Issues

Rep. Chu with first responders during National Night Out.

Crime and Safety

As co-Chair of the Creative Rights Caucus (CRC), I work to protect intellectual property such as patents and copyright, which contributes greatly to our state and local economy. We rely greatly on the development, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property since the production of content like movies, music, books, and software is critical to growing California’s job market and overall economy.

Military Hazing

Hazing has no place in our military. It undermines our military readiness and deeply scars volunteers forced to endure it. We must have a zero-tolerance hazing policy in our military.

Women's Rights

Rep. Chu honoring local Women of Distinction

I will always fight for equal rights for women. Women who do the same work as men should earn equal pay. Taking care of a sick child or going through pregnancy should not mean having to lose out on a paycheck. And healthcare choices should be made by women, not their employers or politicians.

Worker Rights and Labor

Our workers are the backbone of our economy, and that’s why I am fighting for workers’ rights, pensions, and their freedom to organize. I support working with unions to solve problems, build stronger workplaces, and give working families a real voice. Unions give workers a way to negotiate for their safety, security, pay, benefits, and for the best practices to get the work done. In Washington, I am fighting to protect the right to organize, expand paid leave, combat discriminatory workplace practices, and keep workers safe.

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Foreign Policy

Foreign Aid

I believe America has an indispensable role to play in promoting health, opportunity, human rights, democracy, and freedom around the world. And therefore, I believe a strong commitment to foreign aid is vital.

My Caucuses

In Congress, I work to advance policies through my work with caucuses.

I currently chair the Creative Rights Caucus, and I am the Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)
The Creative Rights Caucus (CRC)

Technology and Space Exploration

Rep. Judy Chu at JPL in Pasadena as NASA's Mars Curiosity rover landed on Mars.

Space exploration is critical to our understanding of the universe around us, and investment in NASA has spurred innovation and cutting-edge new technologies that create whole industries here on Earth. I believe we must continue to support space exploration because it is crucial for advancing science, which means economic growth and skilled job creation at home.

Travel Abroad

For general information about traveling abroad, please visit the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website at this link.

Resources for American Citizens in Israel

Important Notice Regarding the Israel Conflict: My office is prepared to provide assistance to U.S. citizens and their families throughout the ongoing conflict in Israel.

Housing

Homelessness and the housing shortage in Los Angeles County is a crisis. No one should be without shelter, a bed, or access to vital resources. The annual Point-in-Time Count which quantifies the unhoused population in Los Angeles County, showed that homelessness has decreased over the past two consecutive years both throughout the County and across the San Gabriel Valley.. As of today, there are approximately 72,300 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. And across the San Gabriel Valley, there are about 4,500 people experiencing homelessness on a given night.