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February 28, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, more than a year after the Violence Against Women Act expired at the end of 2011, the House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a bipartisan reauthorization bill. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:
Issues:Crime and Safety
February 26, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, a new report was released by the Obama Administration on the harm that automatic spending cuts scheduled to occur on Friday would cause here in California. Rep. Chu renewed her call for House Republicans to take swift action on a balanced plan to stop these automatic spending cuts that would threaten our economy as well as a range of vital services for children, seniors, small businesses, and our men and women in uniform.
February 21, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), along with Congressman Howard Coble (NC-6), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, launched the new Congressional Creative Rights Caucus for the 113th Congress. The Congresswoman is currently the most senior Member on the subcommittee from the Los Angeles region.
February 20, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), along with Congressman Howard Coble (NC-6), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, launched the new Congressional Creative Rights Caucus for the 113th Congress. The Congresswoman is currently the most senior Member on the subcommittee from the Los Angeles region.
Issues:Foreign Policy
February 12, 2013
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement following the first State of the Union Address of President Obama’s second term:
February 1, 2013
Pasadena, CA – With tax season rapidly approaching, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) held a press conference today announcing two free programs she will provide residents of the 27th Congressional District to help them navigate the tax process.
Now in its fourth year with her office, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program will provide free income tax preparation for taxpayers earning $51,000 or less. In addition, the Congresswoman’s office is running the IRS Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) Program. Through FSA, qualified taxpayers earning $57,000 or less can prepare and file online their own state and federal tax returns for free.
January 29, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Obama outlined his priorities to create a common sense immigration process. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement in response:
Issues:Immigration
January 16, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, President Obama announced his plan to protect America’s children and communities by reducing gun violence. Following the plan’s unveiling, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the House Judiciary Committee with jurisdiction over our nation’s gun laws, released the following statement:
Issues:Crime and Safety
January 9, 2013
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement about the announcement that Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis will resign:
December 20, 2012
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives will vote to address military hazing as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) who first called attention to military hazing after the death of her nephew, leading to a Congressional hearing and her bill, the Harry Lew Military Hazing Accountability and Prevention Act, released the following statement:
Issues:Military Hazing