Reps. Lou Correa & Peter Meijer Introduce Bill to Help Law Enforcement, Public Spot Signs of Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) joined his Republican colleague Peter Meijer (R-MI) to introduce the bipartisan H.R. 2795, the DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act, which aims to increase awareness of human trafficking indicators and prevent cases from being overlooked by law enforcement and the public. Rep. Lou Correa said, “Law enforcement officers have a tough job and need all the training and support they can get to keep our communities safe. The DHS Blue … Continue Reading
April 21, 2021
Correa Votes For DC Statehood
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa released the following statement following a historic vote to admit the District of Columbia as the United State's 51st state: "Our country was founded on the basis that taxation without representation is tyranny. Today Congress took the first step to ensure the people of Washington, D.C. finally get the representation they have been denied. "Washington, D.C. is more than just our nation's capital. It is a vibrant city with a population that … Continue Reading
April 20, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Urges Universal Broadband
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement regarding an important hearing on expanding broadband access in the United States. Rep. Lou Correa said, "In our modern world, broadband access is no longer optional. Ensuring every community has access to broadband is just as important as phone lines and electricity were at the turn of the century. The COVID-19 Pandemic has shown that broadband access is a critical tool for telehealth, distance … Continue Reading
April 19, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Votes To Pass Safe Banking Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) joined his colleagues in passing the Safe Banking Act, critical legislation that ensures legal cannabis businesses can access basic financial services available to all other companies. Rep. Lou Correa said, "The Safe Banking Act does three things - protects the will of the people, protects states' rights, and protects our police officers. Ninety-eight percent of Americans live in a jurisdiction where cannabis is legal in some capacity. … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week, the House voted to strengthen federal anti-discrimination laws and workplace protections. The House passed H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would combat pay discrimination by eliminating and closing loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act. The Paycheck Fairness Act would require transparency from employers with respect to pay disparities, ban retaliation against workers who discuss their wages and provide aid to businesses seeking assistance with improving equal pay … Continue Reading
April 14, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa & House Judiciary Pass Legislation Protecting Immigrants
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) joined his colleagues on the House Judiciary Committee to pass the No Ban Act, and the H.R. 1573 - Access to Counsel Act. Both of these bills seek to protect immigrant communities and ensure all immigrants have access to due process. Congressman Correa also reiterated the importance of passing his legislation, H.R. 656, the DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Act, which is the first legislation he introduced during the 115th … Continue Reading
April 08, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Joins President Joe Biden To Announce Gun Violence Prevention Protocols
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) joinedPresident Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and ATF Director David Chipman to announce the Administration's plan to address the gun violence epidemic in the United States. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I am a father of four. Last week, a tragic mass shooting that resulted in the murder of a nine-year-old boy shook me to my core. That is why I joined President Biden to support common-sense gun … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Correa Condemns Violence & Mourns For Lost Constituents
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement condemning a mass shooting that took place in Orange, California, which is part of his district. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I am devastated by the news that a child and three others died in a mass shooting in Orange. We must all condemn this unspeakable act of violence. My thoughts are with the victims and their families in this difficult time. "However, this shooting did not take place in a vacuum. In the … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Rep. Correa and Sen. Cortez Masto Honor Contributions of Latinas to the United States
Washington, DC - In honor of Women's History Month, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) and Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) reintroduced their resolution recognizing the contributions of Latinas to the United States. This is the first Congressional resolution to honor the unique contributions of Latinas during Women's History Month. Congressman Correa and Senator Cortez Masto first introduced the historic bill in the 115th Congress. It seeks to shine a light on Latina role models and pioneers by … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Bipartisan Farmworkers Immigration Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa's (D-CA-46) Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed the House. This bipartisan bill-introduced with Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04)-ensures California's future as the nation's breadbasket and that our country continues to feed the world. In the 116th Congress, this nonpartisan bill was carefully negotiated over months with numerous input from agricultural stakeholders and labor organizations. This year's bill continues to … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Correa Applauds Passage Of H.R. 6
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46)released the following statement about the passage of H.R. 6 - The Dream & Promise Act. Rep. Lou Correa said, "Last Congress, when Democrats took back the House, we committed to passing comprehensive legislation to protect our DREAMers, and we did. This year we passed that legislation again, but this time with a Democratic President willing to sign it into law. Now it is on to the Senate for a vote. "DREAMers deserve to live in … Continue Reading
March 06, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Welcomes Disneyland’s Reopening As Early As April 1
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement regarding the potential reopening of Disneyland and other attractions this April: "I welcome Disneyland's reopening as early as April. After nearly a year, my constituents are ready to get back to work. Disneyland is key to our local economy. While necessary to protect public health, the park's closure has done immeasurable harm to tens of thousands of families through my district. This is welcome … Continue Reading
March 02, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Applauds California Governor For Prioritizing Vaccination of Teachers Serving Underserved Communities
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom applauding him for dedicating ten percent of COVID-19 vaccines to teachers and requested that a portion of these vaccines go to teachers in his community of Central Orange County. "[students] are falling behind the more affluent children. Children cannot digitally connect to schools because they do not have access to devices or broadband," Congressman Correa said in the letter. … Continue Reading
February 27, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Votes To Pass American Rescue Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to pass the American Rescue Act, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that provides immediate assistance to millions of American families. In addition to $1,400 cash stimulus payments, the American Rescue Act provides families with up to $300 a month in cash per child by expanding Child Tax Credit for 27 million children. It gives everyday workers up to $6,728 in tax breaks by expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit for 15 million … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Orange County Lawmakers Call For FEMA Vaccine Distribution Site In Anaheim
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46), joined by Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA-39), sent a letter to the Acting FEMA Administrator, Robert J. Fenton, Jr., requesting immediate assistance in establishing a COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Anaheim. Anaheim is home to 350,000 residents and has experienced more than 40,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March of 2020. "We urge you to establish a direct partnership with the City of Anaheim to establish a COVID-19 … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Proudly Votes To Pass The Equality Act & Protect LGBTQ+ Communities
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement after proudly voting to pass H.R. 5 - The Equality Act: "Today the House voted to pass H.R. 5 - The Equality Act for all Americans. Civil rights matter to us all "Fighting for civil rights is never easy, and sometimes it becomes controversial, but it is always the right thing to do. "In California, as a legislator, I took votes to advance and protect all Californian's civil rights. Those votes made … Continue Reading
February 10, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Urges Gov. Newsom to Include Migrant Food and Farm Workers in Vaccination Plan
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Lou Correa joined his colleagues on the California Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom to ensure farmworkers and migrant food workers are included in state vaccination efforts. The letter urges equity of distribution for all full-time and part-time residents and pushes the state to conduct a robust educational campaign to ensure these essential workers feel secure in seeking out and accepting the vaccine. In the letter, … Continue Reading
November 23, 2020
Correa Joins Bicameral Letter Demanding Trump Administration Halt Deportation of Victims Of Medical Malpractice By ICE Doctor
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa joined his colleagues in a letter that demanded the Trump administration halt any and all plans to deport the dozens of immigrant women who have come forward to report unnecessary and non-consensual medical procedures while detained at Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia. Congressman Correa traveled to the ICE facility in September to meet detainees and investigate claims of forced sterilization and improper medical … Continue Reading
September 07, 2020
Correa Demands Explanation After Department Of Homeland Security Withholds Evidence of Foreign Election Interference
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Lou Correa sent a letter to Chad Wolf, urgently requesting that the Department of Homeland Security explain why evidence of foreign interference in the 2020 Election was withheld from lawmakers. The letter also urged the Department to immediately produce an internal memo detailing a misinformation campaign against Vice President Biden. In the letter, Congressman Correa said, “I am concerned that the Department of Homeland Security is … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Senator Harris & Rep. Correa Oppose New HUD Rule In Bicameral California Delegation Letter
Washington, DC - Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Congressman Lou Correa (D- CA-46) led 37 of their California colleagues in opposing the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed change to public housing that hurts immigrant families and children. By HUD’s own estimates, it will cost as much as $227 million a year to evict 55,000 American-born children from their homes. In the letter, Members’ stated, “As members of the California Congressional … Continue Reading