Sacramento is ready to become a trailblazer in deploying and testing this transformative technology, said Congresswoman Matsui. The partnership we are announcing today lays the groundwork for Sacramento's leadership in transportation solutions of the future. We have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the private sector to spur innovation and expand mobility for everyone. Two days ago, I stood at the California Railroad Museum and declared that we will make Sacramento an industry center for renewable energy, alternative fuels, and electric and autonomous vehicles, said Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. Today, Sacramento's elected officials from every level of government are standing here to prove our commitment to making Sacramento a demonstration city for exciting new technologies like driverless vehicles. A level 5 platform would be the first of its kind in the nation and would do more than just bring autonomous vehicles, or those who support that industry, to Sacramento. The effort stands poised to transform Sacramento into the easiest California city in which to do business, when coupled with the City's recently approved $10 million Innovation and Growth Fund. "I will work to make sure the state is a good partner by facilitating the implementations of new technologies that will launch Sacramento forward," said Dr. Richard Pan. This is exactly what Sacramento 3.0 is about. As a city with a history built on transportation via the Pony Express, the transcontinen… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://rohrabacher.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rohrabacher-warns-uc-president-on-illegal-immigrant-policy Rohrabacher Warns UC President on Illegal Immigrant Policy 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Dana Rohrabacher R000409 rohrabacher.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – Rep. Dana Rohrabacher today warned University of California president Janet Napolitano that continuing to accommodate illegal immigrants in the state university system could lead to a cut in federal research funds. In a letter to Napolitano, the California Republican cited her Nov. 30 statement pertaining to “Undocumented Members of the UC Community,” in which she affirmed that the system admits students “without regard to immigration status.”  In his letter, Rohrabacher wrote: “Your commitment to spending scarce resources to finance people illegally present in the United States is unacceptable and a flagrant misuse of taxpayer money. This is an insult to Americans and legal immigrants who pay your salary.” The lawmaker noted that the newly elected Congress will adversely view those who harbor “people illegally present in our country” when allocating federal funds. “It may be prudent for you to consider that approximately 50% of the University of California’s research funding is supported by federal taxpayers’ dollars before pledging non-compliance with federal law,” he said. The letter appears below. The full text of the letter may be viewed here.                                                                                        # # # Contact: Kenneth Grubbs, 202-225-2415 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-praises-enactment-consumer-review-fairness-act-based-his Swalwell Praises Enactment of Consumer Review Fairness Act, Based on His Earlier Bill 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Eric Swalwell S001193 swalwell.house.gov swalwell https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) on Thursday praised President Obama's signing of the Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016, to prevent companies from intimidating or silencing honest critics online. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) and Rep. Joseph Kennedy III (MA-04), was based on another that Swalwell first introduced in September 2014 to prevent retribution for online reviews. "I'm grateful that our bipartisan cooperation has brought stronger protections for American consumers," Swalwell said. "Internet shoppers often rely on others' reviews when making purchasing decisions, but that works only if consumers have access to all information including both positive and negative reviews. Companies can't be allowed to bully customers who offer negative but honest assessments of products or services." This new law was based on Rep. Swalwell's H.R. 5499, the Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2014 – a narrow bill designed to outlaw non-disparagement clauses and empower the government to stop companies from using them while maintaining the ability of businesses to sue for traditional defamation. He and Rep. Darrell Issa (CA-49) introduced a bipartisan version, H.R. 2110, in April 2015; they became original cosponsors of this bill, H.R. 5111, in April 2016. The Consumer Review Fairness Act voids any non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts if they restrict consumers from publicly reviewing products or businesses in a negative manner and authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to take action against businesses that insert such provisions into their contracts. It also ensures companies still can pursue legal action against individuals who post false, defamatory reviews. The House approved H.R. 5111 by voice vote on Sept. 12; the Senate passed it by unanimous consent on Nov. 28. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/torrescarter-federal-law-enforcement-training-bill-heads-presidents-desk Torres/Carter Federal Law Enforcement Training Bill Heads to President's Desk 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Norma J. Torres T000474 torres.house.gov torres https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper ONTARIO, CA – Today, Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-CA) praised the Senate's passage of H.R 3842, a bill introduced by Torres and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) which makes improvements to and permanently establishes the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). FLETC provides quality, cost-effective training to more than 70,000 law enforcement officers across a variety of agencies each year at seven locations around the country. "As we have seen time and again, our local law enforcement is the first line of defense in the fight against terror and coordination between all levels of law enforcement is vital when responding to a crisis," said Torres. "If our nation is to address the threat of future attacks, we must ensure that law enforcement personnel throughout the nation not only have the tools they need but also the training to effectively address the diverse terrorism landscape." FLETC was first established in 1975, and training is carried out by a group of experienced instructors who use modern facilities and standardized course content at locations in Georgia, Maryland, New Mexico, and South Carolina. FLETC also has a unique partnership with the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center at the Port of Los Angeles where they help ensure local law enforcement get the training they need to protect America's critical ports and waterways. This is particularly significant at a port that accounts for more than 40 percent of the goods that enter the United States. "With many of the goods that arrive at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles coming through my district before being distributed throughout the rest of the country, maritime security is one of my top priorities and must be a critical piece of our national homeland security mission," continued Torres. "I commend my Senate colleagues for passing this important piece of legislation and look forward to the President signing it into law." H.R. 3842 passed the House of Representatives on December 8, 2015 by a vote of 420 to 2. The Senate passed the bill by unani… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-waters-gsa-us-not-trump-subsidiary-terminate-lease-0 Rep. Waters to GSA: The U.S. is not a Trump Subsidiary, Terminate the Lease 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Maxine Waters W000187 waters.house.gov waters https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Denise Turner Roth urging the GSA to prepare to terminate President-elect Trump's lease agreement to operate the Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C. The text of the letter is as follows: The Honorable Denise Turner Roth U.S. General Services Administration 301 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20414 December 15, 2016 Dear Administrator Roth: On December 5th, I wrote to you expressing concerns with the United States General Services Administration's (GSA) current lease agreement with the Trump Organization for commercial use of the Old Post Office Building, the current site of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC. As you know, the current lease prohibits elected officials from signing on as parties and sharing in any profits. In light of President-elect Trump's continued failure to announce a detailed plan to divest, sell, and transfer his assets into a qualified blind trust – and not simply transfer operational control to his children – the GSA, under its current leadership, must immediately notify Congress and President-elect Trump of its intent to terminate the lease, absent any viable proposal to cure the looming breach of its terms before President-elect Trump is sworn into office to formally become the next President on January 20, 2017. The potential conflicts of interest stemming from the current lease will compound significantly after the presidential inauguration. Inaction by GSA now will result in President Trump having the unprecedented authority to appoint a new GSA Administrator and potentially exert improper influence in pursuit of a new lease that allows him to remain associated with the Trump International Hotel in DC while he is serving in office. As I stated previously, I do not believe that President-elect Trump's mere separation from his business operations would fix the potential conflicts of int… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://eshoo.house.gov/news-stories/press-releases/eshoo-smith-international-religious-freedom-legislation-sent-to-president/ Eshoo, Smith International Religious Freedom Legislation Sent to President 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Anna Eshoo E000215 eshoo.house.gov     legacy Eshoo, Smith International Religious Freedom Legislation Sent to President December 14th, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D- CA), Co-Chair of the Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, issued the following statement after legislation she co-authored with Rep. Chris Smith (R- NJ) was sent to the President for his signature. The bipartisan Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act (H.R. 1150) will expand the International Religious Freedom Act sponsored by former Rep. Frank Wolf in 1998 to better address escalating religious persecution globally and give the Administration and the U.S. State Department new resources to improve U.S. religious freedom diplomacy efforts globally. “As the daughter of Christians who fled persecution in the Middle East,” Eshoo said, “the importance of religious freedom is interwoven in the history of my family as it is in the history of the United States. The freedom of religion embodied in the First Amendment is one of the most important and foundational rights in our country and it is what makes our nation a shining beacon of freedom and tolerance for the entire world. “It is also in the U.S. national security interest that the value of freedom of religion be extended to all citizens of the world. Through the Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act, the U.S. government will receive new resources to help improve our religious freedom diplomacy efforts globally. “I’m proud to honor my former colleague Congressman Frank Wolf with our legislation. Through his tireless efforts, religious freedom is now being taken seriously as a foreign policy issue.” The bill: Strengthens the Special Advisor for religious freedom at the National Security Council Requires international religious freedom training for all Foreign Service Officers Requires that the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom report directly to the Secretary of State Elevates the position of the ambassador withi… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-urges-bipartisan-congressional-investigation-into-russian Rep. Huffman Urges Bipartisan Congressional Investigation Into Russian Interference in Presidential Election 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jared Huffman H001068 huffman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) today urged Chairman Jason Chaffetz of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to launch a bipartisan investigation into any interference by Russia in the 2016 presidential election. In calling for action, Rep. Huffman joins Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, who wrote earlier this week to Chairman Jason Chaffetz of the Oversight Committee, requesting that he conduct a bipartisan investigation into Russia’s role in interfering with and influencing in the recent presidential election. Rep. Cummings’ request follows Senator Graham’s request for a similar investigation in the United States Senate. The full text of the Rep. Cummings’ letter can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398225 Royce Announces CA-39 Congressional Award Winners 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) announced this year's winners from California's 39th Congressional District of the Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress bestows upon young Americans. This Congressional recognition is reserved for students who have completed up to 100 hours in the areas of public service, physical fitness, and personal development.A full list of winners can be viewed here.“The Congressional Award Program not only encourages public service, it fosters a sense of civic duty and good citizenship," said Rep. Royce. "Congressional Award winners often go on to become leaders in our community, and it's an honor to recognize these young people for their accomplishments."Established by Congress in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor young participants who have set, and achieved, personal goals driving service and individual development across the nation. There are no minimum grade point average requirements and the program accommodates youth with special needs and disabilities. In pursuit of the Congressional Award, over 49,000 students have performed more than 3.5 million volunteer hours. The CA-39 winners of the Award were presented with a Congressional Award certificate and medal by Rep. Royce during a reception he hosted in his Brea office.Additional details on the Congressional Award Program are available at http://congressionalaward.org and on Rep. Royce's website here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-reflects-on-the-fourth-anniversary-of-the-shooting-at-sandy Rep. Peters Reflects on the Fourth Anniversary of the Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statement reflecting on the fourth anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and his advocacy for commonsense gun safety laws: “Today I think about the lives that were tragically cut short four years ago –six educators who should still be alive and doing their important work and twenty children who should be in the fifth grade learning math and history and playing team sports. They should be middle schoolers, not memories, and as a parent of two grown children that will always be heartbreaking. “I was elected to Congress just weeks before Sandy Hook, and the memory of that day is still what drives me to fight for the action to reduce gun violence that the American people want and deserve. “Next year, I will continue working in Congress to strengthen background checks and defend against attempts to undermine California’s strong gun safety laws that help keep our law enforcement safe and allow our children to live the long, healthy lives they deserve.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/federal-agency-issues-natural-gas- Federal Agency Issues Natural Gas Storage Safety Regulations 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov     legacy Sherman Oaks, CA – Following through on a promise made by President Barack Obama to Congressman Brad Sherman last January, PHMSA, the relevant federal agency, issued a proposed Interim Final Regulation which will become binding on the industry before January 20, 2017.  Congressman Sherman, who lives in Porter Ranch, about as close as anyone to the site of the world’s largest natural gas leak said: “Never again should any community in America face what we faced in Porter Ranch. “This proposed regulation is a major step forward in preventing future massive leaks from underground natural gas storage facilities.  This isn’t partisan, and the Trump Administration should enforce this regulation vigorously.  The regulation is based on the recommendations of the American Petroleum Institute, an oil and gas industry group that usually sides with Republicans on regulatory issues.[1] “For the first time, natural gas storage facilities will be subject to federal standards and inspections.  Also, for the first time, violators will be subject to federal civil and criminal penalties, and possible shut-down.  The Porter Ranch leak, which spanned from October 23, 2015 to February 18, 2016, showed that leaks at natural gas storage facilities could pose a health risk for tens of thousands of local residents while emitting nearly 5.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas which predominantly consists of methane, a greenhouse gas 84 times as potent as carbon dioxide. “PHMSA has stated that this regulation is a “first step” and will be followed by additional regulations.  Future regulations should: (1) require that natural gas is injected and withdrawn only through the interior tubing, not through the casing; (2) require surface and sub-surface shut-off valves; and (3) require that no region of the country is dependent on a single too-big-to-fail style natural gas storage facility.” See the complete regulation here. See PHMSA press release here. ________________________________________________________________________ Background Fro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/federal-agency-issues-natural-gas-storage-safety-regulations Federal Agency Issues Natural Gas Storage Safety Regulations 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov     legacy Sherman Oaks, CA – Following through on a promise made by President Barack Obama to Congressman Brad Sherman last January, PHMSA, the relevant federal agency, issued a proposed Interim Final Regulation which will become binding on the industry before January 20, 2017.  Congressman Sherman, who lives in Porter Ranch, about as close as anyone to the site of the world’s largest natural gas leak said: “Never again should any community in America face what we faced in Porter Ranch. “This proposed regulation is a major step forward in preventing future massive leaks from underground natural gas storage facilities.  This isn’t partisan, and the Trump Administration should enforce this regulation vigorously.  The regulation is based on the recommendations of the American Petroleum Institute, an oil and gas industry group that usually sides with Republicans on regulatory issues.[1] “For the first time, natural gas storage facilities will be subject to federal standards and inspections.  Also, for the first time, violators will be subject to federal civil and criminal penalties, and possible shut-down.  The Porter Ranch leak, which spanned from October 23, 2015 to February 18, 2016, showed that leaks at natural gas storage facilities could pose a health risk for tens of thousands of local residents while emitting nearly 5.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas which predominantly consists of methane, a greenhouse gas 84 times as potent as carbon dioxide. “PHMSA has stated that this regulation is a “first step” and will be followed by additional regulations.  Future regulations should: (1) require that natural gas is injected and withdrawn only through the interior tubing, not through the casing; (2) require surface and sub-surface shut-off valves; and (3) require that no region of the country is dependent on a single too-big-to-fail style natural gas storage facility.” See the complete regulation here. See PHMSA press release here. ________________________________________________________________________ Background Fro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/2016/12/14/aguilar-hosts-profit-college-student-loan-relief-and-transfer-workshop/ Aguilar Hosts For-Profit College Student Loan Relief and Transfer Workshop for Inland Empire Students 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov aguilar https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper Press Releases Aguilar Hosts For-Profit College Student Loan Relief and Transfer Workshop for Inland Empire Students This week, Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted a for-profit college student loan relief and transfer workshop for students affected by for-profit college closures. The workshop, which assisted over forty students, included presentations and assistance from Rep. Aguilar’s staff and officials from the U.S. Department of Education. “I know firsthand how difficult it can be to afford a college education and how crushing student loan debt can feel,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “For-profit colleges have a history of suddenly closing and leaving students without degrees or means to settle their debts. This is unacceptable. I’m glad we hosted this event and that we were able to help guide students on their options for student loan relief and transfer opportunities.” Jose Vasquez, who attended Everest College, thanked Rep. Aguilar for hosting the event and added, “It was a helpful event, I learned about a new state program for loan borrowers.” Rep. Aguilar has hosted three college affordability workshops since taking office. His previous sessions focused on students affected by the closure of Everest College and for families navigating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process. 1 2026-04-08T20:00:17Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aguilar-hosts-profit-college-student-loan-relief-and-transfer-workshop Aguilar Hosts For-Profit College Student Loan Relief and Transfer Workshop for Inland Empire Students 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy This week, Rep. Pete Aguilar hosted a for-profit college student loan relief and transfer workshop for students affected by for-profit college closures. The workshop, which assisted over forty students, included presentations and assistance from Rep. Aguilar’s staff and officials from the U.S. Department of Education. “I know firsthand how difficult it can be to afford a college education and how crushing student loan debt can feel,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “For-profit colleges have a history of suddenly closing and leaving students without degrees or means to settle their debts. This is unacceptable. I’m glad we hosted this event and that we were able to help guide students on their options for student loan relief and transfer opportunities.” Jose Vasquez, who attended Everest College, thanked Rep. Aguilar for hosting the event and added, “It was a helpful event, I learned about a new state program for loan borrowers.” Rep. Aguilar has hosted three college affordability workshops since taking office. His previous sessions focused on students affected by the closure of Everest College and for families navigating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process. Rep. Aguilar’s college education was made possible through Pell Grants and part-time jobs. In addition to cosponsoring a number of bills to make college more affordable, Rep. Aguilar authored the Grace Period Alleviation (GPA) Act, which would help recent graduates by extending their loan repayment grace period, eliminating interest payments during the grace period for students with subsidized loans and allowing students to refinance their loans under certain circumstances. To learn more about Rep. Aguilar’s commitment to making higher education more affordable, visit his website here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-welcomes-secretary-castro-to-the-east-bay-to-discuss-public-private-partnerships-to-address-housing-crisis Congresswoman Lee Welcomes Secretary Castro to the East Bay to Discuss Public-Private Partnerships to Address Housing Crisis 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.14.16 Congresswoman Lee Welcomes Secretary Castro to the East Bay to Discuss Public-Private Partnerships to Address Housing Crisis Oakland, CA – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee welcomed the Honorable Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to the East Bay to participate in a tour of the Lion Creek Crossings housing complex and learn about the programs and resources readily available to its residents. Following the tour, Congresswoman Lee hosted a roundtable discussion with Secretary Castro, stakeholders from Uber, Google, and Facebook and housing advocates to discuss the need to preserve affordable housing and the potential for partnerships between the public and private sector to address the housing crisis in the district. “Now more than ever, it is vital that we work together to establish permanent solutions to the housing crisis in the East Bay. I am pleased that Secretary Castro accepted my invitation to come back to the East Bay to meet with housing advocates and leaders in the technology industry to talk about the potential for public-private housing partnerships,” said Congresswoman Lee. “Federal investments are critical to addressing our housing crisis but it also imperative that the private sector supports affordable housing projects that will keep longtime residents in the neighborhoods they call home.” ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ted-lieu-statement-faa-cease-and-desist-order-regarding-santa-monica REP. TED LIEU STATEMENT ON FAA CEASE AND DESIST ORDER REGARDING SANTA MONICA AIRPORT 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration issued an interim cease and desist order to the City of Santa Monica. This order prevents the City from evicting American Flyers, Inc. and Atlantic Aviation FBO, Inc. from Santa Monica Airport. In September, Santa Monica issued Notices to Vacate to these two tenants. “I am outraged the FAA continues to waste tax payer dollars fighting with the residents of Santa Monica over the use of the City’s land. The people of Santa Monica have made clear their concerns with the airport and local elected officials have taken appropriate actions to protect the wishes and health of their citizens.” “The FAA's cease and desist order is just the latest in a long line of unfair and heavy-handed actions the FAA has taken against the City over the airport. It is absurd the federal government is now mandating that a local government use specific private sector companies. The FAA is a public trust, not a shill for corporations.” “Under federal law, cities may choose to use their own government to provide services. The FAA should rescind its overreaching and potentially unlawful order and instead work with the local community to better understand its needs.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-waters-statement-nomination-rex-tillerson-secretary-state Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on the Nomination of Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Maxine Waters W000187 waters.house.gov waters https://waters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper December 14, 2016 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, condemned President-elect Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson to be our nation’s next Secretary of State. Her statement follows: “A day after he publicly ridiculed the C.I.A. and its conclusions that Russia breached our recent election, President-elect Trump once again reaffirms his curious allegiance to Vladimir Putin with yet another nod to Russia in his latest nominee for Secretary of State. Putin-approved Rex Tillerson comes after the President-elect’s continued denials, despite the intelligence community’s conclusions and bipartisan consensus, that Russia was behind the cyberattacks on Clinton Campaign staff, the Democratic National Committee, and even the Republican National Committee; his urging Russian operatives to hack his political opponent; his repeated statements praising Putin’s leadership and stature over the United States President; and the ongoing unanswered questions about his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and his multimillion dollar business deals with Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs, including some allegedly tied to organized crime, that is reportedly the subject of an FBI inquiry. Like the President-elect, if confirmed, Rex Tillerson would assume his position with no government experience and a myriad of conflicts of interest and financial entanglements related to his business dealings with Russia. Rex Tillerson has no diplomatic experience. His entire career has been spent at Exxon and ExxonMobil (following Exxon’s merger with Mobil in 1999), and his international experience is limited to negotiating oil deals for his own and his company’s profits. Tillerson has very close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, ties which go back to the days when Tillerson represented Exxon’s interest in Russia prior to Tillerson’s accession to his current position as ExxonMobil’s CEO. Tillerson was awarded the Order of Friendship by Putin in 2013. This “friendship” aw… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://web.archive.org/save/https:/pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-the-fourth-anniversary-of-the-shooting-in-newtown Pelosi Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the Shooting in Newtown 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 web.archive.org     legacy Saving page now... https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-the-fourth-anniversary-of-the-shooting-in-newtown As it appears live December 15, 2017 12:32:03 AM UTC Press Releases Dec 6, 2017 Press Release Dec 6, 2017 Press Release Dec 6, 2017 Press Release Dec 5, 2017 Press Release Pages 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=237 Denham Announces 2016 Military Service Academy Nominees 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today announced the 2016 service academy nominees from California’s 10th congressional district. Rep. Denham nominated 25 students from cities across the district to four of the nation’s prestigious military academies. “One of my greatest honors representing the Valley is nominating these young men and women to our nation’s service academies,” said Rep. Denham. “Their patriotism and commitment to our country’s future is commendable, and I look forward to seeing their accomplishments in the years to come.” Students were nominated to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. and the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. Students seeking attendance at one of the military academies must be nominated by a U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator or the Vice President. Nominees are selected through a rigorous application and interview process and are chosen based on factors including academic achievement, leadership ability, physical aptitude, participation in extra-curricular activities and demonstration of character. Students may seek acceptance to more than one academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination to attend. Academy students commit to serving in the military for a minimum of five years active duty upon graduation. If their nominations are accepted, students will receive notice from the individual service academies in April 2017. For more information about the military academy nomination process, please visit https://denham.house.gov/serving-you/military-academy-nominations. The full list of this year’s nominees is below. Emmanuel Abok – Johansen High School – U.S. Naval Academy Emily Arroyo – The Athenian School – U.S. Naval Academy Christina Aquinde – Tracy High School – U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point Alec Austin – Nile C. Kinnick High School – U.S. Naval Academy Dom… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://roybal-allard.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398174 Rep. Roybal-Allard Hails Enactment of STOP Underage Drinking Act 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Lucille Roybal-Allard R000486 roybal-allard.house.gov     legacy Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and other leaders in the fight against underage drinking celebrated the reauthorization of her Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, which has been signed into law by President Obama.  The original STOP Act, a law to address the epidemic problem of underage drinking in America, passed Congress unanimously in 2006.  The law was based on recommendations by the Institute of Medicine, and represented an unprecedented collaboration between that advocacy community and all segments of the alcohol beverage industry.  Authorization for the law expired in 2010, though the government has continued to fund the bill’s programs in subsequent years.  The reauthorization of the STOP Act ensures that this funding will remain in place for five more years.“The STOP Act’s reauthorization is an important victory in our nation’s fight against underage drinking,” said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard.  “Ten years after the STOP Act was first passed, it is clear that the act has played a critical role in supporting federal, family, and community efforts to curb underage alcohol use.  However, while STOP has helped reduce underage drinking, our work is not yet done.  Underage alcohol consumption in the United States remains a widespread and persistent public health and safety problem, killing 4,300 youth under age 21 each year.  Reauthorizing STOP for five more years will help America continue its progress towards defeating this deadly scourge.”“Community Anti-Drug Coalitions is immensely pleased that Congress has reauthorized the STOP Act,” said Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Chairman and CEO General Arthur T. Dean.  “We are deeply thankful for the leadership of Congresswoman Roybal-Allard on this issue, as well as for the momentous efforts of our partner organizations within the National Alliance to Prevent Underage Drinking who helped in this effort.  CADCA is particularly excited to see that the community-based enh… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398222 California representatives want more information on government animal testing 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy Federal agencies don’t do enough to track and justify their use of live animals for research, several members of Congress wrote in a letter asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office to examine the issue. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) and Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) led the letter, which also was backed by Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Downey), Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) and Mimi Walters (R-Irvine) and eight other House members. “We have discovered it is impossible to determine what federal animal research programs currently entail, what they cost and if they meet federal standards because of the limited and decentralized information available publicly. Federal agencies are not currently required to publicly report their total use of animals in research, do not publish noncompliance reports and generally do not maintain searchable databases of animal research projects with information about their purpose, methods, results, and cost,” the letter says. Calvert said without the reporting, it is difficult for Congress to tell whether the research is effective and where there may be redundancies. “I’m not opposed to the rare testing of animals when it’s absolutely necessary,” Calvert said. But, “most people in America who are asked would say, ‘No, let’s not harm animals unnecessarily if there are other methods.’ ” The representatives also are asking the government oversight agency to look at which federal agencies conduct animal research and testing and how each agency informs Congress and the public about the costs, type of research and outcomes of the testing. They also want the office to look at how agencies report problems with testing and report their efforts to develop alternatives to animal testing. In addition, representatives are asking for data on how much money each agency spent on animal testing and how many animals were used in testing in fiscal year 2016. “One, I like animals, but two, I don’t like waste,” Calvert said. “In the end, this is going to save a lot of money, and obviously it’s going to i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-scott-peters-rady-children-s-hospital-san-diego-fire-department-and Rep. Scott Peters, Rady Childrens Hospital, San Diego Fire Department and Consumer Product Safety Commission Raise Awareness of Toy Safety in Time for the Holidays 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy San Diego – Today, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) held a toy safety demonstration to share information and resources with parents and families during the holiday season, when toy purchases increase. Rep. Peters was joined by consumer and parent advocates, medical professionals and a city firefighter, who all presented ways to reduce risk of injury. “As a former environmental attorney, I know the harm toxins can cause, especially the ones found in items children touch and use every day. As a parent, I know the constant worry about whether you’re doing the right thing to keep your kids safe. Especially when kids are small, you have to be constantly aware of what they can get their hands on and whether it’s a choking or toxic danger,” said Rep. Peters. “We can increase awareness of toy hazards and share resources to prevent injury if we engage all levels of government and our community.” In 2015, there were over 250,000 toy-related injuries treated by emergency rooms in the United States, while the number of toy recalls has decreased.  During the demonstration, Rep. Peters highlighted safety information and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Consumer Product Safety Commission that can help parents prevent toy hazards that might harm young children. “Our message is that if you think your child is in danger, call 911. There is nothing more important than our children – to keep them safe,” said San Diego Fire Department Deputy Chief Douglas Perry. “Toys that violate U.S. standards or are dangerous are stopped here at the ports before they get into a store or into the hands of children,” said Mark Long, a Product Safety Investigator for the U.S. Consumer Project Safety Commission. “We use state-of-the-art shipment targeting to stay proactive in preventing dangerous products from reaching store shelves.” Mary Beth Moran, Injury Prevention Program Manager at Rady Children’s Hospital added, “This holiday season, we really want people to check that recall list and make sure the product y… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://vargas.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-juan-vargas-supports-congressional-investigation-of-russian Rep. Juan Vargas Supports Congressional Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Election 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Juan Vargas V000130 vargas.house.gov     legacy San Diego, CA—Yesterday, Congressman Juan Vargas issued the following statement supporting the call for a Congressional investigation into Russian Interference in the U.S. Election: “U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that there was Russian interference in our elections, which is alarming. I fully support the efforts calling for a thorough Congressional investigation of the influence Russia may have had on our election.” “It is in the interest of every American that our nation clearly understands any foreign interference with our democratic process. I’m glad to see bipartisan support for this investigation, and I hope to see more. The American people deserve to know the truth.” Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border.  Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress.  He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on House Administration.   ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/culver-city-crossroads-congressional-conversation-bass-answers-and-advice Culver City Crossroads: "Congressional Conversation with Bass Answers and Advice" 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy “If we fall into despair, we concede. If we lose hope, we lose it all.” When Congress member Karen Bass spoke on Sunday, December 11, at Palms Middle School auditorium, she set the tone for the ongoing struggle to move the political conversation towards progress. The town hall style meeting was heavily attended, and many in the crowd offered that this was the first time they had come to connect with Bass in a community setting. Bass was there to listen to her constituents, reflect on their concerns and offer what she can – and can’t – do to mitigate action, to propose and pass legislation, and keep the district’s priorities on the table. “All of us are so very stressed,” she noted,”wondering what is going on, what is going to happen next, what can we do…I do these meetings all the time, and I’m very glad that all of you are here.” Beginning with an update on current business in Washington D.C., she told the crowd that the incoming administration had the right to negate any action taken by the current President for 60 days before leaving office, and with that in mind, Congress adjourned last Thursday, extra early, to add more time onto those 60 days. The crowd groaned with displeasure. Bass also noted the turmoil in the leadership of the Democratic party, the challenge that Nancy Pelosi faced from Tim Ryan. and the resolution of the leadership returning to Pelosi. Then, she opened to questions, saying “I want a sense from voters of how you want to handle this, because we still have this other dilemma of actually running the government. We still have to govern.” Taking ten questions at a time from the floor and then responding to each, she addressed concerns as diverse as Social Security fears and Standing Rock sovereignty. Most of the people who had come to the meeting talked about the incoming presidential administration. There was a low lying sense of panic pervading the community over hate crimes, financial fears and the possible loss of legal standing for civil rights. People spoke out –  an employee of Planne… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-s-statement-russian-interference-us-elections Congressman DeSaulniers Statement on Russian Interference in U.S. Elections 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Mark DeSaulnier D000623 desaulnier.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement in light of the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia interfered in U.S. elections for the purposes of affecting the outcome. “Our election system is an integral part of what makes us the beacon of Western democracy. Any and all attempts to undermine this system is an attack on our country’s values and cannot be taken lightly. I am encouraged that the investigation has received bipartisan and bicameral support and call on the President-elect to endorse the CIA’s efforts as a sign of American unity against Russian intrusion.” “Adding to the alarm caused by these allegations is President-elect Trump’s nomination of Exxon Mobil Corp. chief Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State, who is known for having ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Senate confirmation process must fully examine these connections.” # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://hunter.house.gov/press-release/rep-hunter-sen-johnson-write-vice-president-elect-pence-roll-back-e-cigarette Rep. Hunter, Sen. Johnson Write Vice President-elect Pence to Roll Back E-Cigarette Regulations 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Duncan Hunter H001048 hunter.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) sent a letter Monday to Vice President-elect Mike Pence concerning the FDA’s regulation of e-cigarettes.   Johnson and Hunter are raising concerns about the agency’s recent e-cigarette regulation, which could create undue burdens on small businesses and possibly lead to negative unintended health consequences. The lawmakers are hopeful that, under a new administration, these harmful regulations can be repealed. “We are hopeful that through both executive and legislative action, burdensome regulations imposed by the Obama administration will be re-examined and undone,” the lawmakers wrote. “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s deeming regulation of e-cigarettes is an example of a burdensome rule that could eliminate an entire emerging industry.  The FDA’s rule threatens to crush the e-cigarette industry and potentially hurt the public’s health by making it harder for consumers to access products that serve as an alternative to smoking.” The letter can be found here and below: December 12, 2016     The Honorable Mike Pence Vice President-Elect Presidential Transition Office 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20006   Dear Vice President-Elect Pence:                 Congratulations to President-Elect Trump and you on your election.  Your shared commitment to regulatory reform is an important step in unwinding years of regulatory overreach that expanded the size, scope, and cost of government.  On November 8, the American people voiced their disapproval of the type of government that ignores the input of small business owners, consumers, and job creators.  We are hopeful that through both executive and legislative action, burdensome regulations imposed by the Obama Administration will be re-examined and undone. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) deeming regulation of e-cigarettes is an example of a burdensome rule that could eliminate an entire emerging i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-trumps-misguided-secretary-of-state-selection-jeopardizes-national-security Congresswoman Barbara Lee: "Trump's Misguided Secretary of State Selection Jeopardizes National Security" 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.13.16 Congresswoman Barbara Lee: "Trump's Misguided Secretary of State Selection Jeopardizes National Security" Oakland, CA – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State: "I am deeply troubled by Donald Trump's decision to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as our nation's chief diplomat. The Secretary of State represents America's interests across the globe and advocates for diplomatic solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our nation and the world. America's consistent international presence helps ensure peace and global stability. Donald Trump's irresponsible selection of someone with no foreign policy experience for this post is unconscionable and dangerous. "Even more concerning are Rex Tillerson's direct connections to Russia. Tillerson has a long track record of advocating for Russian interests. ExxonMobil has billions of dollars in business partnerships with state-owned Russian companies that create clear and disqualifying conflicts of interest for this nomination. Tillerson has even received an award from Vladimir Putin himself. "One of the greatest challenges any Secretary of State will face is addressing the crisis of climate change. Nominating the CEO of ExxonMobil for this role reinforces Donald Trump's dangerous disregard for our planet and its inhabitants. "The United States is a diplomatic leader on the world stage. We cannot allow the president-elect to tarnish that time honored reputation in order to serve special interests, big oil and billionaires. The nomination of Rex Tillerson further confirms our greatest fears - that the president-elect remains out of touch with the needs of our nation and the gravity of our role on the global stage." ### Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-lieu-statement-nomination-rex-tillerson-secretary-state CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF REX TILLERSON FOR SECRETARY OF STATE 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the nomination of Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil, to serve as the next Secretary of State. “Another day, another disturbing cabinet choice for Donald Trump, who lost the popular vote. After ignoring intelligence reports that Russia interfered with U.S. elections, Trump has nominated someone who is more aligned with Putin than our NATO allies to be our nation's top diplomat. As Russia seeks to undermine western cohesion in Europe, Trump has tapped someone who has publicly advocated for lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia and has a financial interest in doing so.” “To make matters worse, Trump's pick is the head of ExxonMobil, an oil company hurting from sanctions on Russia, and one that knew the dangers of climate change, but engaged in a campaign of climate disinformation to protect its own bottom line. Tillerson's deception has resulted in multiple investigations by state Attorneys General, a federal investigation by the SEC, and a shareholder lawsuit.” “The nomination of Tillerson as our Secretary of State should trouble all those who care about American leadership and values, Republicans and Democrats alike. I call on my Senate colleagues to reject Tillerson and his behavior of misleading the American public.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-russian-hacking-2016-us-election REP. LIEU STATEMENT ON RUSSIAN HACKING OF 2016 U.S. ELECTION 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) issued the following statement following U.S. intelligence professionals’ conclusion that Russia interfered in U.S. elections for the purposes of affecting the outcome. “Like so many Americans – Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike – I am profoundly disturbed that America’s intelligence professionals have concluded that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. Presidential election.  In the face of the dire seriousness of Russia’s actions, Congress has one choice and one choice only: to act.” “As a veteran who served on active duty and as an immigrant, the sanctity of our democracy is deeply personal to me.  My family and I came to this country for the chance to live the American Dream.  I chose to serve my nation in uniform to give back to America.  Our nation’s free, open and safe elections are the guarantor of the American Dream and they must be protected at all times.” “As a result, I hope Speaker Ryan joins with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to call for a full investigation into Russia’s hacking of the 2016 election.  Congress must investigate Russia’s actions, not for the sake of a political party, or a President-elect, but for the sake of each and every American proud to live in a nation forged in liberty’s name – a nation whose democracy has been a shining beacon the world over.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://speier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-jackie-speier-calls-full-investigation-russian-hacking Congresswoman Jackie Speier Calls for Full Investigation into Russian Hacking of American Political Process 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jackie Speier S001175 speier.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14), Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence today issued a statement in support of a bipartisan congressional investigation into the Intelligence Community’s findings that Russian hackers used cyberattacks to interfere in the American political process. “The duty of federal government is to safeguard the American people and our democracy from all attacks, including those that come in the form of cyber espionage,” Rep. Speier said. “That is why I and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle are fighting for a bipartisan congressional investigation into the Intelligence Community’s finding that the dangerous and deceitful interference by the Russians has impacted our political process. The American people deserve a complete and full accounting of what has occurred and Congress must uphold its duty to protect our national security.” ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/acting-ranking-member-takano-statement-on-acics Acting Ranking Member Takano Statement on ACICS 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Mark Takano T000472 takano.house.gov takano https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Acting Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement after the Department of Education formally terminated its recognition of The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), an accreditor of more than 200 for-profit schools. “I strongly support the Department of Education’s decision to terminate its recognition of ACICS as a school accreditor. For many years, ACICS has enabled and exemplified the worst practices of the for-profit education industry. Its primary legacy is accrediting schools that routinely failed to meet the needs of students and prioritized aggressive marketing over providing a quality education. Today’s decision by the Department of Education is a small measure of justice for the hundreds of thousands of students who lost significant time and money because they trusted that attending an ACICS-accredited school would be a bridge to a promising career. “While this decision is warranted, it will trigger severe disruptions for more than 900,000 students, including roughly 15,000 student veterans. I strongly encourage the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to use their authority to help these students complete their education. If you attend a school accredited by ACICS, please visit www.ed.gov/acics for more information. “Since my first days in Congress I have been sounding alarm bells about the damage for-profit schools are doing to students, especially student veterans. While today was a step in the right direction, there is still significant work we must to do protect students from schools that demonstrate enormous interest in their money and no interest in their future. At the start of the 115th Congress, I will once again introduce the PRO Students Act and call for hearings to address this crisis in for-profit education." Press Contact Josh Weisz, 202-225-2305, josh.weisz@mail.house.gov 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-juan-vargas-supports-congressional-investigation-of-russian-interference-in-us-election Rep. Juan Vargas Supports Congressional Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Election 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Juan Vargas V000130 vargas.house.gov vargas https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper San Diego, CA—Yesterday, Congressman Juan Vargas issued the following statement supporting the call for a Congressional investigation into Russian Interference in the U.S. Election: “U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that there was Russian interference in our elections, which is alarming. I fully support the efforts calling for a thorough Congressional investigation of the influence Russia may have had on our election.” “It is in the interest of every American that our nation clearly understands any foreign interference with our democratic process. I’m glad to see bipartisan support for this investigation, and I hope to see more. The American people deserve to know the truth.” Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his second term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Committee on House Administration. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z
http://denham.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=443 Denham to Host Facebook Live Discussion with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Jeffrey Denham D000612 denham.house.gov     legacy U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) will host a Facebook Live discussion on Monday, Dec. 12 at 1:05 p.m. PST (4:05 p.m. EST) with Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. A link to Rep. Denham’s official Facebook page is available here: https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffDenham/ WHO: U.S. Representative Jeff Denham with Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx WHAT: Facebook Live discussion on transportation issues affecting the 10th congressional district WHEN: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016 at 1:05 p.m. PST (4:05 p.m. EST) # # # In case you missed it live, Rep. Denham's conversation with Sec. Foxx is available to watch on Facebook and YouTube. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-introduces-one-president-at-a-time-act-to-ensure-clarity-in Rep. Huffman Introduces One President at a Time Act to Ensure Clarity in Foreign Policy Decisions 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jared Huffman H001068 huffman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.- New legislation introduced by Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) would amend the Logan Act to ensure that U.S. foreign policy is conducted only by the sitting President, enshrining into law the longstanding policy that only one President serves at a time. The “One President at a Time Act” would require that in the period between a Presidential election and the President-elect’s inauguration into office, the President-elect cannot conduct foreign policy matters without the authorization of the United States government. “Foreign policy does not exist in a vacuum,” said Rep. Huffman. “Not only is it an unacceptable intrusion for a President-elect to start engaging in foreign policy matters before they are in office – let alone before they are fully briefed on complex and fragile geopolitical situations -- it is dangerous and harms America’s standing in the world. That’s why I am introducing the ‘One President at a Time Act’ to clarify what most of us already believe: that only the President, not the President-elect who is fresh off the campaign trail and not yet in office, has the authority to make critical foreign policy decisions that impact America’s safety, economy, and global standing.” The “One President at a Time Act” amends the Logan Act, which bars private citizens from engaging in foreign policy, to clarify that its authority extends to Presidents-elect during their transition period. In 2008, President-elect Barack Obama notably steered clear of commenting on foreign policy decisions during the period between his election and inauguration, as did his predecessors Bill Clinton and George W. Bush who each recognized during the transition period that there is only one U.S. President serving at a time. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-launches-brand-new-podcast-off-the-cuff-with-rep-huffman Rep. Huffman Launches Brand-New Podcast, Off the Cuff with Rep. Huffman 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Jared Huffman H001068 huffman.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) is launching a brand-new podcast, “Off the Cuff with Rep. Huffman,” which will go live on Tuesday, December 13th. The first episode will feature Congressman Huffman’s conversation with legendary political analyst Bill Press, the host of the syndicated radio show “The Bill Press Show,” former Chairman of the California Democratic Party, former Crossfire host, and part-time Marin County resident. “As the Representative for California’s Second District, I’m launching this podcast to share with you the work I’m doing on your behalf, from the North Coast all the way to Washington D.C,” said Rep. Huffman. “I represent the best and the most beautiful Congressional district- from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border- and together, with productive discussions and open dialogue, we can make our community an even better place to call home. From addressing California’s drought to fixing our immigration system to curbing global climate change, we’ll tackle some of today’s biggest challenges on this podcast.” In the coming episodes, Congressman Huffman will provide updates on legislation he’s working on, responses to questions from constituents, and interviews with some incredible people from around California’s second congressional district — and across the country. Constituents can submit questions for Congressman Huffman to answer on the podcast by emailing them to huffmanpodcast@gmail.com. Each episode will be available on his medium page: https://medium.com/@RepHuffman ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/pelosi-updates/hands-off-our-medicare Hands off Our Medicare 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy In San Francisco alone, one in five seniors live in poverty. Like so many in our city, Americans across the country are concerned about whether the promise of a secure, healthy and dignified retirement will be there for them.Social Security and Medicare are solemn pledges that have protected generations of American families and seniors. Yet Republicans are planning to end the Medicare guarantee and make seniors pay more. The top Republican on the Social Security Subcommittee is even eying terrible cuts to Social Security.Slashing Social Security and ending Medicare are absolutely not what the American people voted for in November. Democrats will not stand by while Republicans dismantle the promise of a healthy and dignified retirement for working people in America.   A Date Which Will Live in Infamy Seventy-five years ago – a ‘date which will live in infamy’ – more than 2,400 Americans were killed in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and everyday, we honor the service members and civilians we lost, we listen to the stories from survivors and pay tribute to Americans of all backgrounds who answered the call to serve, rallied to defeat tyranny, and defended freedom around the world.When President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visit the sacred ground of Pearl Harbor together later this month, the world will again witness America’s leadership and resolve in strengthening global stability, peace, and security.Let us take inspiration from the achievements and powerful lessons of those who volunteered and served in our Armed Forces. And let us strive to build a stronger America and better world together.                                                                                             My office recently assisted a constituent who grew up in the United States without immigration status and is now able to work and reside in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. My constituent, who has b… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-remarks-at-newtown-vigil-to-end-gun-violence Pelosi Remarks at Newtown Vigil to End Gun Violence 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Newtown Vigil to End Gun Violence at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.  Below are the Leader’s remarks: “Good morning, everyone.  Thank you, Reverend Corsello for your hospitality and your inspiration to all of us.  After listening to Clare and to Damien, it’s hard to be composed.  It’s hard to grasp the strength that Clare had telling us about Camilo.  “We heard you before – you and Damien at other events that we had.  When we followed up on the action on the Floor of the House – it was a drumbeat across America.  Clare inspired us – she inspired me with her words, her story, her strength.  She turned her grief into something better for our country.  “Damien told us that he had been on ‘both sides of the gun.’  Do you remember that?  He used that phrase.  And he just had the crowd going in a way – reaching folks that needed to be reached on all of this.  So, Damien, you’re a star.  We brag about you all the time.  Clare, I can’t even imagine the strength.  So sad for your family – as a mother and a grandmother, I can’t even – I just think, all of you, God gave you special strength.  “I’m here with my daughter Christine, who has been on this issue for a long time.  This is a family affair. “I listened to what has been said – the beautiful words of Catherine.  She just put it all in perspective.  And I just thought maybe I just take my comments to a little bit of a different place.  “That is to say: we had our Sit-In – the Speaker said, ‘This is a political stunt on the part of Nancy Pelosi.’  John Lewis was our inspiration, and by the way, John Lewis said, ‘That’s what they said – they called it a political stunt when we walked across the bridge [in Selma].’  That didn’t fly there.  It didn’t fly. “And as we look at the election, 80 percent of the public supports background checks, and yet, that is not reflected in their vote.  And we just have to be more aware of the fact that there are… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-un-human-rights-day-0 Pelosi Statement on UN Human Rights Day 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Drew Hammill/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616 San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948: “Each Human Rights Day, we rededicate ourselves to the powerful challenge of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights to champion the ‘inherent dignity’ of every person.   “Human Rights Day calls on us to honor with our actions the common spark of humanity within everyone.  All of us can and should find a way to stand up and step forward to confront the darkness of bigotry, persecution and violence, wherever it is found. “Let each of us recommit to the work of protecting and promoting human rights in communities in the United States and around the world.” # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://royce.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398221 Financial Services Members Move the Needle Forward on Housing Finance Reform 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Republican House CA Edward Royce R000487 royce.house.gov     legacy Thursday, two bills were introduced by a bipartisan group of members on the House Financial Services Committee to lay the groundwork for housing finance reform next Congress -- H.R. 6500, the Moving Housing Forward Act, introduced by Congressmen John K. Delaney (D-MD), John Carney (D-DE), and Jim Himes (D-CT) and H.R. 6487, the Taxpayer Protections and Market Access for Mortgage Finance Act introduced by Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI). Both proposals seek to address issues in housing finance through pilot programs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.“An all-of-the-above approach to credit risk transfers by the GSEs is critical, as we look for ways to decrease taxpayer exposure to future losses and maintain a stable housing market. Members of both sides of the aisle agree that the status quo of a housing market dominated by the federal government is unsustainable,” said Congressman Royce.“Owning a home has long been a key part of the American Dream. If Congress isn’t ensuring access to affordable housing and a stable housing market, we are failing millions of middle class families,” said Congressman Delaney. “With the current difficulty millions of Americans face getting mortgages, it’s time for Congress to end the gridlock on housing finance reform and start advancing reasonable bipartisan ideas like these innovative pilot programs that will help Congress finalize larger reforms. I’m proud to work with Congressman Himes and Congressman Carney on our bill and I’m grateful for Congressman Royce and Congresswoman Moore’s efforts to also advance housing reform. In these two bills, we advance reform efforts that combine the strengths of the private sector and public sector to keep an affordable fixed-rate thirty-year mortgage alive and preserve a government guarantee, while introducing greater fiscal responsibility and stability to the housing finance system. I look forward to working with my colleagues in both parties next Congress.”“Ensuring the stability of our housing market is crucial t… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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