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
February 14, 2023
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO RESEARCH CANNABIS FOR VETERANS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today that pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct research on the health effects of medicinal cannabis for veterans experiencing chronic pain and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “With the opioid crisis raging across America, it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that we find alternative treatments … Continue Reading
February 08, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED RANKING MEMBER OF BORDER SECURITY AND ENFORCEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve as ranking member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee within the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to be trusted to lead my Democratic colleagues as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement,” said Rep. Correa. “I’m ready to work across the aisle to continue the fight … Continue Reading
February 06, 2023
ANAHEIM RESIDENT, DACA RECIPIENT TO JOIN REP. CORREA AS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS GUEST
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) will be joined by Paulina Jimenez, a first-generation DACA recipient and Anaheim resident, as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7th—to reaffirm his commitment to fighting for comprehensive immigration reform. Rep. Correa and Paulina Jimenez outside of his Washington, D.C. office prior to the State of the Union Address Paulina Jimenez was born in … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
REPS. CORREA, GONZALEZ, AND FITZPATRICK RE-INTRODUCE THE REPATRIATE OUR PATRIOTS ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Repatriate Our Patriots Act (ROPA), a bipartisan piece of legislation that would create a pathway to citizenship for deported veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. “It is simply unacceptable that the United States would deport veterans that have served in our armed forces with honor, instead of working with them to get the help they needed,” … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
IN JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, REP. CORREA FIGHTS BACK AGAINST REPUBLICAN EFFORTS TO END ASYLUM FOR REFUGEES
Watch Rep. Correa's Remarks Here WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), during the first House Judiciary Committee hearing of the 118th Congress, fought back against Republican-led efforts to end asylum for refugees fleeing violence and seeking safe-haven in the United States. “This is an example of how you deal with the refugee crisis,”said Rep. Correa, referring to the Ukrainian refugee camp he visited in Tijuana, Mexico. “The … Continue Reading
January 31, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED SENIOR WHIP OF HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FOR 118TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve as a senior whip of the House Democratic Caucus for the 118th Congress “I’m so honored to join Rep. Clark’s whip team as a senior whip for the 118th Congress,” Rep. Correa said. “I’m excited to get to work alongside my colleagues to deliver on behalf of the American people, and harness the strength of our Caucus to advance the needs of working … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
REP. CORREA NAMED TO HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEES FOR THE 118TH CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped to serve on both the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the House Committee on the Judiciary. “In the wake of 35 years of inaction on immigration reform, and in the midst of one of the greatest humanitarian crises this nation has ever seen at its border, I’m honored—and determined—to get to work with my colleagues on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security … Continue Reading
January 27, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN ATTEMPT TO HIKE GAS PRICES FOR WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against a Republican-led effort designed to significantly weaken a critical energy security tool, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), that would result in more oil supply shortages and higher gas prices for working families. The so-called Strategic Production Response Act would significantly weaken America’s ability to take decisive action to increase supply and lower prices in times of crisis—hurting hard … Continue Reading
January 24, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEEL, LOFGREN, SMITH LAUNCH CONGRESSIONAL VIETNAM CAUCUS FOR 118TH CONGRESS
For First Time, Caucus To Have Two Co-Chairs Representing Orange County WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the formation of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus for the 118th Congress, where they will serve as co-chairs. “As one of the representatives of the largest Vietnamese-American communities in the United States, I’ve worked tirelessly to improve the lives of … Continue Reading
January 18, 2023
REP. CORREA CALLS ON MEXICAN GOVERNMENT TO CONTINUE TO COOPERATE WITH U.S. AUTHORITIES IN INVESTIGATING DEATH OF ELLIOT BLAIR
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. — Following the death of Elliot Blair, an Orange County Public Defender celebrating his first wedding anniversary in Mexico, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to the Mexican Ambassador to the United States Esteban Moctezuma requesting answers and the continued cooperation of the Mexican Government with U.S. authorities in investigating the matter—to ensure a full and proper investigation is conducted into the … Continue Reading
January 13, 2023
CORREA ANNOUNCED CO-CHAIR OF PAPER & PACKAGING CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Paper & Packaging Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, today, announced new bipartisan leadership. Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-4) will serve as Co-Chairs representing the U.S. paper and wood products industry. They join the continued bipartisan leadership of Co-Chairs in the U.S. Senate: Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Senator John Boozman (R-AR). “The paper and packaging industry has … Continue Reading
January 11, 2023
REP. CORREA JOINS COLLEAGUES IN LETTER DENOUNCING POTENTIAL $75 BILLION CUT TO DEFENSE BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined 11 of his colleagues in a letter to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to urge him to abandon an agreement that could lead to $75 billion in defense spending cuts. The cuts are the likely result of budget concessions McCarthy made in his quest to win over hardline members of the Republican House Conference. The Blue Dog Coalition endorsed the letter. “A $75 billion dollar cut to the defense budget would imperil our national … Continue Reading
January 09, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN HANDOUT TO TAX CHEATS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against a Republican-led effort designed to help the wealthy and well-connected avoid paying their fair share in taxes. The so-called Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act would make it more difficult for the IRS to crack-down on sophisticated, complicated tax schemes designed to allow many to avoid paying their fair share. “For too long, many have avoided paying taxes, while everyday Americans are … Continue Reading
January 07, 2023
REP. CORREA SWORN IN TO U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. — Last night, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) was officially sworn in as United States Representative for California’s 46th Congressional District, representing the people of Orange County in the 118th Congress. Rep. Correa and his family inside of the Capitol on Swearing-In Day “I am honored that the people of Orange County have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Congress. Together, I look forward to putting … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
REP. CORREA BRINGS BACK NEARLY $30 MILLION IN FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS FOR FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN CA-46
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he’s secured nearly $30 million in federal funding for vital community projects across California’s 46th Congressional District. Correa secured the requests in the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) omnibus appropriations bill, which President Biden is slated to sign into law. Rep. Correa worked in lockstep with community leaders to identify priorities for CA-46 constituents, and fought for them during the annual … Continue Reading
December 23, 2022
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON VOTING TO FUND GOVERNMENT, DELIVER FOR WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the below statement after voting to pass Fiscal Year 2023 government funding legislation: “Today, I voted to pass annual government funding legislation and send it immediately to President Biden’s desk,” said Rep. Correa. “This legislation delivers historic investments in American families and workers, and especially for California’s 46th congressional district. I am proud to have helped … Continue Reading
December 16, 2022
ICYMI: REP. CORREA HAILS PASSAGE OF BILL TO NAME POST OFFICE AFTER THE FIRST LATINO JUDGE IN ORANGE COUNTY
Watch Rep. Correa’s Remarks ORANGE COUNTY, C.A. — Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) took to the House floor to hail passage of his legislation, H.R. 5949, to designate the United States Post Office located on 615 North Bush Street in Santa Ana to the “Judge James Perez Post Office,” in honor of the first Latino attorney and Latino judge in Orange County. “I rise to honor the life and legacy of Judge James Ortega Perez, part of the greatest … Continue Reading