Press Releases
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 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 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 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
August 15, 2024
REP. CORREA ANNOUNCES $850,000 FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART CAREER TRAINING FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined Santa Ana College President Dr. Annebelle Nery, Rancho Santiago Community College District Chancellor Marvin Martinez, and other officials at Santa Ana College’s 3rd Annual Family Night to announce $850,000 in federal taxpayer dollars to help retrofit and renovate the College’s career training facilities to meet industry standards for occupational training programs. Santa Ana College’s adult education programs are … Continue Reading
August 09, 2024
REP. CORREA STATEMENT ON FDA’S MDMA-AT DECISION
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, following the Food and Drug Administration’s announcement to reject the use of MDMA-assisted therapies trialed as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), co-chair of the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, released the following statement: “Today, the FDA got it wrong in a big way. MDMA-assisted therapy has been proven time and time again to be safe and effective-up to 90% effective-for treating … Continue Reading
August 08, 2024
REP. CORREA PRESENTS $850,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO TRANSFORM UNUSED SPACE INTO VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE
ORANGE, Calif. — Yesterday, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined City of Orange Mayor Dan Slater, Orange Councilmember Jon Dumitru, and other City officials to announce $850,000 in federal taxpayer dollars to help build the West Orange Park in the middle of one of the City’s most park-poor areas. The West Orange Park will be an important resource for the City’s residents, providing nearby neighborhoods with much-needed open space, recreational opportunities, and active transportation. The … Continue Reading
August 05, 2024
CORREA, BERGMAN, LUTTRELL, PANETTA LEAD COLLEAGUES IN HIGHLIGHTING BREAKTHROUGH THERAPY FOR VETERANS
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — On Friday, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) led a bipartisan letter to President Biden and administration officials highlighting the need for new treatments for PTSD and the promise of MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) to prevent suicide among veterans. The letter also urges the FDA to follow scientific evidence when making its approval decision on this breakthrough therapy. “We … Continue Reading
August 02, 2024
CORREA, KIM LEAD PUSH FOR FEDERAL SUPPORT TO BUILD FIRST-EVER ORANGE COUNTY VETERAN CEMETERY
Text of Letter (PDF) SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a letter with Members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) urging federal support for the building of the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills, CA., which would be the first-ever veteran cemetery located in Orange County. “[W]e write to you in support of the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program … Continue Reading
July 29, 2024
CORREA APPOINTED TO BIPARTISAN TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF DONALD TRUMP
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) announced that he has been appointed to the bipartisan House of Representatives task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. “In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Trump, I visited the site with a bipartisan group of my colleagues,” Correa said. “It appears there were a number of security lapses—and it appears that this may not have been the first major security lapse for a national political … Continue Reading
July 26, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “FOLLOW THE SCIENCE?: OVERSIGHT OF THE BIDEN COVID-19 ADMINISTRATIVE STATE RESPONSE”
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 “Follow the Science?: Oversight of the Biden Covid-19 Administrative State Response.” 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. I want to welcome the … Continue Reading
July 24, 2024
CORREA, KIM PUSH FOR $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CALOPTIMA, ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS
Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a letter with bipartisan group of their colleagues to Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) to support the inclusion of CalOptima Health’s proposed Safety Net Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program and request its consideration by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies in Fiscal Year 2025 federal funding legislation. “We … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
CORREA JOINS BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MEXICO
Photos available HERE WASHINGTON — This week, Ranking Member Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, returned from a three-day bipartisan, bicameral Congressional delegation visit to Mexico. During the trip, Correa joined 10 of his colleagues in discussions on the root causes of migration, the impact of U.S.-supported economic development programs in the region, the United States’ critical trade relationship with Mexico, the numerous … Continue Reading
July 23, 2024
CORREA SECURES WINS FOR ORANGE COUNTY IN HOUSE-PASSED WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, AWAITS SENATE PASSAGE
Correa, Orange County Priorities Include Protecting Green Space Along Santiago Creek, Studying Anaheim’s OC River Walk, And More WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 and ensured inclusion of several key priorities for Orange County families, businesses, and community groups. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is a comprehensive legislative package that provides for the conservation and development of … Continue Reading
July 11, 2024
RANKING MEMBERS CORREA, NADLER INTRODUCE CORNER POST REVERSAL ACT TO STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT WORK OF PUBLIC AGENCIES
Text of Legislation (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Members of the Subcommittee on Administrative Law, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust and House Judiciary Committee respectively, introduced the Corner Post Reversal Act. In Corner Post, the Supreme Court struck down the statute of limitations in the Administrative … Continue Reading
July 09, 2024
RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “SMART INVESTMENTS: TECHNOLOGY’S ROLE IN MULTI-LAYERED BORDER SECURITY STRATEGY”
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, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Smart Investments: Technology’s Role in a Multi-Layered Border Security Strategy.” You can watch today’s hearing HERE. You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as prepared … Continue Reading