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Weekly Wrap Up
It has been a busy week back home in Orange County! This week we held eight different constituent coffee meetings across four cities, getting a chance to hear from all members of our community. These events allow us to talk with people from all over Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Orange, and Anaheim. Congressman Correa also spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana. We have kept our schedule full and are looking forward to being back in Washington next week to apply everything we have learned from … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
Weekly Wrap Up
Weekly Wrap-Up After the latest revelations about the President's phone call with the President of Ukraine, Congressman Lou Correa joined House Democrats to support the beginning of an investigation into President Donald Trump. No one, not even the President, is above the law. Current allegations against the President are both credible and deeply disturbing. As a co-equal branch of government, it is necessary that Congress works to honor our oath to protect the Constitution from all enemies, … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Congressman Correa Joins In Passing Critical Bipartisan Homeland Legislation
Washington, D.C - Today, the House Homeland Security Committee unanimously passed two bipartisan bills to protect American infrastructure from cyberattacks and unmanned aircraft out of the Homeland Security Committee. These two bills-H.R. 1975, the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2019, and H.R. 4432, the Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats Act-provide critical protections to vital national resources from terrorists and take steps to … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Congressman Correa Announces Formal Support For Impeachment Inquiry
Washington DC - Congressman Lou Correa released the following statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement of a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump: "No one is above the law. For the past nine months, I have joined my colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee in investigating the many abuses of power levied against this President. We have addressed many issues, but the President's effort to request assistance from the Ukrainian government for his political gain is … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
Weekly Wrap Up
House Democrats have been working hard to prevent another government shutdown and passed a continuing resolution this week to extend government funding through November 21. House appropriators completed their work on Fiscal Year 2020 bills over the summer; the Senate, however, is far behind, requiring a continuing resolution. House Democrats are committed to providing American families, businesses, and communities with funding certainty while we wait for the Senate to pass their appropriations … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
Congressman Correa Releases Letter In Support Of Anaheim City Council Resolution Denouncing Changes To Public Charge Rule
Today, Congressman Correa released the following letter in support of an Anaheim City Council resolution denouncing changes to the "Public Charge" rule. "Public charge" or the "public charge test" is used by immigration officials to determine whether an individual can enter the U.S. or get a green card. Officials look at whether a person has used specific benefit programs or is likely to become a ward of the state. The letter can be found here. The letter states as follow: Anaheim Mayor Sidhu … Continue Reading
July 23, 2019
Correa's Bipartisan Legislation To Ensure Access To American Legion For All Veterans Serving Honorably Headed To President's Desk
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46)bipartisan legislation, introduced with Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-06) and Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA-39), was passed by the United States House of Representatives and is on the way to the President's desk. H.R. 1641 - The LEGION Act expands membership criteria of the American Legion to include all honorably discharged veterans who served during unrecognized times of war since World War II. This bill will ensure that thousands of brave American … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
Chairman & Ranking Member of House Homeland Security Transportation & Maritime Security Subcommittee Introduce Legislation To Help Families Fly
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Aviation and Maritime Subcommittee, and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Aviation and Maritime Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 3694 - The Helping Families Fly Act. This important legislation seeks to improve travel experiences for families and expecting mothers by requiring additional training for Transportation Security Administration frontline … Continue Reading
June 28, 2019
Rep. Correa Calls For House Homeland Security Hearings On Separated Families
Washington, DC-Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) sent a letter to House Homeland Security Committee Chairman McCaul requesting a hearing on the Department of Homeland Security's policy of separating children. Rep. Correa said, "It is imperative we reunite every child separated from their parents. We must hold hearings immediately to understand the scale of the problem before us. Regardless of our policies difference, we must put aside partisan politics and work for the well-being of these … Continue Reading
June 27, 2019
Correa Votes Against Increased Detention of Migrant Children
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement after the passage of the Senate passed emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis along the US - Mexico border. Congressman Correa said, "There is a humanitarian crisis at our southern border. Migrants legally seeking asylum are abused and imprisoned in inhumane conditions. The conditions these migrants are being held in should shake all Americans to their core. As one of the most wealthy and … Continue Reading
June 26, 2019
Emergency Humanitarian Aid Funding Package Fact Sheet
Last night the House of Representatives passed a $4.5 billion emergency fund to protect the health, safety, and welfare of migrants. This emergency funding is vital for tens of thousands of migrants currently being detained by the Trump Administration. The bill includes $2.9 billion for refugee and migrant assistance. This includes expanding faculties meant to house and process refugees, providing legal services for unaccompanied children, and supporting post-release services through non- … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Correa Votes To Provide Critical Humanitarian Aid To Children Border.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement after the passage of emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis along the US - Mexico border: "There is a refugee crisis at our southern border. Six months ago, Democrats offered the President $502 million to address the humanitarian needs of Central American refugees. He refused. Now, after months of detaining thousands of families in inhumane conditions, he is once again ready to refuse … Continue Reading
June 25, 2019
Chairman Of TSA Subcommittee Condemns Administrations Misuse of Critical Aviation Security Resources
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Aviation and Maritime Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Administration sending 294 additional TSA employees to the US- Mexico border: "The Administration is putting our national aviation security at risk. Following the devastating September 11th attack, we created the Transportation Security Administration to help eliminate security holes, and ensure such an attack could not … Continue Reading
June 20, 2019
Blue Dogs Call for a Comprehensive Bipartisan Effort to Secure U.S. Elections, Hold Russia Accountable, and Deter Adversaries from Future Election Interference
WASHINGTON-Today, the Blue Dog Coalition, which focuses on issues related to fiscal responsibility and national security, released a package of legislative proposals in response to the conclusions presented in Volume I of the Mueller Report regarding Russia's attack against the U.S. political system and attempts to interfere in the 2016 election. The solutions are based primarily on a set of 11 bills endorsed by the Coalition and have earned bipartisan support in both the House and the … Continue Reading
June 19, 2019
Usted Tiene Derechos
El congresista Correa está aquí para ayudar a todos sus constituyentes. Si usted o un ser querido se enfrentan a una deportación, o necesitan asistencia con un problema de inmigración, comuníquese con la oficina de Santa Ana del Congresista Lou Correa al 714-559-6190 o en línea en https://correa.house.gov/espanol. Recientemente, ICE ha estado acosando a más y más personas sospechosas de estado indocumentado. Confían en la … Continue Reading
June 13, 2019
Rep. Lou Correa Calls For Task Force On Elections In Letter To Speaker Pelosi
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting the creation of a Task Force on Election to bring bipartisan leaders together to address securing our elections from foreign interference, including cyber warfare and espionage. This task force will bring together leaders from House Committee on Administration, House Homeland Security Committee, House Select Committee on Intelligence, House Judiciary Committee, and other relevant … Continue Reading
June 13, 2019
Correa’s Legislation To Protect National Guard and Reservist Children Passed Defense Committee
Washington, DC - Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46) legislation to provide children of all military service members, including the National Guard and Reserve, access to educational benefits was added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-3) offered the amendment. Congressman Correa's legislation fixes an error in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that failed to define children of National Guard and Reservist as belonging to a military family. … Continue Reading
June 13, 2019
Correa Applauds 91 House Members For Supporting Ocasio-Cortez—Correa Amendment
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46) applauded 91 of his colleagues for supporting life-saving research into cannabis and other restricted substances. The amendment would have allowed critical life-saving research of Schedule 1 substances by removes restrictions on using federal funds to study cannabis and other substances. At the final bell, 91 Members of the House, 84 Democrats, and 7 Republicans voted to in favor of medical research. In the 115th Congress, … Continue Reading
June 12, 2019
Correa’s Bipartisan Legislation To Ensure Access To American Legion For All Veterans Serving Honorably Passes Senate
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46) bipartisan legislation, introduced with Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-06) and Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA-39), was passed by the United States Senate. H.R. 1641 - LEGION Act expands membership criteria of the American Legion to include all honorably discharged veterans who served during unrecognized times of war since World War II. This bill will ensure that thousands of brave American veterans who defended their country during unrecognized times … Continue Reading
June 11, 2019
Correa Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Synagogues, Churches, and Mosques From Terrorist Attacks
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46) released the following statement following the passage of H.R. 2476, the Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019 which provides necessary Federal support to protect the safety of nonprofits at risk of terrorism, including synagogues, mosques, churches, and other places of worship. Since the deadly attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, Congressman Correa has advocated for action to curb the spread white … Continue Reading