Gloria Rodriguez, President/CEO of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Policy Hero Award at the association’s 3rd Annual Health Policy Summit and Community Health Star Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Center at Cathedral Plaza in Downtown, Los Angeles. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard accepted the award and called the community clinic leaders "the real heroes" for their work in providing health care to the most... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard congratulates 20-year-old Downey resident John Haddad on his admission into the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. John earned the prestigious appointment after successfully completing a rigorous 10-month course of instruction at the Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, Rhode Island. John is the son of Hussam and his mother, Abeer, Haddad (shown on left). He is a graduate of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower. "I am extremely proud of John. He i... Read more

New Mexico, Wisconsin and Vermont have the highest death rates from accidental falls among people over the age of 65, according to new data being released by the National Safety Council at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on this escalating crisis. "Falls among people 65 and older is now the leading cause of injury deaths," said Bill O'Connell, executive director of Government Affairs for the National Safety Council. "Furthermore, the mortality rate from falls for older Americans has inc... Read more

Today, as many people take to the streets and celebrate their freedom of speech and love of our nation, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) made the following statements in support. “As everyone marches today in call for fair treatment of immigrants in our nation, we want them to know that the Members of the CHC are working hard, on their behalf, to see a just and sensible solution to this immigration crisis,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), Chair of the CHC. “Families are bein... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked Bienestar representatives for traveling to our nation’s capital to educate Members of Congress and their staffs about HIV/AIDS. For the third year in a row, Bienestar has conducted a congressional briefing sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on the impact of HIV/AIDS on Latinos. The non-profit organization provides HIV/AIDS services to Latino families and other underserved individuals. Established in 1989, Bienestar - which means "we... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) announced today the signing into law of legislation she authored to eliminate preventable newborn deaths and severe disabilities through the increased use of comprehensive and standardized newborn screening tests. “I thank my colleagues for supporting this critical legislation,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard following the bill’s final passage in Congress on April 8. “With the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, this Congress ha... Read more

As part of Small Business Week in the Congress, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown in pink blazer) welcomed members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business community – including two organizations based in her district – to our nation’s capital to speak with members of Congress about the business issues that matter most to their members. The participants included Mr. Kerry Doi (shown in center photo on right), who is the President and CEO of the Pacific As... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Los Angeles County School Superintendent Darline Robles and members of the Board to discuss the county's federal legislative priorities. Working out of its main office on Imperial Highway in Downey, the Los Angeles County Office of Education is the largest regional education agency in the nation, serving nearly 1.7 million students in 80 kindergarten through 12 school districts. During the meeting, the educators thanked the congresswoman for... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition. “This art competition showcases the extraordinary creative talents of the students of the 34th Congressional District,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “I am so proud to represent a district filled with so many artistic students, caring parents, inspirational teachers, and devoted community and business leaders who lend their support each year to make ... Read more

Are you prepared for the digital television transition? If you are among the estimated 19.6 million households that rely on free, over-the-air broadcasts made available through a rooftop antenna or “rabbit ears,” your television set may go dark on February 17, 2009, when broadcasters begin airing exclusively digital signals. By taking a few simple steps, however, you and your family can continue using your television sets and watching your favorite shows uninterrupted. To do this, you will need ... Read more