Press Releases
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
September 25, 2024
CORREA (AGAIN) VOTES TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to avert a government shutdown and released the following statement: “I just voted to keep the government open for its citizens, and to ensure that our national security isn’t put at risk,” Correa said. “I joined a bipartisan coalition of my colleagues—Democrat and Republican—to avoid a disastrous government shutdown, and ensure those most-vulnerable in our communities continue to get the support they need. I’ll never leave our … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
CORREA, CONNOLLY LEAD NEARLY 60 MEMBERS CALLING FOR TPS OR DED FOR GUATEMALAN NATIONALS IN UNITED STATES
Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) led nearly 60 of their colleagues in a letter urging the Biden-Harris Administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Guatemalan nationals residing in the United States. “We write to urgently request that your administration provide temporary … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
HOUSE PASSES CORREA, LUTTRELL BIPARTISAN BILL 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) announced that their bill, the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, passed the House with unanimous, bipartisan support. This bipartisan piece of legislation enhances border security by requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to present a plan to Congress for integrating … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
CORREA STATEMENT ON GOP’S UNPRODUCTIVE WEEK IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “Instead of keeping the government open, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle accomplished nothing this legislative week and instead chose to focus their efforts on adding to the national inflammatory anti-immigrant rhetoric. We were forced to take votes on bills that were already law. At the same time, Republicans themselves couldn’t even muster enough votes to pass a CR and keep our government … Continue Reading
September 19, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “Beyond the Border: Terrorism and Homeland Security Consequences of Illegal Immigration”
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 Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence entitled, “Beyond the Border: Terrorism and Homeland Security Consequences of Illegal Immigration.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as … Continue Reading
September 18, 2024
CORREA VOTES AGAINST FLAWED GOP CONTINUING RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against the flawed GOP continuing resolution (CR) and released the following statement: “The VA is facing a $12 billion shortfall and Congress isn’t fulfilling its duty to deliver medical care for our nation’s veterans. This critical funding was left out of the CR. Instead, my colleagues tied a flawed piece of voter suppression legislation to this false attempt to keep the government funded. Rather than supporting our veterans, … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
CORREA PUSHES SENATE TO PASS HIS EFFORT TO PROTECT TREES, GREENERY ALONG SANTIAGO CREEK
WASHINGTON — Last month, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, urging him to include Correa’s House-passed language modifying the scope and impact of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project (Project) in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). Specifically, the language that Correa authored requires a change be made to the Project to minimize the impacts on existing trees downstream of … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
CORREA VOTES AGAINST ANTI-CHINA LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CREATE UNFUNDED MANDATES FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against a slew of GOP-led initiatives that purport to target the CCP but will actually harm the U.S. economy and burden local law enforcement efforts: “I sit on the Committee on Homeland Security; we are tasked with protecting our national security with exactness, not a shotgun. These were flawed and partisan pieces of legislation, including one targeting drones used by our local law enforcement partners, that is opposed by the … Continue Reading
September 11, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers”
Watch Today’s Hearing HERE WASHINGTON — 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 “The Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I want to thank the witnesses for joining us today. Today, we … Continue Reading
August 16, 2024
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON REQUESTED AUDIT OF ANGEL STADIUM
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Today, following a request for a state audit of the Angel Stadium sale and lease compliance by State Senator Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim), U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “All elected officials, at every level of government, have a responsibility to ensure proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Given the importance, as well as the past controversy, of the Angel Stadium lease, I support an … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON INVESTIGATION INTO MISUSE OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY NONPROFIT
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, following claims of misuse of federal COVID relief funds by Viet America Society, a local nonprofit organization, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “As elected officials, we are stewards of taxpayer federal funds—and we're accountable for spending this money legally and prudently,” Rep. Correa said. “The federal funds made available for COVID relief through the American Rescue Plan Act were intended to be distributed to those … Continue Reading