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December 8, 2010

Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu voted in favor of the American DREAM Act (H.R. 5281), which passed the House of Representatives for the first time ever as a standalone bill by a vote of 216 to 198.

December 3, 2010

Bipartisan Legislation’s Genesis Was the Murder of Local Educator Bobby Salcedo in Mexico Last Year

November 30, 2010
“Today’s report underscores what so many of us already know – that ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ just doesn’t work”
WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., issued the following statement today about the release of the Pentagon’s 10-month study regarding current policies that ban openly-gay Americans from serving in the military.
November 29, 2010

Calls on leadership to bring up immigration measure during lame-duck session

Issues:Immigration
November 18, 2010

Introduces the 'Global Languages Early Education Act' to establish and fund foreign language learning programs nationwide

November 10, 2010

"Balancing the budget on the backs of America's seniors is completely unacceptable."

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., criticized a proposal from the co-chairs of President Obama's fiscal commission that would dramatically reduce Social Security Benefits. The plan, unveiled to commission members today by co-chairmen Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, would reduce the annual cost-of-living increases in Social Security and raise the retirement age to 68.

Issues:Seniors
November 4, 2010

Department of Transportation allocates grant for new energy-efficient Ecoliner buses

October 27, 2010
Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., applauded the Department of Education’s efforts to protect young people from bullying and harassment. Yesterday, the Department provided guidance to educators across the country clarifying their legal responsibilities to respond to cases of harassment under civil rights law.
October 26, 2010
Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., held a series of events today to promote education-related legislation she is sponsoring in Congress. Chu's "Education Day" connected her with students, teachers, parents and community based organizations to learn about the innovative approaches local groups are taking to improve our schools, and discuss her efforts to expand these strategies nationwide.