Weekly Wrap Up
This week Rep. Correa was back in Washington D.C. to join President Biden as he signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Passed the Build Back Better Act in the House. The Congressman met with Wreaths Across America to learn about their mission to remember, honor, and teach the community about their work laying wreaths across America’s cemeteries to honor our fallen veterans. Lastly, the Salvation Army USA also gave the Congressman their highest honor by presenting him with their … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Correa, García, Espaillat Statement Following House Vote on the Historic Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement after voting to pass the historic Build Back Better Act: “The Build Back Better Act we passed today delivers for working American families across the country, including immigrants and working-class communities by reducing poverty, expanding health care coverage, combating the climate crisis, providing rental … Continue Reading
November 17, 2021
Congressman Correa Releases Statement Ahead of North American Leaders’ Summit
Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), a member of the Congressional U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary group, released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s North American Leaders’ Summit meeting between President Biden, President López Obrador of Mexico, and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: Rep. Correa said: “I applaud President Biden‘s actions to work and meet with Canadian President Trudeau and Mexican President López … Continue Reading
November 17, 2021
Correa Applauds the Passage of His Bipartisan Homeland Procurement Reform Act (HOPR ACT)
Washington, D.C. — Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, & Accountability, released the following statement after the US House voted to pass his Homeland Procurement Reform Act (HOPR ACT), which he introduced alongside Representative Brian Mast (R-FL). The bipartisan legislation aims to increase high-quality uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) during … Continue Reading
November 17, 2021
Rep. Correa Statement on DHS and FBI Email Data Breach
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Management and Accountability released the following statement: Rep. Correa said: “Friday’s breach of the DHS/FBI LEEP email server is the latest in a long string of data breaches. The evidence indicates that it can be attributed to one individual operating in Calgary, Canada. Unfortunately, Canadian cyber security and privacy laws … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Correa Attends White House Signing Ceremony of the Historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) attended the signing ceremony at the White House of the most significant infrastructure investment in a century, the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. Rep. Correa voted for this bipartisan legislation to rebuild our country by modernizing the nation’s infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, fixing our nation’s highways and bridges, expanding broadband internet access, and combating our climate … Continue Reading
November 09, 2021
Rep. Correa Introduces Legislation to Name Post Office after the first Latino Judge in Orange County
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced legislation to designate the United States Post Office located on 615 North Bush Street in Santa Ana to Judge James Perez Post Office, in honor of the first Latino judge in Orange County. Rep. Lou Correa said: “Judge Perez’s story is the American story. By renaming the post office, we honor his service to our nation, as well as his devotion to his country and the legal community. Judge Perez was a … Continue Reading
October 27, 2021
Correa and Colleagues Call for Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Neal to Withdraw New Tax Reporting Proposal
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), today led 20 of his Democratic Congressional colleagues in a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Chairman of Ways and Means Richard Neal urging concern on the new tax information reporting regime proposed by the Department of Treasury in the reconciliation package. The Representatives raised concerns on excessive data in financial accounts being submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) annually and have requested … Continue Reading
October 26, 2021
Correa Calls on Irvine City Council, Mayor Khan to Pass Resolution in Support of Creating a Veterans’ Cemetery in Anaheim Hills
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Correa sent a letter to City of Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan encouraging the Irvine City Council to join 33 other cities in Orange County and pass a resolution in support of establishing a veterans’ cemetery in Anaheim Hills. Congressman Correa said: “Our servicemembers have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their families and loved ones deserve to have a cemetery in the community to lay them to rest. I am asking for Irvine City … Continue Reading
October 22, 2021
Correa Leads Call to Overrule Parliamentarian's Ruling
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Correa led a letter with Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chuy Garcia, and Adriano Espaillat urging the Senate to disregard the advisory opinion of the Senate Parliamentarian. Congressman Correa leads 42 of his colleagues to call on the Senate to overrule the Parliamentarian—an unelected official. This authority has been invoked previously; therefore, there is a precedent of the Presiding Officer overruling the opinion of the Senate … Continue Reading
October 09, 2021
Weekly Wrap Up
This week Rep. Correa was back in Orange County and had a first-hand view of the coastal oil spills on his inspection flight with the Coast Guard and called for a comprehensive investigation from federal agencies. The Congressman also celebrated Walk to School Day by visiting the Mcfadden Institute of Technology and spoke with teachers, parents, and students about the importance of keeping an eye out for pedestrians and children near crosswalks. Lastly, The Congressman was happy to be back … Continue Reading
October 07, 2021
Correa announces cosponsorship of the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) announced his cosponsorship of H.R. 4043, the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. This legislation will allow the 63 million Americans on Medicare to gain access to medical devices approved under the FDA's Breakthrough Device Program. By expanding access to the range of treatment options available for life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions, this bill will save lives. Rep. Lou … Continue Reading
October 05, 2021
Correa Statement Following Flight Over Orange County Oil Spill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) issued the following statement following his Coast Guard flight over the coastal Orange County oil spill: Rep. Lou Correa said: "Today, as part of an inspection with the Coast Guard, I had a first-hand view of the devastation of the oil spill off of Orange County's coast. I am calling for a comprehensive investigation from relevant federal agencies to look into how and why the pipeline failed. There have been news reports about an anchor … Continue Reading
October 02, 2021
Weekly Wrap Up
Rep. Correa was back in Washington DC on Monday and joined his Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues this week to visit Vice President Kamala Harris's home to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event highlight the positive influence the Latino community contributes to our country. The Congressman also attended the bipartisan annual charity Congressional baseball game this week that raised over a million dollars that will support local DC charities. Rep. Correa joined his House … Continue Reading
October 01, 2021
Correa Votes to Pass the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patents Litigation Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement after voting to pass the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patents Litigation Act. Rep. Lou Correa said: "I am proud to vote in favor of passing the bipartisan Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act through the House Judiciary Committee markup. This bill would help every day American by making healthcare more affordable, address … Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Correa Applauds the Judiciary Committee Passage of the MORE Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) a member of the House Judiciary Committee and a cosponsor of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 (MORE Act) released the following statement applauding the House Judiciary Committee's Passage of the MORE Act. In addition to decriminalizing cannabis at the federal level, this legislation will unleash the power of American innovation in the cannabis sector by permitting medical research into cannabis. Rep. … Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Correa Applauds the House for Passing the Debt Ceiling
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement applauding the House for voting to suspend the debt ceiling until December 2022. Rep. Correa said: "Today, I joined my colleagues in the House to vote for legislation to pay our nation's bills by suspending the debt ceiling. In doing so, we will preserve the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and the stability of … Continue Reading
September 26, 2021
Weekly Wrap Up
This week, Rep. Correa was back on Capitol Hill. Rep. Correa hosted his annual Woman Of the Year event highlighting inspirational women in the community. Over 176 trailblazing women in the district received an award for their contributions, leadership, and volunteer work that continues to make the community better. This week, Congressman Correa met with multiple national immigrant organizations to listen to the stories of DREAMERS, TPS holders, and essential who traveled from across the … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
The House Passes Rep. Correa’s Women Veterans Health Amendment
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), announced the House passed his Improving Oversight Veterans' Care Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Lou Correa said: "I am proud that the House has passed my Improving Oversight of Women Veterans' Care Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill requires VA to submit an annual report to Congress about women veterans' accessibility to gender-specific healthcare under community … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Correa’s Language to Create Afghan Refugee Special Envoy Passes in the House
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), released the following statement applauding the House passage of his Afghan Refugee Special Envoy. Rep. Lou Correa said: "I am proud that my amendment, to create an Afghan Refuge Special Envoy in the office of the President, passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). During this turbulent time, it is clear that the hearts of Americans are heavy for the people of Afghanistan. We have seen an outpouring of … Continue Reading