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PASADENA, CA – Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27), Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04), John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13), Jared Polis (CO-02), Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), and Xavier Becerra (CA-34) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson that the Department will review its use of private contractors to operate immigration detention centers.
PASADENA, CA – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted a press conference and presentation to introduce local small business owners to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) new 504 refinancing program. Dozens of small business owners joined Rep. Chu, Isabella Guzman, SBA Deputy Chief of Staff, Hilda Kennedy, Founder/President of AmPac Tri State Certified Development Company, and Edgar Davtyan, Chief Finance Strategist at the Ayzenberg Group, a recipient of a 504 loan, at today’s event, which was held at the Ayzenberg Group offices.
PASADENA, CA – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement on the 81st anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act by President Franklin Roosevelt:
Washington, DC – On Thursday, House Republicans ended the Congressional work period early, starting a seven week summer recess without passing legislation to address gun violence, the Zika virus, or the Flint water crisis. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:
Washington, DC - Yesterday, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Andre Carson (IN-07), and Keith Ellison (MN-05) hosted the second briefing in a series of discussions on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) programs entitled “Countering Violent Extremism: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions”. Since the attacks in Orlando and San Bernardino and the Oregon militia standoff, there has been increased emphasis on CVE initiatives at home and abroad.
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016. The final bill reflects report language from the Conference Committee consisting of Democratic and Republican members of the House and Senate which met earlier this week to finalize legislation addressing the opioid epidemic. The Conference Committee was selected to reconcile the 18 opioid bills passed by the House of Representatives in May with the single opioid measure passed by the Senate in March. Rep.
Washington, DC – On Thursday night, a peaceful protest in response to the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile turned deadly as five Dallas, TX police officers were killed and seven others wounded by at least one sniper. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday night, four-year-old Salvador Esparza was shot and killed outside of his home in Altadena, CA. Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), who represents Altadena, spoke about Salvador on the House Floor and called for action on gun violence to prevent future deaths. Rep. Chu’s remarks are below:
“I wanted to make sure people understood the wonderful tradition of heads covered, shoes off and sharing a meal,” California Democratic Rep. Judy Chu said on why she co-founded the American Sikh Congressional Caucus in 2013.
PASADENA, CA – On Wednesday night, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), hosted “SPEAK OUT: Enough is Enough”, a discussion on the need for Congressional action on gun violence prevention legislation. This event was a part of the National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention that was organized by House Democrats.