Noticias
ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS WIN REP. CORREA’S 2022 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that Jessica Nguyen of Garden Grove High School, Henry Vu of Garden Grove High School, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove High School as the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 46th District. Photo of winners Jessica Nguyen, Henry Vu, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove High School “I’m so proud to announce Jessica Nguyen, Henry Vu, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove … Continue Reading
March 17, 2023
IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR ANAHEIM HIGH SCHOOL
ANAHEIM, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined school officials and local leaders to announce $2 million in federal funding for Anaheim High School as part of their 125th anniversary celebration. Rep. Correa joins school officials to present community project funding check at Anaheim High School’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Rep. Correa is a proud alumni of Anaheim High School, and this funding is part of the nearly $30 million that he secured for … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
READOUT: RANKING MEMBER CORREA VISITS BORDER IN LAREDO, TEXAS
LAREDO, TX — Today, following a visit to ports of entry in Laredo, Texas, including The World Trade Bridge and the Lincoln/Juarez bridge, and a ride along tour with Border Patrol, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “Today, I met one-on-one with leaders in Laredo to assess the needs of those who serve at our nation’s frontlines, and to receive an unadulterated view of what’s … Continue Reading
March 13, 2023
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON CLOSURE OF SILICON VALLEY AND SIGNATURE BANKS
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, following news of regulators closing both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “As news continues to develop surrounding the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, I want to reassure all who call Orange County home that no priority is more important to me than keeping our financial and economic systems healthy,” said Rep. Correa. “Since learning of these … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
REP. CORREA, COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE REGISTRY BILL TO PROVIDE A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR MILLIONS OF IMMIGRANTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Norma Torres (CA-35), Grace Meng (NY-6), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) formally announced the reintroduction of Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929. The bill updates an existing status adjustment process in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), better known as registry. The registry provision was first enacted almost 94 … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON BIDEN’S 2024 BUDGET
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following the release of President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “I appreciate President Biden’s push, through this budget proposal, to invest in safe, orderly, and humane immigration and border security,” said Ranking Member Correa. “But in light of recent reports related to migrant family detention, … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF BIDEN ADMINISTRATION REINSTATING MIGRANT FAMILY DETENTION
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following reports that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating migrant family detention, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “The New York Times’ report that the Biden Administration may reinstate Trump-era family detention policies as a method to stonewall migrants from seeking safe-haven in this country is alarming,” said Ranking Member Correa. … Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN RE-LAUNCH BIPARTISAN CAUCUS TO EXPLORE PSYCHEDELIC RESEARCH FOR MENTAL HEALTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) announced the re-launch of their Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus for the 118th Congress. The Caucus will address ways to alleviate the national mental health crisis through psychedelic science and research. “Psychedelic-assisted therapies have shown incredible lasting potential to treat depression, substance use disorder, and PTSD. Further clinical research is … Continue Reading
February 21, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON DHS AND DOJ ATTEMPT TO RESURRECT TRUMP’S TRANSIT BAN
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Following reports that the Biden Administration will now require asylum seekers to first apply for asylum in a transit country instead of allowing them to seek their legal right to asylum at our southern border, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “Our nation’s courts rightly rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to categorically end asylum when he required … Continue Reading
February 16, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined local leaders to announce $1.5 million in federal funding for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Rep. Correa joins CHOC leadership and doctors to announce federal funding This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional district in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Biden … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
REP. CORREA, COLLEAGUES RE-LAUNCH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY EXPORT CAUCUS
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), along with Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jodey Arrington (R-TX), announced the re-launching of the bipartisan Congressional Energy Export Caucus. The mission of the Energy Export Caucus is to execute an all-of-the-above pro-American energy trade agenda. The Energy Export Caucus focuses on using the full power and authority of the federal government to send American energy to markets around … Continue Reading
February 14, 2023
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO RESEARCH CANNABIS FOR VETERANS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today that pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans experiencing chronic pain and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “With the opioid crisis raging across America, it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that we find alternative treatments … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED RANKING MEMBER OF BORDER SECURITY AND ENFORCEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve as ranking member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee within the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to be trusted to lead my Democratic colleagues as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement,” said Rep. Correa. “I’m ready to work across the aisle to continue the fight … Continue Reading
February 06, 2023
ANAHEIM RESIDENT, DACA RECIPIENT TO JOIN REP. CORREA AS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS GUEST
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) will be joined by Paulina Jimenez, a first-generation DACA recipient and Anaheim resident, as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7th—to reaffirm his commitment to fighting for comprehensive immigration reform. Rep. Correa and Paulina Jimenez outside of his Washington, D.C. office prior to the State of the Union Address Paulina Jimenez was born in … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
REPS. CORREA, GONZALEZ, AND FITZPATRICK RE-INTRODUCE THE REPATRIATE OUR PATRIOTS ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Repatriate Our Patriots Act (ROPA), a bipartisan piece of legislation that would create a pathway to citizenship for deported veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. “It is simply unacceptable that the United States would deport veterans that have served in our armed forces with honor, instead of working with them to get the help they needed,” … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
IN JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, REP. CORREA FIGHTS BACK AGAINST REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO END ASYLUM FOR REFUGEES
Watch Rep. Correa's Remarks Here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), during the first House Judiciary Committee hearing of the 118th Congress, fought back against Republican-led efforts to end asylum for refugees fleeing violence and seeking safe-haven in the United States. “This is an example of how you deal with the refugee crisis,”said Rep. Correa, referring to the Ukrainian refugee camp he visited in Tijuana, Mexico. “The … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED SENIOR WHIP OF HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FOR 118TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve as a senior whip of the House Democratic Caucus for the 118th Congress “I’m so honored to join Rep. Clark’s whip team as a senior whip for the 118th Congress,” Rep. Correa said. “I’m excited to get to work alongside my colleagues to deliver on behalf of the American people, and harness the strength of our Caucus to advance the needs of working … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED TO HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve on both the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the House Committee on the Judiciary. “In the wake of 35 years of inaction on immigration reform, and in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises this nation has ever seen at its border, I’m honored—and determined—to get to work with my colleagues on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN ATTEMPT TO HIKE GAS PRICES FOR WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against a Republican-led effort designed to significantly weaken a critical energy security tool, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), that would result in more oil supply shortages and higher gas prices for working families. The so-called Strategic Production Response Act would significantly weaken America’s ability to take decisive action to increase supply and lower prices in times of crisis—hurting hard … Continue Reading
January 24, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEEL, LOFGREN, SMITH LAUNCH CONGRESSIONAL VIETNAM CAUCUS FOR 118TH CONGRESS
For First Time, Caucus To Have Two Co-Chairs Representing Orange County WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the formation of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus for the 118th Congress, where they will serve as co-chairs. “As one of the representatives of the largest Vietnamese-American communities in the United States, I’ve worked tirelessly to improve the lives of … Continue Reading