Noticias
Weekly Wrap Up
With the deadly coronavirus spreading across the world and in the United States, Congress swiftly acted last week to enact emergency funding to respond to this public health crisis. This week, it became clear that further legislative action was necessary as this crisis evolved to a pandemic, and the impact on workers and families deepened. In response, the House of Representatives passed additional emergency legislation focusing on keeping American workers and families afloat during this … Continue Reading
March 13, 2020
Congressman Correa Supports “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) issued the following statement announcing his support for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: "Stopping coronavirus depends on each of us doing our part to limit the spread of the virus. Unfortunately for countless families without health insurance, paid sick leave, or food security, preparing for coronavirus is an impossibility. This legislation ensures everyone has access to free testing, and economic protections so no one … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Rep. Correa's Statement On MLB Postponing Start of 2020 Season
Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released this statement regarding Major League Baseball's decision to postpone the start of the 2020 Season. This comes after Congressman Correa sent a letter to Arte Moreno, Chairman of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, inquiring into how the organization plans to protect attendees from coronavirus. Rep. Correa said, "As this disease spreads, it is important … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Congressman Correa Applauds Passage Of His Veterans' Cannabis Research Act
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement about the passage of two of his bills by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, including H.R.712 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019. Rep. Correa said, "After years of work, our veterans' bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, was passed by the House Veterans Affairs Committee and is on its way to the Floor. Our nation's veterans have been calling for alternatives to opioids for decades. … Continue Reading
March 11, 2020
Congressman Correa Votes Against FISA Reauthorization Bill Due To Lack Of Significant Reform
Washington, DC - Today, Transportation & Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairman, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46), issued the statement below regarding his opposition to H.R. 6172, the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020, which renews the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which has been misused to spy on Americans: "Americans should never be asked to choose between their freedom and their security. I voted against today's bill because it did just that. As the Chairman of … Continue Reading
March 10, 2020
Rep. Correa’s Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement regarding the announcement that H.R.712 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 will go before the by House Veterans' Affairs Committee for markup on Thursday, March 12. Rep. Correa said, "I am very happy to learn that my bill-the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act-will have its day before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Our nation's veterans are calling out for alternatives to opioids. … Continue Reading
March 06, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
With the coronavirus continuing to spread around the world, the American people expect and deserve a well-coordinated, whole-of-government, fully-funded response that addresses this public health crisis in a smart, scientific, and strategic way. This week, the House passed a bipartisan, $8.3 billion package to fully fund a robust response to coronavirus, including vaccine development, support for state and local governments, and assistance for affected small businesses. As the Chairman of … Continue Reading
March 03, 2020
Congressman Correa Demands CDC Support Doctor’s Fighting Coronavirus
Washington, DC - Today, Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) demanded Secretary Alex Azar and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention improve efforts to share critical health information with health professionals on the frontlines of the CONVID-19 epidemic. Rep. Correa said, "As the federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to infectious diseases, the CDC is uniquely positioned to disseminate … Continue Reading
March 01, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt our lives, the House moved forward with a strong, strategic funding package to protect the American people and fully address the seriousness of the public health crisis. The American people deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep them safe. This week on the House floor, the House passed the historic bipartisan Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act-which explicitly designates lynching as a hate crime under federal law. … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Congressman Correa Calls For Emergency Hearings On Coronavirus
Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) demanded emergency hearings on coronavirus. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcing the likely spread of coronavirus in the United States and Orange County, California-where the Congressman's district resides-declaring a local state of emergency, it is imperative Congress act to protect American's health and safety. In the letter, Rep. … Continue Reading
February 14, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
This week on the Floor, the House passed a package of six bills to protect public lands and water in California, Colorado, and Washington State. The bill designates 1.3 million acres of wilderness and incorporates more than 1,000 river miles into the National Wild and Scenic River Systems (NWSRS). Lastly, Congress passed bipartisan legislation to remove a deadline for the states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), removing another hurdle on the path to enshrining the ERA in the … Continue Reading
February 10, 2020
Congressman Correa Responds To Trump Budget
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's third budget proposal: "Families in my district and across the country are trying to figure out how they are going to pay for their health insurance and pay for their children to attend college. While the stock market continues to soar, many Americans are struggling to get by. This year the President had the opportunity to put forward a budget that … Continue Reading
February 07, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
Earlier this week, the President gave a State of the Union Address. This year I was honored to bring Alonda Montoya, a local DREAMer from our community. You can learn more about Alonda here. This week on the House Floor, Democrats voted to protect American workers' rights to join a union by approving meaningful, enforceable penalties for companies and executives who violate workers' rights. The PRO Act would expand workers' collective bargaining rights, close loopholes that … Continue Reading
February 01, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
This week, the Impeachment Trial of President Trump continues in the Senate. House Managers have laid out a strong case against the President. The Senate must do the right thing and hold a fair trial with witnesses and documents. On the House Floor this week, Congress passed a comprehensive credit package that would protect consumers from the many flaws with credit reporting. The reforms protect consumers by requiring more transparency, due process, and fairness from credit scoring … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
Congressman Correa Applauds Introduction Of Critical Infrastructure Investment Legislation
Washington, DC - Today, the House released legislation to address the nation's crumbling infrastructure. The bill makes a $760 billion investment in some of our country's most urgent infrastructure needs, including maintenance backlogs, unsafe road and highways, while putting a plan in place to move the United States toward zero emissions from the transportation sector. Rep. Correa said, "Much of our country's infrastructure was built in the 1950s. A lot has changed in the past 70 years. This … Continue Reading
January 29, 2020
Congressman Correa Urges State Of California To Send Emergency Resources To Fight Homelessness In Orange County
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom urging the state to provide immediate emergency housing resources to the cities of Santa Ana and Anaheim. Congressman Correa said, "Orange County-especially the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana-needs the state to deploy emergency housing resources as well as Los Angeles County." In his letter, Congressman Correa requested emergency housing resources, including portable trailers, to assist … Continue Reading
January 17, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
This week, the House sent Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for their consideration. Speaker Pelosi named seven impeachment managers to articulate the House's case against President Trump. They are Representatives Schiff, Nadler, Lofgren, Jeffries, Demings, Crow, and Garcia On the Floor this week, the House passed bipartisan legislation to protect older workers against age discrimination. This bill levels the playing field for older workers and restores their rights to fight back against … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
Correa & House Judiciary Democrats Announce Investigation into Trump Administration's "Remain in Mexico" Policy
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), with House Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Subcommittee Members Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), announced an investigation into the Administration's immigration policy of forcing refugees and asylum seekers to remain in Mexico indefinitely and without due process. The … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
Congress is back at work this week for the start of the second session of the 116th Congress. In 2019 the House passed more than 275 bipartisan bills that directly address the needs and priorities of working families. This week on the House floor, my colleagues and I passed legislation to protect our national security by reiterating that only Congress can declare war under the Constitution. The President's unilateral action against Iran was put our country at greater risk. This Week's … Continue Reading
January 09, 2020
Correa Votes To Restore Congressional Authority To Declare War & Prevent Escalating Tensions With Iran
Washington, DC - Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res 83: "Qasem Soleimani, as an Iranian government official and military leader, spent the last two decades leading and empowering terrorist groups that have killed Americans and innocent people around the world. His death marks a significant step in addressing regional violence and curbing Iran's aggression. While we can universally agree that Soleimani deserved what he … Continue Reading