Press Releases
Urges Congress to stand up for seniors and fight to prevent second straight year of benefit freezes
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., called on Congress to address the lack of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the Social Security program as soon it resumes following the November elections. Without Congressional intervention, recipients face a benefit freeze for a second year in a row.
“With this decision, the United States can finally put this intolerance behind us and work toward a more inclusive military that’s focused solely on protecting America instead of promoting prejudice.”
WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., issued the following statement today praising U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips' decision to halt all enforcement of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military.
"When we cut red tape, encourage business and 'Make It In America', we create jobs to lead the world's economy"
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., joined Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Harry Kazazian, Chief Executive Officer of Exxel Outdoors in Irwindale, for a press conference in support of domestic manufacturing jobs. The event drew attention to the Democrat's "Make it in America" agenda, which aims to revive the domestic manufacturing sector and help American companies compete in the global market place.
"This decision doesn't just break the promise for greater funding we made earlier this year, it breaks a fundamental promise our government has to America's students"
Will introduce DIPLOMA Act to promote community-based education
Introduces the Charter School Good Governance and Transparency Act
WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a bill today to end financial abuses in charter schools. Chu's bill, the Charter School Good Governance and Transparency Act, directs charter schools to complete annual independent financial audits that ensure they follow sound financial practices and properly spend education dollars on our nation's students.
Congresswoman introduces the Linked Learning: Pathways to College, Career, and Citizenship Success Act
Congresswoman to introduce federal legislation that provides more tools to fight public corruption
WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., issued the following statement to commemorate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 every year.
"I call on him to stop playing politics with California's schools, sign the legislation distributing these funds and get our schoolchildren the aid they so desperately deserve"