Press Releases
Correa, Grijalva, Jayapal, Lead 84 In Denouncing Secretary DeVos’s Exclusion of Immigrant Students In COVID-19 Relief
Washington DC - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), joined by Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and 85 of their colleagues sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos opposing the Administration's decision to block Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), and undocumented students from eligibility for the $6.3 billion in emergency assistance for students included in the … Continue Reading
April 17, 2020
Los Angeles Times Calls For Passage Of Lou Correa's Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act
Santa Ana, CA - Today, the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board announced its support for Congressman Lou Correa's Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act, which amends the CARES Act to include non-citizen taxpayers in federal relief efforts. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I was appalled to learn hardworking, taxpaying immigrants were left out of the $2 trillion CARES Act. These taxpayers work in critical sectors of our economy, like agriculture, and contribute greatly to our country. While many of us sit at … Continue Reading
April 10, 2020
Correa, Johnson Call Out Disproportionate Impact Of COVID-19 On Minorities In Resolution Recognizing National Minority Health Month
Santa Ana, CA, - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), along with Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), introduced a resolution promoting minority health awareness to bring attention to the discrepancies in health care faced by minority populations in the United States. With coronavirus disproportionately impacting African American and Latino communities, it is more important than ever to highlight the dangers of inadequate healthcare access. Minority groups have historically suffered … Continue Reading
April 10, 2020
Lou Correa Brings More Than $3 Million To North Orange County Health Clinics To Fight Coronavirus
Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $3,374,810 to four community health centers in Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Rep. Correa said, "This critical funding will provide our healthcare professionals the ability to detect, diagnose, and treat COVID-19 here in … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Congressman Lou Correa Introduces Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act To Include Immigrants In Coronavirus Relief Response
Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA - 46), joined by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Raúl Grijalva, introduced the Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act to correct an egregious error in the $2 trillion CAREs Act that disqualified ITIN taxpayers from receiving federal cash assistance. The Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act amends the CAREs Act to ensure that all taxpayers are eligible for their $1,200 relief check. Rep. Lou Correa said, "I was appalled to learn hardworking, … Continue Reading
April 01, 2020
Rep. Lou Correa Announces Coronavirus Funding for Orange County
Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced $9 million in coronavirus funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana. This critical funding includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA). Congressman Correa said, "This is critical money for our neighbors in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Countless families do not know how … Continue Reading
March 27, 2020
Lou Correa Calls On Orange County Manufacturer To Start Making Personal Protective Equipment
Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) issued an urgent request to all Orange County manufactures to immediately begin making masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for local hospitals, healthcare professionals, and first responders on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak. Congressman Lou Correa also announced he and his staff are coordinating with local hospitals and health providers and will connect local manufacturers with … Continue Reading
March 25, 2020
Rep. Lou Correa Announces $467,632 in Coronavirus Funding for Orange County Health Centers
Santa Ana, CA - Today, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) announced $467,632 in coronavirus funding for health centers in California's 46th District. Congressman Correa said, "Our local hospitals and clinics are on the frontlines of this pandemic. As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, we must do more to help them prepare and care for those suffering. These grants are just one step we can take to ensure our communities are prepared to respond." The … Continue Reading
March 16, 2020
Congressman Correa’s Joins Call For DHS To Delay the REAL ID Act Implementation Deadline
Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to delay the October 1, 2020, REAL ID Act implementation deadline. Chairman Correa issued the following statement regarding the urgency of postponing the rapidly approaching deadline: "When I got my ID several weeks ago, I spent hours waiting at my local DMV. With the spread of coronavirus … Continue Reading
March 16, 2020
Congressman Correa’s Urges AG Barr To Suspend All Immigration Courts & Release Detainees
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr, urging him to postpone all upcoming immigration court hearings and parol non-violent detainees. In the letter, Rep. Correa said, "The confinement of detention centers and high traffic courtrooms make everyone more vulnerable to this extremely contagious disease. Detainees who are in poor health are at high risk of contracting coronavirus and potentially dying in detention. This is not safe, … Continue Reading
March 14, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
With the deadly coronavirus spreading across the world and in the United States, Congress swiftly acted last week to enact emergency funding to respond to this public health crisis. This week, it became clear that further legislative action was necessary as this crisis evolved to a pandemic, and the impact on workers and families deepened. In response, the House of Representatives passed additional emergency legislation focusing on keeping American workers and families afloat during this … Continue Reading
March 13, 2020
Congressman Correa Supports “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) issued the following statement announcing his support for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: "Stopping coronavirus depends on each of us doing our part to limit the spread of the virus. Unfortunately for countless families without health insurance, paid sick leave, or food security, preparing for coronavirus is an impossibility. This legislation ensures everyone has access to free testing, and economic protections so no one … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Rep. Correa's Statement On MLB Postponing Start of 2020 Season
Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released this statement regarding Major League Baseball's decision to postpone the start of the 2020 Season. This comes after Congressman Correa sent a letter to Arte Moreno, Chairman of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, inquiring into how the organization plans to protect attendees from coronavirus. Rep. Correa said, "As this disease spreads, it is important … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Congressman Correa Applauds Passage Of His Veterans' Cannabis Research Act
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement about the passage of two of his bills by the House Veterans Affairs Committee, including H.R.712 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019. Rep. Correa said, "After years of work, our veterans' bill, the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, was passed by the House Veterans Affairs Committee and is on its way to the Floor. Our nation's veterans have been calling for alternatives to opioids for decades. … Continue Reading
March 11, 2020
Congressman Correa Votes Against FISA Reauthorization Bill Due To Lack Of Significant Reform
Washington, DC - Today, Transportation & Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairman, Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46), issued the statement below regarding his opposition to H.R. 6172, the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020, which renews the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which has been misused to spy on Americans: "Americans should never be asked to choose between their freedom and their security. I voted against today's bill because it did just that. As the Chairman of … Continue Reading
March 10, 2020
Rep. Correa’s Veterans Cannabis Research Act To Go Before Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Washington, DC - Today Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) released the following statement regarding the announcement that H.R.712 - VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019 will go before the by House Veterans' Affairs Committee for markup on Thursday, March 12. Rep. Correa said, "I am very happy to learn that my bill-the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act-will have its day before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Our nation's veterans are calling out for alternatives to opioids. … Continue Reading
March 06, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
With the coronavirus continuing to spread around the world, the American people expect and deserve a well-coordinated, whole-of-government, fully-funded response that addresses this public health crisis in a smart, scientific, and strategic way. This week, the House passed a bipartisan, $8.3 billion package to fully fund a robust response to coronavirus, including vaccine development, support for state and local governments, and assistance for affected small businesses. As the Chairman of … Continue Reading
March 03, 2020
Congressman Correa Demands CDC Support Doctor’s Fighting Coronavirus
Washington, DC - Today, Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) demanded Secretary Alex Azar and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention improve efforts to share critical health information with health professionals on the frontlines of the CONVID-19 epidemic. Rep. Correa said, "As the federal agency responsible for coordinating the response to infectious diseases, the CDC is uniquely positioned to disseminate … Continue Reading
March 01, 2020
Weekly Wrap Up
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt our lives, the House moved forward with a strong, strategic funding package to protect the American people and fully address the seriousness of the public health crisis. The American people deserve a coordinated, fully-funded, whole-of-government response to keep them safe. This week on the House floor, the House passed the historic bipartisan Emmett Till Anti-lynching Act-which explicitly designates lynching as a hate crime under federal law. … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Congressman Correa Calls For Emergency Hearings On Coronavirus
Washington, DC - Today Senior House Homeland Security Committee Democrat and Subcommittee Chairman Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA-46) demanded emergency hearings on coronavirus. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcing the likely spread of coronavirus in the United States and Orange County, California-where the Congressman's district resides-declaring a local state of emergency, it is imperative Congress act to protect American's health and safety. In the letter, Rep. … Continue Reading