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March 2, 2016
"Next month will recognize the fifth anniversary of the death of my nephew, Harry Lew, Chu testified yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee. "In the middle of the night, his fellow Marines took it upon themselves to administer so-called "corrective training" for almost four hours. They tormented, abused and degraded him.
Issues:Military Hazing
March 1, 2016
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the need to address military hazing in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Chu secured language in the Fiscal Year 2015 NDAA to direct the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to provide an objective analysis about the current status of hazing in the military. The report, released on February 9, 2016, found a lack of oversight of existing hazing policies put in place by military branches and an uncertainty of to what extent existing policies have been implemented. Rep. Chu testified that annual reporting, better training, stricter guidance, and department-wide evaluations are necessary to put an end to the problem of hazing in the military.
Issues:Military Hazing
March 1, 2016
A congresswoman whose nephew committed suicide while serving as a Marine in Afghanistan is pressing Congress to take action after a government watchdog report found the Pentagon isn't doing enough to prevent hazing. "I've made it my mission to end hazing in our armed services because it is unacceptable and indefensible," Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said Tuesday.
Issues:Military Hazing
March 1, 2016
"I'd like to ask about law enforcement finding technical solutions. I understand that there may be other methods or solutions for law enforcement when it comes to recovering data on a smartphone.
Issues:Intellectual Property/Tech
February 29, 2016
Today, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) announced a pilot program that provides bus service to increase access to metro transit lines for L.A. area commuters. The service, referred to as the “NoHo to Pasadena Express” will connect passengers to the Metro Red/Orange Lines in North Hollywood and the Metro Gold Line in Pasadena, and includes stops in Burbank’s Media District and North Downtown Glendale.
Issues:Transportation
February 29, 2016
During Sunday night’s Academy Awards show, host Chris Rock introduced “accountants” from the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers with stereotypical Asian and Jewish names and then brought on stage three young Asian children. Rock continued by saying that those who are offended by the joke “can tweet about it on [their] phone that was also made by these kids.”
Issues:My Caucuses
February 27, 2016
"It is not right to protest the exclusion of one group by making jokes at the expense of another," Chu said. "While much attention was paid to the way African Americans have been ignored by Hollywood, true diversity must include other minorities as well. It is outrageous that the only role that Asian Americans had at last night's Oscars was to appear as the butt of a joke."
Issues:My Caucuses
February 25, 2016
Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and John Katko (NY-24) introduced the Helping Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act, which would expedite the rehabilitation process of abused animals that are seized under federal law by the government. The HEART Act would also place the burden of paying for the cost of caring for these animals to the person claiming an interest in the animal, rather than local animal shelters
Issues:Crime and Safety
February 23, 2016
Democratic leaders and rank-and-file members from both chambers came out in strong support of the president's closure plan. "I've been there — it is a blight on our country," tweeted Democratic Representative Judy Chu of California. "We must remain a nation of laws and justice."
February 19, 2016
Washington, D.C. – On February 19, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced imprisonment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Over seventy years later, not a single accusation of espionage against Japanese Americans has been proven. Rep.