Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of the House Appropriations Committee and tireless advocate for animal rights, celebrated the inclusion of three animal welfare provisions that she has championed for almost two decades. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard delivered the remarks below during the Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
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Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking, or STOP Act, Reauthorization. The bill was passed as part of H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, omnibus legislation that will strengthen and expand more than 30 critical programs that collectively work to support mental health care and substance use disorder prevention, care, treatment, and recovery support services.
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Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and the first Mexican American woman elected to Congress, celebrated the inclusion of language she authored in the FY23 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill that would allow for DACA recipients to be hired as full-time staff by Members of Congress. For several years, Rep. Roybal-Allard has worked to pass legislation allowing for Members of Congress to be allowed to hire DACA recipients. This measure is necessary because under current law, DACA recipients are only permitted to work in Congress through an internship or fellowship. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard delivered these remarks at the Committee markup of this legislation.
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Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s Opening Remarks During the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing With DHS Office of Inspector General.
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Community Funding Projects Requests Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard is pleased to accept submissions for Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Fiscal Year 2023. Congress has adopted strict guidelines regarding the projects that it can consider. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional guidance on the requirements for CPF submissions can be f...
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Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard released the following statement on the House’s passage of the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act.
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Today, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s fiscal year 2023 budget proposal:
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Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, released the following statement on the House’s passage of H.R. 2954, Securing a Strong Retirement Act.?
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