CORREA OPPOSES FISA OVER THREAT TO CIVIL LIBERTIES
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) gave this statement after voting NO on S. 1318, the three-year extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that outlines how U.S. intelligence agencies collect and search records on communications of foreign agents or suspected terrorists outside the United States: “While I have supported FISA in the past, I cannot in good faith support this reauthorization now because of this administration’s track record of … Continue Reading
April 25, 2026
CORREA RESPONDS TO WHCD SHOOTING
Santa Ana, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement following the shooting at tonight’s White House Correspondence Dinner: “I condemn political violence in all its forms. Political change needs to come from the ballot box, not through an assassin's bullet. “Sending my thoughts to the President, his family, and all those in attendance. Grateful for the swift action of law … Continue Reading
April 23, 2026
CORREA APPLAUDS RECLASSIFICATION OF STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement in response to the Department of Justice reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III on the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) today after President Donald Trump issued an executive order last December to expedite the process: “I’ve spoken to countless veterans in Orange County who use marijuana to relieve PTSD symptoms. “With the Administration moving to reclassify cannabis as Schedule … Continue Reading
April 23, 2026
CORREA CRITICAL OF DHS FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE AMID FUNDING DEBATE
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46)—Ranking Member of the Homeland Subcommittee on Border Security & Enforcement and Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement—criticized the Senate reconciliation bill for aiming to give the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security an additional $140 Billion for ICE and CBP when agency safeguards are not included amid documented cases of ICE misconduct involving American … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
CORREA LEADS CALL TO REMOVE HARMFUL HOUSING PROVISIONS FROM SENATE BILL
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Mark Alford (MO-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, led a letter of 76 House Members to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, calling on leadership to strip or revise disastrous provisions for Build-to-Rent homebuilding from the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act. The members want these provisions removed from the final legislation because they would undermine efforts to address our nation’s … Continue Reading
April 18, 2026
CORREA APPLAUDS TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY RESEARCH
SANTA ANA, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) celebrated President Donald Trump’s executive order to increase research into psychedelic-assisted therapy, which has been a top priority of the Congressman. “President Trump and I agree on this one. This is good for our veterans. Psychedelics promise to cure PTSD, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, Alzheimer’s and other ailments,” said Rep. Lou Correa. “Is it the magic cure? That’s what it looks like. Let’s find out. … Continue Reading
April 16, 2026
CORREA VOTES TO REMOVE U.S. FORCES FROM IRAN WAR
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after he voted YES on H.Con.Res.40 to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran that have not been authorized by Congress: “Congress is the branch of government with the sole power to declare war. “We are at war in Iran. Yet, the President has yet to justify to Congress why we are engaged in this war, what the objectives are, when these objectives will be accomplished, and what a win looks … Continue Reading
April 13, 2026
CORREA PRESENTS CHECK FOR FULLERTON FIRE STATIONS UPGRADES
Fullerton, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented a $250,000 check to the City of Fullerton for critical infrastructure upgrades to Fullerton fire stations. Specifically, the funding will go toward modernizing and upgrading the station alerting infrastructure, replacing the current roll-up doors with lateral opening doors, and replacing the existing steel hose towers at all citywide stations with modern, mechanical hose towers. “Fire departments serve on the front lines … Continue Reading
April 09, 2026
CORREA AND GARCÍA CALL FOR DHS TO REDUCE DELAYS FOR DACA RENEWALS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 86 Members in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow urging DHS to reduce delays in processing DACA renewal requests. In the letter, the Members note that DACA “has allowed hundreds of thousands of Dreamers to live and work in the only country they have ever known,” and express grave concern about the “sharp increase in processing times for our constituents’ DACA … Continue Reading
April 01, 2026
CORREA PRESENTS FEDERAL CHECK TO ENHANCE STANTON COMMUNITY CENTER
STANTON, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented a $250,000 check to Stanton city officials — including Mayor David J. Shawver, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Taylor, Council Member Victor Barrios, Council Member Donald Torres, and Council Member John D. Warren — for renovations to the City’s Community and Senior Center Complex. Funding will go towards making the restrooms ADA compliant and other structural improvements to the Community and Senior Center Complex building. “The … Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
CORREA PRESENTS $2M TO CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR CHEPA’S PARK RENOVATION
SANTA ANA, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented a $2 million check to the City of Santa Ana for renovations and upgrades to historic Chepa’s Park. Funding will be used to demolish and reconstruct a new community center and other improvements at Chepa’s Park, including a new basketball court, new landscaping, picnic areas, site lighting, new playground equipment and accessible pathways. “Chepa’s Park and the surrounding Logan Barrio neighborhood has played a pivotal … Continue Reading
March 25, 2026
CORREA CALLS TO TACKLE IMMIGRATION BACKLOG
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) announced that they led 124 of their colleagues in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee to request $700 million for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to address backlogs in case processing. Reducing USCIS’s backlog would allow applicants to move through the immigration process more efficiently. The current backlog has made these applicants more vulnerable to the Trump Administration’s … Continue Reading
March 23, 2026
CORREA SECURES $13.3 M+ FOR ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he secured $13,335,00 million in federal funding for community projects in the Cities of Orange, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Stanton, and Fullerton, which comprise California’s 46th Congressional District. “While most understand the role of a Congressmember as casting votes on Capitol Hill, there are other ways that we can serve our constituents through our offices. One major way is by securing federal funding for community … Continue Reading
March 18, 2026
CORREA CONDEMNS CHAVEZ OVER ABUSE REPORTS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement following The New York Times report that activist Cesar Chavez had sexually abused girls and women during his life: “Whether it is the president of the United States, a British prince, or a leader of farm workers, all sexual predators must be held accountable. There must be zero tolerance for sexual predators, especially those who prey on young … Continue Reading
March 12, 2026
DEM LEADER JEFFRIES JOINS CORREA, TRAN FOR VETERAN ROUNDTABLE
BUENA PARK, CA — Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Derek Tran (CA-45), local elected officials, and community representatives from Veteran service organizations (VSOs) for a discussion about the Trump Administration’s broken promises to care for those who have served our country. The lawmakers heard the unique challenges facing Veterans and servicemembers, and highlighted their efforts to support troops in Orange … Continue Reading
March 11, 2026
CORREA RE-LAUNCHES BIPARTISAN FAMILY BUSINESS CAUCUS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Representative Claudia Tenney (NY-24) to re-launch the Bipartisan Congressional Family Business Caucus, which aims to educate Members of Congress of the contribution of family-run businesses to local and the national economy. Family businesses include a wide array of businesses—small and large—from diverse industries based all over the nation.“Our economy is driven by family businesses whose owners and employees are usually our … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA STATEMENT ON US MILITARY ACTION IN IRAN
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released a statement following his YES vote on the House Concurrent Resolution 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran: “Today, I voted to restore the role of Congress as the authority that can declare war and to remove troops from Iran pursuant to the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Yes, Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear capability. Yes, Iran has posed a threat to … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA PROPOSES TAX CREDIT FOR ZERO-EMISSION LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
WASHINGTON — TODAY, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) re-introduced the Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Act, legislation that would create a federal tax credit enabling local businesses—including landscaping and lawn care businesses of all sizes—to more easily transition to zero-emission equipment. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) joined Rep. Correa’s effort by introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “As our economy shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
CORREA INTRODUCES THE BANKRUPTCY THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) — alongside Representatives Ben Cline (VA-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Laurel Lee (FL-15) — introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. The legislation would permanently raise the small business reorganization threshold for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to $7.5 million, allowing more small businesses to access a faster, more cost-effective bankruptcy process while negotiating with creditors, keeping their doors open, … Continue Reading
February 13, 2026
CORREA, MEUSER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO CRACKDOWN ON PREDATORY ONLINE SCAMMERS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), introduced the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act to combat predatory online scam advertisements. The bill has a Senate companion introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH). Online platforms have become a primary channel for scams and digital advertising fraud, including fake giveaways, fraudulent animal sales, ads for nonexistent products, government … Continue Reading