During a recent tour at the Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center in Downtown, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard congratulated the clinic’s staff on the launch of its new Women’s Health Center. The congresswoman said: “It is my pleasure to be here for the official opening of the Women’s Health Center and I thank Carl Coan, the center’s CEO and Executive Director, for the privilege of joining you for this wonderful celebration. The new Women’s Center is a tribute to you, the staff and suppor... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) paid tribute to the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation and its late founder Dionicio Morales at the organization’s 41st annual Aztec Awards Gala held at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. During the event, the congresswoman was also presented with the foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Aztec Award for her “exemplary achievement and leadership in advancing the cause of the Hispanic Community.” Upon accepting the organiza... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presented a certificate of Congressional Recognition to Valley Christian Elementary School Teacher Pam Leestma, who was selected for the National American Stars of Teaching Award by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The congresswoman congratulated Ms. Leestma for the award and praised her creative teaching methods in science as vital to the future of the United States and its communities. The award was given to five out of 5,000 teacher nominees through... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presents a congressional record tribute to Mr. John Binder, an owner of Philippe the Original restaurant at 1001 North Alameda Street, on the occasion of the sandwich shop’s 100 year anniversary. Click here (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) to read the full text of the tribute and to learn more about the restaurant’s proud history in Los Angeles. -- ### -- Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) introduced the Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act of 2008 today (10/03/08), which would establish legally enforceable immigration detention standards in place of the current system of non-binding and inconsistently applied guidelines. Under the legislation, all immigration detainees would receive basic minimum protections including access to medical care, phones, and legal representation. The Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act (H.R. 7255) also ... Read more

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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce final passage in Congress of a continuing resolution spending measure that includes millions of dollars in federal funds for needed initiatives that she championed throughout the year for her district and the community at large. “The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act makes critical investments in America to ensure that we have the necessary resources to secure our nation, prepare and re... Read more

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Completion of Six-Miles of Twin Tracks of the Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Hailed as Milestone. Click here to view release (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). -- ### -- Read more

Stephanie Figueroa of Boyle Heights, a junior at Wilson High School in El Sereno, visited with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard during her weeklong stay in Washington, D.C. as a participant in the National Young Leaders' Conference. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard, who represents the 34th District which includes Boyle Heights, said she is proud of Stephanie’s involvement in the program and success in school. "The National Young Leaders' Conference is a unique opportunity for young people to learn... Read more