Press Releases

Rep. Chu Votes to Pay Furloughed Federal Workers, Forgoes Salary in Solidarity

October 5, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, as the American people faced the fifth day of the federal government shut down, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) announced she will forgo her salary in solidarity with furloughed federal workers. She also voted for the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act (H.R.

Congresswoman Chu Introduces Compromise Immigration Bill

October 2, 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) joined forces with Representatives Joe Garcia (FL-26), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Jared Polis (CO-02) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) to introduce a House version of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The legislation is a compromise bill that includes the bipartisan Senate bill of the same name, and a bipartisan House measure called the Border Security Results Act. Congresswoman Chu released the following statement:

Issues:Immigration

Congresswoman Chu Blasts GOP Government Shutdown

September 30, 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Republican attempts to tie government funding to a delay of the Affordable Care Act led to a shutdown of the federal government. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

Rep. Chu Blasts Political Gamesmanship in Government Funding Debate

September 28, 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) voted against the House Republican resolution to delay the Affordable Care Act for one year and repeal a medical-device tax included in the health care law in exchange for funding the government through December 15, 2013. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

Rep. Chu Holds Press Conference and Town Hall on Proposed National Recreation Area

September 7, 2013

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Claremont, CA – Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted a press conference and town hall meeting on the proposed San Gabriel National Recreation Area. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

Issues:Energy and Environment

Rep. Chu Calls for Thorough Congressional Deliberation on Military Strikes Against Syria

September 3, 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement about the potential for military action in response to the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government:

Rep. Chu Stands with Low-Wage Workers Fighting for Fair Compensation

August 29, 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) joined workers from 30 Los Angeles County area fast food chains, as well as members of SEIU Local 721, to call for wage increases to $15 per hour. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the EconomyWorker Rights and Labor

Congresswoman Chu Celebrates Opening of New Office in Claremont

August 28, 2013

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Claremont, CA – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) was joined by mayors and city council members from Claremont, Glendora and Upland, as well as local residents from throughout the San Gabriel Valley as she opened a new Congressional office in Claremont. Congresswoman Chu released the following statement:

Congresswoman Chu Marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

August 28, 2013

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu released the following statement marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington:

Issues:Civil and Voting Rights

CHU AND ISSA INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT INNOVATORS FROM FRIVOLOUS PATENT LITIGATION

July 22, 2013

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Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Darrell Issa (CA-49) today introduced bipartisan legislation which provides patent holders tools to fight against patent assertion entities (PAE) and patent trolls in order to encourage American innovation and growth.