Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a heartbreaking report from Atlanta’s 11Alive News, which revealed that Georgia’s extreme abortion law has denied a brain-dead woman’s family the right to remove her from life support because she was pregnant at the time of her tragic brain death.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, President Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on foreign films, a proposal which could have devastating impacts on the American film industry as well as all American service exports. Earlier this week, film and television unions and studios joined together with the Trump administration’s “Special Ambassadors” to Hollywood in sending a letter to President Trump urging support for expanded tax incentives for U.S. film and TV production. Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a 17.5-hour markup, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced House Republicans’ tax bill in a 26-19 party-line vote. In response, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today as the Ways and Means Committee begins consideration of the Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement condemning the proposal:
“Once again, Republicans are showing us exactly who they work for, and it’s not working families. Their bill doesn’t lower costs, expand care, or help the middle class. Instead, it doubles down on Trump’s tax scam: handing trillions to the ultra-rich while making the largest cuts to Medicaid in our nation’s history.
Legislation would raise awareness of the importance of mental health and help increase access to culturally-competent mental health care in AANHPI communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly canceled hundreds of grants to community organizations and local governments, slashing critical funding for gun-violence prevention, addiction services, and crime-victim advocacy programs.“ As someone who has looked into the eyes of families who have just lost loved ones to gun violence, it’s deeply troubling to hear that efforts to prevent more deaths and tragedies are being dismissed as ‘wasteful spending’ by the Attorney General.
PASADENA, CA — On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her 15th annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony, honoring remarkable women from the San Gabriel Valley who have made a lasting impact through service, advocacy, and leadership. Each year, this award recognizes women nominated by members of their own communities for their extraordinary dedication. While this year’s honorees have made a difference throughout their careers, their leadership following the devastating Eaton Fires has been especially powerful.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, and Rep. Rudy Yakym (IN-02) today to introduce a resolution to designate the week of April 21 through April 25, 2025, as National Home Visiting Week.
Newly released polling by Data for Progress shows 71% of Americans believe disaster relief should be given without conditions attached
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Brad Sherman (CA-32) introduced H.R. 2928, the Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act, which would provide homeowners in presidentially declared disaster areas who have a federally backed mortgage with 180 days of mortgage forbearance, with the option of extending for an additional 180 days and without any penalties, fees, or additional interest accruing.