Press Releases
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON OC BOARD OF SUPERVISORS VOTE TO BAR FLYING PRIDE FLAG OUTSIDE COUNTY OFFICES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in response to the Orange County Board of Supervisors vote to mandate that only county, state and U.S. flags be flown outside county offices, excluding the Pride flag during Pride Month, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “I’m saddened to hear that the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted today to exclude the Pride flag from being flown during Pride Month. Simply put, that action does not represent the … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA HEARING STATEMENT: “Examining DHS’ Failure to Prepare for the Termination of Title 42”
Rewatch Today’s Hearing HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, led his Democratic colleagues during the Subcommittee’s first hearing of the 118th Congress, entitled: “Examining DHS’ Failure to Prepare for the Termination of Title 42.” You can rewatch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES TO PREVENT CATASTROPHIC DEFAULT, SUPPORT VETERANS, AND PROTECT WORKING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted for President Biden’s Bipartisan Budget Agreement that protects the American people, preventing a devastating default on our national debt that would trigger a job-killing recession and raise costs for working families across Orange County and beyond. “House Democrats made clear from the very beginning that a devastating default on our national debt was unacceptable—as were any draconian cuts to programs … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP’S FLAWED HALT FENTANYL ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, voted against the counterproductive and inefficient Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl Act, and issued the following statement: “I have seen first-hand the devastating impacts of fentanyl and other narcotics—both in my district and during my visits to our border,” said Ranking Member Correa. “This bill does not … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
REP. CORREA APPOINTED TO NEW TASK FORCE ON AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION IN THE 21st CENTURY
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he has been tapped by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) to serve on the newly established Task Force on Agriculture and Nutrition. The task force will lay the groundwork for House Democrats’ priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, essential programs that address food insecurity among children and older Americans like SNAP, WIC and Meals on … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
REPS. CORREA, TORRES, ESPAILLAT RE-INTRODUCE REMOTE NATURALIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), reintroduced the Remote Naturalization Act to give naturalized U.S. citizens the option to take their naturalization oath via video-conferencing technology or over the phone. Since 2015, a growing naturalization application backlog has left hundreds of thousands of new Americans mere steps away from citizenship. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Continue Reading
May 17, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN-LED BILL TO EXPAND DEPORTATIONS OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against the Republican-led POLICE Act of 2023, an overly-broad, vaguely worded bill that will do nothing to improve public safety or protect the lives of public safety officers across the country. “Instead of giving our public safety officers the resources they so desperately need to protect our communities, this unhelpful and poorly-drafted legislation would make it even easier to deport lawful permanent residents, … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO PROTECT IMMIGRANTS’ RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced an amendment to House Republicans’ H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, that is slated for immediate consideration on the House floor this week—an overly broad, vaguely worded bill will do nothing to improve public safety—to protect the rights of lawful immigrants and their families. “I support our public safety officers and support efforts to protect them. But this is a poorly drafted bill … Continue Reading
May 12, 2023
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN, AND MACE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT VETERANS
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), along with Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Nancy Mace (SC-01), introduced H.R. 1822, the PLUS for Veterans Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation that will safeguard Veterans from fraud, abuse, and bad actors who seek to take advantage of them when they seek VA disability benefits. The bill will also protect Veterans’ right to seek private assistance when seeking benefits if they so choose. “Every … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN SO-CALLED “BORDER SECURITY” BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, voted against the unserious and ineffective Republican-led Secure the Border Act of 2023, and issued the following statement: “Today, my colleagues rushed through this chamber an unserious and un-American piece of legislation that will wreck our economy and make the challenges on our Southern Border worse,” said Ranking Member Correa. “In the … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
REP. CORREA, VIETNAM CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HOLD VIETNAMESE OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE FOR GROSS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Marking Vietnam Human Rights Day, the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus – Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Chris Smith (R-NJ-04), and Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) – have introduced the Vietnam Human Rights Act, H.R. 3172, to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights abuses and help prioritize the protection of freedoms and the development of the rule of law in the country. “For the past 25 … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
RANKING MEMBER CORREA STATEMENT ON THE END OF TITLE 42
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement on the end of Title 42: “For the past three years, Title 42 has been used to unjustly turn away migrants and refugees at our country’s doorstep—slamming the door on our nation’s commitment to protecting all fleeing violence and seeking safe-haven,” said Ranking Member Correa. … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT ASYLUM SEEKERS, KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED VETERANS, AND MORE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, introduced six amendments to House Republicans’ anti-immigration proposal, the so-called Secure the Border Act of 2023, that is slated for immediate consideration on the House floor, to protect asylum seekers, keep migrant families together, support CBP officers, and counter overseas smuggling of narcotics. In an earlier statement, Ranking Member … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
IN ANAHEIM, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
ANAHEIM, CA – Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials at Anaheim Community Foundation to announce $1,000,000 in federal funding to expand youth access to mental health services in the City of Anaheim. Rep. Correa presents federal funding to students, Anaheim Community Foundation staff, and local elected officials This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional … Continue Reading
May 01, 2023
REPS. CORREA, COSTA, BUCSHON, MURPHY INTRODUCE RESOLUTION HONORING APRIL AS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jim Costa (CA-21), Dr. Larry Buschon (IN-08), and Dr. Greg Murphy (NC-03) introduced a resolution designating April as “National Donate Life Month,” honoring all Americans who are registered organ and tissue donors for helping save lives. “Thanks to the selfless actions by our nation’s organ donors, thousands of transplant procedures are performed across the United States every year—and … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEEL INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 48TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SAIGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Vietnam Caucus, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Michelle Steel (CA-45) introduced a bipartisan resolution alongside their colleagues to commemorate the 48th Anniversary of Black April, the Fall of Saigon, and the tragic collapse of the Republic of Vietnam. In April of 1975, North Vietnam began an offensive campaign attacking cities in South Vietnam with the goal of overtaking the country, blatantly violating the terms of … Continue Reading
April 27, 2023
IN COMMITTEE, REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN SO-CALLED “BORDER SECURITY” BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, in a Homeland Security Committee markup, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, voted against Republican-led border security legislation, the so-called “Border Reinforcement Act of 2023”, and released the following statement: “While I thank my colleagues for their efforts, regretfully, this legislation does not offer effective solutions that will improve our … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
REP. CORREA VOTES AGAINST REPUBLICAN DEBT DEFAULT LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against Republican-led debt ceiling legislation which, if adopted without putting forth a tenable budget and coming to the negotiating table in good faith, would lead to a catastrophic default on our national debt and irreparable damage to working families across the country, and released the following statement: “This misguided piece of legislation attempts to meet our debt limit obligations by slashing … Continue Reading
April 25, 2023
REPS. CORREA, STEWART, SEN. KENNEDY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO ADDRESS SUICIDE IN YOUNG ADULTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Chris Stewart (UT-02), and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced The Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act, a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that will help address suicide amongst teens and young adults by increasing access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. “Too many of our young people are taking their own lives, and we must act. That’s why this legislation … Continue Reading
April 24, 2023
IN ORANGE, REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PFAS CONTAMINATION CLEANUP
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined officials at Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) to announce over $3,000,000 in federal funding to address contamination and treatment concerns of PFAS in wastewater. Rep. Correa presents federal funding to OC San board members in front of project grounds This funding is part of the nearly $30 million that Rep. Correa secured for community projects throughout California’s 46th congressional … Continue Reading