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Washington, DC — Today, the House of Representatives votes to pass H.R. 256, Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. This bill, introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13), will repeal the AUMF that was used to authorize action to defend the national security of the United States against the threat posed by Iraq and to enforce all relevant UN Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a cosponsor of HR 256, issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. - Today marks the ninth anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by then-President Barack Obama on June 15, 2012. Since its inception, DACA has helped over 800,000 undocumented youth who were brought to this country as children, many of whom have been serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic as essential workers.
Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27) and Andy Levin (MI-09) reintroduced the Promoting Respect for Individuals' Dignity and Equality (PRIDE) Act of 2021. The legislation updates the federal tax code so that same sex marriages are given full equality under the law, in both language and benefits.
Legislation would safeguard against anti-abortion laws like Mississippi's 15-week ban to be argued in front of the Supreme Court next year
Members joined leading health advocates at a press conference to announce the introduction of the Women's Health Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Representative Judy Chu (CA-27), Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Senator Jon Tester (MT) introduced the Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act.
Washington, DC — Today, at the conclusion of National Wildfire Awareness Month, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27) and John Katko (NY-24) introduced the Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act. Under current law, the IRS has the authority to postpone certain filing deadlines in the event of a presidentially declared disaster. However, that declaration often comes days or weeks after a state-level emergency is declared, which delays the IRS's ability to provide federal tax relief to impacted businesses and disaster victims.
Washington, D.C – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) reintroduced the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, which would curb mental health stigma in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd:
Washington, DC— On Saturday, May 22, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted the Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to the community through service, organizing, or leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award is given to women nominated by people in their own cities and communities. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
Legislation would guarantee equal access to abortion, everywhere by safeguarding against anti-abortion laws like Mississippi's 15-week ban