Press Releases

January 30, 2024

CORREA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $35 MILLION TO COMBAT HOMELESSNESS IN ORANGE COUNTY

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced nearly $35 million in federal tax dollars for over 25 projects from over 10 organizations across Orange County that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people experiencing homelessness, as well as costs related to planning and data collection. This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care program awards for over 7,000 projects … Continue Reading


January 26, 2024

REPS. CORREA, KIM PRESS GOV. NEWSOM FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR TUSTIN AFTER HANGAR FIRE

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) penned a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom calling on him to reconsider his decision to reject the City of Tustin’s request for a Proclamation of a State of Emergency, which would allow access to critical resources to maintain public health and safety, and mitigate impacts of the recent hangar fire. “We believe that the serious health risks associated with long-term exposure to asbestos and lead … Continue Reading


January 25, 2024

CORREA ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTH, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ORANGE COUNTY

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - This week, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) joined the Orange County Board of Supervisors, including Supervisors Katrina Foley (5th District) and Vincente Sarmiento (2nd District), to announce $6 million in federal tax dollars for two Orange County community projects—BeWell OC’s Families and Children’s Campus and the Orange County Housing Finance Trust—to address children’s mental health, create affordable housing, and address homelessness. "These federal tax dollars … Continue Reading


January 18, 2024

CORREA (ONCE AGAIN) VOTES TO AVERT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) (once again) voted to avert a government shutdown and released the following statement: “Today, I once again, for the third time in six months, joined a bipartisan group of my colleagues to prevent a government shutdown, and ensure that the national security of this country isn’t put at risk,” Correa said. “The third time might be the charm—though, my confidence in the majority party’s ability to govern is waning. It is unacceptable to … Continue Reading


January 17, 2024

CORREA, NADLER URGE SCOTUS TO UPHOLD DECADES-LONG ADMIN. LAW PRECEDENT, PROTECT SMALL BUSINESSES

WASHINGTON — Today, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in Loper Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Department of Commerce—two pivotal cases that threaten to upend rules that keep Americans safe and healthy and create certainty for businesses across the country by undermining Chevron deference. In response, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), the Ranking Member on the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, and Jerrold Nadler … Continue Reading


January 16, 2024

READOUT: CORREA ATTENDS INAUGURATION OF GUATEMALAN PRESIDENT BERNARDO ARÉVALO

WASHINGTON — This weekend, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and member of the House Immigration, Enforcement, and Security Subcommittee, joined the official United States Presidential Delegation to Guatemala City, Guatemala for the presidential inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo. In his role as Ranking Member of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Ranking Member Correa has long fought for … Continue Reading


January 11, 2024

CORREA TO JOIN PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATION TO THE REPUBLIC OF GUATEMALA TO ATTEND THE INAUGURATION OF HIS EXCELLENCY BERNARDO ARÉVALO

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced his designation by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. to a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Bernardo Arévalo on January 14, 2024, in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The Honorable Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation include: Mr. Patrick Ventrell, Chargé d'Affaires, United States … Continue Reading


January 05, 2024

CORREA, BERGMAN APPLAUD NEW PSYCHEDELIC PTSD, DEPRESSION TREATMENT STUDIES BY VA

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Today, following the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issuing a request for applications (RFA) for proposals from its network of VA researchers to study the use of certain psychedelic compounds in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01), co-chairs of the Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, released the below statement: “To say this moment is monumental would be an … Continue Reading


December 18, 2023

CORREA LEADS BIPARTISAN CALL ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT AMERICAN FIRMS, CONSUMERS FROM E.U. OVERREACH

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee, led 20+ of his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden urging him to advocate for American companies and workers by insisting that European Union (EU) policymakers administer and enforce their digital policies fairly. The members expressed concern with the EU’s designation of five U.S. companies as “gatekeepers” under the … Continue Reading


December 12, 2023

CORREA QUESTIONS GOP ATTEMPT TO NUKE ASYLUM, CREATE BORDER CHAOS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and member of the House Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to ongoing negotiations regarding the President’s supplemental aid package and called on Senate Republican negotiators to come back to the table with realistic border management proposals: “Having watched these negotiations unfold … Continue Reading


December 12, 2023

CORREA, MOOLENAAR, DINGELL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO STOP TUBERCULOSIS OUTBREAKS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act. The legislation would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to put in place requirements for the testing and screening of tuberculosis (TB) in donor materials used in medical procedures. The bill comes in response to a recent outbreak, where thirty-six patients in seven states, including … Continue Reading


December 11, 2023

REP. CORREA, MAYORS HAIL NEARLY $2 MILLION FOR CHILDREN TRANSPORTATION SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken, Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua, and Stanton Mayor David Shawver, announced nearly $2 million in federal tax dollars to ensure children and their families have access to safe, walkable routes to and from school—in the Cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Stanton. This funding comes from the Department of Transportation, and is a direct result of Democrats’ passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure … Continue Reading


December 01, 2023

CORREA STATEMENT ON CEASEFIRE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “As the Israel-Hamas war continues, I have spent the past several weeks engaging in candid discussions with individuals and groups most impacted by this conflict—and my heart remains heavy with each conversation,” Correa said. “I continue to call on the Israeli government and Hamas to come back to the table to negotiate another temporary ceasefire to ensure the release of hostages, and facilitate the … Continue Reading


November 29, 2023

“NOTHING SHORT OF DAMNING”: CORREA ON EFFORTS TO EXPEL GEORGE SANTOS

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “Voting to expel one of my democratically elected colleagues is a serious matter.  Sadly, the Ethics Committee’s report against Rep. Santos is nothing short of damning,” Correa said. “This report is not just shocking, but also conclusive and unanimous.  Instead of working with the Ethics Committee, Rep. Santos has shown no remorse for his actions, and as such, has brought shame and indignity to this … Continue Reading


November 27, 2023

IN SANTA ANA, REP. CORREA TOURS SMALL BUSINESSES TO ADDRESS TRANSPORTATION DISRUPTIONS IN THE AREA

Photos + B-Roll Available For Download HERE SANTA ANA, CA - Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) hosted local elected officials and local business owners for a small business tour in Santa Ana—providing business owners with a chance to voice their concerns and discuss how new federal legislation, led by Correa, would protect them from financial fallout at the hand of local transportation disruptions. “Local businesses should be the first ones to benefit from new roads and highways—not be … Continue Reading


November 17, 2023

CORREA, KIM PRESS FOR MORE AIR QUALITY TESTS FOLLOWING TUSTIN HANGAR FIRE

SANTA ANA, CA — Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan letter to South Coast Air Quality Management District Chair Vanessa Delgado pressing the District on plans to run additional air quality tests across Orange County in the wake of the recent fire at the former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) hangar in Tustin, California. “We are deeply concerned by the impact the ash and debris from the fire could have on the surrounding communities based on the … Continue Reading


November 16, 2023

AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING, CORREA LEADS CALL TO HONOR FOOD BANKS IN ORANGE COUNTY, ACROSS UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced a resolution to declare the House of Representatives’ support and gratitude for the work done by food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations—in Orange County and across the United States—that work to end food insecurity. “As we come together with our friends and family this holiday season to give thanks and enjoy good conversation and even better food, we remember how fortunate we truly are. But that … Continue Reading


November 14, 2023

CORREA (AGAIN) VOTES TO AVERT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) (again) voted to avert a government shutdown and released the following statement: “Today, I joined a bipartisan coalition of my colleagues to keep our government open for its citizens, and ensure that the national security of this country isn’t put at risk—though this does feel a little like déjà vu,” Correa said. “Threatening to shut our government down without long-term bipartisan solutions is not fair to anyone—not to our troops, … Continue Reading


November 14, 2023

RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “THE BROKEN PATH: HOW TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS PROFIT FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER”

Watch 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 a joint Subcommittee hearing by the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, “The Broken Path: How Transnational Criminal Organizations Profit from Human Trafficking at the Southwest Border.” You can watch today’s hearing … Continue Reading


November 14, 2023

RANKING MEMBER CORREA DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: “OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANTITRUST DIVISION”

Watch Today’s Hearing HERE 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 “Oversight of the Department of Justice Antitrust Division" to examine the mission and programs of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. You can watch today’s hearing HERE.  You will find below Ranking Member Correa’s opening statement, as … Continue Reading

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