Noticias

June 25, 2020

Correa Votes To Pass Landmark Police Reform Legislation 

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act-landmark legislation that reforms America's police departments and rebuild trusts in our communities. The Congressman, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, urged his colleagues to join him in passing this critical legislation and restore honor to policing in America. Congressman Correa also, once again, called on his colleagues to support his efforts to deschedule cannabis, citing … Continue Reading


June 25, 2020

Correa, House Judiciary Committee Explore Digital Tools To Improve Courtroom Accessibility

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa-who serves as Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee-held an important hearing to discuss how America's courts are adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic. During the hearing, Members heard from lawyers and judges on how technology can improve courtroom accessibility, and what potential issues lawmakers should consider. Rep. Correa said, "The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be both a … Continue Reading


June 24, 2020

Correa Condemns AG Barr's Misuse Of Department Of Justice

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa condemned Attorney General William Barr over allegations he directed the Department of Justice Antitrust Division to investigate legal cannabis businesses "out of personal animosity." The allegations originate from the written testimony of current Department of Justice employee and Antitrust Division Trial Lawyer, John Elias. In his testimony, Mr. Elias recounted several instances of abuse by the Attorney General, including launching a … Continue Reading


June 18, 2020

Rep. Lou Correa Applauds Supreme Court On DACA Decision

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa released the following statement praising the Supreme Court for affirming DACA: "DREAMers have earned the right to the American Dream. They follow the law, contribute to our economy, pay taxes, and many are doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighter, and serve in our military. Our community in North Orange County is home to the largest number of DREAMers in America. "Despite the decisiveness of American politics, the Supreme Court has ruled … Continue Reading


June 08, 2020

Lou Correa Joins Congressional Leaders To Introduce Landmark Police Accountability Legislation

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) joined House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (CA-37), and Senator Cory Booker (NJ) to introduce the Justice in Policing Act. The legislation works to improve police training, enhance transparency by collecting better data on police misconduct, and hold bad police officers accountable. Rep. Correa said, "After the senseless murder of George Floyd and so many others, the Justice in … Continue Reading


May 29, 2020

Reps. Correa And Roe Introduce Legislation to Provide Health Care Liability Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) and Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) introduced H.R. 7059, the Coronavirus Provider Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation protects doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Correa said, "We are in uncharted waters. There is still a lot we don't know about COVID-19 and how to treat patients afflicted with it. Our frontlines, including doctors and healthcare workers, are fighting for us the best they can … Continue Reading


May 29, 2020

Weekly Wrap Up

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the world and in the United States, my colleagues and I are still committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of the American people. Months into the pandemic, devastating numbers continue to rise with over 100,000 lives lost, nearly 1.7 million confirmed cases and more than 38 million initial unemployment claims in the past nine weeks. This week, the House took an additional step to support small businesses and workers by passing a … Continue Reading


May 21, 2020

Federal Funding, Fresh Food Arriving In Orange County To Help Sustain Food Banks

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) announced that Orange County's two major food banks-Second Harvest and the Community Action Partnership (CAPOC)-will receive $3 million in federal funding to assist with their emergency food distribution efforts. The funds are being administered through the County of Orange Social Services Agency. Second Harvest and the Community Action Partnership (CAPOC) food banks, which have distributed millions of pounds of food since the start of the … Continue Reading


May 15, 2020

Rep. Lou Correa Votes To Pass The Heroes Act

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to support working American families by passing The Heroes Act-the latest coronavirus relief package. This bill addresses the need for drastic action and takes bold steps to protect Americans from the coronavirus and the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. It also allocates more than a trillion dollars in emergency funding for states and local governments. In addition to bringing billions of dollars back to California to help … Continue Reading


May 06, 2020

Lawmakers Call for Virtual Naturalization to Welcome New American Citizens

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) in leading 28 lawmakers in urging U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide remote oath ceremonies during this pandemic and any future declared a national emergency that impedes the regular administration of naturalization ceremonies. Prior to the pandemic, USCIS naturalized an average of 66,000 individuals per month. Currently, more than … Continue Reading


May 01, 2020

Correa, Grijalva, Jayapal, Lead 84 In Denouncing Secretary DeVos’s Exclusion of Immigrant Students In COVID-19 Relief

Washington DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), joined by Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and 85 of their colleagues sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos opposing the Administration's decision to block Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), and undocumented students from eligibility for the $6.3 billion in emergency assistance for students included in the … Continue Reading


April 17, 2020

Los Angeles Times Calls For Passage Of Lou Correa's Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act

Santa Ana, CA - Today, the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board announced its support for Congressman Lou Correa's Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act, which amends the CARES Act to include non-citizen taxpayers in federal relief efforts. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I was appalled to learn hardworking, taxpaying immigrants were left out of the $2 trillion CARES Act. These taxpayers work in critical sectors of our economy, like agriculture, and contribute greatly to our country. While many of us sit at … Continue Reading


April 10, 2020

Correa, Johnson Call Out Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Minorities In Resolution Recognizing National Minority Health Month

Santa Ana, CA, - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), along with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), introduced a resolution promoting minority health awareness to bring attention to the discrepancies in health care faced by minority populations in the United States. With coronavirus disproportionately impacting African American and Latino communities, it is more important than ever to highlight the dangers of inadequate healthcare access. Minority groups have historically suffered … Continue Reading


April 10, 2020

Lou Correa Brings More Than $3 Million To North Orange County Health Clinics To Fight Coronavirus

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $3,374,810 to four community health centers in Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Rep. Correa said, "This critical funding will provide our healthcare professionals the ability to detect, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 here in … Continue Reading


April 03, 2020

Congressman Lou Correa Introduces Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act To Include Immigrants In Coronavirus Relief Response

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA - 46), joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Raúl Grijalva, introduced the Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act to correct an egregious error in the $2 trillion CAREs Act that disqualified ITIN taxpayers from receiving federal cash assistance. The Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act amends the CAREs Act to ensure that all taxpayers are eligible for their $1,200 relief check. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I was appalled to learn hardworking, … Continue Reading


April 01, 2020

Rep. Lou Correa Announces Coronavirus Funding for Orange County

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced $9 million in coronavirus funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana. This critical funding includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA). Congressman Correa said, "This is critical money for our neighbors in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Countless families do not know how … Continue Reading


March 27, 2020

Lou Correa Calls On Orange County Manufacturer To Start Making Personal Protective Equipment

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) issued an urgent request to all Orange County manufactures to immediately begin making masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for local hospitals, healthcare professionals, and first responders on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak. Congressman Lou Correa also announced he and his staff are coordinating with local hospitals and health providers and will connect local manufacturers with … Continue Reading


March 25, 2020

Rep. Lou Correa Announces $467,632 in Coronavirus Funding for Orange County Health Centers

Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced $467,632 in coronavirus funding for health centers in California's 46th District. Congressman Correa said, "Our local hospitals and clinics are on the frontlines of this pandemic. As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, we must do more to help them prepare and care for those suffering. These grants are just one step we can take to ensure our communities are prepared to respond." The … Continue Reading


March 16, 2020

Congressman Correa’s Joins Call For DHS To Delay the REAL ID Act Implementation Deadline

Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to delay the October 1, 2020, REAL ID Act implementation deadline. Chairman Correa issued the following statement regarding the urgency of postponing the rapidly approaching deadline: "When I got my ID several weeks ago, I spent hours waiting at my local DMV. With the spread of coronavirus … Continue Reading


March 16, 2020

Congressman Correa’s Urges AG Barr To Suspend All Immigration Courts & Release Detainees 

Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, urging him to postpone all upcoming immigration court hearings and parol non-violent detainees. In the letter, Rep. Correa said, "The confinement of detention centers and high traffic courtrooms make everyone more vulnerable to this extremely contagious disease. Detainees who are in poor health are at high risk of contracting coronavirus and potentially dying in detention. This is not safe, … Continue Reading

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