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Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives once again passed the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, led by Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Lois Frankel (FL-21), Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07). The 219 – 210 vote on this critical legislation — which previously passed the House in September 2021 — comes just weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing nearly 50 years of precedence and protection.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19:
"On Tuesday morning, I took a rapid antigen test and received a negative result. I routinely get PCR testing and on Tuesday evening, I received a positive result. After consulting with the House Physician, I am isolating in accordance with CDC guidelines. I am currently asymptomatic and thankful to have received my vaccination and two booster shots. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and boosted if you have not already."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced the termination of the Title 42 public health order that has, since March 2020, required the expulsion of nearly 2 million immigrants and refugees seeking a legal right to asylum. On February 14, Reps.
WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives voted last night to pass HR. 2741, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which funds the Federal government through fiscal year 2022. In addition to providing $1.5 trillion to keep the government running, this bill also includes a number of programs that Rep.
PASADENA, CA - This week, the US Department of Transportation announced that Foothill Transit, located in the San Gabriel Valley, will receive a $50,000,000 grant through the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The funding was made available through a discretionary process to eligible recipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds or Rural Area Formula funds in response to COVID-19. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, DC – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's first State of the Union Address:
Washington, D.C. – For the first time ever, the Senate today voted to make access to abortion care a federally protected right. The Women's Health Protection Act, introduced by Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) in the House and Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in the Senate would guarantee equal access to abortion everywhere and would prevent extreme anti-choice laws like the recent bans passed in Texas and Mississippi.