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December 8, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, the House passed S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. This bill authorizes water resources development projects and authorizes funding to address the Flint water crisis and other health threats associated with lead and other contaminants in public drinking water systems.

December 8, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Lamar Smith (TX-21) introduced the Fairness for American Small Creators Act, a bill to create a small claims system within the Copyright Office.

December 5, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, 111 Members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama requesting that he take action to protect the names and private information of those who enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The letter, led by Reps.

Issues:Immigration
November 17, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement condemning comments by supporters of President-elect Trump who cite Japanese American internment camps as a “precedent” for the creation of a Muslim registry:

November 16, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) joined 168 members of the U.S. House, led by Rep. David N. Cicilline (RI-01), in sending a letter asking President-elect Donald Trump to rescind 'alt-right' leader Steve Bannon’s appointment as White House Chief Strategist. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

November 15, 2016

Washington, DC – On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Following this assertion, Rep.

Issues:Immigration
October 25, 2016

Pasadena, CA – Ten years ago, the California National Guard began offering bonuses of $15,000 or more to encourage enlistment in order to meet our country’s needs to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This week, it was reported that the Pentagon is requiring nearly 10,000 veterans to return that money, stating that these cash incentives were improperly distributed. Rep.

Issues:Veterans
October 21, 2016

Pasadena, CA – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted a Job Hunters Boot Camp at Grapevine Arbor Park in San Gabriel, CA. The Boot Camp was attended by over 100 job seekers who received resources, advice, and employment opportunities from 50 employers and volunteer groups.

October 21, 2016

Pasadena, CA – On Thursday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted a press conference at the Pasadena Police Department to encourage residents to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Rep.

October 11, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee’s Access to Capital Subcommittee, joined Ranking Member Nydia M.