CORREA CONDENA A CHÁVEZ POR LAS DENUNCIAS DE ABUSO
WASHINGTON- Hoy, E.U. Representante Lou Correa (CA-46) publicó la siguiente declaración en respuesta al reporte publicado por The New York Times report de que el activista César Chávez había abusado de niñas y mujeres sexualmente durante su vida: “Aunque sea el presidente de los Estados Unidos, un príncipe del Reino Unido o un líder de los trabajadores agrícolas, todos los depredadores sexuales deben rendir cuentas. Debe haber cero tolerancia para los depredadores sexuales, especialmente para … 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
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