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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

Washington, D.C. –Today, Reps. Judy Chu, Barbara Lee, Diana DeGette, Lizzie Fletcher led 135 Members of the House on a letter applauding the US Department of Health and Human Services for proposed regulations to repair and rebuild the Title X family planning program. The letter supported new program regulations to uphold a patient's confidentiality, protect specialized providers from harmful discrimination, and prioritize culturally competent and equitable care for people with low incomes.