Rep. Lou Correa, representing California’s 46th district, recently shared his thoughts on commemorating Black April, welcomed UCLA’s new chancellor, and took action against a controversial administrative decision regarding taxpayer information. His posts on the subject are detailed below.
On April 30, 2025, Rep. Lou Correa announced his participation in honoring Black April, alongside Rep. Derek Tran. He stated, “Today, I joined @RepDerekTran to honor Black April—a day to lament and reflect on the Fall of Saigon and the end of democracy in Vietnam.” Correa highlighted Orange County’s connection to the occasion, noting it is home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam.
Later the same day, Correa spoke about welcoming UCLA’s new chancellor, Julio Frenk, to Washington. He tweeted, “It was great to welcome UCLA’s new @uclachancellor Julio Frenk to Washington!” Acknowledging Chancellor Frenk’s background in healthcare and university R&D, Correa shared his enthusiasm about collaborating to maintain the high standards of California’s public universities.
Also on April 30, Correa discussed his efforts to block a decision by the Trump Administration regarding privacy concerns. He tweeted, “Today, I joined my colleagues in stopping the Trump Administration’s recent efforts to share taxpayer information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.” Correa emphasized the importance of taxpayer privacy, citing long-standing federal laws aimed at its protection.
Lou Correa has served in the U.S. Congress since 2017, after succeeding Loretta Sánchez. His political career includes service in the California State Assembly, the California Senate, and the Orange County Board of Supervisors. He is an alumnus of California State University, Fullerton, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
