Noticias
Congressman Correa Votes to Pass CHIPS and Science Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) issued the following statement following his vote for the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act. "We have to invest in our country’s semiconductor industry. Thirty years ago, America was the global leader in semiconductor production and produced 40% of the world’s supply. Today, our production capacity is only at 12%. The current chips shortage has affected every aspect of our lives because they … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Rep. Correa Introduces Resolution
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement on his introduction of a resolution to honor August as Chicano Heritage Month: "As the son of Mexican immigrants and the Representative with a large Chicano constituency, I’m honored to represent and celebrate Mexican Americans who have contributed greatly to this country. Chicanos have contributed to the advancement of America for centuries, and it is time that this is acknowledged and … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Congressman Correa Co-Leads Legislation to Update Registry Date
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) joined his colleagues Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35), Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), in helping introduce the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929. "Since the beginning, I have fought for the budget reconciliation process to include an updated immigration reform. Now is the time to pass legislation in the … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Congressman Correa Votes to Pass Annual Defense Legislation That Will Support Service Members and the National Security of the United States
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) voted for the passage of H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation will strengthen U.S. national security by supporting the development of new technologies, coordination with America's global network of allies and partners, and expand benefits for service members, veterans and their families. "The NDAA was passed by the House today, demonstrating that we are … Continue Reading
July 07, 2022
Congressman Correa Calls for Action to Protect our Dreamers
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) issued the following statement to call for action to protect and support Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients on the uncertainty of the programs future. Congressman Correa urges Congress to pass meaningful immigration reform now that will provide DACA recipients a pathway to citizenship. "A legal battle in the courts is once again putting recipients of the DACA program in … Continue Reading
July 07, 2022
Rep. Correa Supports Amendment to Study Psychedelics as a Treatment for PTSD for Military Members
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement in support of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) amendment that expands on a separate provision currently attached to the measure in committee that only gives the Department of Defense (DOD) a mandate to explore cannabis as an opioid substitute for military members with specified health problems. "More than a decade ago, we began … Continue Reading
July 01, 2022
Rep. Correa Recognized for Key Role in County Wide Efforts to Support Homeless
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) was formally recognized by nonprofit organization, Housing for Health OC, for his instrumental role in securing their 501(c)(3) status. Housing for Health OC is a collaboration of four Orange County homeless housing, including Mercy House in Santa Ana, and service providers that work under the CalAIM program: "Thousands of community members in Orange County have been suffering as a result of the homelessness crisis for too long. It is … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Congressman Correa Statement on Supreme Courts Decisions to Overturn Roe V. Wade
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's verdict in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health : "The judgment made by the Supreme Court today revokes the right to choose, which millions of women in the United States have relied on for the past half century, and it denies everyone the freedom to decide for themselves how their own health care should be provided. By preventing women from having … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
Rep. Correa Statement on White House Announcement Calling Congress to act on a Gas Tax Holiday
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) cosponsor of the Gas Prices Relief Act issued a statement following the White House’s announcement calling for Congress to take action and pass a gas tax holiday. "California’s gasoline cost is consistently among the nation's highest. For the past few months, more and more of my constituents have shared that not even one hundred dollars is enough to cover the cost of filling up their gas tank. We need relief from … Continue Reading
June 16, 2022
Congressman Correa votes in support of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) voted in favor of the passage of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. Legislation that will lessen the burden for American families at the gas pump and the grocery store. "Americans are struggling to afford two of the most basic necessities: food and fuel. My colleagues and I are actively pushing for legislation to combat the recent levels of inflation. The war in Ukraine, lasting effects of the pandemic, and a variety … Continue Reading
June 10, 2022
Weekly Wrap Up
The Weekly Rundown This week, Congressman Correa joined his House colleagues to pass life-saving gun violence prevention laws. First, the House passed the Protecting Our Kids Act, a comprehensive gun violence prevention package of common-sense policy to reduce mass shootings and other instances of gun violence in America. This bill would raise the purchasing age for semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21 years old, outlaw high-capacity magazines for civilian use, crack down on gun … Continue Reading
May 25, 2022
Congressman Correa At White House
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) attended President Biden’s signing of the Executive Order to build public trust and strengthen public safety and issued the following statement: "President Biden's Executive Order is a positive step forward in promoting accountability, transparency, and the principles of equality in law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a whole. It is our responsibility to build a bridge of trust that improves … Continue Reading
May 20, 2022
Rep. Correa Statement on Louisiana Judge Title 42 Ruling
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) issued a statement following the Louisiana Judge ruling on Title 42: "I am disheartened to hear that a federal judge has blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42.Title 42 is a health measure and it is being incorrectly used as an immigration and border control tool. As a government, we need to do our job by: 1. Fixing our broken immigration system and implementing a meaningful reform with a pathway … Continue Reading
May 20, 2022
Weekly Wrap Up
The Weekly Rundown Congressman Correa is a cosponsor of the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, and voted for the passage of this important legislation to make it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy fuel prices in an excessive or exploitative manner during a period of an energy emergency. Congressman Correa and House Democrats passed 2 bills to address and restore the baby formula supply in a safe and secure manner. The Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
Correa Votes to Pass The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) a cosponsor of the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act, issued a statement after voting for the passage of this legislation: “Families are having trouble making ends meet due to recordgasoline prices of over $5 and $6 per gallon in California. My hardworking constituents are feeling this increase in their pocketbooks and having to cutback on other necessities including … Continue Reading
May 03, 2022
Rep. Correa Statement on Supreme Court's Draft Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) issued the following statement: “Roe v Wade: the basic issue is who makes the decision: the government, or the woman in consultation with her doctor and her God. Roe v Wade stands for the woman making that decision. “If this leaked draft opinion is true, then it is disappointing and will overturn 49 years of legal precedent. I don’t want to see women return to clandestine medical procedures. If we really … Continue Reading
April 25, 2022
Rep. Correa Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling For Resources for Homelessness in Orange County
WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Correa (CA-46), a member of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, led a bipartisan letter in support of the creation of an umbrella organization to provide and coordinate resources to Orange County’s homeless population. Housing for Health Orange County, Inc. (HHOC) will provide administrative and financial support to access Medi-Cal billing through CalOptima for four Orange County homeless service providers: Mercy House, Friendship Shelter, American … Continue Reading
April 12, 2022
Correa and House Colleagues Call for President Biden to exempt vaccinated travelers from the 24 hour testing requirement
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) lead a bipartisan group of 15 congressional members in a letter sent to President Joe Biden calling for fully vaccinated travelers to be exempt from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) current 24-hour negative COVID-19 testing requirement. All members represent communties where travel and tourism is a major source of employment. Exempting vaccinated travelers from the testing requirement would … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
Correa Statement On the Biden Administration’s Announcement to Extend Student Loan Repayments
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) issued a statement following President Biden’s announcement to extend the pause on student loan repayments through August 31, 2022: “The pause of student loan payments has been essential in assisting Californians and American borrowers and giving them the opportunity to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation, and rise of prices at the pump. I applaud the Biden Administration for its decision to … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Correa, Espaillat, García Statement on Repealing Title 42
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and, Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement on revoking Title 42: “For nearly two years, the United States government has expelled individuals fleeing from violence and turmoil seeking refuge and protection, with no ability for these individuals to apply for asylum – actions that completely violate … Continue Reading