Press Releases
CORREA VOTES AGAINST PARTISAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against a rushed, partisan government funding bill, and released the following statement: “Yesterday, Democrats and Republicans had reached a deal that protected food stamps for seniors and other Americans, lowered health care costs, invested in cancer research, and defended consumers from deceptive business practices. Yet none of that was included in the bill we voted on just moments ago,” Correa said. Compared to yesterday’s … Continue Reading
December 10, 2024
CORREA INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT DECEPTIVE DOWNSIZING, SHRINKFLATION IN STORES
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, introduced the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024, legislation targeting manufacturers of consumer products that deceptively reduce the size or weight of their products while keeping packaging unchanged, misleading consumers and small businesses. “Essential items like food, personal care products, … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
CORREA, BERGMAN SECURE VICTORY IN BREAKTHROUGH TREATMENTS FOR VETERANS, SERVICEMEMBERS
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will fund a $1.5 million study on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and alcohol use disorder among Veterans. This announcement was made following an August 2nd letter from Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), co-signed by 59 other Members of Congress, in which the lawmakers urged the VA to address the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide epidemic among Veterans and Servicemembers. The … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
SENATE PASSES CORREA’S BILL TO DESIGNATE ANAHEIM POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF WWII VETERAN DR. WILLIAM KOTT
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that the United States Senate unanimously passed his bipartisan legislation to designate the Federal Anaheim Post Office at 333 W. Broadway in Anaheim, California as the Dr. William Kott Post Office—honoring the life of the decorated U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II, took part in the Battle of the Bulge after walking across three countries, and was one of the liberators of the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “Trafficked, Exploited, and Missing: Migrant Children Victims of the Biden-Harris Administration”
Watch Today’s Hearing HERE WASHINGTON — Today, Ranking Member Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight, Accountability, and Investigations entitled, “Trafficked, Exploited, and Missing: Migrant Children Victims of the Biden-Harris Administration.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
CORREA, REAL ESTATE CAUCUS CALL ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO HALT TITLE INSURANCE PILOT PROGRAM, PROTECT HOMEOWNERS AND BUYERS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Representatives Mark Alford (MO-04), Tracey Mann (KS-01), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus, led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), calling for the halt of the Agency’s Title Acceptance Pilot (Pilot) program until it seeks public input and is thoroughly vetted. The Members argue … Continue Reading
November 13, 2024
CORREA LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO COMBAT OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
WASHINGTON — This week, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024, a bill requiring public colleges and universities to provide opioid overdose rescue kits, including Narcan (naloxone), to help address the deadly rise in opioid-related deaths among young adults. “Here in Orange County and across the country, our communities are being faced with an opioid epidemic that has cost our neighbors the lives of too … Continue Reading
November 05, 2024
IN FULLERTON, CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $3.5 MILLION FOR FULLERTON POLICE STATION, CLEAN WATER WELL CONSTRUCTION
FULLERTON, Calif. — Last week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented nearly $3,500,000 million in federal tax dollars returning to the City of Fullerton for rehabilitation of the City’s police station, and for well construction to ensure access to clean water in the face of droughts for Fullerton residents. $2,500,000 million will be allocated to Fullerton Police Station, and $959,752 will be allocated for the construction of Well 7A. The $2,500,000 for Fullerton Police Station will be … Continue Reading
October 29, 2024
CORREA LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO REAUTHORIZE NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Last week, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a nationwide partnership of public and private organizations focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes and the DPP has been shown to reduce the risk … Continue Reading
October 28, 2024
IN ANAHEIM, CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION TO SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES, BRIDGE CONNECTING ANAHEIM AND ORANGE
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Last week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented federal funds for two community projects: $500,000 to support local food businesses and their workforce and over $1.5 million for the design and construction of a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Santa Ana River. Correa was joined by Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and Anaheim City Manager James Vanderpool on Tuesday to present $500,000 in federal tax dollars to Store One, a public-private partnership through the … Continue Reading
October 22, 2024
CORREA STATEMENT ON RESIGNATION OF ANDREW DO
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) released the below statement following the resignation of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. Earlier this year, Correa requested both the Department of Justice and the Department of the Treasury to investigate these allegations of wrongdoing. “This is a sad day for Orange County, for the hard-working taxpayers who call Orange County home, and for our democracy,” Correa said. “As elected officials, we are stewards of taxpayer … Continue Reading
October 16, 2024
CORREA HAILS NEW FTC ‘CLICK-TO-CANCEL’ RULE, CONSUMER ALERT ON SHRINKFLATION
Correa’s Original Letter Urging Action (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require sellers to make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up their enrollment. This is part of the FTC’s ongoing review of its 1973 Negative Option Rule, which the agency is modernizing to combat unfair or deceptive practices related to subscriptions, memberships, and other recurring-payment programs … Continue Reading
October 11, 2024
CORREA JOINS CALLS URGING SPEAKER JOHNSON TO CALL HOUSE BACK INTO SESSION TO VOTE ON EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — This week, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) joined 60+ of his colleagues in a letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) to bring the U.S. House of Representatives back into session to approve necessary funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to fulfill their Hurricane Helene and Milton relief missions. Recent legislation has provided initial relief funds, but falls critically short … Continue Reading
October 11, 2024
CORREA, VIETNAM CAUCUS CALL ON BLINKEN TO INTERVENE IN CASE OF Y QUYNH BDAP, PREVENT EXTRADITION TO VIETNAM
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), alongside his fellow co-chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), led a letter to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken urging swift intervention in the case of Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap, a United Nations designated refugee who is currently facing extradition from Thailand to Vietnam, where he will face persecution, torture, and … Continue Reading
October 10, 2024
IN ANAHEIM, CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $800,000 FOR NIGHT OWL TRANSIT SERVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Photos and B-Roll (Download) ANAHEIM, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) presented $790,000 in federal funding for Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) to enhance public transit services in the Anaheim Resort and Platinum Triangle areas. Correa was joined by Anaheim City Councilmember Carlos Leon, community stakeholders, as well as members of ATN leadership for a check presentation at Modjeska Park in Anaheim. “Those working on Main Street deserve access to affordable and … Continue Reading
October 08, 2024
CORREA, KIM PUSH FOR FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR OC VETERAN CEMETERY GAINS MOMENTUM
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Last week, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) released its FY 2025 Priority List of State and Tribal Government Cemetery Construction Grant Pre-Applications, which includes California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)’s application for the Southern California Veteran Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills. This announcement follows Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) leading a bipartisan … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON REMEDY FRAMEWORK IN UNITED STATES V. GOOGLE, LLC
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, released the following statement urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to weigh consequences on California and American workers when proposing a remedy in United States v. Google, LLC: “As the DOJ proposes a remedy framework in the United States v. Google, LLC search antitrust case this week, I strongly urge the DOJ … Continue Reading
October 07, 2024
CORREA INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MEDICARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Improving Medicare Services Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring seniors receive the vital healthcare assistance they deserve by modernizing and improving the 1-800-Medicare call line. The legislation directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study and share recommendations on the 1-800-Medicare line, a critical resource for millions of … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
CORREA BILL TO COMBAT ORGANIZED GANGS UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, alongside Representatives Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) announced that their bipartisan Tren de Aragua Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act unanimously passed the Homeland Security Committee with bipartisan support last week. “Orange County families, and every family across the country, deserve to feel safe … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP PUSH TO UNFAIRLY RESTRICT ACCESS TO BAIL
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against H.R. 8205, a GOP-led piece of legislation that would randomly restrict access to bail bonds, and released the below statement: “This bill was not a serious attempt to address or reduce violent crimes in our communities. It was a thinly veiled attempt to restrict access to bail bonds,” Correa said. “If my colleagues were interested in making it more difficult for violent criminals to post bail, they should have proposed … Continue Reading