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http://www.feinstein.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=29C073CE-C8B5-41CD-B359-EB69F9831D94 Feinstein to Park Service: Restart Lease Negotiations for San Franciscos Iconic Cliff House 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Dianne Feinstein F000062 www.feinstein.senate.gov     legacy WashingtonSenator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today called on the National Park Service to negotiate a lease extension of the Cliff House building for use as a restaurant. I regret that an agreement has not yet been reached to extend the contract to use San Francisco's historic Cliff House building as a restaurant. This is an important San Francisco landmark, and the National Park Service should immediately renew negotiations to maintain its role in the community. A building has stood on this site for more than 150 years and has long served as a gathering place. That role should persist the building should not be converted to an office building. I urge the National Park Service, the Hountalas family and their proposed partner to return to the negotiation table. I encourage the National Park Service to explore all possible opportunities to maintain the historic role of this building as a restaurant and visitor destination. Our history is too important to set aside so readily. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/norton-bass-lead-letter-president-elect-biden-combating-aircraft-noise Norton, Bass Lead Letter to President-Elect Biden on Combating Aircraft Noise 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy The disruption to human health and local economies by aircraft noise has long been overlooked or altogether ignored by the FAA, said Congresswoman Bass. I urge the Biden administration to appoint FAA officials who will finally address this issue that has plagued many of my constituents. The letter was also signed by Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA), Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Congressman Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA), Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA). The full text is below. December 28, 2020 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. President-elect of the United States Office of the Biden-Harris Transition Washington, DC 20500 Dear President-elect Biden: You will soon name several new appointees to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), including the Deputy FAA Administrator, the Chief Operating Officer of the Air Traffic Organization, the Associate Administrator for Airports, and the Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs, and Environment. While the FAA and the aviation industry face many high-profile challenges, as Members of the Quiet Skies Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives, we write to bring to your attention the overlooked problem of the disruption to human health and local economies from aircraft noise. We urge you to appoint officials who will include creative approaches to solving noise problems in the work ahead. We represent Americans from diverse locales across the country, united by grave concern over the toll that noise can take on the people living with a constant drone of aircraft. Planes fly low or late at night, near homes and schools; flights arrive and depart within minutes of each other; and the FAA's NextGen p… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://harder.house.gov/media/press-releases/harder-announces-free-mobile-coronavirus-testing-van-coming-communities Harder Announces Free Mobile Coronavirus Testing Van Coming to Communities Throughout Central Valley 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Josh Harder H001090 harder.house.gov     legacy Modesto, CA Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced the launch of a new COVID-19 mobile testing van for Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties scheduled to start Monday, January 4th. Curative, one of the largest providers of oral COVID-19 testing in the country, will be launching a mobile testing unit on Monday January 4th and will serve locations across Rep. Harder's district in both Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. Curative offers a self-administered oral test, which uses saliva instead of a nasal swab. The test is free to all individuals, including those without insurance, and can be administered to children. We heard from communities across the Valley that we're low on testing capacity so we went and found some more, said Rep. Harder. The first step in combating the virus is understanding where it is this will give us a better chance to do that while also giving people more opportunities to get tested. Interested residents can visit www.curative.com/CA10 to make an appointment. Appointments will be available starting four days before date of test. Walk-up availability is limited. More information on the test itself is available at www.curative.com. More information on local testing, including a bilingual flyer, is available here. The testing van will be available on a weekly basis at the following locations, 10am 4pm, starting Monday, January 4th: Mondays: Patterson - Hammon Senior Center Parking Lot, 1033 W Las Palmas Ave, Patterson Tuesdays: Riverbank - Riverbank Community Center Parking Lot, 3600 Santa Fe St, Riverbank Wednesdays: Manteca - City Hall Parking Lot, 1001 West Center Street, Manteca Thursdays: Oakdale - Family Resource Center Parking Lot, 631 W F St, Oakdale Fridays: Ceres - Central Valley Opportunity Center; Ceres Parking Lot, 3860 Brickit Ct., Suite A, Ceres Saturdays: Modesto - King Kennedy Center Parking Lot, 601 Martin Luther King Dr, Modesto Sundays: Tracy - Ritter Family Ball Park, 2300 N. Tracy Blvd, Tracy 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/coin-redesign-act-celebrating-prominent-american-women-and-others-passes-both-chambers-of-congress_-- Coin Redesign Act Celebrating Prominent American Women and Others Passes Both Chambers of Congress 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.31.20 Coin Redesign Act Celebrating Prominent American Women and Others Passes Both Chambers of Congress Washington, D.C. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Anthony Gonzalez(R-OH), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) today joined Senators Catherine CortezMasto(D-NV) and Deb Fischer (R-NE)in celebrating the bicameral passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020. H.R. 1923, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 allows the Department of the Treasury and U.S. Mint to mint and issuenewquarter-dollar coins. The first series of quarters in this program commemorates the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting some women the right to vote. The design on the reverse of those quarters will represent prominent American women in a range of fields, including but not limited to suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, and humanities. This series will also include women from ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse backgrounds. The 114th Congress created a United StatesSemiquincentennialCommission to facilitate activities in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This bill allows for the issuance offivedifferent designs emblematic of the United States'Semiquincentennial, including one dedicated to the contributions made by women to our nation's founding or a monumental moment in American History.Additionally, from 2027-2030,quarter dollars willcommemorate sports played by American youthandhalf-dollar commemoratingParalympicsports. Women have played a critical role in shaping this country since its founding but have often been excluded or gone unrecognized. This bill is an important step in recognizing the contributions women have made in furthering civil rights and making our country a more equitable place. This bill's passage also coincides with the centennial of the 19th Amendment which gave some women the right to vote,said Congresswoman Lee.When women gathered i… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/s-nchez-highlights-accomplishments-38th-congressional-district-during Sánchez Highlights Accomplishments for 38th Congressional District During 116th Congress 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Linda T. Sánchez S001156 lindasanchez.house.gov lindasanchez https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today highlighted accomplishments for the 38th Congressional District during the second session of the 116th Congress. Sánchez has devoted her career to helping working people get ahead: advocating for families, improving America's education system, and bringing jobs to Southern California. "I take seriously my responsibility to be the voice for California's 38th District in Washington," said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. "In 2020, my Democratic colleagues and I have been able to deliver significant wins for our constituents and the country, despite historic opposition from the other party and the Administration. The cornerstone of my work is and continues to be serving my constituents, especially in these difficult and unpredictable times." In the 116th Congress, Congresswoman Sánchez served on the Ways and Means Committee where she lead on issues of importance to working families such as family caregiving and nursing homes, fair taxation, improving education at all levels, and worker-first priorities for labor. Additionally, Sánchez served as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus' Immigration Task Force and Co-Chair of the Labor Caucus, and as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Democratic Women's Caucus. On Sunday, January 3rd, Congresswoman Sánchez will be sworn in as the Representative for California's 38th Congressional District in the 117th Congress. At that time, she will begin her tenth term serving the people of Los Angeles and Orange Counties in Southern California. Highlighted district and legislative accomplishments are below. For additional information, please visit here. For a complete listing on House Democrats' work For The People in the 116th Congress, please visit here. Highlighted District Accomplishments COVID-19 Response Since March 2019, Congresswoman Sánchez's office has received thousands of constituent requests for assistance related to the pandemic. The office has resolved more than 1,000 constituent is… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-house-filing-amicus-brief-in-gohmert-v-pence Pelosi Statement on House Filing Amicus Brief in Gohmert v. Pence 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House of Representatives filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Gohmert v. Pence, which attempts to unconstitutionally grant the Vice President the power to personally choose presidential electors, against the results of the popular vote and the certified Electoral College results: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris decisively won the 2020 election, with a record number of votes and an historic margin of victory. Yet, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have refused to respect the will of the American people and instead have spread dangerous conspiracy theories and brought over fifty extreme, failed lawsuits in a brazen attempt to overturn the certified results of the 2020 election. The Gohmert lawsuit has zero legal merit and is yet another sabotage of our democracy. There is no doubt that, despite this desperate unpatriotic charade, on January 6, Joe Biden will be confirmed by the acceptance of the vote of the Electoral College as the 46th President of the United States. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-passes-sherman-bill-to-support-non-profit-provided-affordable Congress Passes Sherman Bill to Support Non-Profit Provided Affordable Housing 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov sherman https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Congress passed the Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act or "BUILD" Act, legislation led by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The passage of this legislation represents a significant step towards helping nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity help struggling families access housing through zero percent interest mortgages. "We've heard of different local Habitat for Humanity chapters who make more than 5 loans a year having difficulty complying with the mandatory TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure form, citing increased costs and complexity. The BUILD Act is a straightforward way to address these challenges with a narrow regulatory tweak that will ensure non-profits can focus on working in their communities to build homes, rather than sitting in an office," said Congressman Sherman. Following the 2008 mortgage crisis, Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create rules of the road to protect consumers against the predatory mortgage lending practices which contributed to the crisis. To protect borrowers from being unknowingly pushed into mortgages they cannot afford, the CFPB established the TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure (TRID), also known as the "know before you owe" disclosure. TRID requires that, prior to a mortgage signing, lenders must provide borrowers with a simplified disclosure detailing all of mortgage costs the borrower will owe. The TRID forms include a loan estimate and closing disclosure, designed to allow consumers to easily identify high-cost mortgages such as those with ballooning interest rates. However, these disclosures are often not relevant to mortgages made by charitable organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, which provide low- or no-fee zero percent interest mortgages. Habitat provides homeownership opportunities to low-income families by building homes that are financed with a zero percent interest loans, or other affordable mortgage loa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123120 Pelosi Appoints Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben First Woman to Serve as Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced her appointment of Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben as House Chaplain, following the House retirement of Father Pat Conroy. Kibben will be the first woman to serve as Chaplain in either chamber of Congress. It is my honor to announce the appointment of Rear Admiral Margaret Grun Kibben to serve as Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives: the first woman to serve in this historic position, which has been enshrined in our Democracy since the First Congress in 1789, said Speaker Pelosi. Kibben brings decades of decorated experience in the military and the ministry, as a retired Rear Admiral who served as the U.S. Navy's Chief Chaplain and the chaplain of the Marine Corps. Her integrity, experience and patriotism will serve the Congress and the Country well, as she ministers to the needs of Members. This historic appointment was made possible by the values-based leadership of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, and I thank him and all Members of the bipartisan group leading the search Representatives Eshoo, Price, Connolly, Moolenaar, Luetkemeyer, McMorris Rodgers and Stauber for their successful work. Their recommendation was accepted by Leader McCarthy and me. The service of Father Pat Conroy has been a blessing to Members on both sides of the aisle, continued Speaker Pelosi. Throughout his service, Father Pat fulfilled the calling of St. Ignatius of Loyola: for the greater glory of God.' His service has been a spiritual and moral anchor for Members, grounding our institution in the values of faith and country and reminding our Members of our responsibilities to our great nation and constituents. All Members wish Father Pat well as he enjoys his well-deserved retirement from the House. Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben entered active duty in 1986 through the Navy's Theological Student Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College, a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master's in National Security … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123120-0 Pelosi Statement on House Filing Amicus Brief in Gohmert v. Pence 2020-12-31 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House of Representatives filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Gohmert v. Pence, which attempts to unconstitutionally grant the Vice President the power to personally choose presidential electors, against the results of the popular vote and the certified Electoral College results: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris decisively won the 2020 election, with a record number of votes and an historic margin of victory. Yet, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have refused to respect the will of the American people and instead have spread dangerous conspiracy theories and brought over fifty extreme, failed lawsuits in a brazen attempt to overturn the certified results of the 2020 election. The Gohmert lawsuit has zero legal merit and is yet another sabotage of our democracy. There is no doubt that, despite this desperate unpatriotic charade, on January 6, Joe Biden will be confirmed by the acceptance of the vote of the Electoral College as the 46th President of the United States. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/coin-redesign-act-celebrating-prominent-american-women-and-others-passes-both-chambers-of-congress Coin Redesign Act Celebrating Prominent American Women and Others Passes Both Chambers of Congress 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.30.20 Coin Redesign Act Celebrating Prominent American Women and Others Passes Both Chambers of Congress Washington, D.C. Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), Anthony Gonzalez(R-OH), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) today joined Senators Catherine CortezMasto(D-NV) and Deb Fischer (R-NE)in celebrating the their bipartisan legislation, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, passing both chambers of Congress. H.R. 1923, the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 allows the Department of the Treasury and U.S. Mint to mint and issuenewquarter-dollar coins. The first series of quarters in this program commemorates the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting some women the right to vote. The design on the reverse of those quarters will represent prominent American women in a range of fields, including but not limited to suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, and humanities. This series will also include women from ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse backgrounds. The 114th Congress created a United StatesSemiquincentennialCommission to facilitate activities in 2026 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This bill allows for the issuance offivedifferent designs emblematic of the United States'Semiquincentennial, including one dedicated to the contributions made by women to our nation's founding or a monumental moment in American History.Additionally, from 2027-2030,quarter dollars willcommemorate sports played by American youthandhalf-dollar commemoratingParalympicsports. Women have played a critical role in shaping this country since its founding but have often been excluded or gone unrecognized. This bill is an important step in recognizing the contributions women have made in furthering civil rights and making our country a more equitable place. This bill's passage also coincides with the centennial of the 19th Amendment which gave some women the right to vote,said Congresswoman Lee.When women gat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mcnerney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-mcnerney-announces-2020-congressional-app-challenge-winner Rep. McNerney Announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge Winner 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Jerry McNerney M001166 mcnerney.house.gov     legacy Stockton, CA Today, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) announced that the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for the 9th Congressional District is Mountain House High School student, Advithi Kethidi. Advithi's app, HourShop, enables students to receive community service hours and help those in need. Advithi came up with the idea for her app during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she realized the danger and difficulty high-risk populations encounter when running typical errands, such as getting groceries. She also found that students were being deprived of the opportunities to collect volunteer hours because of stay-at-home orders. Advithi designed her app as a solution for both of these situations: to provide an efficient way for students to earn community service hours during the pandemic while allowing high-risk individuals and families to stay home and stay safe. The promise of technology and this generation's acute familiarity with these tools opens a world of possibilities to address our most pressing issues, while also presenting people with new opportunities, said Congressman McNerney. Advithi saw a need in our community one that many are currently facing and she designed a solution to not only connect people, but to provide a new way to give back. That is the beauty of technology: it can be harnessed to expand access to much needed services and revolutionize how members of our community engage with one another. I commend her for her thoughtfulness and hard work throughout the development of this award-winning app. The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition intended to engage students' creativity and encourage their participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Students compete with peers by creating and exhibiting their software application for web, PC, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi or any other platform of their choice. The contest was open to all middle school and high school students who reside in California's 9th Congressional District. You can w… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-announces-creation-of-select-committee-on-economic-disparity-fairness-in Pelosi Announces Creation of Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement announcing the creation in the 117th Congress of the new Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth: As House Speaker, I am proud to announce the creation of the new, bipartisan Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, which will be an essential force in Congressional Democrats' action to combat the crisis of income and wealth disparity in America. It is molded after the mission of the Temporary National Economic Committee, founded by President Roosevelt and the Congress after the Great Depression to study and combat the concentration of wealth in America and its role in triggering economic collapse. As President Roosevelt said before founding this Committee, The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself the liberty of a democracy is not safe if its business system does not provide employment and produce and distribute goods in such a way as to sustain an acceptable standard of living.' The past several decades have shown with devastating clarity the marked imbalance between the financial fortunes of CEOs and workers. The reverence of those who amass profits by stagnating wages has seriously undermined the lives and livelihoods of many Americans, while slowing economic growth in our country. This year, the disturbing, dangerous trend of economic disparity has also been accelerated by the coronavirus economic crisis. The devaluing of work has had a negative impact on consumer confidence, job creation and economic growth. And the situation of families no longer believing that their children will have a brighter future than they is seriously damaging and demoralizing to our society. That is why we are creating this Select Committee, which will be a resource to the Congress to make policy related to economic fairness, access to education and workforce … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-weekly-press-conference-today-90 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 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. Welcome to the last weekly of this year of this year, of this session of Congress and of this Congress. Until next week, when we'll be in a new Congress. I wish you a Happy New Year as we go forward. Sadly, the Congress received the news last evening of the passing of a new Member of Congress, Luke Letlow from Louisiana, due to be sworn in this Sunday, but taken by the coronavirus yesterday. He leaves his wife and two babies, and we extend great sympathy to his family. So sad. Forty-one years old, coronavirus, blood clot complication. Could happen to anyone. And it has happened to nearly 350,000 Americans. Many of those deaths could have been avoided. As we go forward, we must, we must make sure that we are scientific and determined to crush the virus in whatever form it takes. In the meantime, though, let us extend deepest sympathy to their family and to to those little babies who have lost their daddy. So, here we are in time, as I mentioned, the last meeting of the year for us. Let's just talk about the last week or so. In the last week or so, we sent to the President the legislation, it took some time for it to be enrolled because it was a lot a big bill. He received it on Christmas Eve, 3:30 in the afternoon. He did sign it on Sunday evening and we were very pleased with that because it had very strong bipartisan vote in the House and in the Senate. In the course of, though, of that week, the President announced his support for the $2,000 direct payment, which we madly embraced, and said, We join with the President in supporting this,' came in on Christmas Eve, were blocked by the Republicans for having a Unanimous Consent to bill bring up that legislation. But on Monday, in regular session, we brought it forth and it passed with strong bipartisan support. We were very pleased then to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/transcript-of-pelosi-weekly-press-conference-today-91 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 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. Welcome to the last weekly of this year of this year, of this session of Congress and of this Congress. Until next week, when we'll be in a new Congress. I wish you a Happy New Year as we go forward. Sadly, the Congress received the news last evening of the passing of a new Member of Congress, Luke Letlow from Louisiana, due to be sworn in this Sunday, but taken by the coronavirus yesterday. He leaves his wife and two babies, and we extend great sympathy to his family. So sad. Forty-one years old, coronavirus, blood clot complication. Could happen to anyone. And it has happened to nearly 350,000 Americans. Many of those deaths could have been avoided. As we go forward, we must, we must make sure that we are scientific and determined to crush the virus in whatever form it takes. In the meantime, though, let us extend deepest sympathy to their family and to to those little babies who have lost their daddy. So, here we are in time, as I mentioned, the last meeting of the year for us. Let's just talk about the last week or so. In the last week or so, we sent to the President the legislation, it took some time for it to be enrolled because it was a lot a big bill. He received it on Christmas Eve, 3:30 in the afternoon. He did sign it on Sunday evening and we were very pleased with that because it had very strong bipartisan vote in the House and in the Senate. In the course of, though, of that week, the President announced his support for the $2,000 direct payment, which we madly embraced, and said, We join with the President in supporting this,' came in on Christmas Eve, were blocked by the Republicans for having a Unanimous Consent to bill bring up that legislation. But on Monday, in regular session, we brought it forth and it passed with strong bipartisan support. We were very pleased then to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/dr-ruiz-celebrates-2019-and-looks-ahead-2020 Dr. Ruiz Celebrates 2019 and Looks Ahead to the New Year 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy I am thrilled with all that we have accomplished this year tolower out-of-pocket health care costs,stand up for our veteransand law enforcement officers, and advocate for our seniors! As we look ahead to 2020, we must continue to build on what we've accomplished. Here are some of the reasons why I'm celebrating 2019: We cut through the red tape:Our office helped close more than 500 constituent cases to help our friends, families, and neighbors get the benefits they deserve and secure more than $2 million from Social Security, Medicare, the VA, and the IRS. We stood up for our veterans:The president has signed into law two of my provisions to address our military's use of toxic burn pits. My bill, the Burn Pits Registry Enhancement Act passed the House earlier this year, andmy two amendments included in this year's NDAAwere signed into law just this month. We fought for humanity at our borders:The House passed my bill, theHumanitarian Standards for Individuals in CBP Custody Act, to restore humanity to our treatment of migrants under CBP's custody and responsibility. We supported local law enforcement:With local law enforcement collaboration, my amendment to this year's Consolidated Appropriations Act more than doubled our nation's funding for mental health services for law enforcement agencies. We stood up against abuse of taxpayer dollars:My legislation, thePublic Service Integrity Act, wouldensure our elected officials never use their office to enrich themselves and passed thepassed the House as part of theFor the People Act. I hope you had an outstanding 2019, and I wish you peace and prosperity in 2020! I look forward to continuing to work hard next year to lower health care costs,grow our local economy with American jobs, and strengthen our critical infrastructure. Sincerely, Raul Ruiz, M.D. Member of Congress 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/dr-ruiz-looks-back-2020 Dr. Ruiz Looks Back on 2020 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy Dear Friends, As we look back on what a year 2020 has been, it's important to remember the good things that give us joy and hope for the future. Today, I'm reflecting on all that we have overcome and achieved this past year, and looking forward to what 2021 will bring. Year in Review: Looking Back on the 116th Congress This Congress, we made incredible progress for our veterans, helped expand access to crucial health care services, and helped grow American jobs. Here are just a few legislative wins from the 116th Congress: The Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act became law.This bill will strengthen the Medicaid program for children with complex medical needs, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act became law.This legislation will fight the opioid epidemic by helping patients begintheir road to recovery, increase access to care, and save lives. The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Actbecame law. Language from my bill, the BENES Act, was signed into law to help reduce gaps in coverage for seniors who sign up for Medicare Part B. As your representative, I am committed to helping you cut through the red tape. I am thrilled my office helped over 1,200 constituents resolve their cases with federal agencies this year. Clickhereto learn more about real results for seniors, veterans, and CA-36 residents. I am ready to take on 2021 a year that promises to bring new opportunities, obstacles, and hope. Join me as I continue our look back on the year by following my posts onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagramusing #YearInReview. I wish you and your family a happy holiday season, and I look forward to serving you in the New Year and the 117th Congress! Sincerely, Raul Ruiz, M.D. Member of Congress In Case You Missed It: Are you a CA-36 resident interested in serving in the Biden-Harris Administration? Find out how to applyhere. Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?Here's what you need to… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123020 Pelosi Announces Creation of Select Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement announcing the creation in the 117th Congress of the new Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth: As House Speaker, I am proud to announce the creation of the new, bipartisan Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, which will be an essential force in Congressional Democrats' action to combat the crisis of income and wealth disparity in America. It is molded after the mission of the Temporary National Economic Committee, founded by President Roosevelt and the Congress after the Great Depression to study and combat the concentration of wealth in America and its role in triggering economic collapse. As President Roosevelt said before founding this Committee, The liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself the liberty of a democracy is not safe if its business system does not provide employment and produce and distribute goods in such a way as to sustain an acceptable standard of living.' The past several decades have shown with devastating clarity the marked imbalance between the financial fortunes of CEOs and workers. The reverence of those who amass profits by stagnating wages has seriously undermined the lives and livelihoods of many Americans, while slowing economic growth in our country. This year, the disturbing, dangerous trend of economic disparity has also been accelerated by the coronavirus economic crisis. The devaluing of work has had a negative impact on consumer confidence, job creation and economic growth. And the situation of families no longer believing that their children will have a brighter future than they is seriously damaging and demoralizing to our society. That is why we are creating this Select Committee, which will be a resource to the Congress to make policy related to economic fairness, access to education and workforce development. Working with the Committees of Jurisdic… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123020-0 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy 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. Welcome to the last weekly of this year of this year, of this session of Congress and of this Congress. Until next week, when we'll be in a new Congress. I wish you a Happy New Year as we go forward. Sadly, the Congress received the news last evening of the passing of a new Member of Congress, Luke Letlow from Louisiana, due to be sworn in this Sunday, but taken by the coronavirus yesterday. He leaves his wife and two babies, and we extend great sympathy to his family. So sad. Forty-one years old, coronavirus, blood clot complication. Could happen to anyone. And it has happened to nearly 350,000 Americans. Many of those deaths could have been avoided. As we go forward, we must, we must make sure that we are scientific and determined to crush the virus in whatever form it takes. In the meantime, though, let us extend deepest sympathy to their family and to to those little babies who have lost their daddy. So, here we are in time, as I mentioned, the last meeting of the year for us. Let's just talk about the last week or so. In the last week or so, we sent to the President the legislation, it took some time for it to be enrolled because it was a lot a big bill. He received it on Christmas Eve, 3:30 in the afternoon. He did sign it on Sunday evening and we were very pleased with that because it had very strong bipartisan vote in the House and in the Senate. In the course of, though, of that week, the President announced his support for the $2,000 direct payment, which we madly embraced, and said, We join with the President in supporting this,' came in on Christmas Eve, were blocked by the Republicans for having a Unanimous Consent to bill bring up that legislation. But on Monday, in regular session, we brought it forth and it passed with strong bipartisan support. We were very pleased then to send that over to Mitch McConnell and the Senate. T… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/123020-1 Dear Colleague on End of 116th Congress 2020-12-30 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Dear Democratic Colleague, As we prepare to close the 116th Congress, I write to express my deep appreciation for the unity of House Democrats in fighting For The People. It is with great optimism that we prepare for a new Congress and a new Administration. Congress has passed and the President has signed a coronavirus relief bill to help fight the virus and put money in the pockets of the American people, but much more needs to be done to honor our heroes at the state and local level. Supporting them will facilitate making the much-anticipated vaccine more readily and fairly available. We must join in the Biden-Harris Administration's Build Back Better initiative for job creation and economic opportunity, including its protections of our planet. The pandemic has pulled back the veil of inequality, sharpening our focus on the disparities that rage in our economy and our society. In our work, we must promote justice in the economy, in health care, in law enforcement and in the environment. As we go forward, we do so with pride in the work of our Caucus, Committee Chairs and Committee Members and with confidence that we will get the job done. It is imperative that we do so connecting with the hopes and dreams of our constituents and with prayers for a better future for all. Thanks for your leadership and your friendship. Best wishes for a Happy New Year. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2182 Rep. Jimmy Gomez, House Colleagues, Demand Immediate Trump Administration Withdrawal Of Any New Oil And Gas Leases Off California Coast 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jimmy Gomez G000585 gomez.house.gov gomez https://gomez.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to head off last minute lame-duck Trump Administration efforts to expand offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), today, joined a letter with 21 House colleagues from the California Delegation in expressing their strong opposition to any expansion of oil and gas drilling off the coast of California. In a letter to Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, co-led by Representatives Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jared Huffman (CA-2), and Mike Levin (CA-49), the Members demand the outgoing Trump Administration immediately withdraw any new oil and gas leasing off California from consideration in any future federal program. “The inevitable onshore and offshore risks associated with offshore drilling impact public health, the environment, and our climate," wrote the lawmakers. "For these reasons, every single coastal governor along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Republican and Democrat alike, has stood in opposition to offshore drilling. In coastal communities, where livelihoods are built around fishing, tourism, and recreation, it is critically important to guard against oil leaks or spills that could harm these ocean dependent economies and fragile marine ecosystems.” The letter also points out that just three months ago President Trump, in response to loud outcry from coastal communities across the nation, issued a ten-year moratorium on offshore drilling in waters off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The letter highlights California’s intimate history with off shore oil drilling impacts, most notably the 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, which at the time was the largest oil spill in the United States. This tragedy killed thousands of marine mammals, fish, and birds, and oil washed up on the beaches for hundreds of miles along Central and Southern California. In the 50 years since, there have been no new oil and gas leases in California state waters and no federal leases of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=4D9828DA-9F91-4640-8A66-6267AB268F90 Washington has to help with L.A.'s meth addiction 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Dianne Feinstein F000062 www.feinstein.senate.gov     legacy Originally published in the Los Angeles Times By Dianne Feinstein Although opioids especially oxycodone and fentanyl dominate addiction news, another deadly drug has been lurking in the background, causing tens of thousands of fatalities: methamphetamine. Meth addiction isn't new, but it has quickly emerged in recent years as a particularly deadly threat, and Los Angeles has been hard-hit. Between 2008 and 2018, meth-related deaths in L.A.increased tenfold, from 43 to 435, according to county statistics. By 2018, meth was involved in 44% of all drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Last summer, Mark Casanova, of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles,told The Timesthat meth accounted for 70% of drug use among L.A.'s homeless population. Between 2005 and 2019, according to county data, more than 185,000 individuals who entered publicly funded treatment programs in Los Angeleswere admitted for meth. It's way cheaper [than many other street drugs], it lasts longer, you can smoke it or inject it, it's easy to get, Casanova said. In September, Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and I introduced the Methamphetamine Response Act. The bill, which would direct the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to develop and implement a plan to address the growing use of meth, passed the Senate in November. Unfortunately, the House has not yet addressed the bill and likely will not pass it before the 116th Congress ends. What did pass the House and Senate, as part of the massive omnibus end-of-year legislation that was signed into law Sunday, was a directive to the drug control policy office to finalize regulations for designating emerging drug threats. The office began the process in May; now it should finish that work as quickly as possible. The meth surge isn't confined to California, of course. According to ananalysisby researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2008 and 2017, the number of people admitted nationwide for meth-related treatment rose from 260,000 to 373,000, a 4… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-issues-statement-regarding-arrest-international-boxer-justin Rep. Bass Issues Statement Regarding Arrest of International Boxer Justin Juuko 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy "The Ugandan government must stop unlawfully arresting, detaining, and beating citizens who have opposing views. This action is clearly trying to intimidate Ugandans who oppose the government before the upcoming presidential elections. "On December 12th, the government arrested international boxer Justin Juuko, a Ugandan citizen and California resident. Reportedly, Juuko was arrested along with Garrypaul Mayanja, an FDC activist in Masaka, a district in south-central Uganda. The two were were reportedly conducting training for polling agents ahead of the general election on January 14. The charges must be investigated, and the government should release Mr. Juuko unharmed at once. "Just last week, international human rights activist and attorney Nicholas Opiyo was arrested and is still being unjustly held in custody until January 11th. Opiyo's work on human rights has earned him numerous international awards. He founded Chapter Four Uganda, an organization that advocates for legal protections to human rights, provides training and support for other Ugandan human rights law organizations, and coordinates legal responses to civil rights violations. Mr. Opiyo is being targeted and denied bail for his tireless efforts in advancing human rights and must be released immediately. "Both of these men are being detained simply for their human rights advocacy and their right to peacefully challenge the current government. The Ugandan government must make the safety of all activists and opposition of the current regime a priority. The continued repression of civil society ahead of the upcoming elections cannot be tolerated. "I urge the Ugandan government to release Mr. Juuko, Mr. Opiyo, and all other activists and opposition leaders at once, listen to the will of the people, and have free and fair presidential elections in January." 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=771 Carbajal, Colleagues Demand Immediate Trump Administration Withdrawal Of Any New Oil And Gas Leases Off California Coast 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Salud Carbajal C001112 carbajal.house.gov     legacy Santa Barbara, CA In an effort to head off last minute efforts by the Trump Administration to expand offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast, Rep. Carbajal joined a letter with 21 House colleagues from the California Delegation in expressing their strong opposition to any expansion of oil and gas drilling off the coast of California. In a letter to Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, co-led by Representatives Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Jared Huffman (CA-2), and Mike Levin (CA-49), the Members demand the outgoing Trump Administration immediately withdraw any new oil and gas leasing off California from consideration in any future federal program. The Members wrote, The inevitable onshore and offshore risks associated with offshore drilling impact public health, the environment, and our climate. For these reasons, every single coastal governor along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Republican and Democrat alike, has stood in opposition to offshore drilling. In coastal communities, where livelihoods are built around fishing, tourism, and recreation, it is critically important to guard against oil leaks or spills that could harm these ocean dependent economies and fragile marine ecosystems. The letter also points out that just three months ago President Trump, in response to loud outcry from coastal communities across the nation, issued a ten-year moratorium on offshore drilling in waters off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The letter highlights California's intimate history with off shore oil drilling impacts, most notably the 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, which at the time was the largest oil spill in the United States. This tragedy killed thousands of marine mammals, fish, and birds, and oil washed up on the beaches for hundreds of miles along Central and Southern California. In the 50 years since, there have been no new oil and gas leases in California state waters and no federal leases off California for more than 35 years. Th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://khanna.house.gov/media/in-the-news/19-house-democrats-join-ro-khanna-voting-against-bloated-military-budget 19 House Democrats Join Ro Khanna in Voting Against Bloated Military Budget 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Ro Khanna K000389 khanna.house.gov     legacy Just 20 House Democrats opted to break with their party and their Republican counterparts late Monday to vote against overriding President Donald Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act, a sprawling bill that greenlights over $740 billion in military spending for fiscal year 2021. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), one the few House Democrats who voted against overriding the president's NDAA veto,applaudedhis colleagues for having the courage tonight to vote no on the bloated defense budget. They are changing the culture of endless war and calling for more investment instead in the American people, said Khanna. The veto override ultimately succeeded in the House by a322-87margin and now heads to the Senate, where Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and other members of the Democratic caucus arethreatening to hold upthe NDAA in an effort to force a vote on $2,000 direct payments. Here are the 20 Democrats who voted against overriding Trump's NDAA veto: Reps. Earl Blumenauer (Ore.), Suzanne Bonamici (Ore.), Yvette Clarke (N.Y.), Mark DeSaulnier (Calif.), Adriano Espaillat (N.Y.), Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), Jess Garca (Ill.), Jimmy Gomez (Calif.), Jared Huffman (Calif.), Pramila Jayapal (Wash.), Joe Kennedy (Mass.), Ro Khanna (Calif.), Barbara Lee (Calif.), Jim McGovern (Mass.), Grace Meng (N.Y.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.), Mark Pocan (Wis.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.), and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.). Nearly 70 House Republicans also voted against the veto override, but more out ofallegiance to the presidentthan opposition to out-of-control military spending. Trump vetoed the NDAA last week not because of the bloated military budget, but rather because he objected to the exclusion of a repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and inclusion of a provision ordering the Pentagon to rename military installations named after Confederate generals. In aninterviewonDemocracy Now!ahead of Monday's vote, Khanna said that while Trump's reasons for opposing the NDAA don't align with progressive obj… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lowenthal.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-lowenthal-colleagues-demand-immediate-trump-administration Congressman Lowenthal, Colleagues, Demand Immediate Trump Administration Withdrawal Of Any New Oil And Gas Leases Off California Coast 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Alan Lowenthal L000579 lowenthal.house.gov     legacy In an effort to head off last minute lame-duck Trump Administration efforts to expand offshore oil and gas drilling along the California coast, Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), today, led a letter with 21 of his House colleagues from the California Delegation in expressing their strong opposition to any expansion of oil and gas drilling off the coast of California. In a letter to Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, co-led by Congressmen Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jared Huffman (CA-2), and Mike Levin (CA-49), the Members demand the outgoing Trump Administration immediately withdraw any new oil and gas leasing off California from consideration in any future federal program. The Members wrote, The inevitable onshore and offshore risks associated with offshore drilling impact public health, the environment, and our climate. For these reasons, every single coastal governor along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Republican and Democrat alike, has stood in opposition to offshore drilling. In coastal communities, where livelihoods are built around fishing, tourism, and recreation, it is critically important to guard against oil leaks or spills that could harm these ocean dependent economies and fragile marine ecosystems. The letter also points out that just three months ago President Trump, in response to loud outcry from coastal communities across the nation, issued a ten-year moratorium on offshore drilling in waters off Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The letter highlights California's intimate history with off shore oil drilling impacts, most notably the 1969 oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, which at the time was the largest oil spill in the United States. This tragedy killed thousands of marine mammals, fish, and birds, and oil washed up on the beaches for hundreds of miles along Central and Southern California. In the 50 years since, there have been no new oil and gas leases in California state waters and no federal leases off California for more than 35 years. The Members a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-releases-end-of-congress-report Thompson Releases End of Congress Report 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Mike Thompson T000460 mikethompson.house.gov     legacy Washington Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a report on the 116th Congress, outlining important constituent service and legislative milestones over the last two years. A statement from Thompson is below. It's the greatest honor of my life to represent my community in Congress and I work hard every day to ensure that my staff and I are serving our district. Despite the tough year we have all had, I am proud to have continued my work solving problems for people and responding to their concerns and questions. Through our outstanding casework operation, we resolved more than 3,000 cases for constituents and returned over $5.3 million to them in the 116th Congress, critical funding in such a hard economic year. This includes over $40,000 in economic impact payments to constituents who did not initially receive their payments as intended from the CARES Act. On the legislative side, 13 of my bills were signed into law.From expanding access to telehealth during the pandemic, to providing low-income tax credits, to expanding access to affordable housing in our disaster counties, my legislation is helping our constituents confront the multiple disasters facing our communities.As Chair of the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee, I was able to move legislation to help green the tax code, create incentives to hires veterans and disadvantaged employees and support the hardworking men and women in our district.I look forward to continuing to serve our district and provide the best service possible through my legislative and casework operations. Thompson reported 13 bills signed into law, 175,843 responses to constituent mail, 39 Town Halls and 657 Capitol and White House tours in the 116th Congress. He also was able to resolve 3,017 constituent cases and return $5,378,754.33 to constituent through the casework process over the past two years. ### Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/trump-signs-spending-bill-could-send-millions-dollars-salton-sea Trump Signs Spending Bill That Could Send Millions of Dollars to the Salton Sea 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy President Donald Trump on Sunday signed a roughly $900 billion stimulus package meant to tackle both COVID-19 relief as well as federal spending. Tucked in the 5,593-page-long law, courtesy of Southern California Democrats, are provisions that hold the potential to unlock millions of dollars of new federal spending to address the Salton Sea. The bill notably modifies the Water Resources Development Act by authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite a study on the feasibility of constructing a perimeter lake around the Salton Sea. It's one of the large-scale plans floated to address the lake's woes, and this move could speed up the process. The law also includes more than $150 million for the Army Corps to carry out such studies on water issues at the Salton Sea and elsewhere. "I am proud of the results delivered to my constituents,"Rep. RaulRuiz, D-Calif., said in a statement announcing Congress' passage of the appropriations bill. Alongside Rep. Juan Vargas, D-Calif.,Ruizand his officedrafted the bill's Salton Sea language. Trump sat on the bill for several days when he sided with Democrats in wanting to provide larger relief checks to Americans. Senate Republicans ultimately prevailed in blocking the move, and Trump signed the bill without getting more money out to taxpayers. As the Salton Sea recedes, the region loses thousands of acres of vibrant migratory bird habitat and is left with a sandy mixture called "playa," which is laden with pesticides and other toxic runoff from agriculture in the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Once airborne, that dust can harm human health, but the state and federal governments have been slow to implement solutions. According to the Pacific Institute, a think tank, the Salton Sea's level hasdropped nearly 10 feet since a water transfer was signed in 2003, sending water away from nearby farm fields thatdrain into California's largest lake. The Salton Sea legislation and directives passed by Congress come at the end of a difficult year that brought much greater visib… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122920 Pelosi Announces Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis Will Continue Work in the 117th Congress Under Leadership of Chairman Clyburn 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the extension of the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, under the continued leadership of Chairman and Whip Jim Clyburn, for the 117th Congress. As Speaker, it is a privilege to once again appoint Whip Jim Clyburn as Chairman of the Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. As Chairman, he has been masterful as he has led the Committee's bipartisan, effective work to ensure oversight and accountability of our nation's pandemic response on behalf of the American people. His track record of success has helped ensure that the relief funds allocated by Congress are spent wisely and efficiently, while exposing the deadly and tragic failures of the Trump Administration's anti-science, anti-governance response to the crisis. Under Chairman Clyburn's leadership, the Committee will continue to be a vital force in our work to crush the virus and deliver relief as urgently, efficiently and effectively as possible. The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis has identified numerous ways in which our response to the pandemic can be more effective, efficient, and equitable. As the virus continues to spread, vaccine distribution proceeds and implementation of the new relief package begins, this work remains critically important to save American lives and livelihoods, said Chairman Clyburn.With a new administration soon to take office, I am hopeful that the Select Subcommittee will work on a bipartisan basis to help provide the leadership and support Americans need and deserve to get us beyond this pandemic. Since its establishment by the House of Representatives on April 23, 2020, the Select Subcommittee has conducted more than 30 investigations many of which are still ongoing holding 15 public hearings and briefings, reviewing hundreds of thousands of documents, and issuing nine staff reports. These investigations have shed light on how the outgoing Trump Administration failed to stop or even slow the spread of th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122920-0 Dear Colleague to All Members on Extension of Remote Voting 'Covered Period' 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy 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 May 20, 2020, pursuant to section 1(a) of House Resolution 965, until the 116th Congress adjourns sine die on January 3, 2021. Sincerely, NANCY PELOSI Speaker of the House 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122920-1 Pelosi Statement on Passing of Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow 2020-12-29 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow of Louisiana: Tonight, the United States House of Representatives sadly mourns the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow. Congressman-elect Letlow was a ninth generation Louisianan who fought passionately for his point of view and dedicated his life to public service. As the House grieves Congressman-elect Letlow's passing, our sorrow is compounded by the grief of so many other families who have also suffered lives cut short by this terrible virus. May it be a comfort to Luke's wife Julia and their children Jeremiah and Jacqueline that so many mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-applauds-inclusion-foster-youth-grants-omnibus-relief-bill Rep. Bass Applauds Inclusion of Foster Youth Grants In Omnibus Relief Bill 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy This pandemic has exposed the most vulnerable populations in our country especially the nearly half a million young people in our child welfare system and those who age out' of foster care every year. This bill will provide emergency temporary supports and flexibilities for older foster youth, grandparents raising grandchildren & other kinship families, home visiting for at-risk pregnant & parenting families, foster care prevention services, and other child welfare services through the end of 2021. We are encouraged that direct relief will be delivered to these communities in need. COVID-19 Child Welfare Provisions: Increases funding and provides support for older youth who experienced foster care: Provides $350 million for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) to support older foster youth and youth transitioning into adulthood. Provides $50 million for the Educational & Training Vouchers Program and increases maximum award amount to $12,000 per youth. Temporarily waives state match requirement for additional Chafee funding. Raises the maximum age for Chafee-eligible former foster youth through age 26. Provides temporary program flexibilities, including lifting the 30 percent spending cap on housing costs and accommodating pandemic-related disruptions in work and education. Prevents children from aging out of foster care and being at risk of homelessness during the pandemic: Prohibits states from requiring a child to leave foster care solely due to their age during the pandemic. For youth who have aged out of foster care during the pandemic, requires states to permit youth to voluntarily re-enter care. Allows states to use additional Chafee funds to offset costs caused by these requirements for youth not eligible for federal matching funds. Expands access to Family First Prevention Services: During the public health emergency, waives state match for evidence-based mental health, substance abuse, and parenting skill services, to allow states… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=772 Carbajal Statement on Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Package Becoming Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Salud Carbajal C001112 carbajal.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Carbajal issued the following statement after President Trump signed the bipartisan emergency COVID-19 relief package into law, days afterthreateningto veto the legislation: "While I'm relieved President Trump dropped the political theater and signed the bipartisan emergency relief package into law, his stunt put critical relief in jeopardy and caused unemployment benefits for millions of Americans to lapse. "I've been fighting for another relief package since May, which the President and Republican leadership blocked at every turn. Just today, the House voted to increase direct payments to $2,000. Given the President's stance, I hope the Senate will join us. "Central Coast families, workers, and small business owners have waited too long for relief and, finally, help is on the way. I know this package isn't enough to overcome all the health and economic challenges created by this pandemic, and I will continue working to secure additional and needed relief in the new year." Rep. Salud Carbajal represents California's 24th Congressional District, encompassing Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and part of Ventura County. ### Video Statement from Congressman Carbajal can be found here. Photos of Rep. Carbajal at ae Problem Solvers Caucus press conference on the bill are here. Bill text is available here and a one-page summary of the bill is available here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-lou-correa-joins-house-in-passing-new-stimulus-legislation-with-2000-individual-payments Rep. Lou Correa Joins House In Passing New Stimulus Legislation With $2,000 Individual Payments 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA J. Correa C001110 correa.house.gov     legacy December 28, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Joins House In Passing New Stimulus Legislation With $2,000 Individual Payments Critical COVID-19 Stimulus Legislation Puts Vital Aid In The Hands Of Americans In Need Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) joinedhis House colleagues in passing the CASH Act, a tailored bill that increases individual stimulus payments to $2000 and increases eligible non-child dependents to include elderly relatives and children away at college. Rep. Lou Correa said, Americans need support. Millions are out of work and millions more at risk of losing their homes and life savings. With vaccines rolling out and the end in sight, Congress has a duty to end this nightmare by ensuring Americans have the resources they need to survive the economic damage caused by this once-in-a-century pandemic. Providing Americans with emergency relief is our best tool at ensuring struggling Americans can continue staying afloat Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the House has fought to provide Americans with additional support and assistance, but the Senate has blocked us at every turn. I strongly urge the Senate to join the House and President Trump in immediately passing this bill. Americans want this and we need to get it to them. BACKGROUND: The Cash Act increases individual stimulus payments to $2000 from $600 and increases eligible non-child dependents to include elderly relatives and children away at college. The stand-alone and tailored legislation will provide $2,000 checks for fifteen million Americans. Fighting For Orange County Working Families: Over the past nine months, Congressman Lou Correa has vigorously fought for his constituents in Washington, D.C., and has voted in support of six COVID-19 relief packages. Additionally, the Congressman has introduced four bills to address the pandemic, including expanding protections for TSA employees and travelers and the creation of a whistleblower hotline to protect taxpayer money spent on COVID-19 relief efforts… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-lou-correa-joins-house-to-overturn-veto-and-pass-bipartisan-national-defense-authorization-act Rep. Lou Correa Joins House To Overturn Veto & Pass Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA J. Correa C001110 correa.house.gov     legacy December 28, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Joins House To Overturn Veto & Pass Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act Bipartisan Legislation Includes Pay Raise, Benefits For Servicemembers Exposed To Agent Orange, and Rep. Correa's Amendment Increase Diversity In Armed Forces Leadership Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Lou Correa joined his colleagues in rejecting President Trump's attempt to block the bipartisan and bicameral National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 3% pay raise for our troops, additional hazard pay for servicemembers in harm's way, benefits for veterans exposed to Agent Orange, and Congressman Correa's amendment to research how ROTC effects minority recruits' career advancement in our Armed Forces. Rep. Lou Correa said, President Trump's veto of this year's NDAA has nothing to do with the legislation before us or with protecting our troops. Republicans and Democrats alike recognize this important legislation as a critical step for protecting our national security and the men and women who protect it. We ask a lot of our men and women in uniform. We owe it to them to ensure they have the tools and support they need to accomplish their mission and get home. This year's NDAA puts our servicemembers needs first by increasing their pay, improving military housing, expanding childcare services, and finally providing benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange. BACKGROUND:The bipartisan and bicameral National Defense Authorization Act will strengthen our security and advance America's leadership in the world. Included in this year's bill is Congressman Correa's ROTC Achievement Amendment which directs the Secretary of Defense to research how ROTC influences a recruit's careers and outcomes in an attempt to expand minority representation in the Armed Forces. The amendment aims to determine if individuals recruited in different levels of education are more likely to achieve or receive recommendations for higher positions. This year's NDAA legislation also include… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://costa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/costa-votes-increase-payments-struggling-americans-support-military-and Costa Votes to Increase Payments for Struggling Americans, Support Military and Veterans by Overriding Presidential Veto of NDAA 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jim Costa C001059 costa.house.gov costa https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper (FRESNO) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after voting for HR 9051, the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Health (CASH) Act of 2020, a standalone COVID-19 relief bill that would increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2000: "Americans are hurting from the impacts of COVID-19, and we must do all we can to help provide resources for their safety and survival," said Costa. "Democrats pushed for higher stimulus during months of negotiations because it was the right thing to do. Today, we acted to help our communities get through these challenging times. I'm pleased the President supports it." The bill passed with well more than the necessary two-thirds bipartisan majority of 275 votes, with 44 Republicans joining 231 Democrats. Rep. Costa also voted to override President Trump's veto of the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: "Congress has enacted a bipartisan defense authorization bill for 60 years in a row to ensure the military gets the support it needs," Costa said. "I am proud to vote to override the President's veto, which showed a complete disregard to our troops. This bill is essential because it gives service members a raise, improves healthcare for veterans, and ensures the U.S. military remains the strongest in the world." The override was also passed with a 2/3rd, bipartisan majority off 322 votes, with 109 Republicans joining 212 Democrats. ### 8.5.5 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/huffman-speier-introduce-bill-to-increase-gun-safety-in-the-us-capitol Huffman, Speier Introduce Bill to Increase Gun Safety in the U.S. Capitol 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jared Huffman H001068 huffman.house.gov huffman https://huffman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Following Call to Leadership, Bill Would Hold Members of Congress to the Same Standard as Everyone Else to Ensure Safety of All Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) and Representative Jackie Speier (D- Hillsborough) introduced the No Congressional Gun Loophole Act, which would exclude Members of Congress and from the Capitol Police Board’s exemption for firearms on Capitol Grounds. While in the Capitol and House office buildings, the legislation would explicitly prevent Members from carrying firearms, nullifying the Capitol Police Board regulations that allow this, and would require Members of Congress to comply with District of Columbia gun safety and registration requirements. Currently, the over-50-year-old regulation exempts Members of Congress from the firearm rules that apply to everyone else who visits or works at the U.S. Capitol. “Threats of political violence are on the rise, and it makes all of us less safe if Members of Congress and their staff don’t have to comply with gun safety standards,” said Rep. Huffman. “Members should not be above the law. These outdated and dangerous rules, that apply to everyone else who visits and works in the halls of Congress, must be modernized for everyone’s safety.” “As a survivor of gun violence, I know what it’s like to battle for your life after being shot five times and left for dead. And statistics show that accidents happen when there are firearms around. The existing exemption for Representatives increases the risk of gun violence for Members, staff, and the public. It’s long past time we close the Member loophole and protect all who enter the Capitol complex,” Rep. Speier said. This bill follows a recent letter to House leadership led by Rep. Huffman requesting a change in House Rules for the 117th Congress to ensure that Members of Congress are held to the same firearm safety rules as the public while they are on Capitol grounds. These actions were catalyzed by escalating rhetoric and threats of political violence, as well… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://mikethompson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/thompson-legislation-to-prevent-fire-accidents-signed-into-law Thompson Legislation to Prevent Fire Accidents Signed Into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Mike Thompson T000460 mikethompson.house.gov     legacy Washington Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his Portable Fuel Container Safety Act was signed into law as part of H.R. 133, the omnibus spending bill. The legislation was championed by his constituent Margrett Lewis. Flame accidents have tragic consequences, but the solution is smaller than a dime and cheaper than a nickel. When my constituent, Margrett Lewis, came to me with her family's story, I knew we had to do something, said Thompson. That's why I am proud to see this critical bill become law so we can implement the simple and cost-effective solution of flame mitigation devices. Thank you to Margrett for being a tireless champion for this bill and for helping to keep our communities safer from flame accidents. It's bittersweet. This law, too late to save my daughter from the horrors of a burn unit, ensures that every year, 1,000s will be protected from tragic burn injuries and death. I'm so proud of her and her twin sister for moving forward, said Margrett Lewis, a local Sonoma mother who championed the drafting and passage of the bill. The passage of this bill will undoubtedly reduce the occurrences of the phenomena of flame jetting' in this nation and the resulting burn injuries that are so painful, debilitating and disfiguring, said Napa County Fire Captain Steven G. Becker, who helped to bring this issue to Thompson's attention before the first bill introduction. With such a small monetary cost for the solution, the resulting reduction of the injuries, associated suffering and expense of what usually is lifelong treatment, the consumer will experience very little impact aside from increased safety. Under current standards, flammable or combustible liquids can ignite within their containers causing more than 160,000 fires, injuring nearly 4,000 people, and killing 454 each year. Flame mitigation devices can help prevent these types of accidents, but currently there is no requirement for them to be used for the consumer containers found in most homes and for everyday use. Thompson's bill e… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/floor-speech-on-caring-for-americans-with-supplemental-help-act-of-2020 Floor Speech on Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of increasing direct payments to Americans to $2,000 via H.R. 9051, the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his masterful work in not only bringing this legislation to the Floor, but working in a bipartisan way on so many important initiatives in the COVID and the Omnibus bill that the President happily signed for us last evening. I thank him for his initiatives that are job-creating, that stimulate the economy and that help meet the needs of the American people. I'm interested in the comments made by Mr. Brady, because he said we could be putting more money into small business and we do, indeed, in the COVID package, around $300 billion. And I think it is important to note, Madam Speaker, that that brings it to about, almost a trillion dollars since March 27th 28th when the President signed the CARES Act, about $950 billion for small business. Nearly a trillion dollars, very important. Small business is the heart of our economy. What could be more optimistic for anyone to do than to follow their dream, start a small business, create jobs, create wealth, create capital? So important. We see the importance of that to the tune of about a trillion dollars, just under a trillion dollars in these past several months. But, if you want to talk about job creation, I hope the gentleman will join us when we go forward to do state and local: our health care workers, honoring our heroes. They are at risk while losing their jobs and they risk their lives to save lives. We are talking about health care workers. We are talking about police and fire, our first responders. We are talking about transportation, sanitation, food workers. We are talking about our teachers, our teachers, our teachers, the c… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-national-defense-authorization-act-veto-override Pelosi Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Veto Override 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to override the President's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act: With this overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the House has upheld our sacred Constitutional responsibility to keep our country and our people safe. The National Defense Authorization Act has been passed on a bipartisan and bicameral manner for sixty years, and it will become law, despite the President's dangerous sabotage efforts. The President's reckless veto would have denied our servicemembers hazard duty pay; our families paid family leave, child care, housing improvements and health protections; and our veterans their benefits. It would have senselessly deprived our allies and country of key protections for global peace and security including for cyber-security, following a massive attack on our country. And it would have undermined our nation's values and work to combat racism, by blocking overwhelmingly bipartisan action to rename military bases and infrastructure after officials who served in the Confederacy. The President must end his eleventh-hour campaign of chaos, and stop using his final moments in office to obstruct bipartisan and bicameral action to protect our military and defend our security. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://porter.house.govdocumentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=223 Rep. Porter Bills to Improve Mental Health Coverage, Protect Americans with High Medical Expenses Signed into Law 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Katie Porter P000618 porter.house.govdocumentsingle.aspx     legacy   0 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://speier.house.gov/press-releases?ID=92A79772-5E42-4225-874F-4EC9ECF9D801 Reps Speier and Huffman Introduce Bill to Increase Gun Safety in the U.S. Capitol 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jackie Speier S001175 speier.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, Representatives Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) introduced the No Congressional Gun Loophole Act, which would remove Members of Congress longstanding exemption from the Capitols gun safety regulations. The legislation would explicitly prevent Members from carrying firearms in the Capitol and House office buildings and require Members of Congress to comply with District of Columbia gun safety and registration requirements. Currently, a Capitol Police Board regulation from 1967 exempts Members of Congress from rules that prevent everyone else who visits or works at the U.S. Capitol from carrying a firearm. As a survivor of gun violence, I know what its like to battle for your life after being shot five times and left for dead. And statistics show that accidents happen when there are firearms around. The existing exemption for Representatives increases the risk of gun violence for Members, staff, and the public. Its long past time we close the Member loophole and protect all who enter the Capitol complex,Rep. Speier said. Threats of political violence are on the rise, and it makes all of us less safe if Members of Congress and their staff dont have to comply with gun safety standards, Rep. Huffman said. Members should not be above the law. These outdated and dangerous rules, that apply to everyone else who visits and works in the halls of Congress, must be modernized for everyones safety. This bill follows a recent letter to House leadership requesting a change in House Rules for the 117th Congress to ensure that Members of Congress are held to the same firearm safety rules as the public while they are on Capitol grounds. These actions were undertaken in the wake of escalating rhetoric and threats of political violence, as well as increased attention to the current rules during Freshmen Member Orientation following the 2020 election. Currently, Members of Congress are exempt from the firearms prohibition in 40 U.S.C. 5104 under the Capitol Police Boards regulations. Reps. S… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-takano-votes-to-override-president-trumps-veto-of-the-ndaa Rep. Takano Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the NDAA 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Mark Takano T000472 takano.house.gov takano https://takano.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) released this statement after voting to override President Trump’s veto of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “President Trump vetoed the NDAA over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a policy that he is massively misinformed about that has nothing to do with the underlying legislation. I voted to override his veto because the Fiscal Year 2021 NDAA includes important provisions that will provide veterans with long-overdue access to benefits and protect jobs in my district,” said Rep. Mark Takano. “As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I was able to successfully include a provision to provide benefits to Vietnam-era veterans exposed to Agent Orange. We were finally able to add three new diseases to the presumptive list for Agent Orange exposure, which could ensure that more than 34,000 veterans will have access to the care and benefits they’ve earned. I also fought to secure language that will help protect nearly 300 jobs at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley. This vote to override this veto is about putting our veterans and our national security above the President’s temper tantrums.” As Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Rep. Takano helped negotiate a provision that will provide long-overdue benefits to Vietnam-Era veterans exposed to Agent Orange, including adding Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, and hypothyroidism to the list of diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange. This work builds on the monumental passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 and foreshadows future work the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs will be doing in the 117th Congress.? Rep. Mark Takano was also able to secure a provision in the NDAA to protect nearly 300 jobs at March Air Reserve Base. The language included in NDAA prohibits DMA from consolidating or transitioning to any alternative content delivery methods until the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress its justification for and ris… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122820 Floor Speech on Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act of 2020 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of increasing direct payments to Americans to $2,000 via H.R. 9051, the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020. Below are the Speaker's remarks: Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. Ithank the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his masterful work in not only bringing this legislation to the Floor, but working in a bipartisan way on so many important initiatives in the COVID and the Omnibus bill that the President happily signed for us last evening. I thank him for his initiatives that are job-creating, that stimulate the economy and that help meet the needs of the American people. I'm interested in the comments made by Mr. Brady, because he said we could be putting more money into small business and we do, indeed, in the COVID package, around $300 billion. And I think it is important to note, Madam Speaker, that that brings it to about, almost a trillion dollars since March 27th 28th when the President signed the CARES Act, about $950 billion for small business. Nearly a trillion dollars, very important. Small business is the heart of our economy. What could be more optimistic for anyone to do than to follow their dream, start a small business, create jobs, create wealth, create capital? So important. We see the importance of that to the tune of about a trillion dollars, just under a trillion dollars in these past several months. But, if you want to talk about job creation, I hope the gentleman will join us when we go forward to do state and local: our health care workers, honoring our heroes. They are at risk while losing their jobs and they risk their lives to save lives. We are talking about health care workers. We are talking about police and fire, our first responders. We are talking about transportation, sanitation, food workers. We are talking about our teachers, our teachers, our teachers, the custodians of our children for a large part of thei… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122820-0 Pelosi Statement on National Defense Authorization Act Veto Override 2020-12-28 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the House voted on an overwhelmingly bipartisan basis to override the President's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act: With this overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the House has upheld our sacred Constitutional responsibility to keep our country and our people safe. The National Defense Authorization Act has been passed on a bipartisan and bicameral manner for sixty years, and it will become law, despite the President's dangerous sabotage efforts. The President's reckless veto would have denied our servicemembers hazard duty pay; our families paid family leave, child care, housing improvements and health protections; and our veterans their benefits. It would have senselessly deprived our allies and country of key protections for global peace and security including for cyber-security, following a massive attack on our country. And it would have undermined our nation's values and work to combat racism, by blocking overwhelmingly bipartisan action to rename military bases and infrastructure after officials who served in the Confederacy. The President must end his eleventh-hour campaign of chaos, and stop using his final moments in office to obstruct bipartisan and bicameral action to protect our military and defend our security. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/paralysis-nations-empowering-cities Paralysis of nations is empowering cities 2020-12-27 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Ted Lieu L000582 lieu.house.gov     legacy The Demolition of U.S. Diplomacy.The Long Rise and Sudden Fall of American Diplomacy. Diplomacy, Disrupted. A cursory tour of recent headlines paints a less than rosy picture of the state of American statecraft. The impeachment and impending trial marks the starkest example of what happens when diplomacy is mismanaged. Partisan gridlock, ideological inflexibility, growing distrust and polarization have essentially paralyzed traditional nation-states rendering them often unwilling or unable to solve our increasingly urgent problems. Inaction on climate change has become another popular and near constant reminder that this growing trendline is not going to reverse itself. The recently completedCOP25, which was held in Madrid, is only the most recent example of nations failing to take any real action or to commit to any substantive agreements on the issue of climate. What happens, though, when the people and places with the potential to fix parts of our broken system are not empowered to do so? When it comes to solving global crises, cities, states, NGOs and even corporations are stepping up to fill the gap countries are leaving behind. Cities in particular are taking diplomacy into their own hands: They're setting upoffices of international affairs,and global city networks are coalescing to tackle issues like migration, human rights, inclusivity, terrorism and healthcare. Cities are home toover 50 percentof the global population, a number that will skyrocket to nearly70 percent by 2050. Cities produce over80 percent of Global GDPand oversee the global supply chain, global trade, and global banking. They are also the greatest global producers ofknowledge and creativity. Cities are arguablymore accountable than nation-states, more closely connected to their constituents, more aware of the everyday problems that confront everyday people, and as a result, comparably adept and motivated to get things done quickly, efficiently and without a big fuss. Cities should be on the frontlines of diplomacy. Official Washingto… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-trump-signing-bipartisan-coronavirus-relief-and-omnibus Pelosi Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill 2020-12-27 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President signed the bipartisan coronavirus relief and omnibus funding bill: The signing of the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief legislation is welcome news for the fourteen million Americans who just lost the lifeline of unemployment benefits on Christmas Weekend, and for the millions more struggling to stay afloat during this historic pandemic and economic crisis. This relief legislation is a down payment on what is needed to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the American people and honor our heroes our health care workers, first responders, transit and sanitation workers and teachers. We need to ensure robust support for state and local government to distribute and administer a vaccine, keep workers employed and prevent devastating service cuts and we must do so as soon as possible. Now, the President must immediately call on Congressional Republicans to end their obstruction and to join him and Democrats in support of our stand-alone legislation to increase direct payment checks to $2,000, which will be brought to the Floor tomorrow. Every Republican vote against this bill is a vote to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny the American people the relief they need. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122720 Pelosi Statement on Trump Signing Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief and Omnibus Funding Bill 2020-12-27 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the President signed the bipartisan coronavirus relief and omnibus funding bill: The signing of the bipartisan, bicameral coronavirus relief legislation is welcome news for the fourteen million Americans who just lost the lifeline of unemployment benefits on Christmas Weekend, and for the millions more struggling to stay afloat during this historic pandemic and economic crisis. This relief legislation is a down payment on what is needed to crush the virus, put money in the pockets of the American people and honor our heroes our health care workers, first responders, transit and sanitation workers and teachers. We need to ensure robust support for state and local government to distribute and administer a vaccine, keep workers employed and prevent devastating service cuts and we must do so as soon as possible. Now, the President must immediately call on Congressional Republicans to end their obstruction and to join him and Democrats in support of our stand-alone legislation to increase direct payment checks to $2,000, which will be brought to the Floor tomorrow. Every Republican vote against this bill is a vote to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny the American people the relief they need. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mike-levin-delivers-weekly-democratic-address Congressman Mike Levin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Mike Levin L000593 levin.house.gov levin https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Congressman Mike Levin of California, Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, the Congressman discussed House Democrats’ landmark legislative work to ensure our troops, veterans and their loved ones have the health and financial security they deserve, especially during this difficult holiday season. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here. Below is a full transcript of the address: “Hi, I’m Congressman Mike Levin. I’m proud to represent North County San Diego and South Orange County, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton at the heart of my district. “As we celebrate the holidays this year, we also mourn the loss of more than 320,000 Americans to this pandemic – including more than 5,500 veterans, a profound tragedy for our nation. Each individual lost was somebody’s parent or grandparent, a son or daughter, a friend or co-worker who will be deeply missed, especially during this holiday season. “The holidays are also challenging for many families who are struggling to make ends meet, for our heroic frontline workers and for small businesses that are trying to endure this pandemic. “I’m proud that Democrats negotiated an emergency coronavirus relief and omnibus package to save lives and livelihoods and crush the virus. This agreement is an important initial step, which we must build on under the Biden-Harris Administration. “We also took important action last week to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. As Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, I was proud to sponsor the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. “This landmark legislation is the product of years of bipartisan work and the strong leadership of House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Jon Tester. It includes … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://mikelevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mike-levin-delivers-weekly-democratic-address Congressman Mike Levin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Mike Levin L000593 mikelevin.house.gov     legacy December 25, 2020 Congressman Mike Levin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Washington, D.C. Congressman Mike Levin of California, Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, the Congressman discussed House Democrats' landmark legislative work to ensure our troops, veterans and their loved ones have the health and financial security they deserve, especially during this difficult holiday season. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here. Below is a full transcript of the address: Hi, I'm Congressman Mike Levin. I'm proud to represent North County San Diego and South Orange County, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton at the heart of my district. As we celebrate the holidays this year, we also mourn the loss of more than 320,000 Americans to this pandemic including more than 5,500 veterans, a profound tragedy for our nation. Each individual lost was somebody's parent or grandparent, a son or daughter, a friend or co-worker who will be deeply missed, especially during this holiday season. The holidays are also challenging for many families who are struggling to make ends meet, for our heroic frontline workers and for small businesses that are trying to endure this pandemic. I'm proud that Democrats negotiated an emergency coronavirus relief and omnibus package to save lives and livelihoods and crush the virus. This agreement is an important initial step, which we must build on under the Biden-Harris Administration. We also took important action last week to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. As Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, I was proud to sponsor the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. This landmark legislation is the product of years of bipartisan work and the strong leadership of House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122520 Congressman Mike Levin Delivers Weekly Democratic Address 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. Congressman Mike Levin of California, Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week's address, the Congressman discussed House Democrats' landmark legislative work to ensure our troops, veterans and their loved ones have the health and financial security they deserve, especially during this difficult holiday season. Video and audio of the Weekly Democratic Address can be downloaded here. Below is a full transcript of the address: Hi, I'm Congressman Mike Levin. I'm proud to represent North County San Diego and South Orange County, with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton at the heart of my district. As we celebrate the holidays this year, we also mourn the loss of more than 320,000 Americans to this pandemic including more than 5,500 veterans, a profound tragedy for our nation. Each individual lost was somebody's parent or grandparent, a son or daughter, a friend or co-worker who will be deeply missed, especially during this holiday season. The holidays are also challenging for many families who are struggling to make ends meet, for our heroic frontline workers and for small businesses that are trying to endure this pandemic. I'm proud that Democrats negotiated an emergency coronavirus relief and omnibus package to save lives and livelihoods and crush the virus. This agreement is an important initial step, which we must build on under the Biden-Harris Administration. We also took important action last week to honor the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform. As Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, I was proud to sponsor the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. This landmark legislation is the product of years of bipartisan work and the strong leadership of House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Mark Takano and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Jon Tester. It includes numerous legis… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122520-0 Dear Colleague to All Members: Merry Christmas! 2020-12-25 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Dear Colleague, Joy to the World! With these words, we celebrate Christmas. Whatever the differences in our faith traditions, may we be joined in spirit for joy for America and for the American people. Whatever the hardships and sadness the American people may be suffering, may our determination to meet our responsibility to others give our country and our people hope. Whatever our disagreements, may there be peace on earth, and let it begin with us. Please accept my thanks and warmest personal regards for a peaceful holiday season and Happy New Year! Happy Holidays! 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/readiness-chairman-garamendi-s-statement-president-trump-s-veto-fy-21-ndaa Readiness Chairman Garamendi’s Statement on President Trump’s Veto of FY 21 NDAA 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA John Garamendi G000559 garamendi.house.gov garamendi https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC—Congressman John Garamendi, Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the statement below in response to President Trump vetoing the bipartisan and bicameral Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Garamendi served on the Bicameral Conference Committee for the FY 2021 NDAA that negotiated the final version of the legislation: "The President's veto of the NDAA is a reckless decision that harms our troops, military readiness, and national security. Issuing this veto while the United States is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the wake of brazen cybersecurity attacks from foreign governments, is a chaotic and irresponsible decision by the President," Garamendi said. "Vetoing this legislation denies our service members a much-deserved pay raise, improvements to their housing, and critical resources that will strengthen their ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also stymies the progress the Readiness Subcommittee secured in the legislation to require the military to aggressively tackle the global climate crisis, prioritize increasing its energy resiliency, and address contamination associated with per- and polyfluorinated (PFAS) compounds around military installations. "This is a strong, bipartisan NDAA that earned the support of veto-proof majorities in the House and Senate. I intend to support an override of the President's veto of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act," Garamendi concluded. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-house-republicans-blocking-unanimous-consent-request-to Pelosi Statement on House Republicans Blocking Unanimous Consent Request to Increase Economic Impact Payments 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 San Francisco Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on House Republicans blocking Democrats' Unanimous Consent request to increase economic impact payments to $2,000, as the President called for: Today, on Christmas Eve morning, House Republicans cruelly deprived the American people of the $2,000 that the President agreed to support. If the President is serious about the $2,000 direct payments, he must call on House Republicans to end their obstruction. House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly fought for bigger checks for the American people, which House and Senate Republicans have repeatedly rejected first, during our negotiations when they said that they would not go above $600 and now, with this act of callousness on the Floor. On Monday, I will bring the House back to session where we will hold a recorded vote on our stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000. To vote against this bill is to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny them the relief they need. Hopefully by then the President will have already signed the bipartisan and bicameral legislation to keep government open and to deliver coronavirus relief. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122420 Pelosi Statement on House Republicans Blocking Unanimous Consent Request to Increase Economic Impact Payments 2020-12-24 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy San Francisco Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on House Republicans blocking Democrats' Unanimous Consent request to increase economic impact payments to $2,000, as the President called for: Today, on Christmas Eve morning, House Republicans cruelly deprived the American people of the $2,000 that the President agreed to support. If the President is serious about the $2,000 direct payments, he must call on House Republicans to end their obstruction. House and Senate Democrats have repeatedly fought for bigger checks for the American people, which House and Senate Republicans have repeatedly rejected first, during our negotiations when they said that they would not go above $600 and now, with this act of callousness on the Floor. On Monday, I will bring the House back to session where we will hold a recorded vote on our stand-alone bill to increase economic impact payments to $2,000. To vote against this bill is to deny the financial hardship that families face and to deny them the relief they need. Hopefully by then the President will have already signed the bipartisan and bicameral legislation to keep government open and to deliver coronavirus relief. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/2020/12/23/aguilar-issues-report-constituents-116th-congress-comes-close/ Aguilar Issues Report to Constituents as 116th Congress Comes to a Close 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov aguilar https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper Press Releases Aguilar Issues Report to Constituents as 116th Congress Comes to a Close Rep. Aguilar issued a report to residents of California’s 31st Congressional District to review his work on behalf of Inland Empire families in the 116th Congress, which convened on January 3, 2019. Reflecting on the past two years, Aguilar commented: “This past year has been incredibly challenging for Inland Empire families, and my focus has been on providing our region with the resources needed to navigate this crisis. As we enter a new year with the pandemic still devastating communities like ours, I will continue working to support the small businesses, frontline workers, first responders and families who are the backbone of San Bernardino County. The incoming Biden-Harris Administration marks an opportunity for us to work together to build a better country with a brighter future for all who live here. I look forward to getting to work.” During the 116th Congress, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire by: Helping 1,102 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security, Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits they have earned; Returning more than $1.3 million that the federal government owed to CA-31 residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans’ benefits, Social Security payments and more; Announcing over $340 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for local first responders and fire departments, Inland Empire schools and job training programs; Announcing more than $174 million in federal funds to help support Inland Empire residents during the coronavirus crisis; Hosting small business town hall meetings to help businesses navigate coronavirus relief resource; Securing $10.5 million and a national distinction to help Cal State San Bernardino become a key pipeline for national cybersecurity jobs; Helping Inland Empire veterans connect with local resources on health care, housin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/aguilar-issues-report-constituents-116th-congress-comes-close Aguilar Issues Report to Constituents as 116th Congress Comes to a Close 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov     legacy Rep. Aguilar issued a report to residents of California's 31st Congressional District to review his work on behalf of Inland Empire families in the 116th Congress, which convened on January 3, 2019. Reflecting on the past two years, Aguilar commented: This past year has been incredibly challenging for Inland Empire families, and my focus has been on providing our region with the resources needed to navigate this crisis. As we enter a new year with the pandemic still devastating communities like ours, I will continue working to support the small businesses, frontline workers, first responders and families who are the backbone of San Bernardino County. The incoming Biden-Harris Administration marks an opportunity for us to work together to build a better country with a brighter future for all who live here. I look forward to getting to work. During the 116th Congress, Rep. Aguilar delivered for the Inland Empire by: Helping 1,102 Inland Empire residents resolve outstanding issues with federal agencies, such as accessing the Social Security, Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits they have earned; Returning more than $1.3 million that the federal government owed to CA-31 residents by federal agencies, including IRS refunds, veterans' benefits, Social Security payments and more; Announcing over $340 million in federal funding for the Inland Empire, including funding for local first responders and fire departments, Inland Empire schools and job training programs; Announcing more than $174 million in federal funds to help support Inland Empire residents during the coronavirus crisis; Hosting small business town hall meetings to help businesses navigate coronavirus relief resource; Securing $10.5 million and a national distinction to help Cal State San Bernardino become a key pipeline for national cybersecurity jobs; Helping Inland Empire veterans connect with local resources on health care, housing, and employment and providing assistance with VA claims through Veterans Resource Fair Pro… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-statement-arrest-ugandan-human-rights-lawyer-nicholas-opiyo Rep. Bass Statement on Arrest of Ugandan Human Rights Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy Los Angeles, CA Office 4929 Wilshire Blvd Suite 650 Los Angeles,CA 90010 Phone: (323) 965-1422 Fax: (323) 965-1113 Washington, DC Office 2021Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-7084 Fax: (202) 225-2422 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cardenas.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cardenas-announces-2020-congressional-app-competition-winners Cárdenas Announces 2020 Congressional App Competition Winners 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Tony Cárdenas C001097 cardenas.house.gov     legacy December 23, 2020 Crdenas Announces 2020 Congressional App Competition Winners SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA Last week, Congressmen Tony Crdenas (CA-29) virtually met with the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Competition for California's 29th Congressional District. This year's winning team consisted of Josh Bowden, Achintya Gupta, Aniket Gupta, and Sejin Choi, all juniors at Granada Hills Charter High School. The group created the Math4Fun app, which allows people to practice math concepts in a fun way. As an engineer, I am excited to see thousands of students across the country express an interest in coding and computer sciences at an early age, said Congressman Crdenas. I am especially proud of the brilliant students of the 29th District, and applaud the work of Josh, Achintya, Aniket, and Sejin. The world is changing, and we must encourage the next generation of Americans to pursue careers in the STEM fields and prepare them for the economy of the future. Thank you to all of the students who participated in the 2019 Congressional App Competition. To learn more about Math4Fun, watch the students' Congressional App Challenge submission here. Congressman Tony Crdenas is a member of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Caucus. Crdenas has a degree in engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://correa.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-lou-correa-urges-president-elect-biden-to-end-family-separation Rep. Lou Correa Urges President-Elect Biden To End Family Separation 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA J. Correa C001110 correa.house.gov     legacy December 23, 2020 Rep. Lou Correa Urges President-Elect Biden To End Family Separation Correa Joined 87 Members of Congress In Calling For Immediate Action To Help Separated Children Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Lou Correa joined 87 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urging him to assist the children harmed by the Trump Administration's inhumane family separation policy. In the letter, Congressman Correa urged the President-elect to exercise existing legal authorities to give safe refuge to the children, including the almost 630 children that remain separated from their families and help them reunite with their parents. While long term solutions are available to children hurt by family separation, Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) or parole-in-place are two examples of programs that would allow separated children to come out of the shadows and live in the United States formally. Rep. Lou Correa said, President Trump and his Administration separated thousands of children from their parents in a deliberate attempt to threaten lawful asylum seekers and prevent families fleeing violence from coming to our shores. I joined my colleagues in applauding President-elect Joe Biden for his commitment to ending family separation and urged him to dismantle the inhumane immigration policies that allowed such a tactic to be used. We are a nation of immigrants. Many of our families fled violence, persecution, and famine for a shot at a better life. Our immigration system should reflect that history and welcome new Americans with open arms and compassion. See the letter here. Read the letter: December 22, 2020 President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. Biden-Harris Transition 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear President-elect Biden: We write to urge you to assist the children harmed by the Trump Administration's inhumane family separation policy. We wholeheartedly agree with you that this policy violates every notion of who we are as a natio… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://eshoo.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-eshoo-introduces-legislation-change-congressional-oath-office Rep. Eshoo Introduces Legislation to Change Congressional Oath of Office 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Anna Eshoo E000215 eshoo.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced today that she will introduce legislation to update the Congressional oath of office to include a pledge to put the Constitution above any person or political party. Over 156 million Americans made their voices heard in this year's election and a majority of them chose a new president. Yet many Members of Congress have disregarded their oath by refusing to accept the results of the election by signing an amicus brief to a lawsuit seeking to overturn the election, said Rep. Eshoo. This is the first time in our nation's history that a majority of a major party have sought to overthrow an election. This is an attack on our constitutional system of government and a violation of the Congressional oath of office because it puts loyalty to the president over the will of the people. Background At the beginning of every new Congress, Members take an oath and swear to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The Constitution requires every Member to take an oath to support the Constitution, but it leaves the precise wording for Congress to determine. The Supreme Court has said that Congress can add any additional pledges it deems appropriate, and the oath has been amended several times in our country's history, most notably during the Civil War when many Members abandoned their oath to join the Confederacy. Rep. Eshoo's legislation amends the Congressional oath of office to require every Member of Congress to swear to put their obligation to the Constitution before that of any person or political party. The new oath of office reads as follows (addition in bold): I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I place this obligation above that to any individual, political party, or faction; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of ev… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://khanna.house.gov/media/newsletter-archive/2020-review 2020 in Review 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Ro Khanna K000389 khanna.house.gov     legacy Happy holidays! As 2020 comes to a close, I would like to highlight some of the work I have done in Washington, D.C. and the Bay Area over the past year to improve the lives of people in our district and across the country. This was an especially difficult year. We experienced COVID-19 and its economic fallout, international conflicts, racial injustice, the loss of a beloved Supreme Court Justice, and a historic Presidential election. I know many of you are struggling, but I want you to know that I have and will continue to serve you as best as I can. It is an honor to represent you in Congress. Battling COVID-19 and Providing Relief In March, stay-at-home orders officially went into effect in California and elsewhere across the nation. In our district, Dr. Sarah Cody in Santa Clara led the way and took swift action that saved lives. In response, Congress passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which included funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 testing, a one-time $1,200 stimulus check for individuals making less than $75,000 a year, and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses. I believe the CARES Act was a positive step forward in providing relief, but more was needed. That is why I joined Speaker Pelosi in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to ensure that small business loans provided by the PPP were available to startups in Silicon Valley. Also, I know that a one-time stimulus check is not enough, which is why I partnered with Rep. Tim Ryan to introduce the Emergency Money for the People Act. Our bill would provide a recurring monthly check of $2,000 to every American making less than $130,000 per year ($260,000forjoint return filers). Additionally, while more Americans than ever worked from home during the pandemic, many were forced to work in high-risk conditions without appropriate equipment, safety standards, or job protections. These workers are doctors and nurses, grocery and drug store… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congressional-pro-choice-leaders-urge-biden-to-take-immediate-steps-to-protect-reproductive-rights Congressional Pro-Choice Leaders Urge Biden to Take Immediate Steps to Protect Reproductive Rights 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.23.20 Congressional Pro-Choice Leaders Urge Biden to Take Immediate Steps to Protect Reproductive Rights Washington, D.C. The Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus led by U.S. Reps. Barbara Lee and (D-CA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden outlining the steps they hope his administration will immediately take to preserve, protect, and advance sexual and reproductive health for everyone in the U.S. and around the world. In the letter, which was co-signed by all nine Pro-Choice Caucus Task Force Chairs, the Congressional pro-choice leaders said the House's pro-choice majority in the upcoming Congress presents a unique and timely opportunity to protect American's reproductive rights. And they called on the president-elect to use his executive authority to undo many of the actions taken by the Trump administration in recent years to curtail Americans' access to abortion services. The Caucus serves as the first line of defense against anti-choice legislation and regulations,the lawmakers wrote.We are committed to protecting and advancing sexual and reproductive health and stand ready to partner with your administration on policies, regulations, and budgets to ensure that all people are free and equal to exercise bodily autonomy. In their letter to Biden, the lawmakers outlined several actions they want the incoming administration to take immediately including issuing an executive order to, among other things: Revoke the Global Gag Rule; Lift the FDA's in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone, a medication used to safely and effectively end an early pregnancy or treat an early miscarriage. Prohibit states from blocking family planning providers that also provide abortions from participating in Title X; Expand U.S. foreign assistance support for abortion care to the maximum extent allowed under the Helms amendment, namely by immediately clarifying that funds can be used to support abortion care provided in cases of rape, incest or life endangerment of the preg… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/reps-lee-price-schakowsky-meeks-castro-spanberger-and-sherman-spearhead-letter-to-president-elect-biden-with-150-total-signers-urging-diplomatic-steps-to-return-both-iran-and-us-to-jcpoa_ Reps. Lee, Price, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.23.20 Reps. Lee, Price, Schakowsky, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Washington, D.C.-Today,Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA), David Price (D-NC),Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), AbigailD.Spanberger (D-VA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA)sent aletter to President-elect Joseph R. Bidenwitha total of150signers expressing support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran's nuclear program, to address other pressing issues, and to reduce the likelihood of violent regional conflict. The letter expresses support for both Iran and the U.S. returning to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear agreement.The seven members circulating the letter releasedthe following statement: One of the most pressing foreign policy challengesfacingthe incoming Biden administration will be halting and reversing Iran's nuclear program,which was left largely unconstrained after President Trump withdrew from theJCPOA.The Trump administration's incoherent and provocative policies toward Iran and our multilateral relationshipsonlyadvanced the Iranian nuclear program,failed to effectively address Iran's other malign behavior, and greatly increased the likelihood of violent confrontation and conflict. As Congressional leadersregardless of our support or opposition to the JCPOA in 2015 weareunited in our support for swiftly taking the necessary diplomatic steps to restore constraints on Iran's nuclear program and return both Iran and the United States to compliance with theJCPOAas a starting point for further negotiations. We are sending this letter to endorse President-elect Biden's call for diplomacy as the best path to halt and reverseIran's nuclear program, decrease tensions in the region, andfacilitate our nation'sreincorporation into the international community. The 150 signatories include the following M… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-president-trump-veto-of-national-defense-authorization-act Pelosi Statement on President Trump Veto of National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 San Francisco Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the President's veto of the bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The President's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act is an act of staggering recklessness that harms our troops, endangers our security and undermines the will of the bipartisan Congress. For 60 years, the NDAA has been passed on a bipartisan and bicameral basis. In a time when our country was just targeted with a massive cyberattack, it is particularly hard to understand the reasoning behind the President's irresponsibility. Disturbingly, Trump is using his final hours in office to sow chaos, including by denying our servicemembers a long-overdue pay raise and hazard duty pay; our families paid family leave, child care, housing and health protections; and our veterans the benefits that they need and deserve. The President's veto also deprives our country and allies of tools to protect global security including for cyber-security. Trump's veto violates our national values, as it would block action to rename military bases and infrastructure named after those who served in the Confederacy which is supported by an overwhelming majority of the American people, by House and Senate Democrats and Republicans and by our servicemembers and top military leaders. Next week, December 28, the House will take up the veto override with bipartisan support. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/relief-bill-reaction-many-say-it-s-too-little-too-late Relief Bill Reaction; Many Say Its Too Little, Too Late 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy The financial help that many have been waiting for is finally here, but is it enough, and will we be seeing more? NBC Palm Springs has reaction from local political leaders and residents that stress more aid is needed. I think this will take us through the recovery, said Steven Mnuchin, United States Secretary of Treasury. Anyone who thinks this bill is enough doesn't know what's going on in America, said Sen. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader. Local political leaders are pointing out how dire the situation is for people out of work. Many of our small business owners are on the verge of losing their business, the unemployed are on the verge of losing their unemployment insurance enhancement. families are struggling, we are desperate in getting our kids back to a safe school, saidDr. RaulRuiz, U.S. Representative, 36th District. Lawmakers say after 8 months, it's disappointing how little there is for working families, but how much there is for President Trump's pet projects. I think it's a crying shame that they would wait till after Christmas, I mean $600 dollars is not a lot, but when you have nothing, it's a lot, said Sandra Goeppner, Palm Springs Resident. Local Business owners say they can't help compare the aid people are getting in other countries. I have friends in other countries, not in the United States, like Canada, Australia. They have been taking 5-6 grand or four thousand dollars every single month since the beginning of the pandemic. I think when you tell me to stay home, I should get the same amount of money I used to make before, said Rami, Owner of Let's Smoke. To some, more direct aid would just be a smarter investment. 1200 was better but look at some countries, they've been providing some insularly income every month. helping people get through it. that is a good investment versus letting people get desperate and starve and get kicked out of their homes, said Eric Gibson, traveling from Lubbock, Texas. Lawmakers say much more aid is still needed to help pay for things like first responder… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ruiz-secures-victories-salton-sea-medicare-enrollees-patients-and-more Ruiz Secures Victories for Salton Sea, Medicare Enrollees, Patients, and More in End-Of-Year Funding Bill 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov ruiz https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – This week, Congress passed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which included several measures championed by Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. From additional funding for projects at the Salton Sea, to closing the coverage gap for seniors enrolling in Medicare Part B; from ending surprise billing to making major investments in cybersecurity education, Rep. Ruiz secured key victories for constituents in California's 36th Congressional District in this year's government funding bill. "I am thrilled to have delivered outcomes for patients, seniors, families, students, and more in my district," said Rep. Ruiz. "This legislation includes my measures to end surprise medical billing once and for all; expand Medicare coverage for seniors by closing coverage gaps in Medicare Part B; provide additional funding for projects at the Salton Sea; and increase scholarships that can be used for cybersecurity education by CSUSB and their Palm Desert campus. I am proud of the results delivered to my constituents." BACKGROUND: Below are Dr. Ruiz's priorities included in H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: Ending Surprise Billing – H.R. 133 will prohibit surprise bills being sent to patients from unanticipated out of network care, using key provisions from Dr. Ruiz's bill, H.R. 3502, the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act. Closing the Coverage Gap for Seniors: A key measure in Dr. Ruiz's bill, H.R. 2477, the BENES Act, was included in the H.R. 133 to close the Medicare Party B coverage gap if seniors don't sign up immediately upon turning 65. Funding for Salton Sea Projects: H.R. 133 included $153 million for investigations of Army Corps projects and direction to the Army Corps to carry out the investigation of a Salton Sea project. Also included is $559 million for water resources projects and direction to the Bureau of Reclamation to consider Salton Sea projects for funding. Dr. Ruiz advocated for additional Salton Sea funding this year. Salton Sea Project Authorizat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/torres-secures-funding-address-student-hunger-homelessness-basic-needs Torres Secures Funding to Address Student Hunger, Homelessness & Basic Needs 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Norma J. Torres T000474 torres.house.gov torres https://torres.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) today announced that she secured $5 million to fund a pilot program of her legislation, the BASIC Act, as part of the Omnibus Appropriations package that passed out of Congress last night. Then-Senator and now Vice President-elect Kamala Harris introduced the counterpart of the Basic Assistance for Students in College (BASIC) Act in the U.S. Senate. The legislation is designed to ensure college students – particularly Pell Grant recipients, attendees of community colleges and minority-serving institutions – are able to meet their basic needs while pursuing their education. The pilot program will provide grants to ensure institutions of higher learning have the resources they need to support their students' day-to-day needs, such as food pantries, child care and temporary housing. "No student should have to fall sleep in a car because their rent money went to tuition, or hobble together a meal from someone else's scraps just to make ends meet," Rep. Torres said. "If fully enacted, the BASIC Act will empower colleges and universities across the country to better meet their students' most fundamental needs, and prevent these hardships that impact young people across the country. The pilot program launching as a result of the funds I secured last night is only a down payment on the full potential of the BASIC Act, but it will make a world of difference to deserving your students and demonstrate to my colleagues in Congress why full funding is so important for this vital piece of legislation." The Omnibus Appropriations package passed Congress on December 21st and now awaits a signature from the president to become law. More information about the BASIC Act is available here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122320 Dear Colleague on Unanimous Consent Request to Increase Economic Impact Payments 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy Dear Democratic Colleague, Just when you think you have seen it all, last night, the President said that he would possibly veto the bicameral agreement negotiated between Republicans and Democrats. He said he would do so, unless the economic impact payments were increased to $2,000. In the bipartisan negotiations, Leader Schumer and I repeatedly asked Republicans what would be the highest number the President would accept for direct payments, and they responded with Sphinx-like silence. In the negotiations, they would never go above $600 and in some cases, proposed $500. Yesterday, I said that Democrats would go to the Floor and ask for Unanimous Consent to bring up a standalone bill to increase the payments. To do so requires the agreement of the Republican Leader. This agreement is necessary in the House and in the Senate. If the President truly wants to join us in $2,000 payments, he should call upon Leader McCarthy to agree to our Unanimous Consent request. We are scheduled to go in for a pro forma session tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. We are awaiting word from Leader Hoyer as to whether Leader McCarthy will agree to or reject our Unanimous Consent request. The entire country knows that it is urgent for the President to sign this bill, both to provide the coronavirus relief and to keep government open. Let us pray! 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/122320-0 Pelosi Statement on President Trump Veto of National Defense Authorization Act 2020-12-23 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 www.speaker.gov     legacy San Francisco Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the President's veto of the bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): The President's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act is an act of staggering recklessness that harms our troops, endangers our security and undermines the will of the bipartisan Congress. For 60 years, the NDAA has been passed on a bipartisan and bicameral basis. In a time when our country was just targeted with a massive cyberattack, it is particularly hard to understand the reasoning behind the President's irresponsibility. Disturbingly, Trump is using his final hours in office to sow chaos, including by denying our servicemembers a long-overdue pay raise and hazard duty pay; our families paid family leave, child care, housing and health protections; and our veterans the benefits that they need and deserve. The President's veto also deprives our country and allies of tools to protect global security including for cyber-security. Trump's veto violates our national values, as it would block action to rename military bases and infrastructure named after those who served in the Confederacy which is supported by an overwhelming majority of the American people, by House and Senate Democrats and Republicans and by our servicemembers and top military leaders. Next week, December 28, the House will take up the veto override with bipartisan support. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://roybal-allard.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=401779 Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Statement on Alex Padillas Appointment to U.S. Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Lucille Roybal-Allard R000486 roybal-allard.house.gov     legacy I am thrilled with Governor Newsom's decision to appoint California's Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, to serve as United States Senator from California. Secretary Padilla will serve for the remainder of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' term in the United States Senate.Secretary Padilla is an Angeleno through and through, and I am proud to have watched his career as he has devoted himself in service to the people of California. From his role on the Los Angeles City Council as a member and later as president, to his work in the California State Senate, and finally as our Secretary of State, Alex has shown that he is a fierce advocate for Californians. Alex is a role model to so many Latino youth in our state, and I know that his appointment as our senator will show every Latino child that anything is possible in our nation.I know that Alex will take his love of our state to the U.S. Senate, and I look forward to working with him in the 117th Congress. I congratulate his family, his wife Angela, and his three sons on this historic achievement. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=31DD0C4A-90BC-4677-AA6C-BC2465159C56 Feinstein, Collins Bill to Create Smithsonian for Womens History Passes Congress 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Dianne Feinstein F000062 www.feinstein.senate.gov     legacy WashingtonSenators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today announced that the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act passed the Senate as part of the yearend omnibus funding package. This bipartisan legislation will establish a Smithsonian museum honoring American women. Women have been a central part of American history from our founding to the present day in every way, whether it's science, business, the arts or politics, said Senator Feinstein. A permanent museum to celebrate those contributions and tell the stories of so many incredible women is long overdue. I'm pleased to see our bill to establish a Smithsonian museum for women's history finally pass. As our Women's Suffrage Centennial year draws to a close, I am delighted that Congress was able to work together in a bipartisan way to pass this legislation, said Senator Collins. I look forward to the creation of a museum in our nation's capital that celebrates the invaluable contributions women have made to our nation. "On behalf of the Commissioners of the US Commission to study the potential for an American Women's History Museum, we offer our sincere praise and gratitude to Senators Collins and Feinstein for their years of leadership on this momentous piece of legislation. The personal energy and drive that they put forth was supported by ideas and input from women and men from across the country, of all ages and walks of life, in addition to leading authorities and experts on women's history and the museum community, said Jane Abraham, chair of the American Museum of Women's History Congressional Commission. We enthusiastically look forward to the day when our citizens and visitors visit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum and gain a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the role that women played in building America. Congratulations Senators Collins and Feinstein!" In December 2014, Congress created a congressional commission to study the potential for an American museum of women's history in Washington… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=7259109A-A6C0-44CA-8729-2E31E04A3482 Feinstein: Padilla Excellent Choice for Senate Appointment 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Dianne Feinstein F000062 www.feinstein.senate.gov     legacy WashingtonSenator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on Governor Newsom's decision to appoint California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Senator Kamala Harris' Senate seat: Governor Newsom has made an excellent choice by appointing Alex Padilla to fill Kamala Harris' Senate seat. I very much look forward to working closely with Alex and I believe that together we can be a strong team for California's benefit. Alex has a long record of public service at all levels of government. Before his tenure as California's secretary of state, Alex served eight years in the State Senate and another eight years on the Los Angeles City Council. Crucially, Alex is someone who understands the many challenges that Californians are facing, and I believe he is very well-suited to fight for them for years to come. I also believe Alex brings a critically important voice to the Senate as the first Latino senator from California. I look forward to continuing to work with Kamala Harris as vice president and look forward to getting to work with Alex as soon as possible. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://aguilar.house.gov/2020/12/22/aguilar-votes-pass-bipartisan-covid-19-relief/ Aguilar Votes to Pass Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Pete Aguilar A000371 aguilar.house.gov aguilar https://aguilar.house.gov/category/congress_press_release/ scraper Press Releases Aguilar Votes to Pass Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Rep. Pete Aguilar voted for H.R. 133, a comprehensive legislative package that funds the government in Fiscal Year 2021 and provides relief to the American people during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Some of the bill’s key provisions include: Direct payments of up to $600 for each adult and child in a household, including citizens in mixed-status families; $25 billion for rent-assistance programs and a federal ban on evictions through January 2021; $13 billion for nutrition assistance programs; $10 billion for child care assistance to help child care providers open; More than $300 billion in small-business assistance funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including dedicated funding for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs); An extension of Unemployment Insurance and an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits; Tax credits to support employers providing paid sick leave; An expansion of Pell grants that will reach more than 500,000 new students and ensure more than 1.5 million students can access the maximum benefit; Funding to accelerate the distribution of vaccines and ensure vaccines are free for everyone. “This bill will provide much-needed relief to Inland Empire families and small businesses as we enter the new year, and will help ensure members of our community can receive the vaccine free-of-charge as soon as possible. I welcome this bipartisan compromise, but I will continue to fight to help communities like San Bernardino County navigate this crisis. I look forward to working with the incoming Biden Administration to build on this support to provide lasting economic relief to our region and end the spread of this virus,” said Aguilar. Rep. Aguilar serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, the committee responsible for drafting and negotiating funding bills like H.R. 133, and was recently elec… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-congratulates-assemblymember-dr-shirley-weber-appointment Rep. Bass Congratulates Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber on Appointment as California's Secretary of State 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) issued the following statement after Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber was appointed to serve as California's Secretary of State. Prior to being elected to the California State Assembly in 2012, Dr. Weber served on the San Diego Board of Education, and as a Professor of African-American Studies at San Diego State University. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bass.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-bass-congratulates-california-secretary-state-alex-padilla-united Rep. Bass Congratulates California Secretary of State Alex Padilla on United States Senate Appointment 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Karen Bass B001270 bass.house.gov     legacy I've known Alex dating back to when he served our city as the youngest-ever President of the Los Angeles City Council. We served together in the State legislature where he passed landmark legislation to make California the first state in the nation to require chain restaurants to post calorie information directly on menus. More recently as our Secretary of State, Alex modernized our electoral process and led the effort to provide ballots by mail statewide so Californians could safely vote in this year's election. Today, our state gains yet another champion following a distinguished line of individuals who have shattered glass ceilings and hurdled obstacles in their way. After then-Senator Harris's historic election in 2016 as the first woman of color to represent California, we now have another historic barrier shattered as Alex will be the first Latino to serve California in the United States Senate. I look forward to continuing our fight for progress and representation in all facets of our government and am excited to work with Senator Padilla in the years to come. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://bera.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-bera-votes-to-provide-urgent-relief-to-families-and-small-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19 Rep. Bera Votes to Provide Urgent Relief to Families and Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Ami Bera B001287 bera.house.gov bera https://bera.house.gov/news scraper Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) voted today to provide urgently needed relief to American families and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 133, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, provides $900 billion in emergency coronavirus relief and sufficient funding to fund the federal government through Fiscal Year 2021. "Even though we're almost a year into this pandemic, a record number of Americans continue to die each day from the COVID-19 virus while the number of unemployed workers has reached historic numbers. As we enter the holiday season and with public health experts anticipating the next few months to be the deadliest part of the pandemic, American families and small businesses need to know that help is on the way," said Rep. Bera. "While today's vote is an important step in defeating this virus and getting our economy on a path to recovery, much more assistance is needed. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate, and with the incoming Biden Administration, to provide additional support to Americans early next year." The COVID-19 relief package will: Provide direct payment checks to Americans worth up to $600 per adult and child; Support small businesses with over $284 billion for first and second forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans; Help keep families housed with $25 billion in rental assistance and an extension of the eviction moratorium through January 30, 2021; Expand nutrition assistance by $13 billion through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help relieve the current hunger crisis; Extend increased unemployment insurance benefits for Americans out of work; and Accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe COVID-19 vaccines. Included in the package are provisions championed by Representative Bera to end surprise medical billing for unexpected out-of-network emergency and scheduled care. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://carbajal.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=774 Carbajal Statement on Appointment of Alex Padilla to the US Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Salud Carbajal C001112 carbajal.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC -- Rep. Salud Carbajal issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom appointed California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris in the Senate: Congratulations to my dear friend Alex Padilla! I've known Alex since we were both young staffers and, in the years since, he has proven himself to be a dedicated and effective public servant. Governor Newsom made an excellent choice in Alex, who will make history as the first Latino to represent California in the Senate. As the son of Mexican immigrants, Alex embodies the American Dream. His story is a familiar one for many Latinos like me, and I know he will be a fierce advocate for working families and equal opportunity in the Senate. I'm excited for my friend, for our state, and for our country. Rep. Salud Carbajal represents California's 24th congressional district, encompassing Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and part of Ventura County. ### Video of Congressman Carbajal congratulating Secretary of State Padilla on the appointment is available here. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://cardenas.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cardenas-statement-on-padilla-appointment-to-us-senate Cárdenas Statement on Padilla Appointment to U.S. Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Tony Cárdenas C001097 cardenas.house.gov     legacy December 22, 2020 Crdenas Statement on Padilla Appointment to U.S. Senate SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA Congressman Tony Crdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to appoint California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to succeed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the United States Senate: I am so incredibly proud of one of my closest and dearest friends, Alex Padilla, on being named the next U.S. Senator for the state of California. I've known Alex for over 25 years. A dedicated public servant of more than 20 years and a fierce advocate for working families, Alex has never forgotten his roots and has been an effective leader throughout his career. Someone who is constantly breaking barriers. Alex will be the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Alex and I grew up two blocks away from each other, in a neighborhood where we were told we would not amount to anything. We came up in public service together. We served together on the LA City Council and we'll serve together again in the U.S. Capitol. As Secretary of State, he's worked tirelessly for all Californians and to protect the integrity of our election systems. I know he'll bring that same dedication and generous spirit to the United States Senate. Looking forward to our continued work together. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://costa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/costa-secures-funding-critical-valley-services Costa Secures Funding for Critical Valley Services 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jim Costa C001059 costa.house.gov costa https://costa.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper December 22, 2020 FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 133, a $1.4 trillion omnibus package that makes strong investments in safe and stable communities by expanding access to housing, tackling food insecurity and improving access to healthcare: "I'm pleased to provide more funding for programs that benefit the people of the valley," said Costa. "Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our communities are hurting like never before. This funding will go a long way in improving health care, helping our agriculture industry and ensuring that our most underserved residents continue receiving the assistance they need while we battle this global crisis." The following programs benefit the San Joaquin Valley: Improving Valley Healthcare by: Providing 1,000 new Medicare-funded graduate medical education residency positions, which will benefit rural hospitals serving in areas with medical professional shortages, and those that have reached caps for medical residency. Assisting Rural Communities with: $730 million to expand broadband services; $24 billion for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program $1.4 billion for rental assistance for low-income families and the elderly. Providing for Valley Families with: $6 billion in funding for Women, Infants and Children program (WIC); $25 billion for child nutrition programs, including providing free or reduced-priced school lunches and snacks for children who qualify; $114 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program. Assisting Valley Farmers by providing: $559 million for water resources projects, including those authorized by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, including: $206 million for improvements to the Friant-Kern Canal; $13.7 million for pre-construction for Sites Reservoir; $11.9 million for expansion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir; $3 million for subsidence correction for Delta Mendota Canal; $1.7 million for San Luis Reservoir improvement… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://costa.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/costa-welcomes-long-awaited-covid-deal Costa Welcomes Long-awaited COVID Deal 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Jim Costa C001059 costa.house.gov     legacy (FRESNO, CA) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after House passage of stimulus legislation to provide needed relief to the American people: After months of impasse, Congress can finally deliver for the American people, said Costa. As a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, I worked with members of the House and Senate on a bipartisan basis to forge a compromise that will provide overdue support to Americans still reeling from the pandemic. While it doesn't respond to all our needs, this is an important step that will buy the American people time as we look forward to more comprehensive relief next year.The deal, which was largely based on the Problem Solvers Caucus framework that Rep. Costa helped craft, includes important funding to strengthen our healthcare response, increase nutrition assistance, extend federal unemployment benefits, and provide small business relief:To provide financial relief to Americans: Provides $166 billion in in direct checks to Americans including $600 to individuals making up to $75,000 per year, $1200 to couples making up to $150,000 per year and an additional $600 per child. Extends the deadline for states and cities to use unspent money approved for them by the Cares Act, giving governments until year's end before the money must be returned. To ensure Americans' health and safety: Invests $69 billion for testing, contact tracing and vaccine development and distribution to Extends Provider Relief Fund (PRF) funding for one year Provides $250 million for the FCC COVID-19 Telehealth Program to support efforts of healthcare providers to address coronavirus To assist families and vulnerable communities: Provides $13 billion in total funding for nutrition assistance, including: Temporarily increases individual monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by 15 percent for 6 months Expands the Pandemic-EBT program to cover families with children in childcare Provides $400 million in fun… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://eshoo.house.gov/media/press-releases/eshoo-casts-vote-coronavirus-relief-and-annual-government-spending-package Eshoo Casts Vote for Coronavirus Relief and Annual Government Spending Package 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Anna Eshoo E000215 eshoo.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) voted yesterday forthe $900 billion coronavirus relief package and $1.4 trillion annual government spending bill to provide desperately needed assistance to the American people and defeat COVID-19. This aid package is a lifeline to the American people who continue to struggle as a result of the pandemic and it's the product of months of exhaustive bipartisan negotiations and compromise, said Rep. Eshoo. The package provides billions in new funding to help us stamp out the virus through testing, treatment, and vaccines; a new round of direct payments to individuals and families; hundreds of billions of dollars in new funding for struggling businesses; an extension of unemployment benefits and a weekly $300 federal benefit for the unemployed; financial assistance for renters and an extension of the eviction moratorium; and increased nutrition benefits for families and children. The package will also lower health care costs by ending surprise medical billing while strengthening and supporting community health centers and local hospitals. These are major wins for my constituents and the American people. No compromise is perfect and I'm deeply disappointed that aid for states and local governments and our frontline health care workers and other essential employees working at the state and local level were excluded from this deal, Rep. Eshoo continued. I'm also disappointed the Administration and the Senate Majority Leader would not allow restaurants and their workers to receive our help. With 217 bipartisan cosponsors on the RESTAURANTS Act, these businesses and their workers should have been in this legislation. Nonetheless, this package is a major down payment in our work to tackle this unprecedented crisis and I'm hopeful that Congress will come together in the new year under a new administration to provide more relief and assistance to all who need it. The coronavirus relief package includes: A new round of direct payments worth up to $600 per adult and child; … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://eshoo.house.gov/media/press-releases/eshoo-tests-negative-covid-19-while-quarantine Eshoo Tests Negative for COVID-19 While in Quarantine 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Anna Eshoo E000215 eshoo.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) released the following statement today: Last evening I was informed that I tested negative for COVID-19 following a potential exposure to the virus last week. Per CDC guidelines and in consultation with the Office of the Attending Physician, I'm eligible to end my period of quarantine tomorrow. My thanks to the many constituents for their kind messages of support in recent days. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/former-deputy-secretary-interior-garamendi-s-statement-nomination-congresswoman Former Deputy Secretary of the Interior Garamendi’s Statement on Nomination of Congresswoman Haaland as Secretary of the Interior 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA John Garamendi G000559 garamendi.house.gov garamendi https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA)—who served as Deputy Secretary of the Interior under President Bill Clinton—issued the statement below in support of Congresswoman Deb Haaland's (D-NM) nomination to serve as Secretary of the Department of Interior. Garamendi currently serves as Chairman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, which Congresswoman served on throughout the 116th Congress. "Congratulations to Congresswoman Haaland on her historic nomination. I've seen Congresswoman Haaland's commitment to public service firsthand while serving with her on the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness," Garamendi said. "As the former Deputy Secretary of the Interior under President Bill Clinton, I also have a firsthand perspective on the work and challenges that come with managing the Department of Interior. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garamendi-s-statement-passing-richard-rominger Rep. Garamendi’s Statement on the Passing of Richard Rominger 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA John Garamendi G000559 garamendi.house.gov garamendi https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) issued the following statement on the passing of Richard Rominger: "Patti and I are deeply saddened by Richard Rominger's passing, and our hearts are with Evelyn and their family during this difficult time," Garamendi said. "I called Rich's cell phone this morning. He did not answer. I've called that number hundreds of times seeking advice and counsel, and I have always come away from the conversation with a gem of wisdom, a better solution to a problem, encouragement, and a precious gift of friendship. Not this time. My call was answered by his son confirming Richard Rominger's death. I'll keep Rich's number. He won't answer, but just calling will encourage me to stay true to the lessons he taught me. I know that Rich treated everyone with the same respect and desire to help. Perhaps they will keep that number, too." Richard and Evelyn Rominger served in President Bill Clinton's administration with Patti and John Garamendi. Richard was Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Patti ran the Foreign Agriculture Service's food and famine programs. Richard was always the bulwark of support for the American family farmer. He knew the challenges facing farm families and he knew how to use government to improve their lot. During the Clinton years the Department of Agriculture and Department of Interior, where Rep. Garamendi was also Deputy, teamed up to produce seminal studies on the effects of Climate Change, create the first Tahoe Summit, address droughts, support land conservation efforts nationwide, attack invasive species, and protect America's great forest. Governor Jerry Brown recognized Richard's potential as a problem solver when he appointed Richard to serve as the Secretary of the California Department of Agriculture. A problem-solver was necessary with Medflies, drought, water wars, and agricultural labor problems in abundance. Undaunted by these challenges, Rominger steered a wise course that yielded a bumper crop of solutions. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-garamendi-votes-additional-covid-19-economic-small-business-and-education Rep. Garamendi Votes for Additional COVID-19, Economic, Small Business, and Education Relief for American Families 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA John Garamendi G000559 garamendi.house.gov garamendi https://garamendi.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, DC—Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) voted to pass a bipartisan coronavirus relief package and government funding bill (H.R. 133) that will help save the lives and livelihoods of the American people. The legislation passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate tonight before heading to the President's desk to be signed into law. "I'm pleased that this much-needed relief will finally come to American families," Garamendi said. "The House offered a strong pathway for additional COVID relief back in May when it passed the Heroes Act. I am relieved that the Senate has finally come to the negotiating table and agreed to a compromise that will advance bipartisan legislation to address every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. "This bill will accelerate the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and includes funding to help stop the rapid spread of the virus. The House also secured another round of $600 direct payments to individuals and successfully fought to extend Unemployment Insurance payments for millions of Americans with an additional $300 per week for unemployed Americans. There's also $82 billion in funding to support our education system to help schools mitigate the transmission of the virus so we can safely reopen our classrooms. The critical PPP forgivable loan program that has helped small businesses weather this storm also receives an additional $284 billion in funding under this legislation," Garamendi continued. "This emergency relief is an important step forward. However, it must serve as an initial building block that we will expand upon to provide additional COVID-19 relief under the Biden-Harris Administration. I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner to address the needs of our community while we continue to fight this virus," Garamendi concluded. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-applauds-congressional-passage-of-key-provisions-to-improve-nations-water-infrastructure/ Brownley Applauds Congressional Passage of Key Provisions to Improve Nation’s Water Infrastructure 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Julia Brownley B001285 juliabrownley.house.gov juliabrownley https://juliabrownley.house.gov/category/press-releases/ scraper Washington, DC – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 as part of H.R. 133, the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Bill. The bill included key provisions authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) to improve dam safety, to provide equity in resources for our ports, and to ensure proper maintenance and dredging of Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands Harbor. “Safe and secure water infrastructure is crucial to ensuring that our country and our economy keep moving forward,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley. “In Ventura County, we know the importance of proper maintenance of our harbors and ports, which is critical for local businesses and for our way of life. “I am pleased that the final bill included my dam safety bill, which will allow high risk dams to unlock federal resources to ensure life-threatening safety hazards are addressed. The Santa Felicia Dam in our region is a prime example of an aging asset that needs safety improvements, as failure would be catastrophic for our local communities. “I am also pleased that the bill included language I supported to ensure that donor ports, like the Port of Hueneme, receive a fair share of resources from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. The Port of Hueneme contributes far more than it receives back. Donor port equity will ensure that the Port of Hueneme – which is a key economic driver in our region — has resources to address infrastructure needs and keep goods flowing to fuel our local and regional economy. “Importantly, the bill also authorizes additional funds to ensure that Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands Harbor receive crucial maintenance dredging, so that businesses that rely upon our harbors can continue to operate.” High Hazard Dams “The Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 is an essential piece of legislation that will provide our agency with the eligibility to seek federal funding, which will offset the costs of critical pu… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-statement-on-appointment-of-dr-shirley-weber-as-california-secretary-of-state Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Appointment of Dr. Shirley Weber as California Secretary of State 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Appointment of Dr. Shirley Weber as California Secretary of State Oakland, CA Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement congratulating Dr. Shirley Weber on her historic appointment to serve as California's Secretary of State: Congratulations to Assemblywoman Shirley Weber on her appointment to serve as California's Secretary of State. Dr. Weber has been a bold leader throughout her career, most recently on her groundbreaking bill to study and propose reparations for Black people, which Governor Newsom signed into law in September. She is a fighter for equality and a true public servant, and I know she will be a great Secretary of State for all Californians. Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-statement-on-appointment-of-secretary-padilla-to-california-senate-seat Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Appointment of Secretary Padilla to California Senate Seat 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Barbara Lee L000551 lee.house.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Statement on Appointment of Secretary Padilla to California Senate Seat Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's appointment of California Secretary of State AlexPadillato represent California in the United States Senate: I congratulate Secretary of State AlexPadillaon his historic appointment to fill Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris's seat in the United States Senate. SecretaryPadillahas a track record as a skilled legislator and a steadfast advocate for justice, andI believe he will be a powerfulvoice in the Senate for those who continue to be denied our country's promise of equality. I look forward to working with him on behalf of all Californians to address the economic and public health crises we are facing, andtocreate a brighter future for our state and for communities across the country. Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-statement-on-appointment-of-ca-secretary-of-state-alex-padilla-to-united-states-senate Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Appointment of CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla to United States Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Mike Levin L000593 levin.house.gov levin https://levin.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the appointment of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s seat in the U.S. Senate. “I am very excited to join Californians in celebrating Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic appointment of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to serve in the U.S. Senate. I have known Secretary Padilla for many years, and I’ve seen him fiercely defend our voting rights and protect our elections. As a fellow Southern Californian and the first Latino to represent our state in the U.S. Senate, I know he will continue to serve Californians honorably. I look forward to working with him to provide more relief for Californians during this pandemic, protect our environment, and so much more.” “I also want to thank Vice President-elect Kamala Harris once again for her service to our state as Senator. We worked side-by-side to address pollution at the Tijuana River Valley, secure eroding coastal bluffs, improve housing for military families, and much more. I know she will continue to be a tireless advocate for working Californians and all Americans.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-bill-establishing-inspectors-general-website-passes-congress REP LIEU BILL ESTABLISHING INSPECTORS GENERAL WEBSITE PASSES CONGRESS 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 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) issued the following statement after the House and Senate passed the Oversight.gov Authorization Act as a part of a larger omnibus bill. The bill establishes and authorizes funds for a central website where inspectors general can upload reports to be read by the public. Rep. Lieu introduced the House version of this bill with Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA). Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Senate version. "I'm thrilled that my Oversight.gov Authorization Act was included in the omnibus package that just passed Congress. Our bill will help the public more easily access reports and information from Inspectors General across the government. This is a win for transparency and accountability. IGs are an essential part of good governance-- They ensure taxpayer dollars are properly spent, and that federal agencies are meeting the needs of the American people." 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://lieu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lieu-statement-padilla-appointment-senate REP LIEU STATEMENT ON PADILLA APPOINTMENT TO SENATE 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 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) issued the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he will be appointing Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill the Senate vacancy left by Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris. "I'm thrilled that my friend, Alex Padilla, will be the next Senator from California. Alex and I worked together as State Senators, and I am confident he'll be a stellar U.S. Senator. I applaud Governor Newsom for making this historic appointment. I look forward to advancing our shared interests on key issues like climate change, criminal justice reform and infrastructure so that we can help Californians continue to prosper." ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-s-nchez-napolitano-and-chu-secure-1925-million-whittier-narrows ICYMI: Sánchez, Napolitano, and Chu Secure $192.5 Million for the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Linda T. Sánchez S001156 lindasanchez.house.gov lindasanchez https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON— In case you missed it, yesterday, Congresswomen Linda T. Sánchez (D-Whittier), Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte), and Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) announced they had secured $192.5 million for the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project in the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations bill. "Restoring the Whittier Narrows Dam is a matter of life and death for the communities I represent, including the City of Pico Rivera where the Dam is located. That is why I have worked closely with my colleagues over the past decade to ensure the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the funding it needs to begin this critical project and protect millions of downstream residents and small businesses from catastrophic flooding," said Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez. "I want to thank Reps. Napolitano and Chu, Senator Feinstein, and appropriators for working with me to ensure construction of the project commences on schedule as part of the omnibus appropriations act. This important milestone will make our communities more resilient in the face of increasingly dangerous and damaging storms. I am grateful to the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for working with community leaders to address logistical concerns as construction gets underway. I am committed to working with the Corps, community leaders, and my colleagues in our Congressional delegation to minimize the construction's impact on the community as much as possible, while also ensuring continued funding for and timely completion of the project." "We are proud to have secured $192.5 million in federal funding for this vital dam safety project, an enormous victory for San Gabriel Valley residents and millions more throughout our region," Napolitano said. "Since first learning about flood risk concerns over a decade ago, I have encouraged the Army Corps of Engineers and my colleagues in Congress to make Whittier Narrows Dam the top budgetary priority and I am grateful they have listened to our calls. I want to thank Congresswomen Sánchez and Chu for joining me in p… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://mikelevin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mike-levin-statement-on-appointment-of-ca-secretary-of-state-alex-padilla-to-united-states-senate Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Appointment of CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla to United States Senate 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Mike Levin L000593 mikelevin.house.gov     legacy December 22, 2020 Rep. Mike Levin Statement on Appointment of CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla to United States Senate Washington, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) issued the following statement on the appointment of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's seat in the U.S. Senate. I am very excited to join Californians in celebrating Governor Gavin Newsom's historic appointment of Secretary of State Alex Padilla to serve in the U.S. Senate. I have known Secretary Padilla for many years, and I've seen him fiercely defend our voting rights and protect our elections. As a fellow Southern Californian and the first Latino to represent our state in the U.S. Senate, I know he will continue to serve Californians honorably. I look forward to working with him to provide more relief for Californians during this pandemic, protect our environment, and so much more. I also want to thank Vice President-elect Kamala Harris once again for her service to our state as Senator. We worked side-by-side to address pollution at the Tijuana River Valley, secure eroding coastal bluffs, improve housing for military families, and much more. I know she will continue to be a tireless advocate for working Californians and all Americans. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://pelosi.house.gov/news/press-releases/pelosi-statement-on-10th-anniversary-of-end-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell Pelosi Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of Dont Ask, Dont Tell 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Nancy Pelosi P000197 pelosi.house.gov     legacy Contact: Speaker's Press Office, 202-226-7616 San Francisco Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the historic end of the discriminatory Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy: Ten years ago, our nation took bold action to end a fundamental injustice that had inflicted shame and distress on tens of thousands of brave, patriotic LGBTQ servicemembers. With the repeal of the hateful Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, we strengthened our national security and reaffirmed the bedrock principle that those willing and able to serve be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of who they are or whom they love. LGBTQ Americans have always served in our military with honor and distinction, from the earliest days of America's history. Our nation owes them an immense debt of gratitude. Yet, three and a half years ago, the Trump Administration shamefully abandoned our founding promise of equality with its hateful transgender military ban. It is our great unfinished work to reverse this disgraceful ban and defend the freedoms of all who serve our nation just as they defend ours. A decade after sending Don't Ask, Don't Tell' into the dustbin of history, House Democrats remain committed to honoring our extraordinary LGBTQ servicemembers and all those who don the uniform. As we celebrate this momentous anniversary, we will continue fighting to build on this progress and finally enact the Equality Act to fully end discrimination against all LGBTQ Americans once and for all. # # # 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/federal-lawmakers-including-congressman-ruiz-say-covid-relief-bill Federal Lawmakers Including Congressman Ruiz, Say COVID Relief Bill is Insufficient 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy President Donald Trump told lawmakers to amend the latest COVID-19 relief bill, 24 hours after congress passed it. Trump called the covid relief bill a 'disgrace,' in a video posted on his Twitter Tuesday night. He added that the bill delivered too much money to foreign countries, but not enough to Americans. The measure comes at a crucial time for the economy as federal unemployment benefits are about to run out. If President Trump signs the current $900 billion "Pandemic Relief Package," Americans would see a $600 bump to their bank accounts as soon as next week. It wasn't just President Trump that had concerns about the bill. Many Democrats, includingCongressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, wanted the package to be bigger saying the relief is "insufficient." News Channel 3's Peter Daut joined a video news conference featuringRuizand Southern California Congressmen Ted Lieu, Scott Peters, and Mike Levin Tuesday morning, just hours after Congress passed the bill. The Congressmen said that while the $900-billion package is better than nothing, it does not go far enough. "This legislation falls well short of what our country needs,"Ruizsaid. Under the legislation, $600 stimulus checks will be sent to people who make less than $75,000 a year. They'll also get $600 for each of their dependents. It also includes $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits for the next 10 weeks. A top priority for Democrats that did not make it into the bill was aid for state and local governments. "Unless we provide that aid, that means firefighters, police, teachers are all going to face tough times and potentially layoffs," said Rep. Scott Peter (D-52 district). In May, House Democrats passed a $3.4 trillion package and then passed a version of that measure in October that was reduced to $2.2 trillion. Before the election, Democrats rejected an offer from the Trump Administration for a $1.8 trillion package. Congressional Republicans, many of whom wanted to keep the price tag under $1 trillion, argue the bill reflects their position. "We're agr… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://ruiz.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/local-reps-say-federal-stimulus-bill-provides-essential-not-enough-relief Local Reps Say Federal Stimulus Bill Provides Essential But Not Enough Relief 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat Senate CA Raul Ruiz R000599 ruiz.house.gov     legacy Southern California Democratic Reps. Lieu, Levin, Peters, andRuizlaud the eleventh hour passage of a bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill, but said the leaner than desired package leaves many gaps that the new administration will immediately need to address. This relief package was far too small, said Rep. Ted Lieu, who represents Santa Monica as part of California's 33rd congressional District. We had the choice of either doing nothing or passing some relief to the American people, but to me, this is just a downpayment so hopefully we can do additional stimulus when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris come in on January 20. The $900 billion package which Lieu, Peters and Levin worked to secure in Congress, is much smaller than the $2.2 trillion CARES Act passed in March. It provides a round of $600 direct payments to adults and children, revives supplemental unemployment benefits to $300 a week for 11 weeks, and provides $280 billion of forgivable paycheck protection loans for small businesses. The representatives said this was sorely needed aid for their struggling constituents, but emphasized that a lot of benefits will run out in a matter of weeks. I suggested, and a lot of the new dems in my caucus suggested, that we committed to smart measures like automatic stabilizers in the beginning. That would have prevented us from having to come together in these fits and starts to reauthorize money, said Rep. Scott Peters. Peters is Vice Chairman of the New Democrat Coalition and is involved in the push to include automatic stabilizers in relief legislation, which would tie government assistance to economic triggers. Stabilizers could be tied to relief measures like PPP loans or direct payments to families. For example, extended unemployment benefits could be tied to the unemployment rate, so the level and duration of unemployment benefits would be directly related to economic conditions. Peters hopes the Biden administration will be more amenable to the concept, which would provide more economic certainty for people and decreas… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://schiff.house.gov/news/press-releases/schiff-secures-funding-for-local-priorities-in-omnibus-spending-bill Schiff Secures Funding for Local Priorities in Omnibus Spending Bill 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Adam Schiff S001150 schiff.house.gov     legacy 12.22.20 Schiff Secures Funding for Local Priorities in Omnibus Spending Bill Funding Bill Includes Investment in Housing Affordability, Public Health Initiatives, and Space Exploration Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released a statement following House passage of an omnibus appropriations bill with funding for 2021 local priorities, including affordable housing, public health, and space exploration: As we come to the end of an unprecedented year of challenges, changes and rancor, last night the Congress passed our annual major spending bill, which includes many local and national priorities of mine, including funding for housing, homelessness, healthcare, and more,said Rep. Schiff.I am grateful that the House prioritized addressing the housing and homelessness crisis,which has only been exacerbated by COVID-19, by allocating more than $40 million for a new program of targeted vouchers to reduce homelessness. American leadership in space exploration has been a key driver of our economic growth in the past century, including the development of many of our high-tech and emerging industries,Schiff continued.Answering the big questions about our planet and exploring the cosmos means investing today in the missions that will provide us with better understanding of the earth, and take robotic probes to Mars, the moons of Jupiter, and beyond, and I'm so proud to represent the talented team at Jet Propulsion Labs who lead the way in so much of that work. I'm pleased that the Appropriations legislation passed this week will prioritize these important investments, which will benefit the Southern California economy as well as the nation and humankind. Although we are still in the midst of a deadly pandemic, it is also critical that we invest now in the study of emerging infectious disease threats, so our nation is better prepared for future public health crises. This bill also creates a Chronic Disease Education and Awareness Program at the CDC, which will fund important research … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://scottpeters.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-peters-energy-environment-priorities-passed-within-bipartisan Rep. Peters Energy, Environment Priorities Passed Within Bipartisan, Bicameral Funding Package 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Scott Peters P000608 scottpeters.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C.Yesterday, Rep. Scott Peters(CA-52) voted to pass a historic bill that authorizes federal spending for Fiscal Year 2021. The $1.4 trillion package contains sweeping measures to fund programs and projects that make substantial investments in San Diego priorities like research, energy sustainability and health care. The legislation we passed last night includes dozens of policies important to San Diegans and Americans, said Rep. Peters. The bill honors our veterans with better access to the care they've earned with their service and fights for a more humane immigration approach. It extends my Employer Participation in Repayment Act for another five years, which helps recent college graduates reduce student loan debt. And it protects patients from the exorbitant out-of-network charges people are often saddled with unexpectedly after a medical procedure. Finally, it delivers big on renewable energy progress, one of my top priorities, continued Rep. Peters. We must invest in a clean energy economy to avoid the most catastrophic consequences of the climate crisis. This package offers our country a chance to heal the planet, create green economy jobs and better enables us to compete globally. Specifically, the House approved two legislative efforts led by Rep. Peters that work to move our country towards a cleaner and more resilient future: Rep. Peters' Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USEIT) Act incentivizes carbon utilization and direct air capture research and development - technology that reduces CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. It creates competitive financial awards for innovative technologies that advance direct air capture, which helps to fights the adverse effects of climate change. A Senate version of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act introduced by Rep. Peters and his colleagues will phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) over 15 years, potentially preventing up to 0.5 degrees Celsius of global warming. HFCs are powerful super pol… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congress-passes-sherman-provision-to-support-credit-unions-in-covid-19 Congress Passes Sherman Provision to Support Credit Unions in COVID-19 Relief Package 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Brad Sherman S000344 sherman.house.gov sherman https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Late last night the House and Senate passed a major provision of Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's (R-PA) H.R. 6789, the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act, as included in H.R. 133, legislation to fund the federal government and provide over $900 billion in emergency assistance. This legislation will ensure that America's credit union system remains strong by guaranteeing that the National Credit Union Central Liquidity Facility maintains the flexibility it needs to support credit unions through the ongoing crisis. The Central Liquidity Facility (CLF), which is overseen by the National Credit Union Administration, was established by Congress in 1998 to provide stability to the country's credit union system by serving as a lender of last resort for participating credit unions. The CLF maintains a pool of capital and borrowing authority that allows it to lend to credit unions experiencing unusual or unexpected liquidity shortfalls. In response to the economic turmoil sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, the CARES Act temporarily provided the CLF with expanded borrowing authority and enhanced flexibility to allow the Fund to support a broader number of credit unions during the crisis. Under the CARES Act, this temporary authority and flexibility for the CLF was set to expire on December 31, 2020. In May, Congressman Sherman, Congressman Fitzpatrick, Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and a bipartisan group of their House colleagues introduced the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act which included a provision to extend this expiration date by a full additional year, until December 31, 2021. This provision of the Access to Credit for Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis Act has now been passed by Congress, as section 540 of H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021. With the passage of this provision, Congress has taken an im… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z
https://speier.house.gov/press-releases?ID=54BC09F3-F721-49BE-AB96-92ACC890C24C 60 Members of Democratic Women’s Caucus Urge Biden-Harris to Use Executive Action for Bold Gender Equity, Racial Justice Reforms 2020-12-22 2020 2020-12 Democrat House CA Jackie Speier S001175 speier.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC Today, 60 Members of the Democratic Womens Caucus (DWC), led by Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Deb Haaland (NM-01) sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris encouraging them to use executive power to advance gender equity and racial justice. We are enthusiastic about your transformative agenda for women and families and have appreciated our discussions with you about the importance of your policy proposals, the Members wrote. Because of the substantial damage done by Donald Trump to the women of our country, we encourage you to use executive power to immediately begin reversing the harm wrought by the outgoing administration and chart the new course articulated by your platform that affirms gender equity and allows all women and girls to reach their full potential. DWC Members outlined numerous areas in which President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris have the authority to pursue executive action. Those recommendations include but are not limited to actions on the following: Establishing a White House Council on Gender Equity, appointing a Special Assistant to the President on Gender Equity. Protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care by rescinding harmful Trump-era restrictions, addressing urgent maternal health needs; Taking a critical look at child care and care-giving needs; Improving pay equity for women; Protecting victims of sexual assault on college campuses by rescinding harmful Trump administration changes to Title IX; Reunifying families separated at the border; and Supporting women globally by appointing a highly visible Ambassador-at-large for Global Womens Issues, fully reinstating global womens health funding, and rescinding the Global Gag Rule. A copy of the letter with the complete list of recommendations can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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