CORREA PRESENTS FEDERAL CHECK TO ENHANCE STANTON COMMUNITY CENTER
STANTON, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented a $250,000 check to Stanton city officials — including Mayor David J. Shawver, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Taylor, Council Member Victor Barrios, Council Member Donald Torres, and Council Member John D. Warren — for renovations to the City’s Community and Senior Center Complex. Funding will go towards making the restrooms ADA compliant and other structural improvements to the Community and Senior Center Complex building. “The … Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
CORREA PRESENTS $2M TO CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR CHEPA’S PARK RENOVATION
SANTA ANA, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented a $2 million check to the City of Santa Ana for renovations and upgrades to historic Chepa’s Park. Funding will be used to demolish and reconstruct a new community center and other improvements at Chepa’s Park, including a new basketball court, new landscaping, picnic areas, site lighting, new playground equipment and accessible pathways. “Chepa’s Park and the surrounding Logan Barrio neighborhood has played a pivotal … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
CORREA CALLS TO TACKLE IMMIGRATION BACKLOG
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) announced that they led 124 of their colleagues in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee to request $700 million for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to address backlogs in case processing. Reducing USCIS’s backlog would allow applicants to move through the immigration process more efficiently. The current backlog has made these applicants more vulnerable to the Trump Administration’s … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
CORREA SECURES $13.3 M+ FOR ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he secured $13,335,00 million in federal funding for community projects in the Cities of Orange, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Stanton, and Fullerton, which comprise California’s 46th Congressional District. “While most understand the role of a Congressmember as casting votes on Capitol Hill, there are other ways that we can serve our constituents through our offices. One major way is by securing federal funding for community … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
CORREA CONDEMNS CHAVEZ OVER ABUSE REPORTS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement following The New York Times report that activist Cesar Chavez had sexually abused girls and women during his life: “Whether it is the president of the United States, a British prince, or a leader of farm workers, all sexual predators must be held accountable. There must be zero tolerance for sexual predators, especially those who prey on young … Continue Reading
March 12, 2026
DEM LEADER JEFFRIES JOINS CORREA, TRAN FOR VETERAN ROUNDTABLE
BUENA PARK, CA — Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Derek Tran (CA-45), local elected officials, and community representatives from Veteran service organizations (VSOs) for a discussion about the Trump Administration’s broken promises to care for those who have served our country. The lawmakers heard the unique challenges facing Veterans and servicemembers, and highlighted their efforts to support troops in Orange … Continue Reading
March 11, 2026
CORREA RE-LAUNCHES BIPARTISAN FAMILY BUSINESS CAUCUS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Representative Claudia Tenney (NY-24) to re-launch the Bipartisan Congressional Family Business Caucus, which aims to educate Members of Congress of the contribution of family-run businesses to local and the national economy. Family businesses include a wide array of businesses—small and large—from diverse industries based all over the nation.“Our economy is driven by family businesses whose owners and employees are usually our … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA STATEMENT ON US MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released a statement following his YES vote on the House Concurrent Resolution 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran: “Today, I voted to restore the role of Congress as the authority that can declare war and to remove troops from Iran pursuant to the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Yes, Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear capability. Yes, Iran has posed a threat to … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA PROPOSES TAX CREDIT FOR ZERO-EMISSION LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
WASHINGTON — TODAY, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) re-introduced the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act, legislation that would create a federal tax credit enabling local businesses—including landscaping and lawn care businesses of all sizes—to more easily transition to zero-emission equipment. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) joined Rep. Correa’s effort by introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “As our economy shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA INTRODUCES THE BANKRUPTCY THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) — alongside Representatives Ben Cline (VA-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Laurel Lee (FL-15) — introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. The legislation would permanently raise the small business reorganization threshold for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to $7.5 million, allowing more small businesses to access a faster, more cost-effective bankruptcy process while negotiating with creditors, keeping their doors open, … Continue Reading
February 13, 2026
CORREA, MEUSER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CRACKDOWN ON PREDATORY ONLINE SCAMMERS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), introduced the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act to combat predatory online scam advertisements. The bill has a Senate companion introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH). Online platforms have become a primary channel for scams and digital advertising fraud, including fake giveaways, fraudulent animal sales, ads for nonexistent products, government … Continue Reading
February 12, 2026
CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON — Last night, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against the GOP-led SAVE America Act and released the following statement: “Let me be clear: Non-citizens are already barred from registering and voting in federal elections, and would receive jail time or face deportation as a result. This flawed legislation is redundant and makes voting for American citizens much more difficult,” Correa said. “This bill would bar American citizens from using drivers’ licenses, military IDs, or … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
CORREA, COLLEAGUES EMPOWER FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WITH BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Reps Tracey Mann (KS-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), and Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use leftover 529 plan funds tax-free to buy or build their first home, giving buyers more options to use their tax-advantaged savings. This legislation aims to remove barriers first-time homebuyers face in putting up a down payment … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
CORREA VOTES AGAINST FUNDING ICE AND DHS IN FEDERAL SPENDING BILL
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against federal funding legislation that included a two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and released the following statement: “Today, the House voted on government funding legislation that included a two-week continuing resolution to fund DHS and ICE—setting aside any guardrails that might exist and giving the Department the greenlight to … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
CORREA VOTES FOR MINIBUS FEDERAL FUNDING LEGISLATION, PROTECTS MAIN STREET FROM FUNDING CUTS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted in favor of H.R. 7006 - The Appropriations Minibus for Financial Services and General Government & National Security and Department of State and released the following statement: “This legislation funds key government operations without inflicting $163 billion in the President’s proposed domestic cuts to programs that support small businesses on Main Street. This package also removes extreme GOP ‘poison pills’ that would have … Continue Reading
January 12, 2026
Members of Congress Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON — Twelve Members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Trump-Vance administration secretly re-imposed a policy that blocks unannounced congressional oversight of federal immigration detention facilities. The Members filed a motion urgently asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to order the administration to explain how this new policy is not a violation of federal law guaranteeing Members of Congress the ability to conduct oversight of ICE … Continue Reading
January 09, 2026
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 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 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 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