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Washington, D.C.— The House of Representatives today passed a limited disaster relief bill and a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through January 19, 2018. Prior to their consideration, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) called for comprehensive action to not only keep the government open, but to also fund the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), answer the President's call for a solution for undocumented immigrants, and adequately meet the needs of all areas hit by natural disasters this year, including California, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Rep.

Washington, D.C.— Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) was joined by Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) in leading a letter expressing concern about censorship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As first reported by The Washington Post, CDC guidance directs employees to refrain from using the words "vulnerable," "entitlement," "diversity," "transgender," "fetus," "evidence-based" and "science-based" in documents related to the CDC's Fiscal Year 2019 budget proposal.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), joined by nine other bipartisan Members of Congress, introduced the Ensuring Access to Quality Sober Living Act. This bill would authorize the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to develop best practices for recovery residences that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders.

Washington, DC – The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1, a tax bill that, according to the non-partisan Tax Policy Center, will raise taxes on 86 million middle class households while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement:

Washington, DC – This afternoon, U.S. Capitol Police arrested 182 individuals outside of the U.S. Capitol, including Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27). The arrests came after a rally and march to the Capitol where thousands called for a vote on the DREAM Act. Rep. Chu, who was charged with "crowding, obstructing, or incommoding", was processed and released and has issued the following statement:

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives voted to table a measure by Rep. Al Green that would bring impeachment charges against President Donald Trump. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:

Washington, DC – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), have each introduced companion bills in the House and Senate to block the implementation of President Trump's executive order blocking travel from majority Muslim countries. The bills, H.R. 4271 and S. 1979, would prohibit the use of any funds or fees to implement Executive Order 13780, signed on March 6, 2017.