Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted in favor of the legislation and issued the following statement:
Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Cori Bush (MO-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement outlining the next steps in the fight for the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). This statement comes after the Congresswomen marched from the House steps to the Senate yesterday alongside advocates to demand a vote on the House-passed H.Res.17, legislation to eliminate the arbitrary deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to make eight years of President Trump's tax returns available to the public. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, voted in favor of the final motion and issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced final regulations to repeal the cruel Trump-era public charge policy which forced immigrant families to choose between their immigration status and accessing programs and services for their own health and well-being The Biden Administration's final rule not only clarifies what is and is not considered in a public charge determination, it also confirms that eligible immigrant families can use health care, nutrition, and housing programs without concerns for their immigration status.
Monterey Park, CA — On Saturday, August 27, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) held her annual Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local leaders and groups in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to their communities through service and leadership. The Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards is an annual event recognizing the diverse leadership and volunteerism in the cities making up California's 27th Congressional District. Each of the awardees were selected from nominations submitted by members of their community.
Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which, when signed into law by President Biden, will lower health care costs, lower energy and utility costs, combat the climate crisis, and ensure billionaire corporations are paying their fair share in taxes.
Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill which will provide billions in federal funding and tax credits to support domestic semiconductor research and development, as well as reauthorize and expand federal science research programs.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), RaúlGrijalva (AZ-03) and Alma Adams (NC-12) celebrated the House Education and Labor Committee's markup of H.R. 2193, the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act, which would establish a federal standard for heat stress protections against occupational exposure to excessive heat.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, which will federally protect the right for Americans nationwide to access contraception. In the wake of the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a precedent has been set for the same Court to next overturn Griswold v. Connecticut, a 1965 landmark decision which protects the freedom to use contraceptives without government interference.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R.