Press Releases

Padilla, Lofgren, CA Reps Introduce Bills to Reform Federal Wildfire Disaster Response

November 4, 2021 Press Release
Legislation would strengthen FEMA’s disaster preparedness and response efforts, and make federal disaster response more equitable for wildfire impacted communities
"Congress must ensure all federal agencies and statutes are set up in ways that best support our communities as they prepare for and respond to deadly fires."
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Growing a Strong Economy, Homeland Security

Western Science Committee Dems Introduce Comprehensive Authorization Bill to Improve U.S. Preparedness, Resilience & Response to Wildfires

October 29, 2021 Press Release
The National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act will identify & invest in R&D; coordinate wildfire science efforts across federal government’s science agencies
"Congress must advance a whole-of-government approach to execute a coordinated and united federal agenda on wildfires that uses science-based and cost-effective measures to change the way we think about, plan for, and respond to wildfires."
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Growing a Strong Economy

Lofgren, Correa, CA Dems Urge DHS to Close Three ICE Detention Centers

October 21, 2021 Press Release
Letter to Sec. Mayorkas highlights that the Yuba County Jail, Otay Mesa Detention Center & Adelanto Processing Center “have been operating in a substandard manner”
Letter to Sec. Mayorkas highlights that the Yuba County Jail, Otay Mesa Detention Center & Adelanto Processing Center “have been operating in a substandard manner”
Issues:
Immigration

Lofgren, Johnson Introduce Bill to Designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status

October 12, 2021 Press Release
"We can and must do better for the people of Cameroon."
Issues:
Immigration

Lofgren Announces Nearly $1.5 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding to Expand Santa Clara County Community Health Centers

October 1, 2021 Press Release
"The American Rescue Plan is helping us combat the pandemic and, specifically, ensuring support gets to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19."
Issues:
Health Care

Lofgren Provision to Improve Firefighting Asset-Sharing Advances in the House

September 23, 2021 Press Release
"DOD and the intelligence community have unique capabilities and assets we know can help better detect ignitions, track fire lines, and provide ongoing assessments of fires for the wildfire management and suppression community."
Issues:
Energy and Environment, Homeland Security

Lofgren Announces $1.7M Federal Grant for the San Jose Fire Department

August 30, 2021 Press Release
"There is no question that the brave men and women who run toward danger instead of running away from it need up-to-date medical equipment to do their jobs and save lives."
Issues:
Health Care, Homeland Security

Lofgren Statement on Robert F. Kennedy’s Assassin Receiving Approval for Parole

August 27, 2021 Press Release
"Sirhan Sirhan not only murdered a man – he murdered hope for America. Our nation is still paying the price for his actions."

Lofgren Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Kabul

August 26, 2021 Press Release
"We mourn the U.S. military men and women who lost their lives. Their bravery and sacrifices must not be forgotten."
Issues:
Foreign Policy and Human Rights, Immigration

Matsui, Lofgren & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Resettlement Process for Special Immigrant Visa Holders

August 24, 2021 Press Release
"We must do more to ensure that those who served alongside our troops during periods of armed conflict receive the support and resources they need to not just live, but thrive, in the United States."
Issues:
Immigration

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