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RANKING MEMBER CORREA HEARING STATEMENT: “Examining DHS’ Failure To Prepare For The Termination Of Title 42”

By Central OC Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 6, 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.”

Rep. Porter Statement on Republican-Spearheaded Giveaways to Big Oil That Harm California

By Central OC Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) released this statement after the House vote to weaken environmental protections and judicial review, which the Republicans demanded for their willingness to pay our country’s bills:

Rep. Correa Votes To Prevent Catastrophic Default, Support Veterans, And Protect Working Families

By Central OC Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 31, 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.

Ranking Member Correa Votes Against Gop’s Flawed Halt Fentanyl Act

By Central OC Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, 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:

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Rep. Porter Introduces Bills to Improve Student and Educator Mental Health

By Central OC Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced two bills aimed at improving the support students and teachers receive when struggling with mental illness.

Rep. Correa Appointed To New Task Force On Agriculture And Nutrition In The 21st Century

By Central OC Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 24, 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.

Reps. Correa, Torres, Espaillat Re-Introduce Remote Naturalization Act

By Central OC Times Report | May 24, 2023

On May 18, 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.

Rep. Correa Introduces Amendment To Protect Immigrants’ Rights

By Central OC Times Report | May 23, 2023

Last 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.

Following Mother’s Day, Rep. Porter Reintroduces Bipartisan Bills Protecting Moms and Newborns

By Central OC Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act and the bipartisan No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act to make it easier for parents to welcome their newborns.

Rep. Correa Votes Against Republican-Led Bill To Expand Deportations Of Lawful Permanent Residents

By Central OC Times Report | May 22, 2023

On May 17, 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.

Reps. Correa, Bergman, And Mace Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Veterans

By Central OC Times Report | May 19, 2023

On May 12, 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.

Ranking Member Correa Votes Against Republican So-Called “Border Security” Bill

By Central OC Times Report | May 18, 2023

On May 11, 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:

Rep. Correa, Vietnam Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Hold Vietnamese Officials Accountable For Gross Human Rights Violations

By Central OC Times Report | May 17, 2023

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.

Rep. Correa Introduces Amendments To Protect Asylum Seekers, Keep Families Together, Support Undocumented Veterans, And More

By Central OC Times Report | May 15, 2023

On May 9, 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 Anaheim, Rep. Correa Announces Over $3 Million In Federal Funding To Address Youth Mental Health

By Central OC Times Report | May 9, 2023

Federal Funding Is Part Of Nearly $30 Million Correa Secured For Community Projects In CA-46 In The FY’23 Omnibus Package

Rep. Porter Introduces Bills Expanding Free Meals for Students

By Central OC Times Report | May 9, 2023

On May 5, Representative Katie Porter (D-CA) introduced two bills to strengthen free meal programs for students across the country.

Reps. Correa, Steel Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing The 48th Anniversary Of The Fall Of Saigon

By Central OC Times Report | May 2, 2023

On April 28, 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.

Reps. Correa, Costa, Bucshon, Murphy Introduce Resolution Honoring April As National Donate Life Month

By Central OC Times Report | May 2, 2023

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.

In Committee, Rep. Correa Votes Against Republican So-Called “Border Security” Bill

By Central OC Times Report | May 1, 2023

OnApril 26, 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:

Porter, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill To Hold Failed Bank Executives Accountable

By Central OC Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

On April 27, Representatives Katie Porter (D-CA), Victoria Spartz (R-IN), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ken Buck (R-CO), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced legislation to hold executives accountable for bank failures.

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