WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Legislation sponsored by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) to improve military families' ability to compare housing options and identify subpar living conditions was approved yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act was included in this year's annual defense policy legislation that was finalized this week a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: This week, Congress is advancing for the first time federal legislation that acknowledges the disruption that space launch noise has on nearby communities, as well as outlining steps it believes the Department of Defense should take to mitigate the impact of sonic booms and other disturbances. The language was secured by Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24), a senior member of the House Armed Services Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Barbara Lee (CA-12) and Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-chairs and co-founders of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement after voting against the final passage of the $895 billion FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual bill neither member has voted for since being elected to Congress: "Time and time again, Congress seems to be able to fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is traveling with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. On Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, the delegation will take part in observances of the anniversary along with veterans and their families, active duty servicemembers, government and military officials and foreign digni more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that his bill to rename the Del Rosa Post Office to honor the late Dr. Margaret B. Hill, a longtime educator and community advocate, was signed into law by President Biden on November 25, 2024. "Dr. Margaret Hill was the heartbeat of the San Bernardino community and touched the lives of every person she met," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "She dedicated her l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (CA-44), along with Congressman Marc Veasy (TX-33) and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced a resolution to recognize December 14th as Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Day. Middle and high school athletic administrators play key roles in developing and maintaining high-quality education-based athletic programs for our nation's youth that pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a bipartisan majority (281-140) of the House of Representatives to pass the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The FY25 NDAA includes a number of provisions focused on improving the quality of life for service members and their families. "As Chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I have p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a bipartisan majority (399 - 18) of the House of Representatives to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), S. 4367. The final bipartisan, bicameral legislation authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * This week, I signed a letter led by Representatives Crow, Dean, and Houlahan calling for the Biden Administration to provide a full assessment to Congress on whether Israel is adhering to its March 2024 assurances to facilitate U.S. humanitarian assistance to Gaza. These assurances were made in accordance with National Security Memorandum 20, including Section 620I of the Foreign As more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, Senate-companion legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to add critically needed federal judgeships to resolve backlogged courts passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan majority vote of 236-173. 29 Democrats crossed the aisle to support the bill. "The JUDGES Act represents the diligent work and hard-won agreement of national stakeholders that ultim more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Today. U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08), the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding today's passage of the rule for Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA). "For the past 63 years, the National Defense Authorization Act has been the most esteemed stalwart tradition of bipartisan  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced plans to introduce a bill to eliminate federal funding for the failed California High-Speed Rail project. The Department of Government Efficiency recently highlighted the project's substantial delays and cost overruns, along with the $6.8 billion in federal funding it has received and the $8 billion in additional funding that has been reque more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, announced that Hartnell College will receive $199,951 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to upgrade STEM research equipment. "Strong STEM education programs set students up for success in the 21st Century economy, and I am always encouraged when local institutio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -(TNSres) - Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As a veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, I take seriously my responsibility to pass meaningful legislation to benefit the servicemembers and insta more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Monterey, CA - Today, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) applauded the United States Senate for passing his legislation, the Everett Alvarez, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act. Rep. Panetta authored this legislation to honor Everett Alvarez, Jr. who grew up on the Central Coast of California and demonstrated immense courage and resilience as our nation's second longest ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, which includes substantial wins for San Diego. These wins include Rep. Peters' bill to support San Diego's ship repair industry, a new healthcare center at Camp Pendleton, Rep. Peters' bill to make it easier for servicemembers to access student loan forgivenes more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), joined by Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), sent a letter to Director Steven Dettelbach from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requesting information on the agency's efforts to combat the trafficking or resale of firearms by independent law enforcement agencies. The letter reque more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resource Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes $100 million in total funding for Eastern Municipal Water District's (EWMD) South Perris Desalination Program. This bicameral and bipartisan package will help support the proposed Stage II desalination program, which is expected to add up to 5.4 million gallons of potable water daily  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement after voting against the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included a gender-affirming care ban for dependents. If passed into law, this would mark the first time that Congress put anti-LGBTQ+ provisions into statute since Don't Ask, Don't Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act in the 1990s. This year's NDAA more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 heads to the Senate for a final vote * * * San Diego, CA - Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to undertake major construction projects to strengthen the nation's water and wastewater infrastructure. The bill lays  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mark Takano, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color elected to Congress, released the following statement following a CNN report on comments from President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, regarding LGBTQ+ servicemembers and Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT): "Attacking policies that allow LGBTQ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, the House approved S. 4367, which includes $50 million in additional water infrastructure funding requested by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) for (area). "Water is one of our most vital resources, and it must be managed responsibly to meet the needs of all our people whenever they need it." said Rep. Issa. "This new infrastructure will also more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Michelle Steel's legislation to enhance security cooperation between the United States and Taiwan was included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2025.The Transpacific Allies Investing in Weapons to Advance National (TAIWAN) Security Act deepens security ties between the U.S. and Taiwan by requiring the Department of Defense more PR