Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28) led 31 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Acting Director Lyons demanding answers and accountability regarding the untimely death of Ismael Ayala-Uribe, a 39-year-old resident of Westminster, California, who died while in ICE custody on September 22, 2025, after his repeated pleas for medical care were ignored at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center.
PASADENA, CA – Today, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA Center administered by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), announced the reduction of its workforce by 550 employees, or approximately 11% of its total staff. This is the third round of layoffs at JPL in the past two years.
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement:
Rep. Chu, who secured passage of historic reforms to prevent military hazing following her nephew’s tragic death, condemned the Department of Defense’s move to weaken safeguards against abuse in the military.
PASADENA, CA – Rep Judy Chu (CA-28), Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Creative Rights Caucus, issued a statement today condemning President Trump’s most recent threat to implement a 100% tariff on films made outside of the United States, which would have a devastating impact on the industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on the Republican Government Shutdown:
PASADENA, CA — Yesterday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) sent a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in advance of its motion to adopt the recommendations of the Independent After-Action Review of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires, raising serious concerns about the report’s findings.
While the Trump administration cuts funding for Minority Serving Institutions, Members of Congress recognize the importance of AANAPISIs in expanding access to higher education for all
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Reps. Keith Self (TX-03) and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) to introduce a bipartisan resolution designating September 22 of each year as National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) voted yes on H.Res. 719, “Honoring the life and legacy of Charles ‘Charlie’ James Kirk” and released the following statement: