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| http://lamalfa.house.gov//media-center/e-newsletters/december-7th | December 7th -- Christmas Comes to the Capitol | 2014-12-07 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | CA | Doug LaMalfa | L000578 | lamalfa.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this month, President Obama announced his executive order to unilaterally provide millions of unlawful immigrants with protection from deportation and work permits. Not only do I disagree with the President’s plan for immigration reform, but I also believe his methods do not reflect the Constitutional design of separation of powers. To hear more of my thoughts, you can view my floor speech addressing the President's amnesty plan here. I have and will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to challenge to the President’s unlawful action. As we weigh various courses of action, I am eager to hear your thoughts on the matter. I am honored to represent your voice in DC and want my actions to reflect your perspective. To follow me throughout the week, stay in touch with me on my Facebook page as well! Sincerely, Doug LaMalfa This Week in D.C. Last Wednesday I was pleased to vote for a measure which I have proudly cosponsored: H.R. 647, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (the ABLE Act). The measure allows individuals with disabilities to create tax-free savings accounts for qualified expenses such as medical, post-secondary education, housing, and transportation. A program that states can choose to opt into and maintain, the ABLE Act brightens the future and levels the playing field for those who face significant, unmerited challenges in life by giving them the chance to live and work independently. Backed by more than half of Congress with 380 House co-sponsors and 74 Senate cosponsors, this measure shows that common sense conservative solutions can be accomplished with bipartisan support. Rep. LaMalfa attends the 50th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the West Steps of the U.S. Capitol with members of his staff. Christmas has come to the Capitol! This week, Congress celebrated the lighting of the 50th Capitol Christmas Tree. It warmed my heart to see Congressmembers, staff, and citizens put aside their differences to celebrate the transcendent importance of Christmas. The first U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree dates back to 1964 when J. George Stewart, Architect of the Capitol, at the suggestion of House Speaker John W. McCormack, established the yearly tradition of decorating a tree on the West Front Lawn. Since 1970, the U.S. Forest Service has provided the Capitol Christmas Tree. This year’s tree is an 88ft white spruce from the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. May you and your loved ones experience joy and peace as you enter the Christmas season! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |