The Achievement Through Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Act, HR 558
Provides federal funding to help schools that serve disadvantaged and low-income students purchase computers, software and other technology. The measure ensures adequate teacher training in the use of technology to teach students and puts in place standards to ensure all students are technologically literate by the 8th grade. The bill also requires that states provide guidance to districts on how to ensure that schools have access to the most up-to-date computers and software. Finally, the ATTAIN Act calls for research initiatives to determine the effectiveness of the new technology program at the state and national levels.
- (January 15, 2009) Washington, D.C. – The Achievement Through Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Act (HR 558) is Introduced in the 111th Congress.
- (March 27, 2008) Downtown/Pico-Union, LA - The State Educational Technology Directors Association Honors the Congresswoman for Her Work in Support of Educational Technology
- (March 5, 2008) Oakland, CA - Congresswoman Named Computer Using Educators' 2008 Legislator of the Year for Her Sustained and Extraordinary Efforts to Promote the Educational Use of Technology
- (May 23, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard's legislation, the ATTAIN Act, Received Key Endorsements from Major Educational Organizations
- (May 16, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Testifies About Her Legislation to Improve Student Academic Achievement Through Technology
- (March 29, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Thanks Dr. Themistocles Sparangis, the Los Angeles Unified School District's Chief Technology Director, for Accepting Her Invitation to Testify Before the Appropriations Education Subcommittee
Resolution to Bolster Preventive Health Care in America Passed by Congress
Over 160 health advocacy groups endorsed the bipartisan bill (H. Res. 1381). The resolution calls for an increased federal commitment for disease prevention, based on evidence that shows prevention efforts can help reduce rates of many serious diseases and related health care costs.
The Guidance, Understanding and Information for Dual Eligibles (GUIDE) Act, HR 2390
Assists people with mental disabilities in finding the right Medicare prescription drug plan for them by creating a demonstration program to provide one-on-one counseling services. The measure would also require that counseling services be provided by trained social workers and counselors in community mental health centers and other community-based non-profit organizations.
The Support 21 Act of 2009, HR 1028
Authorizes a new highly visible media campaign to educate the public about underage drinking laws and build support for their enforcement. The legislation asks the National Academy of Sciences to provide a report to Congress about the influence of drinking alcohol on the development of the adolescent brain. The legislation authorizes supplemental grant funds to current and former Drug Free Community grantees to work with pediatric health care providers and parents to reduce underage drinking.
The Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act, HR 864
Implements recommendations of the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report on underage drinking, including a federal interagency committee, a national media campaign targeted at parents, support for community prevention efforts, and research into underage drinking.
- (December 17, 2008) Boyle Heights, Los Angeles - Photos: The congresswoman congratulates the Salesian Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles on its successful efforts to provide opportunities for area youth and welcomes the new director of the Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug Free Community, Juan Carlos Aviles, at the club's holiday celebration in Boyle Heights.
- (September 23, 2008) Washington, D.C. - Noting the dangers of underage drinking, Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) and Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) praised House passage of H. Res. 1042, Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens Campaign by voice vote today.
- (September 19, 2008) Washington, D.C. – The Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community Awarded $625,000 over five years in federal grant funds to reduce substance abuse among youth in the Boyle Heights community.
- (July 23, 2008) Washington, D.C. - Photos: Century Council Honors the Congresswoman for her Commitment to Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking.
- (May 28, 2008) Boyle Heights, LA – Photos: Sharing an important lesson about the dangers of underage drinking at Roosevelt High School.
- (March 19, 2008) Downey - Brandon Silveria and his father, Tony, speak to 1,200 students at Downey High School about the importance of “making the right choice” about alcohol.
- (December 12, 2007) Washington, D.C. – Op-ed: This holiday season, parents urged to take active steps to prevent underage drinking.
- (September 14, 2007) Huntington Park, Los Angeles — Photo: The congresswoman takes part in launching public awareness campaign in Los Angeles to prevent underage drinking. The initiative, called “We Don’t Serve Teens,” was developed to inform adults that providing underage drinkers with alcohol is unsafe, illegal, and irresponsible.
- (April 24, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Photo: The National Beer Wholesalers Association presents Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard with its 2007 Legislative Excellence Award for her work on passage into law of "The STOP (Sober Truth on Preventing) Underage Drinking Act."
- (March 6, 2007) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Applauds the Acting U.S. Surgeon General's "Call to Action" Against Underage Drinking.
- (January 11, 2007) Photo: A national not-for-profit funded by America’s leading distillers, The Century Council honors the congresswoman with its 2006 silver-plate award for her "outstanding commitment to fight drunk driving and underage drinking."
The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, HR 739
Helps victims of domestic violence keep their jobs and find a safe place to live, and provides unemployment benefits if victims are fired as a result of abuse.
- (October 4, 2009) Lakewood, CA - Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence
- (May 20, 2009) Washington, D.C. – The Domestic Violence Leave Act (HR 2515) Introduced.
- (March 4, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Photos: Advocates on behalf of victims of domestic violence travel to our nation’s capital to lobby lawmakers about the importance of funding domestic violence services.
- (January 28, 2009) Washington, D.C. - The Introduction of the Security and Financial Empowerment Act (SAFE - HR 739) to ensure that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking have the financial independence they need to break free from their abusers.
- (November 6, 2007) Op-ed: Measures Introduced to Assist Survivors of Domestic Violence
- (June 6, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Photo: Representatives of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence visit Capitol Hill to lobby for funding of the Violence Against Women's Act.
- (March 29, 2007) Griffith Park, Los Angeles – Photo: The East Los Angeles Women’s Center Honors the congresswoman with its 2007 Spirit of Courage and Resilience Award for her efforts to help survivors of domestic violence.
The Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act (H.R. 1215)
Provides all immigration detainees with basic minimum protections including access to medical care, phones, and legal representation by establishing legally enforceable immigration detention standards in place of the current system of non-binding and inconsistently applied guidelines. The measure also provides special protections for unaccompanied children and other particularly vulnerable detainees while expanding the use of cost-saving alternatives to detention.
- (November 5, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Speaks Out on Behalf of Immigrant Children
- (November 3, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Op-Ed: Immigrant Detention Policy Reforms are Needed to Ensure the Humane Treatmetn of Immigrant Detainees
- (October 6, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Price, Roybal-Allard Applaud Reforms Proposed for Immigration Detention System
- (August 7, 2009) Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Welcomes Detention Centers Reforms Announced by ICE
- (June 24, 2009) Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Speaks at a Briefing Hosted by the Coalition for Immigrant Women's Rights
- (June 4, 2009) Congresswoman Roybal-Allard Meets With Representatives from Immigrants Rights Groups to Discuss H.R. 1215
- (April 23, 2009) Washington, D.C. – A meeting with David Aguilar, Chief of U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
- (February 26, 2009) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) Introduces Legislation to Ensure the Humane Treatment of Immigration Detainees
The Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE), HR 3564
Addresses the problems associated with 500,000 children employed in agriculture in the U.S. by raising labor standards and protections for farmworker children to the same level set for children in occupations outside of agriculture.
- (September 16, 2009) Washington, DC - A Panel Discussion with the Labor Secretary and Advocates About the Plight of Farm Worker Children
- (September 15, 2009) Washington, DC - Bill Introduced to Protect Farmworker Children and Keep Them in School
- (September 23, 2008) Washington, DC - During a House subcommittee hearing today, Members of Congress heard from expert witnesses who testified to the need to enforce existing labor laws and strengthen protections for child laborers, particularly by passing The Children's Act for Responsible Employment (CARE) Act, introduced by the congresswoman.
- (June 12, 2007) Washington, DC – Photo: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) introduced "The Children’s Act for Responsible Employment" (CARE, HR 2674) today to end the double standard existing in child labor laws that results in inadequate protections for children working in our nation’s agricultural fields.
Improved Vaccination Efforts, HR 4990, 4991, 4992, 4993
A package of bills that will help to ensure that adults have access to life-saving vaccines, including the new vaccine against the virus that causes cervical cancer as well as vaccines against seasonal influenza, certain pneumonias, Hepatitis B, and shingles, among others. These bills will increase access to vaccines by creating a Vaccines for Uninsured Adults program, modeled on the very successful Vaccines for Children program. The Vaccines for Uninsured Adults program will provide vaccines free of charge to uninsured and underinsured adults. The bills would fund programs to educate the public about the importance of adult immunization and would provide for grants to states to strengthen state adult immunization efforts as well.
The American Dream Act, HR 1751
Provides immigration relief to immigrant college students 21 years old or younger who have graduated from high school and have lived in the U.S. for at least five years. Lifts federal restrictions that prohibit states from providing in-state tuition to these students.
- (April 30, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Photo: The United Students of the Southeast Cities Advocate for the Dream Act.
- (March 26, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Introduction of the American Dream Act (HR 1751).
- (October 2, 2007) Washington, D.C. – Photo: Representatives with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the importance of passing the American Dream Act, among other initiatives impacting the Latino community.
- (May 18, 2007) Washington, D.C. – Photo: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Chairwoman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, commend three undocumented immigrants for testifying before the subcommittee about the importance of passing the American Dream Act.
- (February 23, 2007) Downtown, Los Angeles – Photo: Los Angeles-area representatives of Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles met with the congresswoman to thank her for her steadfast advocacy on behalf of the American Dream Act.
Los Angeles River Revitalization Funding
$20 million authorization for restoration and revitalization projects along the Los Angeles River.
- (October 1, 2009) Washington, D.C. - Final Approval in the House of Representatives of Nearly $1.5 Million for Los Angeles River Revitalization
- (April 28, 2009) Los Angeles — Photos: Recovery Funds Awarded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the structural integrity, remove graffiti and manage vegetation along the Los Angeles River. Announcement made at Capitol Hill briefing about initiatives to revitalize the river.
- (March 24, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Photo: An update about LA River Revitalization Projects from Colonel Thomas H. Magness, IV, Los Angeles District Commander, U.S. Army Corps Engineers.
- (March 17, 2009) Washington, D.C. – Photo: Los Angeles City Councilman Ed Reyes updates the congresswoman on plans to revitalize the Los Angeles River.
- (March 20, 2008) Downtown, LA – Photo: An Aerial Tour of the Los Angeles River Aboard a Black Hawk Helicopter.
- (November 8, 2007) Washington, D.C. - Congress overrides the President's veto of the Water Resources Development Act, a measure that includes a $25 million authorization for restoration and revitalization projects along the Los Angeles River.
- (August 1, 2007) Washington, D.C. – House Passes Historic $25 million Authorization Championed by the Congresswoman for Restoration and Revitalization Projects along the Los Angeles River.
- (July 12, 2007) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Announces Committee Approval of $8.35 Million in Federal Funding for Energy And Water Projects in the Los Angeles Area, Including $1.65 Million for Los Angeles River Revitalization.
- (June 21, 2007) Washington, D.C. – Photos: The congresswoman thanks outgoing Colonel Alex Dornstauder of the Los Angeles U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for his steadfast support of efforts to revitalize the Los Angeles River and congratulates him on his new position at the National Headquarters of the Army Corps of Engineers.
- (April 19, 2007) Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) Announces House Passage of $20 million Authorization for Los Angeles River Revitalization Projects
The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, HR 1634
Establishes a grants program to educate and train health care professionals and parents regarding newborn health screenings and follow-up care.
- (April 24, 2008) Washington, D.C. - The President Signs the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act into Law.
- (April 8, 2008) Washington, D.C. - Floor statement following passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act (S. 1858) in the House and Senate.
- (February 26, 2008) Washington, D.C. – Op-ed: The Simple Truth About Birth Defects (in English and en Español).
- (February 26, 2008) Op-ed: La simple realidad de los defectos de nacimiento.
- (October 18, 2007) Washington, D.C. – Photo: The March of Dimes honors the congresswoman with its national 2007 Public Affairs Leadership Award for her sponsorship of legislation to improve the health of mothers, infants, and children.
Personal Protective Equipment, HR 1327
Directs the U.S. Department of Labor to release a ruling requiring employers to pay for and provide personal protective equipment - such as respirators, chemical resistant clothing, metal mesh gloves, lifelines and lanyards, safety glasses, and face shields - needed by their workers to stay safe on the job.
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