REPS. CORREA, STEEL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT VIETNAMESE-AMERICAN REFUGEES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Michelle Steel (R-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Honor Our Commitment Act, which would codify protections afforded to Vietnamese refugees in the United States under a 2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Vietnam. The bill would specifically prohibit the deportation of refugees who came to the U.S. prior to July 12, 1995 in the wake of the Vietnam War. The Honor … Continue Reading
September 14, 2023
REP. CORREA TO DACA RECIPIENTS: “YOU’RE PROTECTED, FOR NOW.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after U.S. Southern District of Texas Judge Hanen ruled against Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): “While this decision does not impact DACA recipients’ current protections or their ability to continue to renew them, it is another slap in the face to the very promise of the American Dream, and our nation’s promise to those who make our communities stronger,” Correa said. “I represent one … Continue Reading
September 13, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA CALLS ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO PASS CLEAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement: “September 30th is Congress’ deadline to fund the federal government—and we’re falling behind,” Correa said. “A government shutdown would be catastrophic to our national security. Military members will not get paid, schools across the country would not receive funding, small businesses would be unable to access SBA loans, and … Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
IN SANTA ANA, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO DECREASE CRIME IN ORANGE COUNTY, CREATE SCIENCE PROGRAMMING SPACE FOR FAMILIES
Photos Available For Download HERE SANTA ANA, CA - Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Discovery Cube CEO Joe Adams, Discovery Cube Board Members, and local elected officials to announce $2 million in federal funding for Discovery Cube to acquire adjacent blighted property and create an educational community facility for youth and their families. This sustainably designed facility will be located along the Santiago Creek. Rep. Correa secured federal funding for this project … Continue Reading
September 08, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEEL, LOFGREN, SMITH RAISE ALARM OVER HUMAN RIGHTS IN VIETNAM AHEAD OF PRESIDENT BIDEN’S VISIT
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Chris Smith (NJ-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, penned a letter to President Joe Biden ahead of his upcoming trip to Vietnam, urging him to use this opportunity to address human rights abuses, secure the release of prisoners of conscience, and extract a guarantee that there will be no further unjust arrests. “As you know, Vietnam has an abysmal record on human … Continue Reading
September 08, 2023
IN SANTA ANA, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SANTA ANA COLLEGE, CREATE PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR STUDENTS
Photos Available HERE. B-Roll Available HERE. SANTA ANA, CA - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Santa Ana College President Dr. Annebelle Nery, Ph.D. to announce $2 million in federal funding for pathways to employment for disadvantaged, dislocated or at-risk adult learners across Orange County. Rep. Correa delivers remarks to impacted students and officials from Santa Ana College This project will develop complete career education (CTE) pathways for disadvantaged, … Continue Reading
August 29, 2023
IN SANTA ANA, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $750,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO CLOSE TRANSPORTATION GAP BETWEEN SANTA ANA AND GARDEN GROVE
Photos and B-Roll Available for Download HERE SANTA ANA, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO Darrell E. Johnson, Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem and OCTA Board Member Jessie Lopez, and Fullerton Mayor and OCTA Board Member Fred Jung to announce $750,000 in federal funding to support the completion of the Santa Ana-Garden Grove Rails-to-Trails Gap Closure Project—which would connect bikers between two of the most park-poor … Continue Reading
August 22, 2023
IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VETERANS HOUSING
ANAHEIM, CA – Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials from American Veterans Assistance Group (AVAG) to announce $1 million in federal funding for veterans housing assistance in Anaheim. The American Veterans Assistance Group (AVAG) currently provides mobile home options for low-income veterans throughout SoCal, as well as financial and handicap assistance to veterans and their families. AVAG also serves veterans in manufactured housing communities involved with … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PATIENT CARE EFFICIENCY IN ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined CalOptima Health COO Yunkyung Kim and other agency officials to announce $2 million in federal funding for CalOptima Health’s Care Traffic Control initiative in Orange County. The Care Traffic Control Initiative would establish a single coordinated data system to digitally manage the health of Orange County’s Medi-Cal beneficiaries across the continuum of care. Health care workers, social service … Continue Reading
August 10, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BORDER FUNDING
SANTA ANA, CA — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the below statement following the Biden Administration’s ask to Congress for additional funding for border security and the humane treatment of migrants: “I applaud the Biden Administration for making this supplemental funding request today. It includes billions for border security, millions to counter illicit fentanyl … Continue Reading
August 02, 2023
REP. CORREA LEADS 60+ COLLEAGUES IN REINTRODUCING RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUGUST CHICANO-CHICANA HERITAGE MONTH, HONORING MEXICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) led 60+ of his colleagues in the House in the reintroduction of the Chicano-Chicana Heritage Month Resolution, to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans, who make up 61.4% of Hispanics in the United States. In Orange County, according to The Orange County Census Atlas, the largest share of the population is Hispanic/Latino—mostly Mexican at 49.1%, followed by White (non-Hispanic) at … Continue Reading
August 01, 2023
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION IN ANAHEIM
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement in response to a long-awaited independent report assessing allegations of political corruption in Anaheim City Hall: “Seeing corruption in my hometown breaks my heart,” Correa said. “Elected officials are supposed to fight for the best interests of hard-working taxpayers, not the other way around.” “As an elected official, I have fought for taxpayer equity, … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
CORREA, BERGMAN APPLAUD HOUSE-PASSAGE OF THEIR AMENDMENT PUSHING VA TO STUDY IMPACT OF PSYCHEDELICS ON VETERANS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01), co-chairs of the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives passed their amendment, which was included in federal funding legislation passed today, to push the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out “large-scale studies” into drugs like psilocybin and MDMA—which have been designated as “breakthrough therapies” … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “THE REAL COST OF AN OPEN BORDER: HOW AMERICANS ARE PAYING THE PRICE”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during a joint Subcommittee hearing by the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence entitled, “The Real Cost of an Open Border: How Americans are Paying the Price.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
CORREA, NADLER, BOOKER, WARREN REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON COLLUSIVE "NO-POACH" AGREEMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, along with Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), reintroduced the bicameral End Employer Collusion Act, legislation that would crack down on collusive "no-poach" agreements that are often used by large franchisors to prohibit … Continue Reading
July 24, 2023
CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE AMENDMENT PUSHING VA TO STUDY POSITIVE IMPACT OF PSYCHEDELICS ON VETERANS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01), co-chairs of the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, introduced an amendment to federal funding legislation to push the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out “large-scale studies” into drugs like psilocybin and MDMA—which have been designated as “breakthrough therapies” by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Our nation’s … Continue Reading
July 21, 2023
CORREA, GARCÍA, ESPAILLAT, SOTO LEAD COLLEAGUES URGING BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND PAROLE AND WORK PERMITS FOR MIGRANTS
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Darren Soto (FL-09) led nearly 40 of their congressional colleagues in a letter urging the Biden administration to expand parole and work permits to both new migrants and long term contributing immigrant workers. Currently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) faces a significant backlog in processing the application for an … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE TRAINING FOR BORDER SECURITY OFFICERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, introduced legislation aimed at improving the training offered to individuals joining the law enforcement ranks of the Department of Homeland Security. “The job of keeping our homeland safe continues to evolve,” Ranking Member Correa said. “Whether it be being trained to address ever-changing humanitarian situations, serving as the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA APPLAUDS BIDEN ADMIN. EFFORTS TO LOWER FOOD COSTS, CRACK DOWN ON RENTAL JUNK FEES, MAKE MERGER GUIDELINES MORE ACCESSIBLE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, released the following statement applauding the Biden-Harris Administration’s recently announced actions to lower costs for hard-working American taxpayers: "Although the U.S. has the highest post-pandemic growth of any nation in the G7 and the lowest inflation, with a historic low unemployment of 3.7 … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “OPENING THE FLOOD GATES: BIDEN’S BROKEN BORDER BARRIER”
Watch Today’s Hearing HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during a joint Subcommittee hearing by the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability entitled, “Opening the Flood Gates: Biden’s Broken Border Barrier.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s … Continue Reading