CORREA, LUTTRELL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY AND BORDER SECURITY
Fact Sheet (PDF) | Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would enhance border security operations by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to present a plan to Congress for integrating innovative technologies, like artificial intelligence … Continue Reading
March 29, 2024
CORREA HAILS SENATE COMPANION TO HIS LEGISLATION SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES, FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CRISIS
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate to Representative Lou Correa’s (D-CA) Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act, legislation to create a federal tax credit to enable local small businesses, including landscaping and lawn care businesses of all sizes, to transition to zero-emission equipment more easily and without financial burden. Correa first introduced the … Continue Reading
March 28, 2024
CORREA, MASSIE CALL ON FTC CHAIR KHAN TO PROTECT INDEPENDENT GROCERS AMIDST KROGER MERGER LITIGATION
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), Ranking Member and Chairman of the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee respectively, sent a bipartisan letter urging Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan to protect small, independent grocers should the FTC consider divestiture options to resolve its effort to block the Kroger Company’s acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc. Historically, FTC has viewed … Continue Reading
March 22, 2024
CORREA VOTES AGAINST OMNIBUS FUNDING PACKAGE
WASHINGTON — Today Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, voted against the omnibus funding package, that included FY’24 Homeland Security funding legislation, and released the following statement: “Today, I voted ‘no’ on a spending package that increases migrant detention and border enforcement without providing a pathway to legal status for those who’ve lived and worked in Orange County—and across this great country—for … Continue Reading
March 21, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “EXAMINING CBP ONE: FUNCTIONS, FEATURES, EXPANSION, AND RISKS”
Watch Today’s Hearing HERE WASHINGTON — Today, Ranking Member Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during a joint Subcommittee hearing by the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability, “Examining CBP One: Functions, Features, Expansion, and Risks.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
REP. CORREA, MAYOR DUNLAP ANNOUNCE $500,000 FOR FULLERTON AIRPORT TECHNOLOGY, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Fullerton) and Fullerton Mayor Nicholas Dunlap announced the delivery of $500,000 in federal tax dollars for the City of Fullerton and Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) to fund much-needed technology and accessibility upgrades for its Air Traffic Control Tower. This funding is a direct result of Democrats’ passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which Correa helped get signed into law. “From tourism, emergency services, containing … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “REINING IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE: AGENCY ADJUDICATION AND OTHER AGENCY ACTION”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during a hearing entitled “Reining in the Administrative State: Agency Adjudication and Other Agency Action” to examine regulatory agencies and the safety of consumers. You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, … Continue Reading
March 15, 2024
CORREA, LAWLER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES AND INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY
WASHINGTON — This week, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would create a process for individuals with disabilities to formally and directly notify businesses of barriers to accessibility, giving businessowners 30 days to become ADA-compliant and avoid drawn-out court proceedings. "ADA requirements are crucial to protecting individuals with disabilities in our communities. Small businesses … Continue Reading
March 14, 2024
REP. CORREA, MAYOR AITKEN ANNOUNCE $2 MILLION FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT, SAFETY IN ANAHEIM
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Anaheim) and Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken announced over $2 million in federal funding for the City of Anaheim to use for traffic improvements, safety, and enforcement. This funding is a direct result of Democrats’ passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which Correa helped get signed into law. As part of this announcement, Correa and Aitken released the following statement: “Anaheim residents deserve shorter commutes and to feel … Continue Reading
March 06, 2024
CORREA HAILS HOUSE-PASSAGE OF NEARLY $15 MILLION FOR PROJECTS ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY
“This is what taxpayer equity looks like.” WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to finalize nearly $15 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) that he previously secured for California’s 46th District in 2024 federal funding legislation. This funding, included in the first of the appropriations government funding packages, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs across Orange County. Rep. Correa worked with community leaders to identify priorities for … Continue Reading
March 05, 2024
CORREA TO HOST DACA RECIPIENT, ORANGE RESIDENT FOR STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Photos of Valeria Available for Download HERE SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, announced that he will be joined by Valeria Delgado, a first-generation DACA recipient, Orange resident, and student at Chapman University as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address next week—to reaffirm his commitment to fighting for comprehensive immigration reform. Valeria Delgado poses … Continue Reading
February 29, 2024
CONGRESSIONAL ENERGY EXPORT CAUCUS ON GERMANY’S SEFE CONTINUING TO BUY LNG FROM RUSSIA
WASHINGTON — Today, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Energy Export Caucus, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Carol Miller (R-WV), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jodey Arrington (R-TX) released the below statement addressing Germany state-owned energy group, SEFE’s, decision to continue purchasing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russia. This announcement comes in response to the Biden Administration's pause on LNG exports from the United States. “Russia continues to benefit from President … Continue Reading
February 21, 2024
CORREA, CRANE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BORDER SECURITY LEGISLATION TO COUNTER UNDERGROUND SMUGGLING TUNNELS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Subterranean Border Defense Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would require annual reports to Congress on efforts taking place to counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations. “It’s clear that human traffickers and illegal drug smugglers have developed dynamic ways to evade capture—making it urgent and necessary that … Continue Reading
February 15, 2024
CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP ATTEMPT TO PUT CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AT RISK
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) voted against the Republican-led Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 and released the following statement: “I remain concerned about eliminating the requirement that our energy exports and imports be ‘consistent with the public interest’. This standard has been in place to protect consumers for almost a century—and losing this safeguard would not be in the nation’s best interest,” Correa said. “It also takes away the Department … Continue Reading
February 14, 2024
CORREA STATEMENT ON ICE REDUCING OPERATIONS, RELEASING DETAINEES BECAUSE OF REPUBLICAN INACTION
WASHINGTON — Today, following reports of that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could soon be forced to reduce operations and release significant numbers of detainees due to budgetary constraints, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the below statement: “For months, the Biden Administration has been asking Congress to deliver much-needed resources to ensure the safe, humane processing of refugees and … Continue Reading
February 14, 2024
CORREA STATEMENT ON ICE REDUCING OPERATIONS, RELEASING DETAINEES BECAUSE OF REPUBLICAN INACTION
WASHINGTON — Today, following reports of that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could soon be forced to reduce operations and release significant numbers of detainees due to budgetary constraints, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the below statement: “For months, the Biden Administration has been asking Congress to deliver much-needed resources to ensure the safe, humane processing of refugees and … Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
CORREA (AGAIN) VOTES AGAINST IMPEACHING SECRETARY MAYORKAS
WASHINGTON — Today, after voting against articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement: “Let me be clear: we must keep our border secure, we must ensure migrants have the right to seek safe haven in this country like our forefathers did, and we must make sure the national security of this country … Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
“LUCY PULLED THE FOOTBALL”: CORREA ON REPUBLICAN REFUSAL TO SUPPORT U.S. ALLIES IN EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST
WASHINGTON — Today, after the Senate passed a national security supplemental appropriations package to support the United States’ allies in Europe and the Middle East, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “Last week, Speaker Johnson refused to allow the House to vote on, or even debate, a Senate-led aid package for our allies despite it including draconian refugee law changes—a package even I wouldn’t have been able to support,” Correa said. “Speaker Johnson … Continue Reading
February 09, 2024
CORREA, BLUE DOG COALITION RAISE ALARM OVER BIDEN ADMINISTRATION PAUSE ON LNG EXPORTS
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) led 8 members of the Blue Dog Coalition in a letter to President Joe Biden raising alarm over his Administration’s announced pause on approvals for new U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. “U.S. LNG is not only clean and reliable, but should also be recognized as a model of American energy independence,” the members wrote. “Unfortunately, there are considerable economic, national security, and environmental implications to this … Continue Reading
February 08, 2024
AHEAD OF LUNAR NEW YEAR, REPS. CORREA, STEEL INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING VIETNAMESE AMERICANS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Michelle Steel (CA-45) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community to the United States. Orange County, California is home to Little Saigon and almost 190,000 Vietnamese Americans, making it the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the world outside of Vietnam. “As our Vietnamese American community at home prepares to celebrate T?t and the Year of the Dragon, it’s never been more … Continue Reading