WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of California's waiver to implement its "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars, and mandate an all-electric vehicle economy. "EPA's decision to approve  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 18, 2024: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California a waiver for its ban on gas-powered cars. The waiver comes after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, le more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: Investment marks the final tranche of funding required to complete the South Bay IWTP upgrade project Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, announced that he and the San Diego Congressional delegation secured $250 million in the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to swiftly issue a disaster determination for the Franklin Fire, ensuring timely relief for residents, small businesses, and communities impacted by the devastating blaze. "It is imperative that the SBA act quickly to make a disaster declaration so that those affected can access much-ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Darrell E. Issa, R-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, Senate-companion legislation authored by Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to place 172 acres of land in East County, San Diego into tribal trust for the Jamul Indian Village passed the House and heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. "The Jamul Indian Village has sought for years to bring tribal members back onto their ancestral land - so they can raise their fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) cosponsored legislation authored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), who introduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act. The bill would initiate a comprehensive study to assess whether the coastal communities adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary qualify for designation as a National Heritage Area. Such a designation would highlight the region's unique c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide more flexibility and clearer guidance for Americans navigating retirement savings decisions. By addressing current barriers and complexities, the bill seeks to empower individuals with options and straightforward information for more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act that would initiate a comprehensive study to assess whether the coastal communities adjacent to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary qualify for designation as a National Heritage Area. Such a designation would highlight the region's unique cultural, historical, and ecologi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) celebrated the inclusion of $250 million for repairs and expansion of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP) in the year-end government funding and emergency supplemental spending bill. The funding for the dilapidated plant, which treats polluted water flowing from Mexico, results from Rep. Peters' years of work to convin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement regarding drones flying over California's 25th District. "I understand the concerns about the reports of drones flying over Coachella Valley. I have introduced the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act which focuses on the safety and well-being of the families and individuals I serve. This bill would provide the Federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured key wins in the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI)'s final report, which was released today. She secured many principles and recommendations on issues including strengthening the capacity of sectoral agencies, privacy and data protection, bias, global AI governance, transparency, robust oversight of kinetic weapons systems, and equitable  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release: Representative Michelle Steel today delivered her final speech as a member of Congress on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Steel's remarks reflected on her accomplishments in Congress and expressed gratitude to her constituents for the opportunity to serve. "Only in America can a first-generation immigrant who speaks English as a third language rise to become a member of this body. Whe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of California's waiver to implement its "Advanced Clean Cars II" regulation to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars, and  more PR