Press Releases

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: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted no on H.R. 5371, Republicans’ partisan government funding proposal and released the following statement:

“The House Republican spending bill does nothing to stop the health care crisis they created. Fifteen million people are about to be kicked off of their insurance, and 24 million more will face premium hikes of up to 75%—the highest increase in 15 years. 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding that any Fiscal Year 2026 government funding package include supplemental disaster assistance for California and victims across the country. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28), a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced H.R. 5375, the Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act, to ensure that participants in the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program have access, when needed, to affordable child care as well as foundational educational training such as English language proficiency and adult basic education.

Lawmakers warn a CR anomaly for NASA is needed to prevent the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from prematurely making dramatic cuts at NASA without the consent of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesteday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 231-196. Rep. Chu’s no vote came after Republicans went against historical precedent and refused to allow the fair and full consideration of Democratic amendments while filling the bill with partisan poison pills.