Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following federally declared disasters and identify opportunities to improve reunification through better data, standards, and coordination. 

PASADENA, CA — Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement in response to a bomb threat at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena: 

"I am aware of the bomb threat at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena this morning. The Pasadena Police Department responded immediately, and I am grateful they were able to quickly secure the safety of all patients and employees. My office is in contact with hospital leadership and authorities as they conduct an investigation to identify those responsible so they can be swiftly held accountable."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or otherwise carry out the Trump administration’s finalized “public charge” rule. Scheduled to take effect on September 18, 2026, the rule would make it more difficult for immigrants who rely on certain government benefits to obtain green cards or adjust their immigration status. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles County Fire Department released their official investigation concluding that the January 7, 2025 Eaton Fire was caused by out-of-service equipment managed by Southern California Edison. 

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), who has led efforts in Congress to secure federal disaster assistance, tax relief, and long-term recovery resources for Eaton Fire survivors, released the following statement:
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), the only psychologist currently serving in Congress, led 62 House Democrats in a letter requesting answers from U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins about significant reductions in the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) behavioral and mental health workforce and the impact these staffing losses are having on Veterans’ access to lifesaving mental health care. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following peaceful demonstrations and vigils in Pasadena to demand justice and accountability for the killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement:
 

“I stand in solidarity with everyone in our community who gathered this weekend to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, and every person who has lost their life during an ICE operation or while in ICE custody. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 216-212. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately overhaul conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center after finding that detainees are likely to succeed on claims that their constitutional and disability rights are being violated.