CORREA VOTES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PRESSES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRESS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Real Estate Caucus, voted for the Affordable HOMES Act to make manufactured homes more affordable and to make energy efficiency regulatory processes more efficient. This legislation will cut red tape energy efficiency standards that potentially drive up costs of manufactured homes. With manufactured homes being the largest source of unsubsidized affordable homeownership, keeping these homes both affordable and … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
CORREA VOTES TO KEEP ACA SUBSIDIES, KEEP HEALTH CARE COSTS DOWN FOR MAIN STREET
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted for a Democratic measure to return previous ACA subsidies and hold health care costs down for hard-working American taxpayers on Main Street and released the following statement: “Today, I voted to extend critical Affordable Care Act subsidies so hardworking families on Main Street aren’t left with skyrocketing health insurance costs they simply can’t afford. Since enhanced premium tax credits expired on January 1, 2026, millions of … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
CORREA PUSHES FOR ICE ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH HOMELAND APPROPRIATIONS IN AFTERMATH OF MINNESOTA KILLING, OTHER CASES OF ABUSE
Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) is pressing his Democratic colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee to push for ICE accountability through the appropriations process. In response to the shooting in Minnesota that killed U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good and months of ICE harassment in Santa Ana, Correa is asking for concrete policies that hold ICE accountable. “In light of yesterday’s tragic murder in Minneapolis and the increasing death and … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
CORREA HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF OVER $4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LOCAL PROJECTS IN ORANGE COUNTY
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that over $4 million in federal funding for vital community projects across California’s 46th Congressional District were included in the FY’26 minibus appropriations package that deals with Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy & Water; and Interior funding legislation. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and will now be considered by the U.S. Senate before being signed into law by the … Continue Reading
December 30, 2025
CORREA ANNOUNCES ANAHEIM STUDENT AS CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced Xiong Yi, a student at Fairmont Prep Academy in Anaheim, Calif. as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 46th District. As one of the challenge winners, Xiong will be invited to demonstrate his app to Members of Congress and their staff in the U.S. Capitol. Photo of Xiong Yi You can watch a walkthrough of Xiong’s app, MathFluent, HERE and by clicking the image below. Screenshot of … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
CORREA ANNOUNCES ADOPTION OF PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE, PRO-DEMOCRACY HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER IN VIETNAM
Correa’s Remarks on the House Floor WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), a member of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and Co-Chair of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, announced that he has adopted the case of imprisoned Vietnamese human rights defender Le Dinh Luong. Correa also delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting this announcement. Photo of Le Dinh Luong “Mr. Le is a peaceful activist and veteran who has dedicated his … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
CORREA BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE
Alongside Rep. Nehls, Bipartisan Legislation Would Allow Local Law Enforcement To Use Federal Grants To Purchase And Operate Drones Bipartisan Legislation Supported By Local Orange County Sheriff Passes House in NDAA, Awaits Senate Passage Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), alongside Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX), announced that their Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025 was included in the National … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
CORREA, LAWLER UNVEIL ADA REFORM TO BOOST ACCESS AND PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to ensure ADA violations are quickly rectified to provide renewed access for disabled individuals and protect all parties involved from drawn-out litigation. Specifically, the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act will create a process for disabled individuals to notify business directly about ADA violations, allowing these entities a 30-day … Continue Reading
December 04, 2025
CORREA INTRODUCES RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING MANUFACTURERS TO DESIGN FOR RECYCLING TO REDUCE WASTE, CONSUMPTION
Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the Design for Recycling Resolution to recognize and encourage efforts by manufacturers to reduce waste and consumption of raw materials by designing products to maximize their recyclability. The Resolution further recognizes the recycling industry's major contributions to the U.S. economy and the environment, through jobs created, revenue and taxes generated, and the recovery of goods, including rare … Continue Reading
October 30, 2025
CORREA JOINS COLLEAGUES IN OPPOSING COMMERCE PROPOSAL TO TAX PATENT HOLDERS
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined several of his colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee in expressing their serious concerns about the Department of Commerce’s reported plans to impose valuation-based fees on patent holders. From the Research Triangle to California, the American patent system has been a key driver of economic success and the nation’s global competitiveness. Taxes on patents would limit growth and disproportionately … Continue Reading
October 16, 2025
LOOK OUT: ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS SET TO INCREASE DUE TO BIG UGLY BILL
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Orange County families can expect to see significant increases to their health care premium rates starting in 2026 because of the Trump Administration’s One Big Ugly Bill, which passed Congress earlier this summer and included historic cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and did not extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act—that Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against. With marketplace open enrollment beginning in November, Correa is raising alarms … Continue Reading
October 07, 2025
CORREA, THOMPSON, MAGAZINER, CONDEMN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DIVERTING COUNTERTERRORISM RESOURCES TO SUPPRESS FREE SPEECH
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security & Enforcement, Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement on news reports that the Trump Administration used a transnational crime and counterterrorism unit to secretly target people practicing free … Continue Reading
October 02, 2025
CORREA REFUSES PAY DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, STANDS WITH SERVICEMEMBERS, FEDERAL WORKERS
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, demanding that his pay be withheld until the government shutdown is concluded. “Since the Congress was unable to pass a budget, and the government has been shut down, I would like to request that my pay be withheld until the government funding is passed and the shutdown is over,” Correa wrote. “It is my understanding that the … Continue Reading
September 16, 2025
CORREA, REAL ESTATE CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS INTRODUCE SAVING THE AMERICAN DREAM ACT
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) was joined by his fellow Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus—Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)—in introducing the bipartisan Saving the American Dream Act. This critical legislation will create an interagency task force to initiate a whole-of-government approach to solving the housing affordability crisis. You can read the full text of the legislation … Continue Reading
September 12, 2025
CORREA HAILS OVER $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO DEVELOP 10TH AND FLOWER STREET PARK IN SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that the City of Santa Ana, through the California Department of Parks and Recreation, will receive $2,250,000 in federal funding from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to develop 10th and Flower Street Neighborhood Park in Santa Ana, Calif. “Santa Ana deserves more green space. And for decades, I’ve committed to building and expanding open spaces across Orange County, including … Continue Reading
September 11, 2025
CORREA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT SHRINKFLATION IN STORES
Legislation to empower FTC to combat deceptive downsizing Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 to crack down on corporations that deceive consumers by selling smaller sizes of their products so consumers get less for their money. This legislation would combat this deception by requiring companies to change their packaging or provide clear notice to reflect changed amounts of product. This … Continue Reading
August 14, 2025
MEMO: Is Social Security Changing? Here’s what to know.
TO: Interested Parties From: Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) DATE: August 14, 2025 RE: Is Social Security Changing? Here’s what to know. Today marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security-America’s promise that if you work hard, you will be able to retire comfortably-being signed into law. Millions of Americans depend on Social Security and Medicare to survive. Earlier this year, the President signed into law legislation that makes changes to the benefits our seniors rely on—so I wanted you to … Continue Reading
August 13, 2025
MEMO: Tax Credits Soon to Expire: What to Know
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) DATE: August 13, 2025 RE: Tax Credits Soon to Expire: What to Know Thanks to clean energy tax credits, thousands of Americans have been able to save their money and protect the planet by investing in solar panels, hybrid cars, and more. But the Republican tax bill is removing many of these credits, meaning it's about to cost a lot more for families to install and use sustainable energy and fuel options. The following tax credits are … Continue Reading
August 08, 2025
CORREA, BICAMERAL COLLEAGUES URGE HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT TO INVESTIGATE ARRESTS, DETENTION, AND DEPORTATION OF U.S. CITIZENS
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), along with Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), in leading 49 Congressional Democrats in writing to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, and Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, urging them to launch an investigation into the Department’s … Continue Reading
August 04, 2025
CORREA, KIM PUSH VA TO SUPPORT OC VETERANS CEMETERY
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — This week, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) and Young Kim (CA-40) led 18 California delegation members in a bipartisan letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs urging support for an Orange County Veterans Cemetery. Despite being home to more than 100,000 veterans, Orange County does not have a dedicated veterans cemetery. This long-overdue effort would ensure Orange County veterans are properly honored and their family members have easier access … Continue Reading