Noticias
REP. CORREA, VIETNAM CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HOLD VIETNAMESE OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marking Vietnam Human Rights Day, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus – Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Chris Smith (R-NJ-04), and Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) – have introduced the Vietnam Human Rights Act, H.R. 3172, to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights abuses and help prioritize the protection of freedoms and the development of the rule of law in the country. “For the past 25 … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON THE END OF TITLE 42
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement on the end of Title 42: “For the past three years, Title 42 has been used to unjustly turn away migrants and refugees at our country’s doorstep—slamming the door on our nation’s commitment to protecting all fleeing violence and seeking safe-haven,” said Ranking Member Correa. … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT ASYLUM SEEKERS, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED VETERANS, AND MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, introduced six amendments to House Republicans’ anti-immigration proposal, the so-called Secure the Border Act of 2023, that is slated for immediate consideration on the House floor, to protect asylum seekers, keep migrant families together, support CBP officers, and counter overseas smuggling of narcotics. In an earlier statement, Ranking Member … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
ANAHEIM, CA – Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials at Anaheim Community Foundation to announce $1,000,000 in federal funding to expand youth access to mental health services in the City of Anaheim. Rep. Correa presents federal funding to students, Anaheim Community Foundation staff, and local elected officials This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional … Continue Reading
May 01, 2023
REPS. CORREA, COSTA, BUCSHON, MURPHY INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING APRIL AS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jim Costa (CA-21), Dr. Larry Buschon (IN-08), and Dr. Greg Murphy (NC-03) introduced a resolution designating April as “National Donate Life Month,” honoring all Americans who are registered organ and tissue donors for helping save lives. “Thanks to the selfless actions by our nation’s organ donors, thousands of transplant procedures are performed across the United States every year—and … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEEL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 48TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Michelle Steel (CA-45) introduced a bipartisan resolution alongside their colleagues to commemorate the 48th Anniversary of Black April, the Fall of Saigon, and the tragic collapse of the Republic of Vietnam. In April of 1975, North Vietnam began an offensive campaign attacking cities in South Vietnam with the goal of overtaking the country, blatantly violating the terms of … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
IN COMMITTEE, REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN SO-CALLED “BORDER SECURITY” BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, in a Homeland Security Committee markup, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, voted against Republican-led border security legislation, the so-called “Border Reinforcement Act of 2023”, and released the following statement: “While I thank my colleagues for their efforts, regretfully, this legislation does not offer effective solutions that will improve our … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN DEBT DEFAULT LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against Republican-led debt ceiling legislation which, if adopted without putting forth a tenable budget and coming to the negotiating table in good faith, would lead to a catastrophic default on our national debt and irreparable damage to working families across the country, and released the following statement: “This misguided piece of legislation attempts to meet our debt limit obligations by slashing … Continue Reading
April 25, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEWART, SEN. KENNEDY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO ADDRESS SUICIDE IN YOUNG ADULTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Chris Stewart (UT-02), and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act, a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that will help address suicide amongst teens and young adults by increasing access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. “Too many of our young people are taking their own lives, and we must act. That’s why this legislation … Continue Reading
April 24, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PFAS CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials at Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) to announce over $3,000,000 in federal funding to address contamination and treatment concerns of PFAS in wastewater. Rep. Correa presents federal funding to OC San board members in front of project grounds This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional … Continue Reading
April 24, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PFAS CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials at Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) to announce over $3,000,000 in federal funding to address contamination and treatment concerns of PFAS in wastewater. Rep. Correa presents federal funding to OC San board members in front of project grounds This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
REPS. CORREA, GARCÍA, ESPAILLAT STATEMENT ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security Subcommittee, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on House Republicans’ anti-immigration proposal being considered during today’s Judiciary Committee markup: “This legislation is not only morally bankrupt, but also economically misguided. It would additionally make it easier for migrant workers … Continue Reading
April 19, 2023
REPS. CORREA, GARCÍA, ESPAILLAT URGE FOR HUMANE DHS PREPARATION FOR END OF TITLE 42
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for DHS to ensure that that it is fully prepared for the termination of Title 42 on May 11th, 2023, and that it has the resources available to ensure the humane treatment of migrants in its … Continue Reading
April 17, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH FUNDING FOR CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined Chapman University President Daniele Struppa to announce $2,200,000 in federal funding for Chapman University’s Earth Systems Science Data Solutions Lab. Rep. Correa presents officials from Chapman University federal funding check for climate research This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional district in the … Continue Reading
April 14, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA MAKES BORDER STOPS IN SAN LUIS, ARIZONA AND CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, following visits to the San Luis point of entry in San Luis, AZ, Yuma Sector Headquarters in Yuma, Arizona, and the Calexico West port of entry in Calexico, CA, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “I’ve spent the past two days with officers and agents at border points of entry in Arizona and California to see the needs of our nation’s frontline officers … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
REP. CORREA REQUESTS OVER $50 MILLION IN FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN CA-46
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he requested over $50 million in federal funding for vital community projects across California’s 46th Congressional District. The House Appropriations Committee only accepts up to 15 projects for consideration as community project funding requests from each Representative—and Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents that had the highest … Continue Reading
April 03, 2023
REPS. CORREA, GOLDMAN LEAD CALL FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO TACKLE IMMIGRATION BACKLOG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) led 71 of their colleagues in a letter to Appropriations Committee leadership requesting $865 million for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to address the historic immigration backlog, and support our nation’s commitment to process asylum seekers in a safe and orderly manner. “[W]e write in support of the President’s proposed FY24 budget and the inclusion … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
REPS. CORREA, CLEAVER LEAD EFFORT TO ADDRESS UNJUST DEPORTATIONS, RETURN UNLAWFULLY DEPORTED INDIVIDUALS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) led a cohort of 36 House Democrats calling on Congress to establish an independent, centralized unit within the Department of Homeland Security to review cases of unjust deportation. With current policies unworkable and impractical, the lawmakers are urging Congress to implement a streamlined process in the Department of Homeland Security to consider requests from individuals who have been unjustly … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA LEADS 100+ MEMBERS URGING ADMINISTRATION TO NOT DETAIN MIGRANT FAMILIES, EXPAND LEGAL PATHWAYS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to reports that the Biden Administration is considering restarting family detention, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, is leading 102 Members of Congress in urging the Administration to maintain their commitment to not detain migrant families and children and to instead expand legal pathways and invest in community-based alternatives to detention. “The harm of detaining children is … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO INVEST IN AMERICAN-MADE GREEN ENERGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced an amendment to Republican’s so-called H.R.1, “The Lower Energy Costs Act” to direct additional federal investment in American-made renewable energy. “Just last year, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, and made historic investments in Home Energy Rebates, tax credits for clean energy vehicles, land and water conservations, and more—this legislation seeks to undo … Continue Reading