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
March 23, 2023
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, introduced an amendment to Republican’s so-called “Parent’s Rights” legislation to protect undocumented students and their families from having their immigration status requested or disclosed at school. “My amendment is simple: if my Republican colleagues would like to protect the rights of our students and their parents, we must … Continue Reading
March 20, 2023
ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS WIN REP. CORREA’S 2022 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that Jessica Nguyen of Garden Grove High School, Henry Vu of Garden Grove High School, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove High School as the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 46th District. Photo of winners Jessica Nguyen, Henry Vu, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove High School “I’m so proud to announce Jessica Nguyen, Henry Vu, and Jasmine Chau of Garden Grove … Continue Reading
March 17, 2023
IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR ANAHEIM HIGH SCHOOL
ANAHEIM, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined school officials and local leaders to announce $2 million in federal funding for Anaheim High School as part of their 125th anniversary celebration. Rep. Correa joins school officials to present community project funding check at Anaheim High School’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Rep. Correa is a proud alumni of Anaheim High School, and this funding is part of the nearly $30 million that he secured for … Continue Reading
March 14, 2023
READOUT: RANKING MEMBER CORREA VISITS BORDER IN LAREDO, TEXAS
LAREDO, TX — Today, following a visit to ports of entry in Laredo, Texas, including The World Trade Bridge and the Lincoln/Juarez bridge, and a ride along tour with Border Patrol, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “Today, I met one-on-one with leaders in Laredo to assess the needs of those who serve at our nation’s frontlines, and to receive an unadulterated view of what’s … Continue Reading
March 13, 2023
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON CLOSURE OF SILICON VALLEY AND SIGNATURE BANKS
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, following news of regulators closing both Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “As news continues to develop surrounding the closure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, I want to reassure all who call Orange County home that no priority is more important to me than keeping our financial and economic systems healthy,” said Rep. Correa. “Since learning of these … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
REP. CORREA, COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE REGISTRY BILL TO PROVIDE A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR MILLIONS OF IMMIGRANTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Norma Torres (CA-35), Grace Meng (NY-6), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) formally announced the reintroduction of Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929. The bill updates an existing status adjustment process in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), better known as registry. The registry provision was first enacted almost 94 … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON BIDEN’S 2024 BUDGET
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following the release of President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “I appreciate President Biden’s push, through this budget proposal, to invest in safe, orderly, and humane immigration and border security,” said Ranking Member Correa. “But in light of recent reports related to migrant family detention, … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF BIDEN ADMINISTRATION REINSTATING MIGRANT FAMILY DETENTION
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following reports that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating migrant family detention, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “The New York Times’ report that the Biden Administration may reinstate Trump-era family detention policies as a method to stonewall migrants from seeking safe-haven in this country is alarming,” said Ranking Member Correa. … Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN RE-LAUNCH BIPARTISAN CAUCUS TO EXPLORE PSYCHEDELIC RESEARCH FOR MENTAL HEALTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) announced the re-launch of their Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus for the 118th Congress. The Caucus will address ways to alleviate the national mental health crisis through psychedelic science and research. “Psychedelic-assisted therapies have shown incredible lasting potential to treat depression, substance use disorder, and PTSD. Further clinical research is … Continue Reading
February 21, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON DHS AND DOJ ATTEMPT TO RESURRECT TRUMP’S TRANSIT BAN
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Following reports that the Biden Administration will now require asylum seekers to first apply for asylum in a transit country instead of allowing them to seek their legal right to asylum at our southern border, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement: “Our nation’s courts rightly rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to categorically end asylum when he required … Continue Reading
February 16, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION IN COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined local leaders to announce $1.5 million in federal funding for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Rep. Correa joins CHOC leadership and doctors to announce federal funding This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional district in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Biden … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
REP. CORREA, COLLEAGUES RE-LAUNCH BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY EXPORT CAUCUS
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. – Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), along with Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jodey Arrington (R-TX), announced the re-launching of the bipartisan Congressional Energy Export Caucus. The mission of the Energy Export Caucus is to execute an all-of-the-above pro-American energy trade agenda. The Energy Export Caucus focuses on using the full power and authority of the federal government to send American energy to markets around … Continue Reading