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| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-levin-announces-winner-of-2022-congressional-app-challenge | Rep. Levin Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional App Challenge | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Oceanside, CA – Today, Representative Mike Levin announced Rini Khandelwal, a student at Del Norte High School, as the winner of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 49th Congressional District. Khandelwal created “TeenSpace,” an iOS trivia game app that aims to increase safety awareness on topics such as active shooter scenarios, relationships, and drug use by making learning more engaging for teens. Khandelwal was inspired to create “TeenSpace” when her high school faced two bomb threats in March 2022 and an active shooter threat in May 2022. “This year’s submissions highlighted the extraordinary creativity and desire of the next generation to find solutions to real challenges using technology,” said Rep. Levin. “Our 2022 winner, Rini Khandelwal’s TeenSpace, will make learning about safety more engaging and help protect students and communities.” Rep. Levin would like to thank all of the students who participated, including a few notable applicants: First Runner Up: “Project Democracy” An app that promotes civic engagement and participation in the democratic process Designed by Liam Dowd and Jevon Mao of Santa Margarita Catholic High School Second Runner Up: “OnlineCounselor” An app created to help high school students select their courses for an upcoming school year Designed by Noah Simon of Del Norte High School Honorable Mention: “Senior Tech Helper” An app that provides comprehensive instructions and guides to help senior citizens with a wide range of technology concepts Designed by Zane Braunstein of Capistrano Valley High School The Congressional App Challenge launched in 2015 as an effort to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, and to encourage students to learn coding and computer science skills. Students in participating congressional districts compete against their peers by creating original software applications. Winning apps are featured on the U.S. House of Representatives’ website and the Congressional App Challenge’s website, and are al… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-the-passing-of-his-holiness-pope-benedict-xvi | Pelosi Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI | 2022-12-31 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI: "Paul and I join our fellow Catholics in mourning the passing of Pope Benedict XVI: a global leader whose devotion, scholarship and hopeful message stirred the hearts of people of all faiths. "Spiritually, I am always moved by Pope Benedict's powerful encyclical, ‘God is Love,' where he quotes St. Augustine highlighting our moral duty as public servants to fight for justice. "Officially, it was my privilege to visit His Holiness in the Vatican and, in 2008, to join in welcoming him to our nation's capital. "May it be comfort to His Holiness Pope Francis and the Vatican community that so many pray for Pope Benedict during this sad time." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://barragan.house.gov/2022/12/30/la-times-l-a-county-public-defender-remains-jailed-in-venezuela-after-nearly-9-months/ | LA Times: L.A. County public defender remains jailed in Venezuela after nearly 9 months | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nanette Diaz Barragán | B001300 | barragan.house.gov | barragan | https://barragan.house.gov/news | scraper | Los Angeles Times: Cindy Carcamo PUBLISHED: December 30, 2022 at 2:12 PM PST When Eyvin Hernandez stopped calling while vacationing in Colombia in late March, his younger brother thought the worst had happened. Hernandez, a Los Angeles County deputy public defender, finally left a voice message on April 4, saying he was detained in Venezuela but should be free in 45 days. “They don’t have anything on me,” he said. “I’m not a spy. I’m not a terrorist.” Nearly nine months later, Hernandez and his brother, Henry Martinez, are still separated. Hernandez, 44, is being held at a maximum-security military prison in Venezuela and has been charged with criminal association and conspiracy, which can result in up to 16 years in prison. U.S. State Department officials have determined that Hernandez is being wrongfully detained — a classification that triggers enhanced government attention. On Dec. 21, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-San Pedro) and other congressional representatives sent a letter to President Biden, asking his administration to work to secure Hernandez’s freedom. “Expeditious action is needed,” the letter stated. “The judicial system in Venezuela is highly compromised, and any trial against Mr. Hernandez is unlikely to produce a fair result.” A few days before Hernandez was due to return to L.A., a friend asked him to accompany her to the Colombia-Venezuela border, near the Colombian town of Cúcuta, Martinez said. Hernandez’s family said he had had no intention of entering Venezuela. At the border, Hernandez and his friend were intercepted by what reports have variously described as a paramilitary group, a gang or official Venezuelan forces. Hernandez and his friend were turned over to Venezuelan security forces and jailed. The friend is also still detained in Venezuela. The Venezuelan government did not respond to requests for comment. There has been an alarming increase in wrongful detentions of U.S. citizens in Venezuela and elsewhere around the globe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/huffman-announces-golden-gate-bridge-to-receive-400-million-for-seismic-retrofit-under-democrats-infrastructure-law | Huffman Announces Golden Gate Bridge to Receive $400 Million for Seismic Retrofit Under Democrats' Infrastructure Law | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | San Rafael, CA – Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) shared the news that San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge will soon receive $400 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under Democrats' historic Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to strengthen one of the Bay Area's most essential transportation arteries and bolster its resilience against earthquakes. “The Golden Gate Bridge is not only an iconic part of the Bay Area, but a vital thoroughfare for countless folks in the region,” said Rep. Huffman. “Thanks to the Infrastructure Law, this $400 million investment will allow us to fortify the Bridge, making it more resilient to disasters and ensuring that this structure can continue serving our community and all who visit. I’m glad to have played a part in securing this funding alongside President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, Secretary Buttigieg, and all my Bay Area colleagues.” “We want to thank Congressman Huffman, Speaker Pelosi, the Biden Administration, and the entire Bay Area congressional delegation for this vital funding that will secure the Golden Gate Bridge for generations,” said Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. “The Bridge turned 85 years old this year, and this investment will ensure that the Golden Gate Bridge stands stronger than ever.” In May of 2022, Rep. Huffman sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg advocating for this funding to be made available for the Golden Gate Bridge. The FHWA found that the Golden Gate Bridge is currently in "fair condition" but noted that continued deterioration would result in a "poor" rating within the next three years. The Bridge's north and south approaches were retrofitted in 2013, leaving only the main suspension span to be upgraded. The newly-announced federal funding will allow this remaining section to undergo vital seismic upgrades and ensure the Bridge's continued structural integrity. Passed by the Democratic Congress, the Infrastru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/in-the-news/forbes-fda-sesame-become-9th-major-food-allergen-january-1-2023 | FORBES: FDA: SESAME TO BECOME 9TH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN ON JANUARY 1, 2023 | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | With 2023, there should be more open sesame. Once January 1, 2023, rolls around, manufacturers will have to start listing sesame as an allergen on the labels of any food products that may contain this seedy ingredient. As a December 15 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement emphasized, come the New Year sesame will be subject to new labeling and manufacturing requirements. The requirements will be similar to those that the eight current official major food allergens are subject to right now. That’s because at the turn of the year sesame will be officially joining milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans as the ninth major food allergen. This sesame sea change has been in the works for a while, seeded when the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law on April 23, 2021. The FASTER Act specifically indicated that sesame should be added to the list of major allergens. The FASTER Act isn’t simply about sesame, though. It also has mandated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prepare a report for Congress on a variety of food allergy issues. This includes covering how food allergies and allergic reactions are being monitored and prevented, what new food allergy diagnostics and therapeutics are being developed, and how federal food allergy activities should be expanded and improved, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI). The process of getting the FASTER Act didn’t exactly move super-fast in normal time but it did seem to move faster than usual in Congressional time. When Congress competes with molasses in a race, often you may want to place your bets on the sugary substance prevailing. According to the Congressional Management Foundation, it takes an average of seven years for a bill to go from being first introduced in Congress to becoming a law. That’s if the bill even ends up getting passed. The road to getting the FASTER Act passed took a comparatively shorte… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-statement-117th-congress-constituent-services | Thompson Releases Statement on 117th Congress Constituent Services Accomplishments | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement and statistics outlining important constituent service and legislative milestones over the last two years. “The 117th Congress has been one of the most productive sessions of Congress in our nation’s history,” said Thompson. “We passed significant legislation that sets our country up for a strong and secure future while investing from the bottom up and middle out. Infrastructure, health care, climate change, supply chains, American manufacturing, and more were all addressed, and I remain focused on continuing to build on the progress we made over the last two years. “I am particularly proud of the work my office was able to accomplish on behalf of the people of our district. I take pride in our constituent services, and with over 178,000 responses to constituent mail, over 4,000 cases closed, over $24 million returned to our district, my office delivered for many constituents. Going into the 118th Congress, constituent services will again take a front seat and I plan on improving these numbers.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-conservation-easement-provision-government-funding | Thompson Secures Key Conservation Easement Provision in Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to shut down abusive conservation easement transactions was included in the final 2023 government funding bill. “Abuse of conservation easements has cost taxpayers billions of dollars and provided wealthy developers with a loophole to abuse our tax code,” said Thompson. “Shutting down these tax shelters is a no-brainer. By closing this loophole, we ensure that taxpayers are defended and that conservation easements remain a successful and cost-effective means of protecting our shared natural heritage.” Taxpayers are able to claim a charitable tax deduction when they donate a conservation easement to a qualified land trust. By placing a conservation easement on a piece of qualified property and then donating the easement to an entity dedicated to land conservation, the taxpayer essentially protects the piece of land permanently. This makes the deduction a very successful and cost-effective way of conserving wild spaces. However, bad actors have abused the program, essentially using the deduction as an investment vehicle: in simple terms, a group of investors would buy a piece of land, overstate the appraisal value of the land, then donate the easement and claim a deduction far greater than what they invested. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated these easement deals as “listed transactions,” meaning they are subjected to greater than usual scrutiny, and the Justice Department has repeatedly, and often successfully, pursued bad actors in court for abusing the easement program as a tax shelter. Rep. Thompson’s legislation, H.R. 4164 (the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act), was bipartisan and bicameral and will save taxpayers billions of dollars. The bill was backed by numerous Justice Department indictments, a bipartisan Senate Finance Committee report, and multiple formal statements issued by IRS. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-panetta-announces-winner-local-student-congressional-app | Congressman Panetta Announces Winner of Local Student Congressional App Competition | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Salinas, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced the winner of his district's Congressional App Challenge, Toma Brasoveanu (pronounced Brah-show-va-nu), a seventh-grade student from Pacific Collegiate School in Santa Cruz. The Congressional App Challenge promotes student innovation, creativity, and engagement in computer science through competition and the creation of a new application. Toma's app, "Pill Alarm," alerts and reminds users when they need to take their medication. Toma was inspired to create "Pill Alarm" by his mother, Megan Moodie-Brasoveanu, who lives with a neuromuscular condition that requires medication at regular intervals. Toma wanted to design an app to help his mother track and safely take her pills on time. "Pill Alarm" is Toma's first app. "The Congressional App Challenge provides students with a unique, hands-on experience to test their skills in computer science and explore innovative ideas outside of the traditional confines of the classroom," said Rep. Panetta. "Toma and this years' runners-up saw problems in our communities and worked hard to develop technological solutions to address them. On behalf of our congressional district, congratulations to Toma and every student who participated in the competition this year, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of you." "'Pill Alarm" is different than most medicine tracking apps because it's based on user-set intervals instead of fixed times of day. That's really important for people like my mom, who need to make sure they get their medication safely, at exactly the right time," said Toma Brasaoveanu. "Winning the App Challenge has really boosted my confidence in my app-building skills! I want to say thank you to Congressman Panetta and his staff for this great opportunity, to Stephanie Sumarna for running the program, and to my teacher, Elizabeth Shaw, at Cabrillo College who's been a big supporter of mine and showed me the App Challenge. I also want to thank my mom for collaborating with me on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/panetta-announces-30-million-grant-santa-cruz-county-auxiliary-lane-and-trail | Panetta Announces $30 Million Grant for Santa Cruz County Auxiliary Lane and Trail Expansion | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Salinas, CA – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced a $30 million grant for Santa Cruz County to build the final phase of its planned Watsonville-Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program. This major project will construct auxiliary lanes and a bus on shoulder facility along State Route 1. In addition, the funding will be used to purchase four zero emission buses for Santa Cruz County and build a new segment of the Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail, including bicycle and pedestrian overcrossings for SR 1. Funding was secured through the National Infrastructure Project Assistance Program, known as Mega grants. Congress created this new competitive grant program as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in complex projects with no other funding solution. Projects like the Watsonville-Cruz Multimodal Corridor Program qualify for a Mega grant if they help meet national or regional economic, mobility, or safety goals. The Watsonville-Cruz program is one of nine projects nationwide to be chosen for this round of Mega funding. "For far too long and far too often, too many people have been stuck in traffic on Highway 1 getting between Watsonville and Santa Cruz, leading to a decrease in our productivity and an increase in our carbon output," said Rep. Panetta. "The Multimodal Corridor Program will bring much needed relief to our congestion and climate change problems with an extra lane for public transportation, improvements for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and, ultimately, the reduction of our carbon emissions. I'm proud that Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in order to make this type of crucial federal investment in our roads and green buses that will help alleviate traffic, improve our livelihoods, and allow us to play our part to stem the effects of climate change." "This grant award is proof that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is working for Santa Cruz County by providing necessary funding for the final phase of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/dear-colleague-to-all-members-on-the-speakers-new-pay-order | Dear Colleague to All Members on the Speaker's New Pay Order | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Dear Colleague, As you know, our hard-working, patriotic Congressional staffers are integral to the functioning of the House of Representatives: ensuring this institution can effectively carry out our legislative and constituent responsibilities. To that end, we must do all we can to retain and recruit the best talent in our nation — and to build a Congressional workforce that reflects the communities we are honored to serve. It is my privilege as Speaker to announce that the House will raise the maximum annual rate of pay for staff to $212,100. This increase in the Speaker's Pay Order is consistent with the recent raise in the Executive Branch Level II and Senior Executive Branch maximum annual salary rate. As Speaker, it has been a key priority for me to bring the brightest minds and a diversity of backgrounds here to Capitol Hill — at every level of public service. That is why we have: raised the maximum annual pay twice: ensuring parity among employees of the House, employees of the Senate and employees of the Executive Branch; set a first-ever minimum annual pay for staff at $45,000: a fairer, more competitive salary that has helped open the doors of public service to those who may not have been able to afford to do so before; delivered a 21 percent increase in the MRA in the FY22 omnibus: ensuring every office has the resources to fairly compensate staff; and established the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion: helping make the House more inclusive, open and representative of the full range of voices and values of our communities. This work must continue into the 118th Congress and beyond, as we carry on our dutiful stewardship of this historic institution. Thank you for your commitment and leadership to serve the American people. Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a Happy, Healthy New Year! NANCY PELOSI Speaker of the House | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-sherman-secures-over-21-million-for-us-israel-cooperative | Congressman Sherman Secures Over $21 million for U.S.-Israel Cooperative Research | 2022-12-30 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Brad Sherman | S000344 | sherman.house.gov | sherman | https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced the inclusion of over $21 million in funding for U.S.-Israel Cooperative Programming in the government funding bill that President Biden signed last evening. Congressman Sherman led over 80 bipartisan Members in sending a series of letters to the House Appropriations Committee urging the funding of a variety of U.S.-Israel cooperative programs. Congressman Sherman wrote the U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Act, which became law in 2007. Since then, Congressman Sherman has led efforts to fund U.S.-Israel joint research projects. These programs fund joint research projects involving both Israeli and American scientists. The Israeli government matches the U.S. investment, so our research dollars go further. Sherman said, "It is important that we make Israel relevant, even to Americans who don't focus on Middle East policy. Every American could benefit from break-throughs that could come from this research. All too often, when people hear ‘something happened in Israel,' they think of some recent terrorist incident, in a word – Tsuris. Hopefully, when we think of Israel we think not of Tsuris, but of Science." The programs funded are: -U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development program: $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel bilateral cooperative program for COVID-19 research & development: $3,080,000. -USAID-Israel International Development Cooperation Program for sustainability: $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research & Development Foundation (energy): $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy Engineering and Water Technology: $4,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (cyber): $2,000,000. -U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation grant program: $6,000,000. These programs are not aid programs. They leverage relatively small U.S. investments to create private sector and academic innovation and often generate returns for the United States – like the U.S.-Israel Binational Agri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-golden-gate-bridge-to-receive-400-million-for-seismic-retrofit | Pelosi Announces Golden Gate Bridge to Receive $400 Million for Seismic Retrofit Under Democrats' Infrastructure Law | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge will soon receive $400 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under Democrats' historic Infrastructure Law. These funds will be used to strengthen one of the Bay Area's most vital arteries and bolster its resilience against earthquakes. "For more than eight decades, the Golden Gate Bridge has stood as a symbol of the innovative spirit of the Bay Area and our nation," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "The Federal Highway Administration's $400 million investment will help ensure that this iconic landmark continues to safely and reliably serve our region for many years to come. As a proud Representative of San Francisco, it was my privilege to work alongside President Biden, Secretary Buttigieg and the entire Bay Area Delegation to ensure our region receives its fair share of the Infrastructure Law's once-in-a-generation investment in America's bridges." "The Golden Gate Bridge is an international icon and key transportation link for the Bay Area that serves tens of millions of residents and visitors every year, and this vital funding allows us to finish strengthening the Bridge against disasters," said Denis Mulligan, General Manager of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. "Thanks to Speaker Pelosi, the Biden Administration, and the entire Bay Area Congressional delegation, the Golden Gate Bridge will be protected for generations to come." The FHWA found that the Golden Gate Bridge is currently in "fair condition" but noted that continued deterioration would result in a "poor" rating within the next three years. The Bridge's north and south approaches were retrofitted in 2013, leaving only the main suspension span to be upgraded. The newly-announced federal funding will allow this remaining section to undergo vital seismic upgrades and ensure the Bridge's continued structural integrity. Passed by the Democratic Congress, the Infrastructure Law was signed by President Biden on November 1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-san-francisco-will-receive-30-million-for-community-projects | Pelosi Announces San Francisco Will Receive $30 Million for Community Projects from Government Funding Package | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that nearly $30 million in new federal funding is headed to San Francisco to support vital community projects. These investments – which will support neighborhood-serving organizations that are helping meet the needs of Bay Area families – were included in the government funding package signed into law today by President Biden. "The new federal funding headed to our City for critical community projects is a major victory for San Francisco families," Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. "Thanks to Democrats' tenacious negotiating, this year's government funding package delivers deeply needed federal funds for projects across the country that help meet specific needs of our communities. From easing food insecurity and homelessness to expanding vital health services to caring for local veterans, these investments will help us seize the biggest opportunities and tackle the biggest challenges that San Franciscans face." A full list of San Francisco community projects receiving funding for Fiscal Year 2023 include: San Francisco General Hospital Foundation on behalf of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center – $1,000,000 for the Transform Mental and Behavioral Health Fund San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium – $2,200,000 for Community Health Center Improvements Larkin Street Youth Services – $1,550,000 for Services for Youth Experiencing Homelessness HealthRIGHT 360 – $2,500,000 for the Integrated Care Center Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. – $2,000,000 for Child Care Facilities Expansions The National AIDS Memorial – $750,000 for the Center for Health and Social Justice Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative – $2,500,000 for Edge on the Square Chinatown Media and Arts Collaborative Building Renovation Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area – $750,000 for Friends of the Children Bayview Youth Center Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center, Inc. (LYRIC) – $2,000,000 for Youth Center Renovation United Playaz, Inc. – $4,000,000 for 1044 H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-issues-statement-amigos-act-signed-law | Costa Issues Statement on the AMIGOS Act Signed into Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden signed into law, the Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act. Costa is an original co-sponsor and was instrumental in passing this legislation. “Portuguese-Americans have made significant contributions in the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the United States,” said Costa. “The AMIGOS Act will help create more American jobs and increase investment across the country, while strengthening the bonds between United States and Portugal.” The AMIGOS Act was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation will grant Portuguese citizens eligibility for E-1 and E-2 Visas, which allow individuals to enter the United States to conduct "substantial trade" or invest a "substantial amount of capital" respectively. ### Congressman Jim Costa represents a large Portuguese American population in California's San Joaquin Valley and is a Co-Chair of the Congressional Portuguese American Caucus | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/private-bill-authored-congressman-desaulnier-make-maria-isabel-bueso | Private Bill Authored by Congressman DeSaulnier to Make Maria Isabel Bueso Permanent Resident Becomes Law | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mark DeSaulnier | D000623 | desaulnier.house.gov | desaulnier | https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that the private bill he authored to permanently allow Isabel Bueso and her family to remain in the United States so Isabel can continue to receive treatment for her rare, life-threatening disease (H.R. 785) was signed into law by President Biden. Following House passage of H.R. 785 in June, the bill was championed in the U.S. Senate by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla (both D-CA). “Since Isabel and her family were threatened by the Trump Administration with deportation three and half years ago, I have been honored to work alongside them in the pursuit of justice by leading the effort in Congress to allow them to stay here permanently. Isabel’s medical condition is permanent and her status in the U.S. to get treatment should be too,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I am so relieved for the Buesos that they will finally get long overdue peace of mind now that President Biden has signed this bill into law so they can spend their time focusing on Isabel’s care instead of unnecessary paperwork and worry.” “There are no words to express our feelings and gratitude for giving us the opportunity to create a solid future in this country. Congressman DeSaulnier’s support and dedication to our struggle, finding a way forward and making it happen in spite of obstacles, is a testament to his commitment to making life better for his constituents and others. I hope that more people can get the relief like I did and that this will inspire others to know that their Members of Congress can help,” said Isabel Bueso. Isabel’s story rose to national prominence when the Trump Administration cancelled medical deferred action, which led to people like her with rare, life-threatening diseases facing deportation. Isabel came to the United States legally from Guatemala in 2003 to receive life-saving treatment as part of a medical trial for Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI. Since then, she and her family have resided lawful… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/harder-torches-government-bureaucrats-in-reaction-to-new-report-on-impacts-of-building-delta-tunnel-project | Harder Torches Government Bureaucrats in Reaction to New Report on Impacts of Building Delta Tunnel Project | 2022-12-28 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Josh Harder | H001090 | harder.house.gov | harder | https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder released the following statement in reaction to the Army Corps of Engineers’ newly released 700 page draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel. The report finds that building the Delta Tunnel project may have significant negative impacts on the Central Valley’s agricultural resources including its water supply, air quality, endangered species, essential fish habitat, and environmental justice outlook. Additionally, the Army Corps of Engineers has failed to schedule even one single in-person public hearing on the Delta Tunnel project. “Building the Delta Tunnel will crush our farmers, endanger our environment, and put our whole community at risk. I refuse to let that happen. Everyone in the Valley knows the Delta Tunnel is a terrible idea and a greedy water grab. Now, we have a report that makes those facts clear as day,” said Rep. Harder. “The Army Corps of Engineers’ refusal to host a single in-person public hearing on this project is an embarrassment and a disservice to everyone in our community. Six weeks of public comment on a project that will impact us for hundreds of years is unacceptable and another demonstration of Sacramento putting itself first and the Valley last. Today, I’m calling on the Army Corps to reverse its decision and hold a real, in-person public hearing before the end of January so they can hear directly from Valley farmers and families about what this disastrous project would mean to all of us.” Rep. Harder’s office will be following this press release with additional announcements and actions in opposition to the Delta Tunnel project in the coming days and weeks. This comes on the heels of Rep. Harder’s new bill, the Stop the Delta Tunnel Act, which would stop the project’s construction once and for all. A summary of the EIS report can be found online here. The full report can be found online here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://juliabrownley.house.gov/biden-signs-brownley-bill-to-designate-oxnard-post-office-recognizing-civil-rights-champion-john-r-hatcher-iii/ | Biden Signs Brownley Bill to Designate Oxnard Post Office Recognizing Civil Rights Champion John R. Hatcher III | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Julia Brownley | B001285 | juliabrownley.house.gov | juliabrownley | https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding the recent enactment of legislation she authored to designate the U.S. Post Office located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California as the “John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building.” John R. Hatcher III was a prominent community leader, staunch civil rights champion, and a lifelong resident of Oxnard. “John Hatcher left a lasting legacy on our community, and I am proud to have spearheaded this effort to designate a post office bearing his name,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley. “John was deeply passionate about advancing civil rights and a longtime advocate for the Black community across Ventura County, and this is a fitting tribute to John’s life and legacy. “I would also like to thank Senators Padilla and Feinstein for their help moving this important bill through the Senate and onto the President’s desk.” The son of a civil rights leader in Birmingham, AL during the Jim Crow era, John R. Hatcher III followed in his father’s footsteps and spent his life fighting for equality. Hatcher was a member of the NAACP for more than 60 years, nearly four decades of which he served as president of the Ventura County Chapter, in addition to eight years as the NAACP Southern Area president covering six states. Hatcher was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving more than 22 years before working as a civil servant for the Department of the Navy. A recipient of the African-American Achievement Award at California State University, Channel Islands, Hatcher aided in the establishment of the Ventura County African-American Chamber of Commerce, Tri-County Sentry newspaper, and naming the Thurgood Marshall School in the Oxnard School District. President Biden signed the bill on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/chairman-thompson-commends-atf-action-ghost-guns | Chairman Thompson Commends ATF for Action on Ghost Guns | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceRep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach for releasing guidance on the agency’s Ghost Gun rulemaking. “Ghost guns are sought out by criminals and other people prohibited from purchasing a firearm because these untraceable weapons could be sold without a background check,” said Thompson. “I commend ATF Director Dettelbach for releasing a guidance letter to industry which will provide clarification about how the ghost gun rule will be enforced to ensure that frames and receivers have a serial number and require a background check to be sold.” The ATF’s ghost gun guidance letter follows action by the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to urge the ATF to provide clear guidance and vigorously enforce the rule cracking down on the illegal sale of ghost guns. Prior to the release of this guidance, some ghost gun retailers sought to evade the ghost gun rule by selling frames and receivers separate from the easily accessible tools and parts needed to complete the firearm. In December, Chairman Thompson met with Director Dettelbach to discuss gun violence prevention issues including the implementation of the ghost gun rule. In October Thompson led a letter to the ATF signed by 135 members of Congress on the ghost gun rule implementation. Read the letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-panetta-announces-15-million-hhs-grants-expand-local-covid-19 | Congressman Panetta Announces $1.4 Million in HHS Grants to Expand Local COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SALINAS, CA – Today, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) announced nearly $1.4 million in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to expand local COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Funding will support health centers across the congressional district to administer updated COVID-19 vaccines. Salud Para La Gente in Watsonville will receive a $298,093 HHS grant, Monterey County will receive a $432,157 HHS grant, Santa Cruz County will receive a $174,595 HHS grant, and Clinica de Salud Del Valle De Salinas will receive a $491,628 HHS grant to bolster COVID-19 vaccination, particularly among underserved populations across our congressional district. "Widespread, up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 is how we protect ourselves, families, and friends and keep on going forward. This federal funding is critical to expanding the work of our community health care workers who have worked tirelessly to vaccinate our communities and leave no one behind," said Rep. Panetta. "I'm proud that the federal government continues to play its part so that we at the local level can get vaccinated and get back to work, get together, get on the road to travel, and, ultimately, get back to living our normal lives." "This supplemental award of $298,093 from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services allows us to continue to keep our patients and community safe through the winter and into the new year, by supporting expanded Covid-19 vaccine activities," said Dori Rose Inda, Chief Executive Officer of Salud Para La Gente. "The County of Monterey Health Department is appreciative of receiving additional federal funding in the amount of $432,157 to support the continuation of COVID-19 vaccination efforts for our Medi-Cal and uninsured County residents who continue to be most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19," said Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of the Monterey County Health Department Director. "The Health Department operates 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Salinas, Marina, and Seaside and serves approximately… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vargas-statement-on-supreme-court-blocking-termination-of-title-42 | Rep. Vargas’ Statement on Supreme Court Blocking Termination of Title 42 | 2022-12-27 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Juan Vargas | V000130 | vargas.house.gov | vargas | https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C (December 27, 2022) — Congressmember Vargas released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to delay the termination of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy that blocks migrants from seeking asylum in the United States: “The conservative-controlled Supreme Court’s decision to block the end of Title 42 is outrageous,” said Rep. Vargas. “Over the last two and a half years, migrants have been cruelly expelled from our country under the guise of Title 42. It should have never been implemented in the first place, and it is long overdue to expire. Title 42 was never about public health—it was always about denying due process to asylum seekers fleeing persecution and extreme famine. Seeking asylum is legal in the United States. “Immigration has been used as the scapegoat of partisan attacks for far too long. Delaying the end of Title 42 will only create more chaos and place further strain on our already dysfunctional immigration system. I urge the Biden Administration to continue fighting to restore humanity and justice to our broken immigration system. It is time to end this cruel Trump-era policy once and for all.” ### Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire U.S.-Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-ro-khanna-secures-funding-projects-ca-17-and-other-critical-investments | RELEASE: RO KHANNA SECURES FUNDING FOR PROJECTS IN CA-17 AND OTHER CRITICAL INVESTMENTS IN THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL | 2022-12-26 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ro Khanna | K000389 | khanna.house.gov | khanna | https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Santa Clara, CA –Today, Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), announced that $24,351,000 in Community Project Funding that he previously secured for California's 17th District in the House spending bills has been included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Silicon Valley. Rep. Khanna also worked to secure $459 million for regional tech hubs in the CHIPS and Science Act, $42 million for implementation of the Department of Defense's Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan, and $300 million for the National Labor Relations Board in the spending bill that passed the House and Senate. "I am proud to have secured $24,351,000 in Community Project Funding in this bill to strengthen education, housing, public health, infrastructure, and our response to climate change in California's 17th District," said Rep. Ro Khanna. "I'm grateful to have worked alongside my colleagues in the South Bay to include these investments that will create good-paying jobs and benefit our community for years to come. The bill includes funding for programs in the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs for working families across America. It also gives the National Labor Relations Board the first increase in funding since 2014 to help protect workers' rights. Finally, it sets aside significant funding for reducing civilian casualties in U.S. military operations, including $17 million above the amount authorized in the National Defense Authorization Act." Rep. Khanna championed funding for 14 projects that will directly benefit California's 17th District residents. These include: City of Cupertino, De Anza College - California Youth Leadership Corps at De Anza College ($351,000) City of Fremont - Commercial District Wi-Fi Access Expansion ($1,500,000) City of Milpitas - Carbon Neutral Homes Incentive Program ($3,000,000) City of Newark - Thornton Ave Alternate Route Corridor Pavement Rehabilitation ($2,000,000) C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-statement-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-bill-0 | Rep. Calvert Statement on the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | Ken Calvert | C000059 | calvert.house.gov | calvert | https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill: “Americans understand that when Congress jams through an omnibus 4,000 page, $1.7 trillion bill just hours before Christmas there are going to be a lot of winners and losers – and on balance taxpayers are getting a raw deal. After President Biden and Speaker Pelosi have spent more than $3 trillion outside of our normal appropriations process over the past two years, it’s unconscionable to now ask taxpayers to pay for an 8% increase in non-defense programs. I voted against the bill because this reckless level of spending is unsustainable and inflationary. Funding our government is one of the most basic and fundamental Constitutional responsibilities held by Congress. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I’m proud of the important work we completed earlier this summer. Unfortunately, our Senate counterparts failed to do their job. Americans are now seeing the disastrous results of a dysfunctional Senate thrusting us into a last-minute effort to catch up on essential legislation and negotiations that should have occurred months ago. Taxpayers deserve our best work, not a hurried attempt long after the assignment was due. The Republican House Majority must ensure Congress returns to a timely appropriations process next year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1317 | Carbajal: Final Bipartisan Defense Policy Bill Includes Key Support for Central Coast Military Families, Vandenberg SFB | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | President Biden signed measure crafted with help of Carbajal to raise pay and housing allowances for servicemembers, expand research partnerships with local universities, extend support for FireGuard program Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal shared that the final version of the Fiscal Year 2023 defense policy bill, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month and was signed into law by President Biden today, includes important support for the Central Coast’s military families and numerous provisions that he pushed to include in the new law. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23 NDAA) includes multiple provisions championed by Congressman Carbajal in his role on the House Armed Services Committee that will support operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base, promote the welfare of U.S. servicemembers and military families, and invest in research partnerships with Central Coast colleges and universities. “Over my past three terms in Congress, I’ve had the privilege to work every year with my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee to craft bipartisan legislation that invests in keeping Americans safe today and in the future; and that is what we have done again this year,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I’m proud that this bill also reflects the values and priorities of the Central Coast, its communities, and its servicemembers. It supports our cornerstone installation, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and the military families that call our area home–as well as the research institutions that are innovating to keep the United States on the cutting edge and protecting its interests around the globe.” In addition, the new law includes standalone measures previously co-authored by Rep. Carbajal to support and reauthorize Coast Guard operations, expand health benefits for federal firefighters, and update maritime liability laws in the wake of the Conception boat fire. The following provision are included in the 2023 NDAA: Support for Vandenberg Space Force Base Operations and F… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1318 | Biden Signs Carbajal’s Maritime Liability Reforms Inspired by Conception Boat Fire | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, President Joe Biden signed legislation that includes a measure authored and championed by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) that updates maritime liability laws to help victims of boating disasters, a reform inspired by the 2019 Conception boat fire. The Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act, first proposed by Carbajal and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), changes an 1851 law that can prevent maritime accident victims and their families from receiving compensation from those responsible for the accident. The new law signed today requires owners of small passenger vessels to be held legally responsible for damages in future boating accidents and incidents, regardless of the value of the boat. The period of time during which victims can file a claim is also increased from 6 months to 2 years. “As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, I’m proud to see important reforms that I’ve fought for signed by President Biden today – including long-overdue updates to maritime liability laws that have denied victims’ families compensation for wrongful deaths at sea,” said Congressman Carbajal. “This is an important change, inspired by the families of the 34 precious lives lost on the Conception in 2019, that will ensure families of future maritime disasters do not face the same antiquated laws when seeking the support they deserve.” “We originally drafted language to update maritime liability rules in the wake of the Conception boat fire because current law is fundamentally unfair to victims of maritime tragedies,” Senator Feinstein said. “Basing current maritime liability rules on a law written in 1851 is ridiculous. Owners of small passenger vessels who are found to be legally responsible for damages should be required to make those payments, and that’s what our bill does.” The measure was included in the final Fiscal Year 2023 defense policy bill, which passed the House and Senate in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote over the past few weeks. Due to changes made to the bill pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1319 | Carbajal’s Federal Firefighter Fairness Act Signed into Law | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, President Joe Biden signed into law a measure authored by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) to improve disability and retirement benefits for federal firefighters by ensuring they receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county, and municipal firefighters. “Federal firefighters have been on the front lines in California fighting wildfires as we experience longer and more extreme fire seasons, but their threshold to prove work-related illness is much higher than their state or local counterparts here in California and around the nation,” said Congressman Carbajal. “That’s why I have worked for years to get this bipartisan commonsense bill to improve federal firefighters’ health and retirement benefits across the finish line. I’m proud today, after five years sponsoring and advocating for this bill, to see it signed into law by President Biden.” “I’m grateful to my House and Senate colleagues who saw the importance of this bill and who helped me in pushing it through, including Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, Chairman Adam Smith and Chairman Bobby Scott, Congressman Bill Johnson, my original co-leads Chairman Takano and Congressmen Bacon and Fitzpatrick, and the champions of our Senate companion bill Chairman Tom Carper and Senator Susan Collins.” The Federal Firefighters Fairness Act creates the presumption that federal firefighters who become disabled by serious diseases, including heart disease, lung disease, certain cancers, and other infectious diseases, contracted the illness on the job. Federal firefighters do not have the presumption that many local firefighters have – and are forced to identify specific exposures that may have caused their illness. This burden of proof makes it extraordinarily difficult for federal firefighters to qualify for workers comp and disability benefits related to their work. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) estimates this measure would improve benefits for more than 10,000 firefighters across the U.S. "Ca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1321 | Carbajal Delivers Nearly $16,700,000 for Santa Barbara County Community Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced that $16,651,540 in direct federal funding for community projects that benefit residents of Santa Barbara County is set to become law after passing both chamber of Congress this week. Rep. Carbajal has been advocating for these federal funds since April 2022, and helped ensure they were included in the omnibus spending package crafted over the past six months and sent to President Biden’s desk by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier today. The funds secured by Carbajal will help fund expand U.S. Highway 101 carpool lanes, support upgrades to public spaces in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and Santa Maria. “As the Central Coast’s Representative, my first and foremost responsibility is to deliver real results for our communities and its residents – and today I’m proud to do that again by delivering nearly $17 million for Santa Barbara County to support projects that will improve our quality of life,” said Rep. Carbajal. “With these funds, we will be able to make critical upgrades that will reduce traffic, renovate public spaces, and improve access to food and clean water across the Central Coast.” Rep. Salud Carbajal specifically requested and pushed for funding for these and other Central Coast projects through the House Appropriations Committee. In total, Rep. Carbajal secured $22,466,540 for 14 projects across all three counties that he represents in Congress. The full list of projects secured for Santa Barbara County can be found below: $7,000,000 to support construction of one of the two remaining sections of carpool lane expansion on U.S. Highway 101 between Santa Barbara and Ventura. Once completed, these carpool sections will complete 30 continuous miles of three-lane traffic between Ventura and Goleta. Construction of the remaining HOV lane sections is expected to begin in March 2023 and be completed by summer 2026. “We are incredibly grateful to Congressman Carbajal for including $7 million of federal funds for the Highway 101: Montecito project in the con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1322 | Carbajal Delivers Over $4,000,000 in Funding for SLO County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced that over $4,000,000 in direct federal funding for community projects that benefit residents of San Luis Obispo County is set to become law after passing both chamber of Congress this week. Rep. Carbajal has been advocating for these federal funds since April 2022, and helped ensure they were included in the omnibus spending package crafted over the past six months and sent to President Biden’s desk by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier today. sults for our communities and its residents – and today I’m proud to do that again by delivering more than $4 million for San Luis Obispo County to support projects that will improve our quality of life,” said Rep. Carbajal. “With these funds, we will be able to make critical upgrades to our roads and highways, bridges and piers to keep commerce and people moving smoothly throughout our region.” Rep. Salud Carbajal specifically requested and pushed for funding for these and other Central Coast projects through the House Appropriations Committee. In total, Rep. Carbajal secured $22,466,540 for 14 projects across all three counties that he represents in Congress. The full list of projects secured for San Luis Obispo County can be found below: $2,065,000 to help fund the Prado Road Bridge Replacement project in the City of San Luis Obispo, which includes improvements and modifications to the adjacent intersection of Prado Road/South Higuera Street to provide additional capacity to serve existing and future traffic demands. The planned replacement would not only widen the bridge, but also add bike lanes and lighting to improve pedestrian and public safety. “We greatly appreciate Rep. Carbajal’s work to secure funding for the Prado Bridge replacement project in the recently passed budget. Replacing this 70-year-old bridge with a structurally sound bridge that includes bike lanes, improved lighting, and pedestrian walkways will make the intersection safer and prepare the intersection for the future Prado Road overpass,” s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1323 | Carbajal Delivers Nearly $9,000,000 for Ventura Community Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal announced that nearly $9,000,000 in direct federal funding for community projects that benefit residents of Ventura County is set to become law after passing both chamber of Congress this week. Rep. Carbajal has been advocating for these federal funds since April 2022, and helped ensure they were included in the omnibus spending package crafted over the past six months and sent to President Biden’s desk by the U.S. House of Representatives earlier today. The funds secured by Carbajal will help expand U.S. Highway 101 between Ventura and Santa Barbara, add air conditioning to E.P. Foster Library, and construct a safe beach access for Mondo’s Cove. “As the Central Coast’s Representative, my first and foremost responsibility is to deliver real results for our communities and its residents – and today I’m proud to do that again by delivering nearly $9 million to support projects that will improve our quality of life in Ventura County,” said Rep. Carbajal. “With these funds, we will be able to make critical upgrades that will reduce traffic, upgrade our public spaces, and make Ventura County an even better place to call home.” Rep. Salud Carbajal specifically requested and pushed for funding for these and other Central Coast projects through the House Appropriations Committee. In total, Rep. Carbajal secured $22,466,540 for 14 projects across all three counties that he represents in Congress. The full list of projects secured for Ventura County can be found below: $1,000,000 to cover the costs of designing and installing concrete and metal access stairwells to create a safe beach access at Mondo’s Cove, a popular beach for families and residents of all ages from across Ventura County. Once permitted, the construction of this beach access is estimated by the County of Ventura to take between five to seven months. “I am grateful for Representative Carbajal’s continued support of the Mondo’s Beach Project,” said Matt LaVere, Ventura County Supervisor for District 1. “This projec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-statement-fy23-omnibus-spending-bill | Rep. Chu Statement on FY23 Omnibus Spending Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted in favor of the legislation and issued the following statement: "I was proud to vote today for legislation that ensures the government stays open and makes significant and important investments in our national priorities—both at home and abroad. The legislation includes continued support to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people in their fight against Putin's war of aggression, as well as important safeguards to protect our electoral system and reestablish the peaceful transfer of power in our democracy. I am thrilled that the package also includes over $33 million in community project funding I requested that will go directly to the San Gabriel Valley to support projects that range from expanding access to dental care, increasing outdoor recreation in the San Gabriel Mountains through an Urban Shuttle system, and investing in affordable housing. "As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I am also proud that this legislation includes multiple changes to the tax code I championed that will benefit Americans. The Encourage Americans to Save Act, which I authored, will refashion the saver's tax credit into a more generous saver's match—a federal matching contribution up to $1,000 per year into a retirement savings account. Importantly, the Saver's Match will be permanent and refundable, ensuring that it will help countless low- and middle-income Americans achieve a stable retirement in the future. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which I proudly co-led, will allow more Americans with disabilities to save for retirement and disability-related expenses in tax-advantaged accounts. Additionally, I am very pleased that this legislation will create a new benefit category for Medicare beneficiaries struggling with addiction by expanding coverage to Intensive O… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-correa-brings-back-nearly-30-million-in-federal-tax-dollars-for-for-community-projects-in-ca-46 | REP. CORREA BRINGS BACK NEARLY $30 MILLION IN FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS FOR FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN CA-46 | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | J. Luis Correa | C001110 | correa.house.gov | correa | https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | “This is what taxpayer equity looks like, bringing your taxpayer dollars home to uplift our community.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he’s secured nearly $30 million in federal funding for vital community projects across California’s 46th Congressional District. Correa secured the requests in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Biden is slated to sign into law. Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents, and fought for them during the annual funding process. Once this bill has been signed into law, the funding will be distributed to various local governments and community organizations throughout California’s 46th district, and will be used for designated community projects. “I am so proud to have secured nearly $30 million for 15 community projects right here in our district,” said Rep. Correa. “From supporting mental health care and tackling housing insecurity, to combatting the climate crisis and so much more, I am honored to say that we are making monumental investments that will make California’s 46th district better—one project at a time. This is what taxpayer equity looks like, bringing your taxpayer dollars home to uplift our community.” Rep. Correa championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit California’s 46th District residents. These include: $1,000,000 for the Anaheim Community Foundation, Anaheim, CA for mental health and related support services $2,000,000 for the Anaheim Union High School District, Anaheim, CA for a theater and performing arts program, including equipment and technology installation $2,200,000 for the Chapman University, Orange, CA for computational clusters, lab infrastructure, and postsecondary research activities $1,500,000 for the Children's Health of Orange County, Orange, CA for facilities and equipment $3,000,000 for the County of Orange, Santa Ana, CA for facilities and equipment $2,500,000 for the Downtown Bus… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-correa-statement-on-voting-to-fund-government-deliver-for-working-families | REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON VOTING TO FUND GOVERNMENT, DELIVER FOR WORKING FAMILIES | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | J. Luis Correa | C001110 | correa.house.gov | correa | https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the below statement after voting to pass Fiscal Year 2023 government funding legislation: “Today, I voted to pass annual government funding legislation and send it immediately to President Biden’s desk,” said Rep. Correa. “This legislation delivers historic investments in American families and workers, and especially for California’s 46th congressional district. I am proud to have helped shepherd it across the finish line.” “After a long night of negotiations and conversation with House and Senate Members, I am relieved that an extension of Trump's immoral, and unjust, Title 42 policy was not included in this legislation—as a result of the relentless, and proactive, advocacy of me and my colleagues. Yet, I remain disappointed that protections for our nation’s DREAMERs didn’t make it into the final bill text, which I made clear in my testimony to the House Rules Committee yesterday evening—pleading for my colleagues to take long overdue action to protect DREAMERs.” “I will continue to push until we fulfill our promise to every immigrant in this country—and deliver after three decades of inaction. As we enter the 118th Congress, I will continue to work with and remind my colleagues that nearly 80% of Americans support a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. This issue is about keeping America strong.” You can watch a full clip of Rep. Correa’s remarks to the House Rules Committee here. Background: This omnibus package includes a significant increase in non-defense discretionary funding—larger than the boost won in last March’s government funding bill for Fiscal Year 2022. This funding was a top Democratic priority and will go toward supporting critical social programs that invest in our families, workers and communities. Key Democratic victories on health care include: Ensuring permanent, mandatory and continuous coverage for the 40 million children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP. Record Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and permanent enhance… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-applauds-annual-defense-bill-signed-law | Costa applauds Annual Defense Bill Signed into Law | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauds President Joseph R. Biden for signing H.R. 7776 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen America’s national security, honor the heroism of American servicemembers and make critical investments in cutting-edge technology. Costa helped pass this legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. "Our national security depends on critical investments to combat the rising threats here at home and abroad,” said Costa. “This year’s defense bill will bolster America’s national security, support our servicemembers, and promote our leadership on the world stage, as Putin's brutal war in Ukraine continues. With this bill, we will confront challenges facing our nation and continue to grow the best, strongest military in the world.” Since 1961, the United States Congress has passed an annual defense bill to fund and strengthen the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This bill allows the U.S. Armed Forces to pay, train, and equip U.S. servicemembers; support America’s allies around the world; and carry out essential national security operations. With this year’s NDAA, Costa and House Democrats have advanced a range of key priorities, including: Honoring America’s servicemembers and their families Key pay increases for service members and their families, including a 4.6 percent pay raise for service members, funds for the DoD to increase the basic allowance for housing, an increase in the maximum allowable income to receive the Basic Needs Allowance and an additional $210 million for commissary funding. Combats sexual harassment in the military by requiring independently-trained investigators – outside the immediate chain of command – to investigate sexual harassment, as well as placing cases under the jurisdiction of the Special Trial counsel. Supports first responders by enacting the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act to ease firefighters’ access to work… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-secures-24-million-local-projects | Costa secures $24 million in Local Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image December 23, 2022 WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) voted to fund $24 million in Community Project Funding for 15 local projects in the San Joaquin Valley, through the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding bill. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Fresno, Madera, and Merced Counties. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “One of my top priorities in Congress is to deliver taxpayer dollars back home to boost our regional economy,” said Costa. “These projects will support underserved communities and promote economic development, while providing more opportunities for Valley residents to get ahead. I am proud to deliver federal investments that will help build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities across our Valley.” Costa championed funding for 15 local projects that will directly benefit Fresno, Madera, and Merced County residents. These include: $4.4 million for the City of Fresno to improve Fresno Yosemite International Airport's primary runway, which is used for daily commercial flights, transportation of goods, wildfire suppression, and homeland security. $4 million for the County of Fresno to revitalize streets, sidewalks, and roads in the disadvantaged community of Calwa. This will ensure all residents benefit from safer travel routes and improved sidewalk facilities that are ADA-compliant. $3.68 million for the Merced County Association of Governments to provide equitable and sustainable transportation to Yosemite National Park by converting the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) fleet to clean diesel buses. $3 million for the City of Atwater to improve access to clean drinking water, sanitation services, and water management, which will create opportunities for economic growth in the region by revitalizing water infrastructure in a rural, underserved community. $1.95 million for the County of Madera to improve and expand Highway 41. The project addresses safety and congestion concerns on the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-desaulnier-secures-over-21-million-contra-costa-county-and | Congressman DeSaulnier Secures Over $21 Million for Contra Costa County and Expands Local National Historic Park | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mark DeSaulnier | D000623 | desaulnier.house.gov | desaulnier | https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he successfully included $21.7 million in federal funding for 15 projects to benefit Contra Costa County in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617), which passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 225-to-201 and will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Also included in the bill is language Congressman DeSaulnier authored to add the Nystrom Elementary School to the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park. “My priority in Congress is that I work for you to improve your daily lives and the funding included in this bill will do just that by bolstering public safety, reducing commute times and improving quality of life, increasing access to education, and more,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I could not be prouder to have secured this funding for our community in partnership with local agencies.” “I am also delighted that the critical role families in Richmond and West Contra Costa County played in our nation’s World War II home front effort is being recognized. By expanding the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park, visitors will learn more about the East Bay’s trailblazing history,” concluded Congressman DeSaulnier. The 15 projects included in the bill are: $3,000,000 for the 100 38th Street Supportive and Family Affordable Apartments for Formerly Homeless, Veterans, and Large Families Project being undertaken by Eden Housing Inc. $500,000 for Choice in Aging, Pleasant Hill, CA for increasing access to and awareness of community-based alternatives to nursing homes $631,200 for the Citywide Traffic System Upgrade Phase 2 Project in the City of Concord $3,000,000 for the Concord-Port Chicago Building Restoration Project being undertaken by East Bay Regional Park District $1,000,000 for the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative’s construction apprenticeship program in the East Bay $1,000,000 for the Contra Costa Community College District for an open educational reso… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/legislation-authored-chair-desaulnier-support-people-disabilities | Legislation Authored by Chair DeSaulnier to Support People with Disabilities Signed into Law | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mark DeSaulnier | D000623 | desaulnier.house.gov | desaulnier | https://desaulnier.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chair Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that legislation he authored to help people with disabilities live and work more independently was signed into law by President Biden as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (NDAA) (H.R. 7776). The bipartisan legislation, the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act (H.R. 9028), will expand access to assistive technology (AT). “Throughout my time in public service, breaking down the barriers faced by individuals with disabilities has been a top priority and access to technology is another critical step in this process,” said Congressman DeSaulnier. “I am proud to have introduced this legislation with Congressman Sempolinski to help uplift individuals with disabilities and ensure they can more easily connect, work, and thrive in their communities, and I am grateful President Biden has signed it into law.” “Whether it’s a high-tech device or something as simple as a magnifying glass, assistive technology is critical to helping people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities independently. As more Americans look to exercise their right to live at home, instead of institutions, the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act will take a key step to increase the quality of life, and expand work and educational opportunities, for people across the country,” said Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” (VA-03). “I am grateful for Congressman DeSaulnier’s and Congressman Sempolinski’s leadership on this bill.” The provisions in the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act will increase the quality of life, and expand work opportunities, for people with disabilities through increased access to technology, equipment, and services. Specifically, the legislation: Facilitates access to AT by streamlining funding to focus on the four state-level activities, including state financing activities, device reutiization programs, de… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2728 | REP. GOMEZ BRINGS $25+ MILLION BACK HOME TO LOS ANGELES TO SUPPORT 15 LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Gomez | G000585 | gomez.house.gov | gomez | https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) announced the inclusion of $25,463,951 in federal funding for 15 community projects in California’s 34th Congressional District in this year’s government funding package, which was passed by both the House and Senate and is headed to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “I came to Washington to deliver for working families and ensure our taxpayer dollars are felt and seen in our district,” said Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34). “That’s why I fought to secure federal funding for 15 local projects that will build more affordable housing, expand access to health care services for underserved, low-income residents, and invest in arts and culture to make LA a better place to live for all and ensure no one is left behind. I look forward to seeing these projects break ground and begin serving our community.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/12/23/2022/huffman-votes-to-pass-funding-bill | Huffman Votes to Pass Funding Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Community Projects, Aid to Ukraine, Climate Action, Special Education Funding All Included in Comprehensive Omnibus Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which included significant victories for California’s Second Congressional District championed by Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). The legislation includes over $12.48 million in federal funding for projects in CA-02 that the Congressman nominated as part of the Community Project Funding process. This government funding package also includes emergency supplemental funding to respond to the devastation that recent natural disasters and extreme weather events have left behind and emergency resources to support the Ukrainian people and protect global democracy. The investments in the bill will lower the cost of living for hardworking people, create better-paying jobs, and help communities and families in need. “The appropriations process is one of the most consequential aspects of our work in Congress, allocating funding that supports the needs of my constituents and folks across the country. This year’s bill is truly a reflection of Democrats’ priorities: from lowering costs for hardworking people and investing in local communities to defending democracy worldwide and taking bold climate action,” said Rep. Huffman. “For the second year in a row, I was able to secure funding for special projects right here in California’s Second District. I have worked side-by-side with folks in our community to identify projects that address some of the most pressing needs of our region. Thanks to that partnership, 14 of those initiatives will receive funding to move forward, undoubtably improving the lives of folks along the North Coast. And once again, I’m grateful to see increased funding for special education services through IDEA – a priority of mine since my first day in Congress,” he said. “We had some hard-fought victories in this legislation, including keeping Manchin’s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-darrell-issa-0 | Statement by Congressman Darrell Issa | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | Darrell Issa | I000056 | issa.house.gov | issa | https://issa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) made the following statement: "Congress does itself no favors when it puts off for months what it could achieve in days, negotiates in secret, spends what it does not have, and leverages a looming government shutdown and impending holiday season as a motivation to vote yes and get it all over with. "That there are worthwhile items among $1.7 trillion in spending is not disputable – but it's also not the point. As a native of Cleveland, I’ve known many losing sports teams that included star players. It did not change the reality that the teams were not successful enough and needed to be rebuilt. "Fundamentally, this omnibus process brings into full display how House Democrats have abused their majority and why the American people took it away. Speaker Pelosi’s ensuing scramble to squeeze every partisan advantage right up to the last moment before a Republican majority takes over should inspire voters to wait a very long time before considering returning her team to power. "My late friend and longtime Congressional colleague Elijah Cummings had a favored refrain that he said to me many times: 'We are better than this.' "It was a seemingly simple statement, but it captured a recognition that the Congress as an institution should honor its highest ideals, not its narrowest interests. "I cannot support this unnecessary and unjustified omnibus spending package." ### Darrell Issa is the Representative of California’s 50th Congressional District. The District encompasses the central and northeastern parts of San Diego County and a portion of Riverside County, including the communities of Fallbrook, San Marcos, Valley Center, Ramona, Escondido, Santee, Lakeside, El Cajon, Temecula, and the mountain and desert areas of the San Diego-Imperial County line. Issa served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform from 2011-2015. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-applauds-passage-of-fy2023-government-funding-package/ | Brownley Applauds Passage of FY2023 Government Funding Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Julia Brownley | B001285 | juliabrownley.house.gov | juliabrownley | https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ | scraper | Secures Over $20 Million for Community Projects Throughout Ventura County Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) applauded the passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package and delivers historic investments in America’s families, workers, and communities including significant increases to critical social programs that continue health coverage for 40 million children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, improve our preparedness for future public health emergencies, expand veterans’ access to health care, and strengthen emergency disaster support to victims of hurricanes and wildfires throughout our country. This legislation also includes 14 community projects Brownley championed, totaling more than $20 million for Ventura County. “Congress has a responsibility to ensure that our government works for the people,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley. “This bipartisan, bicameral legislative package not only keeps our government open, but it delivers historic investments in America’s working families and our communities, it honors our commitment to our veterans, and it strengthens democracy at home and abroad. “This government funding bill expands quality, affordable health care for vulnerable communities including millions of children ensuring a healthier and stronger future for our country. “The omnibus bill also includes a pay increase for our service members, including the men and women in uniform at Naval Base Ventura County. This increase will help our military families meet their basic needs – as they continue to defend our democracy around the world. “For those who have served our nation, this funding package upholds our promise to our veterans and secures a significant increase in veterans’ health care and, specifically, expands access to care and treatment of toxic exposure. “This legislative package also delivers emergency disaster relief to help victims of hurricanes and wildfires throughout our country, and it improves our nation’s preparedness for future public health emer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-delivers-nearly-50-million-for-fifteen-local-projects-in-government-funding-legislation | Rep. Mike Levin Delivers Nearly $50 Million for Fifteen Local Projects in Government Funding Legislation | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Levin | L000593 | levin.house.gov | levin | https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Legislation is now headed to President Biden for Signature Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed government funding legislation that includes key projects and priorities Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) secured for North County San Diego and South Orange County. The bill includes $7 million to modernize the SPRINTER Corridor in San Diego County, $4.48 million for mobile behavioral health crisis response teams in San Diego County, $4 million to improve safety and enhance bicycle and pedestrian connectivity on SR-74 in San Juan Capistrano, $3.75 million to purchase a twin-engine firefighting helicopter in San Diego County to help with wildfire response, $3.47 million for the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center Project, $3 million to build Veterans Memorial Park in Carlsbad, and numerous other projects totaling nearly $50 million for local governments and institutions in the 49th District. The legislation also contains several of Rep. Levin’s bills, including the Drug Manufacturing Innovation Act to facilitate new manufacturing technologies to address supply chain issues and lower prices, the SOBER HOMES Act to improve the quality of recovery housing, the Mark O’Brien VA Clothing Allowance Improvement Act to make it easier for veterans with service-connected conditions to receive the clothing allowances they deserve, and the Veteran Home Energy Savings Act to increase veterans’ buying power when purchasing energy-efficient homes. The bill also contains language allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to transfer some of the $300 million in federal funding the San Diego congressional delegation previously secured to the International Boundary and Water Commission so that it can implement projects to curb the flow of pollution in the Tijuana River watershed. “My number one focus is delivering results on our local priorities, and I am thrilled that this bipartisan funding legislation is on the way to President Biden’s desk with key investments to address some of the biggest challenges fac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-secures-22601025-local-projects-has-two-bills-signed-law | REP. LIEU SECURES $22,601,025 FOR LOCAL PROJECTS, HAS TWO BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ted Lieu | L000582 | lieu.house.gov | lieu | https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON– Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that coastal Los Angeles County will receive $22,601,025 in Community Project Funding as part of the annual spending bill that passed today. In addition to the funding for community projects, Rep. Lieu also had two bills he authored signed into law: The Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Study Act. Both bills will serve to benefit the important ecosystems in and around Los Angeles County. All these initiatives were included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding package. "I am pleased to have secured $22,601,025 in Community Project Funding for our community," Rep. Lieu said."These projects will help tackle some of the most pressing needs in our district including providing mental health and housing care for vulnerable people, endangered wildlife protection and supportive programming for young students. "Additionally, I am pleased that my driftnet modernization bill, as well as my Santa Monica Mountains survey bill were included in this year's Omnibus. Drift gillnet fishing is not a sustainable way to fish and phasing out the practice will aid the health of our oceans for generations. My bill on Santa Monica Mountains will help us determine whether we should expand the boundary of the Santa Monica recreation area and potentially allow for more federal scientific and conservation resources in the area. Both bills, in addition to the millions of project funding going to our district, are significant wins for our community. I am pleased to end this year on such a high note. I cannot wait to continue fighting for my constituents next Congress." Rep. Lieu championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit California's 33rd District residents. These include: $1,000,000 for the Boys Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA for developing a digital program for student support $1,000,000 for the City of Hermosa Beach, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/s-nchez-votes-pass-government-spending-package-secures-funding-15 | Sánchez votes to pass government spending package, secures funding for 15 community projects in CA-38 | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Linda T. Sánchez | S001156 | lindasanchez.house.gov | lindasanchez | https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, a package of twelve government funding bills that will help lower the cost of living for hardworking families, create better-paying jobs, and assist communities most in need. The package also includes emergency supplemental funding to better respond to increasingly catastrophic natural disasters and extreme weather events, as well as emergency resources to support the Ukrainian people. The package includes several measures that Congresswoman Sánchez sponsored and fought to deliver, including: $28,428,707 for 15 different community projects in California's 38th Congressional District, Congresswoman Sánchez's bill to improve access to retirement savings for small business owners, and a bill co-authored by Congresswomen Sánchez and Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32) to rename the West Covina Post Office after the late Congressman Esteban E. Torres. "I am deeply proud to vote for this bipartisan government funding package and send it to President Biden for his signature today," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "This legislation will make life better for working families by creating good-paying jobs and investing directly in communities that need it most. It also addresses some of the biggest challenges we face today, from strengthening our national security to investing in emergency disaster relief—which is critical for wildfire victims in California and across the country." Congresswoman Sánchez continued: "As the Ukrainian people continue to valiantly fight back against unprovoked Russian aggression, the United States and our allies must continue to stand with them. I am grateful that this funding package includes critical aid for the Ukrainian people, which will help put an end to this needless war and ensure a democratic future for Ukraine." "Small businesses fuel our economy and allow our communities to thrive. Unfortunately, the hard-working Americans who keep our small businesses running are o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-secures-community-project-funding-totaling-136m-ca-19-government | Lofgren Secures Community Project Funding Totaling $13.6+M for CA-19 in Government Funding Legislation | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | Included Is Funding to Expand Access to Healthcare, Build Up Community Spaces, Boost Workforce Training, Add Affordable Housing, Protect the Environment, and more SAN JOSE, CA – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, government funding legislation, that included 15 Lofgren-requested projects for California's 19th Congressional District. When President Biden signs the bill into law, the omnibus package will provide local projects with a total infusion of $13,602,000 from the federal government. "From funding affordable housing to expanding access to healthcare to protecting our environment, this funding will make a difference in the South Bay," said Rep. Lofgren. "I thank the local governments, schools, and nonprofits that submitted strong project proposals that will allow them to better support the individuals and families they serve. These organizations and so many others play an important role in our communities, and I will continue to strongly support their vital work." The government funding package builds on the successes of President Biden and House Democrats and will create jobs, provide aid to families struggling with inflation, and protect healthcare access. This funding for California's 19th District, coupled with the increases for critical government programs, will help communities in the South Bay and across our nation. Santa Clara County Project Details ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-12-million-uc-davis-smoke-taint-research | Thompson Secures $1.2 Million for UC Davis Smoke Taint Research | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $1,205,966 for University of California, Davis to conduct smoke exposure research is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. “The research being accomplished at UC Davis is vital to the wellbeing of grape growers and the entire wine community,” said Thompson. “I am proud to have secured this funding for UC Davis to invest in equipment that will benefit their research and help us understand the impact of wildfires on grapes and other agricultural products in our region. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” The funding amount for projects in Yolo County included in the government funding bill is $1,205,966 for UC Davis to acquire two pieces of equipment which are essential for grape smoke exposure research. Rep. Thompson also secured $3.7 billion for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP, formerly known as WHIP+) for agricultural losses sustained in 2022 due to wildfires, drought, freeze, and other natural disasters. Our growers have been facing an unprecedented drought, and this program will help producers to rebuild and recover by providing financial assistance to cover a portion of their losses. This program is important because it helps to ensure that farmers and ranchers have the resources they need to continue operating their businesses, even in the face of natural disasters. It also helps to stabilize rural communities and keep the agricultural sector strong, which is vital for maintaining a secure and reliable food supply for the country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-inclusion-retirement-security-first-responders | Thompson Secures Inclusion of Retirement Security for First Responders | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his bipartisan legislation to amend the federal tax code in order to allow first responders the ability to access their retirement funds penalty free upon reaching their eligible retirement age was included in Congress’ end of year spending package. "First responders, firefighters, and other public safety employees put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe," said Thompson. "Faced with this risk and increased stress, they deserve to be able to access their retirement savings the day they are eligible without penalty. Proud to have secured these changes which will go a long way in ensuring that first responders can retire with the peace of mind and financial security they deserve." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-district-priorities-and-354-million-local-contra-costa | Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $3.54 Million for Local Contra Costa County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $3,547,600 for two projects in Contra Costa County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $2,547,600 for the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project and $1,000,000 for the for the Transition Aged Youth Diversion Program. “Working with local Contra Costa County leaders to identify projects that will help our community is one of my top priorities every year,” said Thompson. “I am glad that two vital Contra Costa County projects were included in the government funding bill passed today. These projects will revitalize Martinez fishing pier and support local youth in pursuing a healthy and successful life. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” The funding amounts for projects in Contra Costa County included in the government funding bill are: $2,547,600 for the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier Renovation Project which will allow the City of Martinez to renovate the Martinez Municipal Fishing Pier by repairing the structure of the existing timber fishing pier, replacing deck railings, and installing ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant decking $1,000,000 for the District Attorney’s Office of Contra Costa County to implement the Transition Aged Youth Diversion Program. This program will help shift away from punitive measures and seeks to focus on healing, restoration, and accountability as well as a means to address recidivism rates. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-district-priorities-and-373-million-local-lake-county | Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $3.73 Million for Local Lake County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $3,738,600 for three projects in Lake County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $2,000,000 for the Burns Valley Sports Complex and Recreation Center, $988,600 for the Lakeport Armory Facility Repurposing Project, and $750,000 for the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project. “Working with local leaders to identify projects that will help our community is one of my top priorities every year,” said Thompson. “I am proud that three vital projects in Lake County were included in the government funding bill passed today. These projects will boost local revenue, create jobs, provide state-of-the-art first responder facilities, improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and restore wetlands. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” “The Burns Valley Sports Complex is one of the most transformative projects we are working on for our community. We are so appreciative of Congressman Thompson’s support and that he is back representing the City of Clearlake! The $2 million contribution is the last piece of the funding puzzle that we expect will allow us to break ground in 2023,” said Clearlake Mayor Dirk Slooten. These community projects are so vital to the growth of Lake County. I thank Congressman Thompson for being the continuing champion in advocacy and representation for Lake County. When I was first seated in 2019, when I heard about the National Guard Armory I was wondering what path would be taken and here we are with more funding to bring that to fruition,” said Eddie Crandell, Chair of the Lake County Board of Supervisors. “The Middle Creek restoration project has been on-going for at least 30 years. We know Congressman Thompson is very familiar with the amount of impact this project will have on the health and revitalization of the Lake. The funding for this project will assist in another foundationa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-district-priorities-and-404-million-local-solano | Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $4.04 Million for Local Solano County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $4,049,000 for three projects in Solano County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $2,000,000 for the SolTrans 100 Percent Battery Electric Commuter Coaches Project, $1,219,000 for the Mare Island Preservation and Restoration Project, and $830,000 for the Vallejo Gun Violence Prevention Initiative. “Working with local leaders to identify projects that will help our community is one of my top priorities every year,” said Thompson. “I am proud that three vital projects in Solano County were included in the government funding bill passed today. These projects will help reduce community’s greenhouse gas emissions, preserve historic buildings on Mare Island, revitalize our local economy, and help law enforcement keep our community safe. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” “We are thrilled, and grateful, that Congressman Thompson and Congress recognize the incredible heritage of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard and its contribution to—and impact on—both our country and the world. Even as Congressman Thompson hands off Mare Island as a result of redistricting, he has given to the Island and Vallejo one last gift with these critically needed funds to preserve and protect Mare Island’s history,” said Kent Fortner, President of the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation. “We appreciate Congressmen Mike Thompson’s support in helping us transition to a fully zero emission fleet. This funding will go directly to new all-electric highway buses. We appreciate all the efforts, as does our community, for a cleaner greener future,” said SolTrans. "Gun violence has become an epidemic across our Nation, and sadly, the City of Vallejo isn't exempt from the statistics," said Acting City Manager Terrance Davis. "We are incredibly grateful to Congressman Thompson for his support of a Community Project for $830,000 that will be put towards the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-district-priorities-and-654-million-local-napa-county | Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $6.54 Million for Local Napa County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $6,546,139 for three projects in Napa County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $4,000,000 for the Napa Valley Vine Trail Project, $1,796,139 for OLE Health’s Electronic Records Project, and $750,000 for the Napa Intensive and Permanent Mental Health Housing Project. “Working with local leaders to identify projects that will help our community is one of my top priorities every year,” said Thompson. “I am proud that three vital projects in Napa County were included in the government funding bill passed today. These projects will connect our communities, promote economic growth, provide vital support to those experiencing mental health issues or substance abuse, and help our health care providers better serve our region. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” “On behalf of Napa County, City of St Helena, Town of Yountville and the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition, we are very grateful for this transformational funding.” said Chuck McMinn, Founder and President of the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. “The community funded project will accelerate the engineering, survey and easement work in 2023 to be positioned for shovel-ready grants at the state and regional level. As the alternative transportation ‘spine’ of the Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vine Trail Gap Closure Project will connect two existing shared-use trail segments completing 31-continuous-miles providing a safe alternative along busy SR29 completing the transportation network gap and a step forward to achieve Vision Zero for the County.” "Improving our health records system is an expensive but critical upgrade. As a nonprofit health center, it would not be possible for us to make this switch without significant financial support, like that offered by the funding in the appropriations bill. Thank you, Congressman Thompson, for your tireless advocacy in Congress for OL… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-district-priorities-and-68-million-local-sonoma-county | Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $6.8 Million for Local Sonoma County Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $6,800,000 for three projects in Sonoma County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $4,000,000 for the Roseland Boys and Girls Club Project, $1,500,000 for the State Route 121/12/8th Street East Intersection Improvements Project, and $1,300,000 for the Providence Rohnert Park House Project. “Working with local Sonoma County leaders to identify projects that will help our community is one of my top priorities every year,” said Thompson. “I am proud that three vital projects in Sonoma County were included in the government funding bill passed today. These projects will support local youth, improve traffic safety, and develop supportive housing in Rohnert Park. “Proud to have secured this funding and I look forward to seeing President Biden sign this bill into law.” “We are incredibly grateful for the Congressman’s dedication to the most vulnerable youth in our community. When our new flagship clubhouse opens in the Spring, we will serve 2,500 youth and families in Roseland. This has been our dream for 15 years,” said Jennifer Weiss, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Marin. “Together, the Clubs & the Congressman share a vision of a thriving Roseland & this community center helps us bring that to life.” “The State Route 121/12/8th Street East Intersection Improvements Project has been in the planning stages for over a decade,” said Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin. “We are so grateful for this funding to move forward and to Congressman Thompson for helping to make this a reality.” “Providence is grateful for Representative Thompson’s ongoing support to secure funding to provide supportive housing to at-risk seniors experiencing homelessness throughout Sonoma County,” said Providence. The funding amounts for projects in Sonoma County included in the government funding bill are: $4,000,000 for the Roseland Boys and Girls Club Project which will support the construction of a gymnasium for the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-secures-key-wins-health-care-and-medicare-beneficiaries | Thompson Secures Key Wins for Health Care and Medicare Beneficiaries | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mike Thompson | T000460 | mikethompson.house.gov | mikethompson | https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after his provisions on marriage and family therapists and telehealth were included in the government funding bill. “Access to health care is essential to the wellbeing of our community in the wake of COVID-19,” said Thompson. “I’ve long supported policies that increase access to care, including expanding the number of mental health care providers to Medicare beneficiaries and extending the expansion of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. These policies, which I secured in the government funding bill, will help our communities receive the care they need, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas.” Rep. Thompson authored H.R. 945 to provide for permanent Medicare coverage of mental health services provided by mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists. This would expand the number of mental health providers available to Medicare beneficiaries, as many seniors cannot access the care they need as either they live a long way from a provider, or the providers in their area are overbooked. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://obernolte.house.gov/media/press-releases/omnibus-bill-spikes-federal-spending-yet-again-increasing-deficit-and-national | Omnibus bill spikes federal spending yet again, increasing the deficit and national debt | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | Jay Obernolte | O000019 | obernolte.house.gov | obernolte | https://obernolte.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) voted against the Omnibus spending bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, citing objections to the bill’s high top-line spending number and failure to address the nation’s skyrocketing national debt. “The Omnibus bill increases federal spending by over 9 percent, which is in addition to the 7 percent increase enacted by Congress last year. As a result, the bill will add an additional $260 billion to our national debt, which already exceeds $31 trillion, over $94,000 for every American. This 4,155-page bill does not contain a single provision to lower the deficit over time or bring our national debt under control,” said Rep. Obernolte. “In fact, the bill waives statutory requirements Congress put in place to help reduce our federal deficit. It also fails to address the border crisis perpetrated by this Administration’s disastrous policies and instead explicitly bars CBP funding from being used to improve border security and processing at all. These are major problems that will impact every individual and family in our district, whether through further inflation and increased prices at the grocery store or through diminished safety on our streets.” More on the Omnibus bill: The $1.7 trillion Omnibus spending bill was introduced in the early hours of Tuesday morning as part of a last-ditch effort to secure White House priorities in a funding package before control of the House of Representatives changes hands on January 3. Among the items included in the 4,155-page bill are: $800 billion in non-defense discretionary funding $12.319 billion for the Internal Revenue Service, on top of the nearly $80 billion provided to the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act $400 million increase in border patrol funding that is expressly prohibited from being used to “acquire, maintain or extend border security technology and capabilities to improve Border Patrol processing” While prohibiting increased protection for our own border, $410 million is included for border se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-advances-central-coast-priorities-national-defense-authorization | Rep. Panetta Advances Central Coast Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 Washington, DC –U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), member of the House Armed Services Committee, advanced critical priorities for the central coast of California in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Today, President Joseph Biden signed the NDAA into law. "Our district is home to many critical defense installations for our national security which provide millions of dollars and thousands of jobs for our local economy. This year's NDAA supports our military families and advances our installations' ability to train our personnel and secure our innovative and technological edge," said Rep. Panetta, Member of the House Armed Services Committee. "This bipartisan defense bill reflects a united commitment to global democracy, spurring innovation and education, and importantly, supporting the Force and their families which are not only the bedrock of our national security, but also a foundation for our community." Background: The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual defense bill that outlines our nation's domestic and international security objectives. It is paired with the annual appropriations for defense bill that funds the NDAA policy priorities. As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) representing 17 defense installations for the nation, Rep. Panetta is uniquely situated to work on the defense bill with his HASC colleagues and champion CA-20 specific objectives, including military education, language proficiency, advancing innovation, and supporting special operations forces (SOF) capabilities. Defense installations in CA-20 include; the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), Naval Research Laboratory, Fleet Numerical Oceanography and Meteorology, United States Coast Guard, Presidio of Monterey, Fort Hunter Liggett, Camp Roberts Maneuver Training Center, Army Analytics Group Research Facilitation Team (AAG/RFT), The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, Def… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-panetta-passes-government-funding-legislation-investing-families-and-0 | U.S. Rep. Panetta Passes Government Funding Legislation Investing in Families and California’s Communities | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) joined a bipartisan majority in the House and Senate to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and send it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The government funding package includes critical investment in American families and communities along the central coast of California. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 provides $1.7 trillion in discretionary resources across the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills. "Families in our diverse congressional district deserve the peace of mind that Congress is doing the necessary work to deal with our demanding kitchen table issues and defend our shared democratic values at home and abroad," said Rep. Panetta. "This year's appropriations bill invests in solutions to ensure that more working families are able to keep their hard-earned money, water resources are created, workforce housing is constructed, our men and women in the military and law enforcement are cared for, and that democracy is defended. With this major piece of legislation, we're investing in the values we share, the families we love, and opportunities for people to flourish all across our communities, country, and globe." Through this legislation, Rep. Panetta was able to pass several of his bills that he authored and secured close to $23 million for local projects benefiting our congressional district. Those Community Funded Projects support the infrastructure, water, affordable housing, education, health care, mental health, public safety, and environmental needs of California's central coast. Rep. Panetta was able to include key priorities in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, including: Congressman Panetta's bipartisan Public Service Retirement Fairness Act, which makes tax code changes to permit public sector retirement plans for teachers to access low-cost collective investment trusts. Congressman Panetta's bipartisan Family Attribution Modernization Act, which modernizes current tax law that pen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/dear-colleague-to-all-members-on-extension-of-remote-voting-covered-period | Dear Colleague to All Members on Extension of Remote Voting 'Covered Period' | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Dear Colleague, In light of the attached notification by the Sergeant-at-Arms, in consultation with the Office of Attending Physician, that a public health emergency is in effect due to a novel coronavirus, I am hereby extending the "covered period" designated on January 4, 2021, pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, until the 117th Congress adjourns sine die on January 3, 2023. Sincerely, NANCY PELOSI Speaker of the House | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-floor-speech-on-the-consolidated-appropriations-act-2023 | Transcript of Pelosi Floor Speech on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and his extraordinary leadership as the Chairman of the Rules Committee for so many years. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and to the Members of your Committee for bringing us expeditiously to the Floor for this very, very important legislation. This will probably be my last speech as Speaker of the House on this Floor, and I'm hoping to make it my shortest. Members have planes to catch, gifts to wrap, toys to assemble, carols to sing, religious services to attend to. And in terms of singing songs, one that I always think of at this time and in this setting is a British song – an English song: ‘Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, pleased to put a penny in the old man's hat.' Yes indeed, the goose is getting fat. We have a big bill here, because we have big needs for our country. We have the largest defense appropriation ever and, again, to help us honor our oath of office to protect and defend and what the Constitution says: ‘provide for the common defense.' But at the same time, pleased to put a penny in the old man's hat. We address the needs of America's working families with special focus on our children. So, I rise in strong bipartisan support of this bipartisan omnibus government funding bill for us today to keep from shutting government down, but more importantly, to meet the needs of the American people. Let me applaud the magnificent Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro. She is a maestro with a baton. She has just done such a job of reflecting the values of our country in terms of how we allocate our resources, and there is plenty else in the bill that is outside the realm of the Appropriations Committee, all of it very, very important. I want to commend Chairman Pat Leahy in the Senate, Vice Chair Richard Sh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/government-funding-package-presidents-desk-nearly-21m-investment | Government Funding Package Off to President's Desk with Nearly $21M Investment for Coachella Valley Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Raul Ruiz | R000599 | ruiz.house.gov | ruiz | https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives sent its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 government funding package to President Biden’s desk, which includes bold investments that will benefit local projects in California’s 36th District, legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) to honor the legacies of two local heroes, and provisions to address the crisis at the Salton Sea. The legislation will also increase funding for mental health programs for law enforcement officers. The funding package – also known as an omnibus – invests over $20 million in the 36th District that will improve clean water access in Hemet and the Eastern Coachella Valley, improve roads and bridges in Indio and Desert Hot Springs, expand clean transportation in the region, and strengthen access to child care for local families. “This is good news for our local economy and communities. With the $21 million in federal funding that I secured, local families from Hemet to Coachella to Blythe will see critical projects move forward that will drive economic development and strengthen our infrastructure,” said Dr. Ruiz. “I look forward to President Biden quickly signing this legislation into law to deliver these bold investments to our region.” The legislation also includes Dr. Ruiz’s bills to rename the La Quinta Post Office and a Palm Springs post office in honor of fallen Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez and Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman Richard Milanovich, respectively. The omnibus will expand the Bureau of Reclamation’s ability to carry out projects at the Salton Sea and allow the agency to partner with local actors and enter into grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. These provisions are based on Dr. Ruiz’s legislation, the Salton Sea Projects Improvements Act. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz led efforts to increase funding for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant program under the Department of Justice. Working closely with local law enforcement, Dr. Ruiz successfully secured a $10 million investment for the pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-historic-investment-tribal-health-end-year-funding-package | House Passes Historic Investment in Tribal Health in End-of-Year Funding Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Raul Ruiz | R000599 | ruiz.house.gov | ruiz | https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a government funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which included historic investments in the Indian Health Service (IHS). Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) championed the funding, successfully pushing for a historic federal investment of $4.9 billion dollars for FY23. At Dr. Ruiz’s urging, the funding bill also includes advanced appropriations for the IHS for the first time ever—a historic measure that will allow the IHS to continue providing essential services in case of potential funding disruptions. “Tribal health facilities are the primary source of health care for Native communities in my district and across the country. In order to address the health disparities Tribal communities face, it is essential that we provide robust support for the IHS,” said Dr. Ruiz. “Over the years, I have worked to significantly increase our nation’s investment by more than $800 million. Today’s historic investment of $4.9 billion plus much-needed advanced funding will improve access to care for many. I will continue leading the charge in Congress to strengthen the IHS and help ensure the federal government fulfills its trust responsibility to Tribal Nations.” Dr. Ruiz has led efforts to increase funding for the IHS, successfully advocating for the American Rescue Plan’s $2 billion investment. At Dr. Ruiz’s urging, the American Rescue Plan also included two years of 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid services provided at Urban Indian Organizations. He is now working to permanently extend this. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-secures-wins-for-san-diego-children-in-omnibus-votes-yes | Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Wins for San Diego, Children in Omnibus; Votes Yes | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) voted today to pass the omnibus package that funds the federal government and includes her provisions of $16 million for 14 San Diego community projects, $300 million to address the Tijuana River Valley crisis, $800 million for cities like San Diego to care for migrants and asylum seekers, a $1.85 billion increase to expand child care access to low-income families, and more. The package now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “Bringing federal dollars home to San Diego is one of my most important responsibilities – so I’m proud to have secured more than $16 million for 14 San Diego projects that span the 53rd district. These community projects tackle many of our most pressing local needs – from addressing the child care crisis to supporting children and expanding health care access. “Finding affordable child care in San Diego is nearly impossible. Too many families are paying more than 40% of their income on child care – and that’s if they’re lucky enough to find availability. That’s why I’m so glad to have secured nearly $6 million to address our local child care crisis by training child care workers, strengthening the early childhood education training pipeline, and expanding access to child care for City of San Diego employees and military families. I also led more than half the Democratic Caucus to push for the highest possible funding for CCDBG, securing a $1.85 billion increase to expand child care access to low-income families in San Diego and across the country. “For over three decades, wastewater, trash, and other pollutants have flowed through the Tijuana River Valley, plaguing both sides of the border. In 2019, our San Diego congressional delegation secured $300 million to address this crisis, but bureaucratic red tape has prevented these funds from getting to our community. I’m proud that Congressman Vargas and I fixed this technicality and that these funds can finally be spent to quickly and effectively clean up the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-sherman-secures-over-20-million-in-federal-funding-to | Congressman Sherman Secures Over $20 Million in Federal Funding to Support Valley Projects | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Brad Sherman | S000344 | sherman.house.gov | sherman | https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced today that Congress has passed his requests of over $20 million in federal funds for projects that will address crucial needs across the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles. Last year, Congressman Sherman secured nearly $9 million in federal funding for numerous valley projects and priorities. "These funds will address community needs across the Valley, including improvements to our public parks, funds for at risk youth, additional resources to address homelessness, and additional support to aid in our recovery from the pandemic," said Congressman Sherman. "I'm pleased that my colleagues and I were able to achieve this bipartisan government funding bill that will respond directly to many of our community's most pressing needs." "Representative Sherman has always been the tip of the spear when it comes to fighting for federal funding that invests in our communities directly," said Mayor Eric Garcetti earlier this year. "Thanks to his tireless advocacy, the City will be able to make much needed improvements … enhancing the quality of people's lives, promoting healthier futures, and creating new opportunities for our residents." Below is a list of the funding secured by Congressman Sherman: Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission Amount Secured: $2,000,000 The funding would be used to support Hope of the Valley's efforts to provide mental health services for the homeless. El Proyecto Del Barrio Amount Secured: $1,000,000 The funding would be used for the Center for a Healthy Community which serves both the Winnetka and Northridge community offering dental services and women's specialty care that is of highest need in our geographical areas. Pierce College Amount Secured: $2,000,000 The funding would be used for the Biotech Baccalaureate Degree program at Pierce College. Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley Amount Secured: $450,000 The funding would be used to support the Boys & Girls Club's after school programs for students in the Vall… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/swalwell-funds-15-million-local-projects-passage-government-funding-bill | SWALWELL FUNDS $15 MILLION IN LOCAL PROJECTS WITH PASSAGE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Eric Swalwell | S001193 | swalwell.house.gov | swalwell | https://swalwell.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) announced that more than $15 million dollars is on its way to the East Bay and will be dedicated to 15 local projects in California's 15th Congressional District. Representative Swalwell secured funding for these projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package which passed the House of Representatives earlier today. "I am thrilled to see this funding for Community Projects headed to California's Fifteenth Congressional District," said Swalwell. "Whether it's supporting affordable housing in Hayward, mitigating food insecurity in Livermore, or increasing student support programs at local community colleges, funding for these projects will help meet the needs of our communities. These project requests came directly from local governments and nonprofits in our community and I look forward to seeing their impact in the months and years to come." Each of the Community Project Funding requests that Representative Swalwell championed for on behalf of his district – 15 out of 15 – were included in today's bill. The community non-profits and public institutions that will receive direct federal funding are listed below. $2,150,000 for Union Sanitary District's Enhanced Treatment and Site Upgrade Campus Solar Project $2,000,000 for the City of Pleasanton's PFAS Treatment and Well Rehabilitation Project $2,000,000 for One Nation Dream Maker's Last Mile Delivery Program $1,400,000 for the Alameda County ALL IN Eats Food Hub $1,000,000 for East Bay Community Energy's Municipal Critical Facility Resilience Project $1,000,000 for the Chabot - Las Positas Community College District's East Bay College Agile Network $1,000,000 for Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley's Sequoia Grove Affordable Housing Project $1,000,000 for the Construction Trade Workforce Initiative's Building Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program $1,000,000 for Goodness Village Livermore's Affordable Housing Project $709,000 for the City of Hayward's Haywa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-takano-announces-305-million-in-community-project-funding-for-41st-district | Rep. Takano Announces $30.5 Million in Community Project Funding for 41st District | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Mark Takano | T000472 | takano.house.gov | takano | https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released the following statement and announced that all fifteen of his Community Project Funding (CPF) requests, totaling $30,578,944, were included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Bill that passed the House today. “I’m excited to yet again bring home critical federal funding for Riverside through the Community Project Funding process, delivering transformational assistance to our community,” said Rep. Mark Takano. “Each of these 15 projects came directly from the community and will improve quality of life for my constituents. I voted to support these critical projects in the omnibus appropriations bill.” “As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I’m also thrilled that this bill delivers $300 billion for the VA, demonstrative of our commitment to honoring the sacrifices veterans have made on behalf of our country and living up to our promises to support them and their families by acknowledging the true cost of war,” said Rep. Mark Takano. “I look forward to getting this bill to President Biden’s desk and quickly delivering the resources VA needs to help care for our veterans and their families.” Rep. Takano secured funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit California’s 41st District. The projects are: $1,000,000 for the City of Moreno Valley Homeless to Work Program $3,000,000 for the City of Perris Community Program Enhancement Project $1,000,000 for the Consortium for Early Learning Services Early Care and Education Workforce Advancement Project $1,000,000 for the Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health Wellness Center $3,452,972 for the Eastern Municipal Water District for the Well 56 PFAS Removal Project $750,000 for the Integrated Solutions for Community Wellness and Stable Housing Project $1,623,000 for the Jurupa Unified Children & Family Services Behavioral Health Center $2,300,000 for the Mission Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation – Phase 3, Ben Nevis to Bellegrave $1,000,000 for the M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-torres-celebrates-inland-empire-victories-fy2023-government-funding | Rep. Torres Celebrates Inland Empire Victories in FY2023 Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Norma J. Torres | T000474 | torres.house.gov | torres | https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, today voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, a package of twelve government funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States. Congresswoman Torres used her position on the powerful committee to help shape the priorities included in the package, which will fund the government for FY2023, lower the cost of living for hardworking people, create good-paying jobs, and help communities and families in need. "I remember as a young mom coming to Washington, D.C. and advocating for the Child Care and Development Block Grant, and now as a Member of Congress, I was proud to vote for a package that provides $8 billion – a 31 percent increase – to help families with the cost of childcare. This is just the tip of the iceberg, and this year's government funding bill makes critical investments in the programs and services that Inland Empire residents rely on while addressing some of our nation's biggest challenges," said Congresswoman Torres. "As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I am proud of our work to develop this package because it contains provisions that are crucial to our communities, and all together, this package will help working families across the United States and Inland Empire." As a result of Rep. Torres' efforts, this government funding bill: Makes historic investments in childcare: Provides $8 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant to aid families struggling with childcare costs and support states in improving the quality of care. Promotes affordable transportation and housing: Promotes transportation equity, accelerates infrastructure project delivery, and ensures Thriving Communities Initiative will also focus on affordable housing by providing over $28 million in total to the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. Reforms how the military justice system handles cold cases: Directs the Departmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=482 | Congressman Valadao Leads Request for Answers from Interior on Biological Opinions | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | David G. Valadao | V000129 | valadao.house.gov | valadao | https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) led Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and the entire California Republican delegation in a renewed request to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to provide answers about the Department of Interior’s (Department) reconsultation process on the 2019 Biological Opinions (BiOps). The reconslutation of the 2019 BiOps has caused significant uncertainty for Central Valley farmers about the future of their water supply, and Congressman Valadao has led several efforts to obtain answers from Interior about their attempts to reverse them. All requests for information have gone unanswered. In the letter, lawmakers raise concerns about political influence on the Department in its attempt to cancel the BiOps: “We are concerned that this reconsultation process represents a departure from common practice, raising questions about whether outside entities may have exerted undue influence on the Department’s decisions,” the lawmakers wrote. The members highlighted that their August 8th request for information has gone unanswered, and if this pattern continues additional action could be taken in the Republican majority: “If the Department should continue to refuse to provide requests for information, the House Committee on Natural Resources will take additional steps to secure the information to fulfill our constitutional oversight duties,” the members wrote. Background: The 2019 Biological Opinions (BiOps) were independently peer-reviewed and informed by the most accurate, best available science. The corresponding operations plans for the Central Valley Project and State Water Project employ the 2019 BiOps science and data to ensure greater water reliability and availability for communities and farms across California, while continuing to protect at-risk species. Unfortunately, the Biden administra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=483 | Congressman Valadao Statement on Omnibus Spending | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | David G. Valadao | V000129 | valadao.house.gov | valadao | https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the Fiscal Year 2023 Government Funding Bill. “The American people are tired of Congress kicking the can down the road and pushing through trillions of dollars in government spending at the last minute. As an appropriator, it’s very frustrating that this is how we’re going about funding the government,” said Congressman Valadao. “Every Central Valley family is paying more for basic necessities thanks in part to Democrats’ unprecedented spending spree over the last two years. Instead of adjusting our spending like every family across my district is doing, Congress is spending even more money we don’t have. Republicans are committed to cutting wasteful government spending to lower costs, and I look forward to working toward a regular order appropriations process in the new year.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-vargas-secures-nearly-35-million-for-california-s-51st-congressional-district-in-government-funding-package | Rep. Vargas Secures Nearly $35 Million for California’s 51st Congressional District in Government Funding Package | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Juan Vargas | V000130 | vargas.house.gov | vargas | https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 23, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 23, 2022) – Today, Representative Vargas voted to secure $34,623,332 in Community Project Funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in California’s 51st Congressional District, including improving transportation systems and creating more opportunities for underserved communities. “I am proud to have secured almost $35 million to help my district where it needs it most,” said Rep. Vargas. “These investments will create good-paying jobs and safeguard and strengthen California’s 51st District. My constituents will benefit from long overdue updates to our transportation systems, academic support for DREAMers, better access to healthcare and family services, and more parks and green spaces for underserved communities. I’m proud to have secured these much-needed investments to help communities across my district, and I’ll continue fight for critical funding to ensure my constituents receive what they need to thrive.” Rep. Vargas championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit California’s 51st District residents. These include: $4,5000,000 for Bayshore Bikeway Barrio Logan and New Zero Emission Bus Division Project – Planning Phase $3,500,000 in funds will go toward the Barrio Logan Segment of the Bayshore Bikeway, a 2.4-mile, Class 1, shared-use path that will serve people walking, biking, and using other non-motorized modes. Currently 85% of the entire bikeway is complete. The project will close a major gap in the Bayshore Bikeway with a connection to downtown San Diego, the Bayfront promenade, convention center and direct access to Naval Base San Diego and many working waterfront employment centers, businesses and activity centers. $1,000,000 will go toward the planning phase for the New Zero Emission Bus Division Project. The project will provide critical additional space to achieve regional climate and mobility goals as well as zero emission bus expansion. $10,000,00… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases/san-diego-delegation-secures-transfer-of-300-million-to-combat-cross-border-pollution | San Diego Delegation Secures Transfer of $300 Million to Combat Cross-Border Pollution | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Juan Vargas | V000130 | vargas.house.gov | vargas | https://vargas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C (December 23, 2022) — Today, Congressmember Vargas and his San Diego Delegation colleagues applauded the passage of their provision to combat cross-border pollution in the Fiscal year 2023 government funding package. This provision authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to transfer $300 million to the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the purposes of planning, study, design, and construction, of wastewater treatment works in the Tijuana River Valley. “In 2019, my San Diego Delegation colleagues and I secured $300 million to address the ongoing cross-border pollution in my district,” said Rep. Vargas. “I’m extremely pleased our provision that we fought to get across the finish line for three years was ultimately included in this government funding package. With its passage, we’ve cleared the path for the IBWC and EPA to move forward to address harmful pollutants in the Tijuana River Valley and create healthier, safer communities on both sides of the border. I’m dedicated to continuing working with my colleagues to reduce pollution and improve our constituents’ lives.” “Bureaucratic red tape has prolonged the decades-long crisis in the Tijuana River Valley, preventing much-needed funding from getting to our communities,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “I’m glad Congressman Vargas and I could correct this technicality and ensure $300 million gets into the right hands to clean up this mess. This funding will make an incredible difference for San Diegans, our economy, and our health.” "Today's passage of the government funding bill is another milestone on the path to making San Diego a cleaner and safer community," said Rep. Scott Peters. "The entire San Diego congressional delegation, led by Rep. Vargas, has been dogged in our work to ensure these critical funds we worked hard to secure can be fully utilized. I am extremely grateful to Speaker Pelosi and our Senators for helping us get it done. We celebrate this victory to clean up the Tijuana River Valley and co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-provisions-included-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-bill | Rep. Calvert Provisions Included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | Ken Calvert | C000059 | calvert.house.gov | calvert | https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill: “The Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill is more than 4,000 pages long and incorporates a year’s worth of work by the Appropriations Committee as well as a host of other significant policy changes. I wholeheartedly agree that the process of crafting the bill and rush to pass it before the holidays are a terrible way to govern. The Republican-controlled House in the next Congress must do everything in its power to ensure we don’t find ourselves in a similar position next year. Like most members of Congress, there are portions of the omnibus appropriations bill that I support and portions that I oppose. While I weigh how I will cast my vote on final passage of the bill, I wanted to highlight provisions that I supported and fought to have included in the bill.” Omnibus Appropriations Bill Provisions Included at Rep. Calvert’s Request: DEFENSE Thanks to Rep. Calvert’s leadership, the omnibus appropriations bill includes increased funding for the Defense Department’s Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. Rep. Calvert led the effort to establish APFIT in the Fiscal Year 2022 Defense Appropriations bill. The FY2023 bill increases APFIT funding by $50 million, bringing the program’s total funding to $150 million. “Ensuring American warfighters have a technological edge is a critical component of our national security,” said Rep. Calvert. “The APFIT program is designed to eliminate avoidable delays in fielding the latest technology. With these resources in place, we can put cutting edge tools and resources in the hands of our men and women in uniform. As we confront evolving threats, from China and other adversaries, it is essential that American innovation is not bogged down by a burdensome bureaucracy.” TRANSPORTATION The bill includes funding for the following transportation projects in the 42nd Congressional District: $2 million fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/representatives-chu-maloney-bush-kaptur-moore-statement-next-steps | Representatives Chu, Maloney, Bush, Kaptur, Moore Statement on Next Steps with Equal Rights Amendment | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Cori Bush (MO-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement outlining the next steps in the fight for the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This statement comes after the Congresswomen marched from the House steps to the Senate yesterday alongside advocates to demand a vote on the House-passed H.Res.17, legislation to eliminate the arbitrary deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Companion legislation in the Senate, S.J.Res.1, which is led by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), is cosponsored by all 50 members of the Senate Democratic caucus and Republican Senators Murkowski and Susan Collins (R-ME). "2023 marks the 100th year anniversary since the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced. Our government's failure to finalize ratification of the ERA has prevented our country from enshrining gender equality in the Constitution. While we are disappointed that the Senate was unable to hold a vote on the ERA this year, Majority Leader Schumer has committed to meeting with advocates at the top of the new year and stated that he will aim to hold a vote on the ERA before the end of next March. We are thankful for Senator Schumer's support, and we remain hopeful that this new year will be the last year our Constitution goes without mention of equal rights for all." Yesterday, advocates and Members additionally held a meeting on the Senate side, where they spoke about the importance of the ERA. In this meeting, Congresswoman Maloney also relayed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) intentions to meet with the advocates in January and work towards scheduling a vote on the ERA before the end of March. Those who joined the meeting included ERA advocate and author Kate Kelly, and advocates from Feminist Majority Foundation, National Organization for Women, ERA Coalition, and Generation Ratify. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-issues-statement-trinity-health-not-moving-forward-purchase-madera | Costa Issues Statement on Trinity Health not moving forward with purchase of Madera Community Hospital | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after Trinity Health announced that it will not move forward with acquiring Madera Community Hospital. “It disappoints me greatly that Trinity Health decided to walk away from its affiliation agreement with Madera Community Hospital. For more than 18 months we have worked with Madera Hospital and its Board of Directors, the California Attorney General, and state and local leaders to help maintain access to Madera Hospital and the full services that only this acute hospital provides in Madera County. I believe the Attorney General fairly assessed the application and required reasonable conditions to protect the community. Unfortunately, these conditions did not meet the needs that Trinity Health care systems required. I am hopeful that we can find another solution — another partner — who can come in and continue the necessary medical coverage the citizens of Madera County deserve. The people of Madera County should not have to travel more than 30 minutes for healthcare. We must find a way to help.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-victim-rights-legislation-heading-president-bidens-desk-be-signed-law | Costa Victim Rights Legislation heading to President Biden’s Desk to be Signed into Law | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa, Chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed the Respect for Child Survivors Act to help victims of child abuse and strengthen law enforcement's response to hold perpetrators accountable. Costa’s legislation now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “We have a moral duty to protect children from abuse and harm,” said Costa. “Our legislation ensures victims of child abuse have access to the essential services provided by Children's Advocacy Centers in the San Joaquin Valley and nationwide. All children deserve the care and support they need to heal from their trauma. As Chairman and Co-founder of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, I am proud to fight for legislation that protects the most vulnerable in our communities.” The Respect for Child Survivors Act will formalize a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) to implement the use of multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) when investigating child sexual abuse and exploitation cases, including in situations where the interviewed victim is now an adult. Multidisciplinary teams would be composed of appropriate investigative personnel, mental health professionals, medical personnel, family advocacy case workers, child advocacy center personnel, and prosecutors. This legislation was inspired by the FBI’s failings during the Larry Nassar investigation. This legislation also includes another bill led by Costa to reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act (VOCAA), which provides funding to Children's Advocacy Centers to support victims of child abuse and strengthen law enforcement's response to hold perpetrators accountable. Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) provide support, advocacy, and other essential services for children and families who have been affected by sexual or physical abuse. Costa led the House version of this legislation. He is a strong supporter of Children’s Advocacy Centers and l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/lofgren-and-leahy-introduce-bicameral-refugee-protection-act-2022 | Lofgren and Leahy Introduce Bicameral Refugee Protection Act of 2022 | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Zoe Lofgren | L000397 | lofgren.house.gov | lofgren | https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) led the bicameral introduction of the Refugee Protection Act of 2022. In response to the previous Administration's attempts to shut the nation's doors to refugees and asylum seekers, the Refugee Protection Act of 2022 builds upon prior iterations of the legislation introduced by Leahy and Lofgren by bolstering the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), restoring due process for asylum seekers, and expanding protections for refugees, for immigrants cooperating with law enforcement, and for foreign nationals assisting U.S. troops. "Today, there are more refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally-displaced persons than at any time in history. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Venezuela, among others, keep adding to this growing crisis," said Chair Lofgren. "The United States has long been a global leader in offering safety and protection to victims of terror, abuse, and brutal regimes. The Refugee Protection Act provides long-needed fixes to our nation's refugee and asylum programs and ensures we continue to lead by example in assisting the world's most vulnerable people." "One of the most important causes of my time in the Senate has been fighting for refugees and asylum seekers fleeing the horrors of oppression and persecution," said Sen. Leahy. "The world is in the midst of an historic refugee crisis, exacerbated by the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the war in Ukraine, and other conflicts. Now, more than ever, the United States must recommit to its time-honored role as a safe haven for the persecuted and the oppressed. I am proud to reintroduce an updated version of the Refugee Protection Act one final time so that we can carry on the cause of protecting the world's most vulnerable." The House bill is cosponsored by 8 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives: Representatives Nadler, Jayapal, Panetta, Sara Jacobs, Lowenthal, Norton, S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/in-the-news/fox-26-sesame-become-9th-major-food-allergen-jan-1-fda-says | FOX 26: SESAME TO BECOME 9TH ‘MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN’ ON JAN. 1, FDA SAYS | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | The FASTER Act will add sesame to the list of major food allergens effective Jan. 1, 2023. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance Monday on food allergen labeling requirements, ahead of designating sesame as a "major food allergen" which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The FDA issued a new and revised "questions and answers" document related to labeling food allergens, including requirements in the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021 and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection (FALCPA) Act of 2004. The FALCPA also amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) by defining the term "major food allergen" and requiring that foods or ingredients that contain a major food allergen be specifically labeled with the name of the allergen source. Oil-coated tuna steak is pressed into two kinds of sesame seeds before cooking. (Photo by Marice Cohn Band/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) This law previously identified eight foods as major food allergens: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. In April, President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that would make sesame the ninth U.S. major food allergen and requires food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023. More than 1.5 million people are allergic to sesame, the edible seeds of the sesame plant that are a common ingredient in dishes around the world, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). Reports suggest the allergy to sesame has increased "significantly" worldwide over the past two decades, the nonprofit said. The legislation passed in the Senate in March and the House in April, receiving bipartisan support. Allergy expenses are costly, study finds One study estimated that U.S. households with child food allergies spend $24.8 billion annually — breaking down to roughly $4,184 per year per child — based on expenses for medical bills and treatments, buying special foods and leaving employment to care for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-rep-panetta-passes-legislation-codify-presidential-audits-under-federal-law | U.S. Rep. Panetta Passes Legislation to Codify Presidential Audits Under Federal Law, Fix Program Failures | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted to pass the Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022 to ensure our nation's tax laws are applied evenly and justly to all, including the President and Vice President of the United States. Rep. Panetta was an original cosponsor of the legislation which was introduced following a review by the Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Taxation that showed significant failures by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to properly review and audit the former president. Despite the Presidential Audit Program at the IRS to conduct mandatory audits on the President and Vice President, the Committee on Ways and Means found that under the previous administration the program was dormant. Despite what ex-President Donald Trump told the American people about being audited, the IRS failed to complete one audit of his tax returns. A review of the audit files repeatedly notes insufficient resources to do thorough and regular reviews through the Presidential Audit Program. "The failures of the IRS to provide critical oversight of the previous administration demonstrate the need for fundamental reforms of the Presidential Audit Program," said Rep. Panetta. "This legislation ensures that our nation's tax laws are applied fairly and evenly for all Americans, including those that are elected to our nation's highest office. As elected officials it's our responsibility to provide oversight and maintain public confidence in our institutions, and where there are clear failures, to work quickly to fix those issues for the next generation." The Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022 would codify the IRS Mandatory Audit program to ensure the President and Vice President are adhering to our nation's tax laws, require the IRS to audit the President and Vice President within 90 days of filing and notify the public of its review, and ensure the IRS adequately staffs the program. On December 20, 2022, Rep. Panetta vote… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-remarks-at-weekly-press-conference-1 | Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Weekly Press Conference | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone. I'm sorry for the delay. We were just finalizing what you all are here to find out, is how we are proceeding and when we will finish. I'll get to that in a moment, but first I want to talk about last night. Last night was so historic for us, to hear President Zelenskyy. It's been a momentous week for our Democracy. Yesterday, it was my high honor to welcome President Zelenskyy of Ukraine here in the United States Capitol. He delivered a magnificent, awe‑inspiring speech, I think all would agree, and the courage, heroism and determination of the Ukrainian people shone through. It was moving to hear his report on the front lines of war, from which – he had just come from the front lines, sharing with us the valor by citizen and soldier alike. He always said the people were on the forefront of this and the soldiers came to reinforce that, and declaring that, at all odds, Ukraine still stood. I brought this picture, because it's one that I show on Winston Churchill's birthday. We have his birthday party every year. Just a couple of weeks ago, we had it in the Rayburn Room. Perhaps some of you were there. And I always show them the picture of Winston Churchill speaking to the Congress of the United States the day after Christmas 1941, following Pearl Harbor. And my father, Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., Baltimore, was there. And this arrow points to where he is sitting here. And so it always was a source of pride to me that my father was there that day, and now a source of pride that I could be there to hear another heroic leader of a country at war come ask for help. When Winston Churchill came, what he said – now think of this and think of last night – he said, ‘We are doing the noblest task in the world – not only defending our hearths and homes, but the cause of freedom in every land.' So much the theme, so much the common purpose of P… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-speaker-pelosi-s-remarks-at-bill-enrollment-ceremony-for-the-james | Transcript of Speaker Pelosi’s Remarks at Bill Enrollment Ceremony for The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Gregory Meeks, Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Congressman Donald Norcross held a bill enrollment ceremony for H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. Today, the Congress sends to the President a strong bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization bill. Let us salute all those who worked so tirelessly to assemble this vital legislation, larger than most of the bills that we sign. Chairman Adam Smith, the Chair of the Armed Services Committee. Ranking Member Mike Rogers, who worked very cooperatively, in a bipartisan way, to get this done. The entire Armed Services Committee, some of whom are with us today: Chairs of subcommittees, Jackie Speier of California, Donald Norcross of New Jersey. And the entire Armed Services Committee, as I mentioned. Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Gregory Meeks, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and Chairman Adam Schiff, the NDAA also authorizes vital funding for the State Department and Intelligence Community. This legislative package fulfills our Constitutional obligation to protect and to provide for the common defense, to protect and defend our Constitution. The NDAA will ensure that Americans are safe and America is secure. Honoring our brave servicemen and women, investing in our technological advantages, and growing them, and bolstering our global leadership. It is a remarkable piece of legislation. Inspired by President Zelenskyy's moving words in the House Chamber, the Congress remains committed to defending liberty and Democracy, here and around the world. As I mentioned earlier, in December – earlier events today – in December of 1941, my father, Congressman Thomas D'Alesandro Jr., had the privilege of witnessing Winston Churchill's historic address as a Member of Congress here. As Sir Winston told his allies that day, and I quote, ‘We are doing the noblest work in the world – not only defe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases/rep-peters-thanks-select-committee-for-historic-investigation-of-events-on-january-6 | Rep. Peters Thanks Select Committee for Historic Investigation of Events on January 6 | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Scott H. Peters | P000608 | scottpeters.house.gov | scottpeters | https://scottpeters.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | SAN DIEGO – Today, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) issued this statement after the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held its last public meeting and released an executive summary of its final report: "I supported establishing this bipartisan committee because the American people have a right to know what led to the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, how it occurred, and what it means for our democracy. I thank Chair Bennie Thompson, Vice Chair Liz Cheney and the Members of the Select Committee for their historic work. Their service is a shining example of how an investigation of this scale should be carried out. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-torres-secures-almost-20-million-local-projects-end-year | Congresswoman Torres Secures Almost $20 Million For Local Projects in End-of-Year Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Norma J. Torres | T000474 | torres.house.gov | torres | https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Pomona, CA – Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced that $19,525,505 in Community Project Funding has been included in this year's government funding package. Rep. Torres previously secured this funding for California's 35th Congressional District as part of a package that originally passed the House of Representatives earlier this year. After this end-of-year government funding bill becomes law, its funds will go towards 15 community projects, supporting working families, small businesses, students, first responders, seniors, and countless other community members. "I am proud to have secured almost $20 million for local projects in this year's government funding bill. From building affordable housing to improving our water infrastructure to expanding services for seniors and students, these projects will meet long overdue community needs in the Inland Empire and are essential to ensuring our communities will thrive in the future. I am eager to work with all those who were selected for funding because together we're getting the Inland Empire back on track," said Congresswoman Torres. Rep. Torres championed funding for 15 projects to directly benefit the residents of California's 35th Congressional District, including: $2,000,000 for the City of Chino to reopen previously closed wells, and ensure that the water is clean and safe for use $439,094 for the City of Ontario, CA for expanding wellness programs, meal services, and transportation services for seniors $1,600,000 for the City of Pomona to reopen a previously closed well, and to ensure the water is safe for residents $4,000,000 for the Courtplace Housing Development to construct affordable housing in Fontana $750,000 for the Downtown Main Street Economic Recovery and Revitalization Project- Phase 2, which is helping to revitalize downtown Upland $532,500 for the Empowering Success Now, Fontana, CA for afterschool and tutoring programs for youth in Fontana $300,000 for the Health Service Alliance-Montclair Community Health Center, Mon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-calvert-statement-ukrainian-president-zelenskyys-address-congress | Rep. Calvert Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Address to Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Republican | House | CA | Ken Calvert | C000059 | calvert.house.gov | calvert | https://calvert.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) issued the following statement following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress: “In the early days of Russia’s invasion, a Ukrainian medic transporting injured troops from the front lines summed up the stakes for his country, ‘Either we fight them off or we will all die. We’re hanging on and will do so to the end.’ Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy echoed that message before Congress this evening. After months of fighting, the world has witnessed the resolve of the Ukrainian people, we’ve been moved by their bravery, and many skeptics have been proven wrong about their ability to put up a fight against the once mighty Russian military. While the heroic resistance to the invading Russian forces is aimed at liberating Ukraine, we should bear in mind that in reality this fight is the frontline of defending liberty and democracy for greater Europe. There should be no question that Putin’s ambition and desires do not and would not end in Ukraine. I believe America’s financial and technical contributions to this greater struggle for the independence and freedom of our allies across Europe are a worthwhile investment. In addition to strengthening our democratic international partners, significantly weakening Russia’s potency for aggression is not an insignificant secondary benefit in this endeavor. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-statement-ways-means-vote-release-president-trumps-tax-returns | Rep. Chu Statement on Ways & Means Vote to Release President Trump’s Tax Returns to the Public | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to make eight years of President Trump's tax returns available to the public. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, voted in favor of the final motion and issued the following statement: "I was proud to vote in favor of accountability and transparency in government and to begin to restore the American public's trust in our highest officials. The Ways and Means Committee has a duty to the American people to ensure the nation's tax laws are administered properly and that public officials—particularly the President—are complying with them. While House Democrats took that duty seriously, it's regrettable—but not surprising—our colleagues on the other side of the aisle did not join us. The Presidential Mandatory Tax Audit has been in place since 1977, but was dormant during the Trump Administration. In fact, the mandatory audit of President Trump's returns only began after Chairman Neal made his request for these materials, and what is astonishing is that none of the audits for all of the years of Trump's presidency have been completed to this day. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases/costa-announces-25-million-grant-highway-41 | Costa Announces $25 million grant for Highway-41 | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jim Costa | C001059 | costa.house.gov | costa | https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) secured a $25 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade approximately 4 miles of the Madera 41 South Expressway from a 2-lane rural to a 4-lane highway. This federal grant will be used to help construct a divided four-lane highway and widen the lateral 6.2 canal crossing near Avenue 15 in Madera County. Costa advocated for the project since the beginning through letters of support and voted to pass the federal budget for the Fiscal Year 2022, which made this grant possible. “This funding is critical to improving access to some of the fastest-growing communities in Madera County and the San Joaquin Valley,” said Costa. “I am proud to secure this federal grant to widen highway 41, enhance safety and address congestion along this critical transportation artery in our Valley.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/in-the-news/sacramento-bee-sacramento-area-get-bike-paths-roadwork-flood-protection-and-more | SACRAMENTO BEE: SACRAMENTO-AREA TO GET BIKE PATHS, ROADWORK, FLOOD PROTECTION AND MORE FROM BUDGET EARMARKS | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | The $1.7 trillion federal spending bill moving quickly through Congress has millions of dollars for Sacramento-area roads, bike paths, water projects and more. There’s money for sidewalk and bike path projects in Folsom. For job training and counseling at The Opportunity Center in Sacramento and help for Habitat for Humanity to aid first-time, lower income people who want to buy homes. In West Sacramento, funds will be available to convert the I Street railroad drawbridge from motor vehicle access to a bikeway and walkway. In Elk Grove, funding would be used to build a bike and pedestrian crossing over Highway 99 along the Laguna Creek Inter-Regional Trail System. Congress is expected to approve the bill as soon as Thursday. The projects are part of what’s called earmarking, a controversial process where members of Congress can ask for funding for community projects. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., secured 18 Sacramento-area projects worth $48 million. Reps. Doris Matsui and Ami Bera, Sacramento Democrats, also sponsored projects. Critics call this pork; lawmakers who use the process call it serving the local communities that they know best. Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Elk Grove, has tried to ban earmarks. He called the process a ”tawdry, corrupt, and irresponsible practice,” and did not seek any such project funding. But for most lawmakers, Democrat and Republican, the process thrives. Earmarks were banned in 2011, after controversy over projects such as the “Bridge to Nowhere,” a proposal in 2005 to connect the Alaskan city of Ketchikan to an island with the city’s airport and 50 residents. Earmarks were revived last year as “community funding projects,” and any member requesting funding had to publicly explain why the money was needed. Budget-writers then included what they saw as worthy projects in the legislation now moving through Congress. The budget bill would fund the federal government through the rest of fiscal 2023, which ends Sept. 30. Current funding runs out Friday, and despite strong opposition from ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-panetta-votes-release-report-and-exhibits-failures-irs-mandatory | Rep. Panetta Votes to Release Report and Exhibits on the Failures of the IRS Mandatory Presidential Audit Program and Cosponsors Legislation to Fix the Program | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jimmy Panetta | P000613 | panetta.house.gov | panetta | https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) voted to release reports and their attached exhibits by the Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Taxation on the failures of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) mandatory program to audit presidential and vice-presidential tax returns. Representative Panetta also cosponsored legislation to codify the program and ensure audits are completed in the future. Since 1977, the IRS is supposed to conduct mandatory examinations of the federal income tax returns filed by Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States. Under United States Code section 6103(f), the Ways and Means Committee can request, receive, and place into the congressional record any information associated with the IRS Presidential Audit Program. After two requests by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and multiple court decisions over the past six years, the IRS recently released information to the Ways and Means Committee concerning the IRS audit of former President Donald Trump's tax returns. The staff of the Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Committee on Taxation reviewed the information associated with presidential audit program and each wrote a report. The reports found that during the former president's time in office, the IRS began one mandatory audit for his 2016 tax year and failed to do anything else. To demonstrate that failure by the IRS and to lay the proper foundation to codify the mandatory Presidential Audit Program, the Ways and Means Committee voted to place the reports and their exhibits into the congressional record, making them public. Moreover, based on that evidence, Chairman Neal, with the support of Representative Panetta as a cosponsor, introduced legislation to mandate the Presidential Audit Program under federal law. "The mandatory Presidential Audit Program is crucial to ensuring that the highest officeholders in the land pay their taxes just like you and me. Unfortunately, the evidence shows that this program is broke… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/dear-colleague-to-all-members-on-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine | Dear Colleague to All Members on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Addressing a Joint Meeting of Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Dear Colleague, It is with great pride and solemnity that, tonight, we will welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to address a Joint Meeting of Congress. This special session is anticipated to begin at 7:30 p.m. E.T. I encourage you to read my letter of invitation to President Zelenskyy. As the fight for freedom in Ukraine wages on, we look forward to hearing his inspiring message of courage, unity and determination. Please note that, for security reasons, the House Sergeant at Arms has announced that there will be no guests allowed in the House Gallery – with the exception of official guests of President Zelenskyy. On a personal note: this is a moment fraught with meaning for me. My father, Congressman Thomas D'Alesandro, Jr., was a Member of the House in 1941 when Winston Churchill came to the Congress on the day after Christmas to enlist our nation's support in the fight against tyranny in Europe. Eighty-one years later this week, it is particularly poignant for me to be present when another heroic leader addresses the Congress in a time of war – and with Democracy itself on the line. I hope that you will be there to be a part of a very special evening, which will be etched into history as well as part of your legacy. NANCY PELOSI Speaker of the House | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-invites-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-of-ukraine-to-address-joint-meeting | Pelosi Invites President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to Address Joint Meeting of Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter on behalf of the bipartisan Congressional leadership to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine inviting him to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The invitation comes as Ukraine continues to fight back against Russia's illegal, unprovoked invasion. "In the face of Putin's horrific atrocities, Ukrainian freedom fighters have inspired the world with an iron will and an unbreakable spirit — fighting back against Russia's brutal, unjustified invasion," Speaker Pelosi wrote in a letter to President Zelenskyy. "During this dark moment, your courageous, patriotic, indefatigable leadership has rallied not only your people, but the world, to join the frontlines of the fight for freedom." Speaker Pelosi continued: "It is with immense respect and admiration for your extraordinary leadership that I extend on behalf of bipartisan Congressional leadership an invitation to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Wednesday, December 21, 2022." Below is the text of the letter to the President: * * * December 20, 2022 His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 01220, Kyiv, 11 Bankova Str. Dear Mr. President: It is with immense respect and admiration for your extraordinary leadership that I extend on behalf of bipartisan Congressional leadership an invitation to address a Joint Meeting of Congress on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. America and the world are in awe of the heroism of the Ukrainian people. In the face of Putin's horrific atrocities, Ukrainian freedom fighters have inspired the world with an iron will and an unbreakable spirit — fighting back against Russia's brutal, unjustified invasion. During this dark moment, your courageous, patriotic, indefatigable leadership has rallied not only your people, but the world, to join the frontlines of the fight for freedom. America and our allies have proudly answered your call: imposing devastating sanctions on Putin and ensuring Ukraine has the resources it … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-remarks-at-photo-opportunity-with-his-excellency-volodymyr | Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Photo Opportunity with His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Nancy Pelosi | P000197 | pelosi.house.gov | pelosi | https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joinedHis Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, for a photo opportunity ahead of his address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Good evening. It is a profound privilege, and with great pride, that I welcome President Zelenskyy to the Capitol of the United States. We have talked about the fact that, recently, a few months ago, we had the privilege of welcoming the first lady to this Temple of Democracy. She made a great case, for the need for more weapons, more humanitarian, more economic assistance, by talking about the children. I've told the president again and again that the children and the war – using women as a weapon of war is something that the Russians are going to have to answer for. But today, at this time, here we are today to welcome the brave, courageous President Zelenskyy, in order to praise not only him, but the courageous, unified people of Ukraine, for what they are doing to protect Democracy. Over the last ten months since the invasion, you, Mr. President, and the Ukrainian people have met Putin's brutality with a strong will. Your visit comes as the Congress prepares to, again, pass another consequential round of security, economic and humanitarian assistance. Within the next 48 hours, hopefully, this will be done. And I want to applaud President Biden's plans to deliver a Patriot defense system, additional HIMARS and other vital military equipment. We are very, very pleased at that decision by the President and the determination to get that done. And I give tribute to you, Mr. President, for making the case so clearly about how this is needed. I was telling the president earlier that my father was a Member of Congress when Winston Churchill came here in 1941, the day after Christmas, really within a week in 81 years of today. And he made the case for calling upon America to help fight tyranny in Europe. He said at that time, ‘We are doing the noblest work in the world – not only defendin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/senate-passes-dr-ruizs-legislation-confirm-tribal-trust-land-agua | Senate Passes Dr. Ruiz's Legislation to Confirm Tribal Trust Land for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Raul Ruiz | R000599 | ruiz.house.gov | ruiz | https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) to take more than 2,500 acres of land in the San Jacinto Mountains into trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. H.R. 897, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, is now headed the President’s desk to become law. Once signed into law, the bill would allow the Tribe to further their conservation efforts and practice consistent forest management. “I am thrilled to see my bill, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, pass the Senate and head to President Biden’s desk,” said Dr. Ruiz. “This soon-to-be law fulfills an agreement between the federal government and the Tribe and will bolster conservation of local lands, help protect our environment, and honor the federal government’s trust responsibility to Tribal nations. I look forward to supporting Chairman Milanovich and the Tribe manage these lands in accordance with their traditions and with respect for the environment and wildlife.” “I am honored to have partnered with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to help reclaim sacred lands with long-standing cultural and natural resource values to the Cahuilla people,” said Senator Padilla. “Enactment of our legislation will finalize a decades-long endeavor between the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the federal government to allow for better land management and finally allow the Tribe to be the primary steward of these lands for the benefit of future generations. I thank my partners Congressman Ruiz and Senator Feinstein their work on this legislation, and I look forward to the President signing our bill into law.” “The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument was established in 2000,” said Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich, of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. “The legislation establishing the Monument rightfully acknowledges the special cultural value of the mountains to the Tribe, including significant cult… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-statement-on-president-zelenskyys-address-to-congress | Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Statement on President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to a Joint Meeting of Congress, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) released the following statement: “It was incredible to witness history and welcome President Zelenskyy to Congress. The United States’ continued support for Ukraine against Russia’s unprovoked aggression must remain a top priority. We need to see Ukraine through this winter, the end of this conflict, and the eventual reconstruction and recovery. That’s why I’m glad the House will pass $45 billion in additional funding for Ukraine and my provision of allowing the U.S. to provide assistance to the ICC’s investigation so we can ensure accountability and justice. Earlier this month, I was back in Ukraine and saw firsthand that their strength and resolve are stronger than ever. Our unwavering support – through weapons and economic and humanitarian aid – will continue turning that resolve into results on the battlefield so we can help end this war.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/reps-jacobs-keating-mcgovern-and-sen-leahy-announce-letter-to-president-biden-calling-on-the-administration-to-review-us-policy-towards-cluster-munitions-and-prohibit-their-use-by-the-us-military | Reps. Jacobs, Keating, McGovern, and Sen. Leahy Announce Letter to President Biden Calling on the Administration to Review U.S. Policy Towards Cluster Munitions and Prohibit Their Use by the U.S. Military | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Sara Jacobs | J000305 | sarajacobs.house.gov | sarajacobs | https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Today Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joined Chairman Bill Keating (D-MA) of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber; Chair Jim McGovern (D-MA) of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to review the Administration’s cluster munitions policy. Subsequent to this requested review, the authors are urging the Biden administration to take all the necessary steps to revise the Department of Defense’s (DoD) 2017 Policy on Cluster Munitions and ultimately ban the development, sale, and use of these weapons while expediting the destruction of our stockpile of cluster munitions. Co-signers of the letter include: Representatives Blumenauer, Grijalva, Khanna, Lee, Malinowski, Murphy, and Norton. Representative Sara Jacobs said, “The United States’ cluster munition policy stands in direct conflict with our values and our reputation as human rights defenders around the world,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “Cluster munitions keep killing long after their initial use, injuring and killing generations of civilians and preventing successful rebuilding and economic recovery in the countries where they’re used. We’ve seen Russia’s horrific use of cluster munitions in Ukraine – and we cannot faithfully criticize their actions while continuing to stockpile these deadly weapons ourselves. It’s long overdue to apply our values consistently to our national security policies and end the use, production, export, and stockpiling of cluster munitions.” Representative Keating said, “In April of this year, my colleagues and I sent a letter to President Biden following Russia’s renewed invasion of Ukraine and Putin’s use of cluster munitions. The use of cluster munitions in Ukraine by the Russian government has renewed the discussion related to US policy toward cluster munitions. Recognizing the harm that these munitions have caused in Ukraine against civilians, I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1316 | Carbajal, Local Health Officials Announce $1,600,000 in New Federal Grants to Improve COVID-19 Booster Rates | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Salud O. Carbajal | C001112 | carbajal.house.gov | carbajal | https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal joined local health officials to announce four new federal grants totaling $1,634,218 aimed at raising the number of Central Coast residents who have received the new bivalent COVID-19 booster, which is designed to combat more recent variants of the novel coronavirus. “While we have made great strides at reducing COVID-19’s control over our lives on the Central Coast, the constantly-improving tools that we have to keep this virus at bay won’t help anyone if people fail to take the time to use them,” said Rep. Carbajal. “In order to keep our communities and frontline workers protected from newer strains of COVID-19, and keep our hospitals from being overrun in this perfect storm of multiple infectious illnesses this winter, we need more people to get these boosters. I’m proud that the federal funding that I’ve supported for our federal health departments are coming back to help our local health officials get these shots in arms as quickly as possible.” “The best thing you can give your family this holiday season is the gift of good health – and that means getting your booster and flu shots as soon as possible, and staying home if you’re feeling sick,”Rep. Carbajal added. The following grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were announced today by Rep. Carbajal: $1,041,493 for Community Health Centers of the Central Coast $265,765 for the County of Santa Barbara $214,258 for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics $112,702 American Indian Health & Services The funding is made possible by a 12% increase in the HHS annual budget which Rep. Carbajal voted to approve in March 2022. "We are incredibly fortunate to receive this funding from our Federal partners and HRSA to increase COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine awareness, with a specific focus on underserved populations. As we know from our patients and as is reported regularly in the news, COVID is still an ongoing concern even as we pivot from the pandemic footing back into our role as a key provider in … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-blake-moore-and-jared-huffmans-legislation-to-help-save-the-great-salt-lake-heads-to-the-presidents-desk | Congressman Blake Moore & Jared Huffman’s Legislation to Help Save the Great Salt Lake Heads to the President’s Desk | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last night, Congressman Blake Moore’s Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act passed the Senate. Introduced with Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and led by Senators Merkley (D-OR) and Romney (R-UT) in the Senate, this legislation would establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to help save the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West. The bill now heads to the White House to be signed into law by President Biden. "Public waters like the Great Basin saline lakes are vital for the futures of wildlife and the communities whose livelihoods depend on them. How we manage them, especially in the face climate change and severe drought, should be led by science,” said Congressman Jared Huffman. “Our bill will get us the data needed to understand how water supplies and habitats are changing, assess future water needs, and develop management solutions to help these ecosystems thrive for generations – and I’m glad to see pass the Senate and on its way to become law.” “I am so appreciative of Governor Cox, Speaker Wilson, Joel Ferry, and the state legislature for their consistent support of and collaboration on this critical legislation,” said Congressman Blake Moore. “I was grateful to use my role in Congress to play a part in this solutions-oriented approach to one of our region’s greatest challenges. Over the last two years, I have worked with Senator Romney and the Utah delegation to bring awareness and solutions to the challenges that threaten the Great Salt Lake and our neighboring saline lakes. I am thrilled this bill has received the support necessary to head to the president’s desk, and I thank all who have worked on this legislation to get it to the finish line.” "This is a superb bill for the future of the Great Salt Lake and the animals and people who rely on it,” said Governor Spencer Cox. “It would address the economic value associated with the lake and the importance of migratory birds, help fill gaps in science around hydrology, integrate existing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-huffman-lauds-usps-announcement-to-transition-postal-fleet-to-electric-vehicles | Rep. Huffman Lauds USPS Announcement to Transition Postal Fleet to Electric Vehicles | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the following statement after the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced a historic $9.6 billion investment over the next five years to electrify its delivery fleet. The USPS investment includes electrifying 75% of its new purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV) and a commitment to acquire 100% electric NGDVs starting in 2026. This $9.6 billion investment – which includes $3 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act – installs modern charging infrastructure at hundreds of USPS facilities, electrifies 66,000 delivery vehicles, and modernizes mail delivery by creating a smarter network to more efficiently reach its 163 million delivery locations across the country and further strengthen the sustainability of this critical public service. “This breakthrough agreement is fantastic news for the future of the USPS, our economy, and the planet. For nearly a decade, I’ve led the charge in Congress for this commonsense transition and now – thanks to the hard work of the Biden administration and the funding we provided in the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s finally happening,” said Rep. Huffman. “Moving the world’s largest civilian vehicle fleet to clean, reliable, cost-effective EV’s is a game changer. It will help revitalize our beleaguered Postal Service, save taxpayers billions of dollars in fuel and maintenance costs, and supercharge America's transition to zero-emission vehicles. I’m incredibly grateful to the many leaders who worked to make this happen – including CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory and Representative Caroline Maloney, who were tireless allies in making this happen.” Rep. Huffman has been a leader on electrifying the USPS Postal Fleet since his first term in Congress. He has advocated to include funding for USPS vehicle electrification in yearly appropriations bills since 2014. Additionally, he has introduced legislation to provide the funding needed to transition to electric vehicles, such as the FLEET … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-huffman-lowenthal-and-sens-merkley-booker-call-on-biden-to-set-plastic-pollution-reduction-standards | Reps. Huffman, Lowenthal and Sens. Merkley, Booker Call on Biden to Set Plastic Pollution Reduction Standards | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Jared Huffman | H001068 | huffman.house.gov | huffman | https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Following the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), which aims to develop an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) led a letter to the Biden administration calling for them to set meaningful standards to address the global plastic pollution crisis at home and abroad. “In light of the first meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), which continues to work to develop an internationally legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, U.S. leadership in reducing environmental harm from plastics has never been more critical,” the members said in their letter. “The Protecting Communities from Plastics Act and the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act address this issue head on by requiring that we make less single-use plastics, protecting environmental justice communities by strengthening bedrock environmental laws, and investing in understanding the human health impacts of plastics. These types of actions show leadership and demonstrate that the U.S. is eager and supportive of policies that will meaningfully reduce plastic pollution.” The plastics sector is already responsible for more global greenhouse gas emissions than the entire aviation sector, and as the world transitions to clean and renewable energy, demand for oil is projected to shift to petrochemicals with plastics estimated to account for 20% of oil demand by 2050. This plastic pollution crisis also comes with decades of environmental injustices – driven by the siting of petrochemical and harmful waste management facilities in low-income communities and communities of color. The letter was cosigned by Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Sean Casten (IL-06), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-khanna-publishes-op-ed-foreign-affairs-calling-new-economic-patriotism | ICYMI: KHANNA PUBLISHES OP-ED IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS CALLING FOR A NEW ECONOMIC PATRIOTISM | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ro Khanna | K000389 | khanna.house.gov | khanna | https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) published a piece in Foreign Affairs outlining how the American dream has been downsized. Khanna calls for a new economic patriotism to increase domestic production, bring jobs back from overseas, and promote exports. He argues that an agenda focused on regional revitalization will offer hope to places that have endured decades of decline and also reduce tensions with China. Click here for the full Foreign Affairs article and see below for excerpts from the piece. The New Industrial Age By Representative Ro Khanna "For many citizens, the American dream has been downsized. In recent decades, the United States has ceased to be the world's workshop and become increasingly reliant on importing goods from abroad. Since 1998, the widening U.S. trade deficit has cost the country five million well-paying manufacturing jobs and led to the closure of nearly 70,000 factories. Small towns have been hollowed out and communities destroyed. Society has grown more unequal as wealth has been concentrated in major coastal cities and former industrial regions have been abandoned. As it has become harder for Americans without a college degree to reach the middle class, the withering of social mobility has stoked anger, resentment, and distrust. The loss of manufacturing has hurt not only the economy but also American democracy." […] Americans should embrace a new economic patriotism that calls for increasing domestic production, bringing jobs back from overseas, and promoting exports. An agenda focused on regional revitalization will offer hope to places that have endured decades of decline as policymakers watched haplessly and offered little more than Band-Aids to people laid off as a result of automation and outsourcing. A commitment to rebuild the U.S. industrial base does not mean the country should turn its back on the world and adopt the kind of insular economic nationalism that powered the 2016 Brexit vote in the United Kingdom. Instead, the United States can … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases/release-khanna-padilla-introduce-landmark-police-reform-bill-prevent-use-lethal | RELEASE: KHANNA, PADILLA INTRODUCE LANDMARK POLICE REFORM BILL TO PREVENT THE USE OF LETHAL FORCE | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ro Khanna | K000389 | khanna.house.gov | khanna | https://khanna.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) joined forces to introduce the PEACE Act to change the federal standard for the use of force by federal officers to require that force be used only when necessary to prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury. The PEACE Act was passed by the House in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act last Congress. This is the first time the bill has been introduced in the Senate. Click here for the full House bill text and here for an article in TheGrio on the bill. The groundbreaking use of force reform legislation would also incentivize states who wish to receiving additional public safety funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to enact similar legislation to require a comparable standard for local police officers. The federal effort builds on California's historic legislation (AB 392, "Act to Save Lives") enshrining the "necessity" standard. "The use of force should always be a last resort. This bill is about preventing the deadly escalation of force to save innocent lives and protect police officer's lives as well. Everyone is safer when we prioritize communication and de-escalation," said Rep. Khanna. "I'm proud to be introducing a historic police reform bill with Senator Padilla. This is a change that is long overdue." "We must ensure that law enforcement officers, who put their lives on the line every day to ensure our safety, have clear guidelines on the use of deadly force. Unfortunately, we've seen over and over again the tragic consequences, particularly in communities of color, when we don't. The PEACE Act will work to raise the standard on use of deadly force to save lives and hold the federal law enforcement officers who serve our communities to the high standard that Americans deserve," said Senator Padilla. Raising the federal standard for the use of force and incentivizing states to do so through federal funding mechanisms wasthe first recommendation in a letter to House Leadership signed by … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-leads-letter-cable-providers-aapi-programming | REP LIEU LEADS LETTER TO CABLE PROVIDERS ON AAPI PROGRAMMING | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Ted Lieu | L000582 | lieu.house.gov | lieu | https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Whip, led nine other Members of Congress in calling on the six largest cable companies in the country to expand their AAPI program offerings. A 2021 Pew Research study found that the Asian American population nearly doubled between 2000 and 2019, and is projected to surpass 46 million by 2060, making it the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the United States. However, there are currently no non-premium Asian language channels being offered nationally by these six cable distributors. The letter, sent to the CEOs of Altice USA, Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox Communications, DISH Network, and Verizon, expresses the need for increased AAPI access and representation in cable television content. The letter was also signed by Reps. Judy Chu, Grace Meng, Mark Takano, Dina Titus, Susie Lee, Alan Lowenthal, Thomas Suozzi, Pramila Jayapal, and Andy Kim. In the letter, the Members write: As Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus ("CAPAC"), we write today to request that DISH Network expand the availability of Asian American and Pacific Islander ("AAPI") television programming across the country. Culturally specific and in-language programming brings comfort, empowerment, and a sense of belonging to viewers from these communities. For those outside of the AAPI community, AAPI-specific television programming can provide positive exposure to new cultures and help combat discrimination and harmful stereotyping against AAPIs. According to data from the 2020 U.S. Census, the Asian population is the fastest growing racial group in the United States, having grown nearly 36 percent over the past 10 years. However, there are no non-premium Asian language channels currently being carried nationally by major multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Cable providers like DISH Network have the ability to uplift AAPI voices and inform the public on critical issues and news that u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/s-nchez-statement-ways-means-committee-decision-publicly-release | Sánchez statement on Ways & Means Committee decision to publicly release investigation findings | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Linda T. Sánchez | S001156 | lindasanchez.house.gov | lindasanchez | https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Tonight, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), a senior Member on the Ways and Means Committee, voted to publicly release the Committee's investigation of the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Mandatory Audit Program under the prior administration. After the vote, Congresswoman Sánchez issued the following statement: "As a senior member on the Ways and Means Committee, part of my job is safeguarding our tax code and ensuring that tax laws are applied evenly and fairly to all, regardless of wealth or power," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "Tonight's decision comes after four years of this Committee's work to review how the IRS enforces compliance with federal tax laws by a president. Our review found that under the prior administration, the program was dormant and failed to address the complexity of the president's situation." Congresswoman Sánchez continued: "Releasing the findings of our investigation, coupled with our proposed legislation to ensure the IRS has the capacity to do its job fairly, will help ensure no one is above the law. I thank Chairman Richard Neal and my colleagues on this Committee for their commitment to ensuring that our tax laws are fair for all across the board — from working families to former presidents." The Committee's report is available HERE, and JCT's report (Attachment I) is available HERE. Chairman Neal's Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act of 2022(Attachment J). Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D, Attachment F, Attachment G, & Attachment H. Attachment E will be made available on the Committee's website as soon as possible. The vote to go into Executive Session was 23-16, and the vote to transmit the documents to the House was 24-16. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/in-the-news/mobihealth-news-digital-health-literacy | MOBIHEALTH NEWS: DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | One significant obstacle for the legislation has been educating lawmakers about digital therapeutics, said Rep. Thompson and the AMCP's Mathieu. "The biggest challenge we've encountered both as AMCP as well as the broader coalition is education. Truly, the question we get is, 'What is a prescription digital therapeutic?'" Mathieu said. "So, really our biggest role throughout 2022 has been to educate members of Congress. Once we've helped them understand exactly what it is and how it benefits patients, we've had a very positive response to the bill." Torous said the need for digital health literacy extends beyond legislatures to the public, who will ultimately be partially liable for paying for these therapeutics should the bill pass. "I would almost argue that we need a bill to support digital health literacy for Americans to make sure everyone can equitably benefit from these as the ground layer before we begin talking about [making it mandatory]," Torous said. Pear's McCann argues improving digital health literacy is a role for companies that offer these treatments. "It's the job of the companies to educate clinicians and educate patients as to how [prescription digital therapeutics] fits into mainstream medical care. And I think what you currently have is a very, very lumpy reimbursement environment, and so companies aren't able to resource educating patients and educating clinicians," McCann said. "I think what we're looking for is a more regular reimbursement environment, like what is seen in the drug world, so that companies can then go out and solve the last mile issues of making the products mainstream medical treatment." The bipartisan and bicameral bill has now been dual referred to the Ways and Means Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee. "The lead person in Energy and Commerce is Congresswoman [Doris] Matsui, and we have talked at length on this bill. And I know she's pretty excited about the possibilities, and we're continuing to talk to and educate our colleagues," Rep. Thompson said. "… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-advances-funding-sacramento-region-government-funding-package | MATSUI ADVANCES FUNDING FOR THE SACRAMENTO REGION IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING PACKAGE | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), issued the following statement after the introduction of final text of the omnibus spending bill to fund the government for fiscal year 2023. The bill advances several Matsui-backed projects and priorities that will benefit the Sacramento region. “Today, Congress reached an agreement on a funding bill that would make transformative investments to tackle some of our region’s most pressing challenges,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “I am proud to secure funding for several important community projects throughout the Sacramento region that were included in this legislation. These projects inject money right into our community, funding projects like new bike trails, electrifying our homes, and much improved sewer and water infrastructure. Sacramento is always innovating, and it’s crucial that we invest in the projects and priorities that help everyday Sacramentans.” “This package also includes numerous additional legislative and regional priorities of mine that I fought hard to include,” Matsui continued. “With the funding in this package, we will have fully funded the Natomas Levee Project – something I have been working on with our regional partners for years. This package also funds projects that will make needed infrastructure improvements and expand quality, affordable health care throughout the Sacramento region.” Congresswoman Matsui fought to include additional legislative priorities in the government funding package, such as: Nationwide telehealth access for people with Medicare for an additional two years H.R. 7249 The Anna Westin Legacy Act of 2022, legislation to provide education and training on eating disorders for health care providers and communities The Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Education Act which increases the Japanese American Confinement Sites grant program that supports the preservation of U.S. confinement sites that were used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II and establishes a program to provide grants to Ja… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
| https://matsui.house.gov/media/press-releases/matsui-and-guthrie-applaud-signing-bill-reauthorize-newborn-hearing-screening | MATSUI AND GUTHRIE APPLAUD SIGNING OF BILL TO REAUTHORIZE NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM INTO LAW | 2022-12-20 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Doris O. Matsui | M001163 | matsui.house.gov | matsui | https://matsui.house.gov/media | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) applauded President Biden for signing the bipartisan Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2022 into law. Earlier this month, the House passed S.4052, the Senate companion to Matsui and Guthrie’s legislation H.R. 5561, the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2021. “The first years of life are foundational for a child’s development, which is why early detection and intervention for hearing is so critical,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act gives families access to newborn hearing screenings and ensures that those diagnosed can access appropriate follow up care and timely intervention services. Now that President Biden has signed our legislation into law, the early detection and intervention program can continue to improve health outcomes for newborns and young children across the country.” “I’m thrilled the newborn hearing screening and intervention program will be extended for five more years,” said Congressman Guthrie. “Thanks to this program, newborns are screened for hearing loss, and this early detection allows parents and health care providers to intervene early with the help of this program to ensure children have the effective support needed to help reach their full potential. I would like to thank Congresswoman Matsui for working with me on this bill in the House and U.S. Senators Portman, Hassan, Cassidy, and Hickenlooper for their leadership in the Senate to ensure this vital program can continue to help children with hearing loss thrive.” The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act reauthorizes the program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young children. This program started in 1999, and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act funds the program through fiscal year 2027. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T03:32:05Z |
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