Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act that included extension of vital job creation program in Los Angeles County informally referred to as Jobs NOW.
At a press conference today Congresswoman Judy Chu issued the following statement:
"Good afternoon! Today is a great day for Americans around the country – but an especially great day for Californians! Passage of H.R. 4849 means that Californians in 50 counties will see a very effective job creation program extended—the Jobs NOW program.
Rep. Judy Chu today issued the following statement lauding yesterday's historic House vote on health care reform. Congresswoman Chu voted yes on both H.R. 3590, the Senate version of the health care reform bill, and on H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act approved by the House to make changes to the Senate bill (Click here to see video of Rep. Chu's floor speech).
Click here or on the link below for a comprehensive, 3-page summary of the final, historic health insurance reform legislation that the House will be considering this weekend.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, administered by the IRS, offers free assistance in tax return preparation for taxpayers who earn about $49,000 and below and taxpayers who are unable to prepare their own returns due to language, disability or other restrictions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) issued the following statement on California's disqualification from receiving Race to the Top education grants:
"I am disappointed that California wasn't one of the finalists for the first round of funding for the Race to the Top grants.
"There is $4 billion at stake and California jumped through a significant amount of federal hoops — including passing a law without charter school accountability and linking teacher performance to student achievement — just to be eligible.
EL MONTE, CA – Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA32, hosted a press conference at her district office in El Monte on Monday in order to update the media on the investigation into the slaying of El Monte educator and school board member Agustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo. The press conference was attended by members of Bobby Salcedo's family, including Carlos Salcedo, his brother; Mr. Salcedo's mother, Graciela Salcedo; and his widow, Betzy Salcedo.
Following is an excerpt of statements made by Rep. Chu regarding the Salcedo case: