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April 8, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) delivered the following remarks at a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol denouncing attacks on Armenians and other Christians in Kessab, Syria that took place on March 21, 2014.
April 8, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Obama made two executive actions strengthening enforcement of equal pay laws. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
April 2, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in McCutcheon v. FEC that aggregate limits on campaign contributions through the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 are unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The 5-4 ruling opens the door for individuals to make unlimited contributions to politicians, political parties and political action funds, commonly known as PACs. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) released the following statement:
March 27, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Maria Contreras-Sweet to head the Small Business Administration (SBA). Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) released the following statement:
March 26, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) voted against H.R. 1459, legislation that would significantly restrict a President’s ability to designate National Monuments. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
March 26, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) joined Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Democratic Caucus Chair Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and fellow Democrats to announce a discharge petition for H.R. 15, comprehensive immigration reform legislation that was introduced in October. Rep. Chu, who is one of four original co-sponsors of H.R. 15, delivered the following remarks at a press conference in front of the Capitol building:
March 19, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) made public her draft legislation to designate the San Gabriel Mountains and river corridor as a National Recreation Area.
March 16, 2014
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said she is "encouraged" by the process and hopes it can lead to protections against online piracy for creators."Voluntary agreements are one of the strongest vehicles we have to effect real change in reducing digital theft," she said in a statement."The fact is, ‘take down' should mean ‘stay down.' But right now, the creative community — particularly smaller, individual artists — is being forced to fight for the copyright protections that are rightfully theirs."
March 12, 2014
This week, the House Judiciary subcommittee on Intellectual Property will examine the "Notice and Takedown" process, and to us, it is clear that a very hard look is necessary.The DMCA was passed in 1998 when the Internet was still very much in its infancy. It was supposed to make things easier for all stakeholders by creating an ecosystem that protects creative works and promotes their dissemination, while also providing safe harbors for the Internet companies that play by the rules.
March 12, 2014
Bringing a nation wide effort to continue the fight for women's rights to Los Angeles, Pasadena Congresswoman Judy Chu was joined by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and other women leaders at California State University Los Angeles to discuss a new economic agenda that will increase job equality for women.