WHAT: U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard will host a free information workshop for high school students interested in attending a U.S. service academy. Students will learn about the academy requirements, including the application process for receiving a nomination from the congresswoman. The service academies provide a free college education in return for five years of military service as a commissioned officer following graduation. WHO: High school students and their parents are invited t... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard released the following statement today concerning a rule proposed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that would require lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card, commonly referred to as a “green card,” if those cards were issued prior to 1989. This rule would give 750,000 lawful permanent residents only 120 days to be fingerprinted and submit information for a background check, as well as pay a $370 filing fee... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) gave the following remarks on September 20, 2007 at the Committee for Education Funding 2007 Legislative Conference. Founded in 1969, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) and its 100 member organizations work toward the common goal of achieving adequate federal support for the nation's education system. Nonpartisan and nonprofit, CEF is America's largest education coalition, reflecting the broad spectrum of the education community. ---------------... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard meets with Arturo Vargas, Executive Director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), to discuss a number of important issues affecting the Latino community. Mr. Vargas updated the congresswoman on the organization’s citizenship drive which is credited with helping thousands of legal permanent residents to apply for U.S. citizenship. They also discussed anticipated problems with a proposed Department of Homeland Security r... Read more

Reverend Richard Estrada, Associate Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels at 535 N. Main Street near Olvera Street in Downtown, Los Angeles, offered the opening prayer in U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 19. The first Latino to deliver the opening prayer for the 110th Congress, Father Estrada’s opening prayer to Congress coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. In his prayer, Father Estrada called on lawmakers to draw strength from their diversity and to make laws that protect a... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanks soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center for their service to our country during a luncheon sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The center serves more than 150,000 active and retired personnel from all branches of the military. The center is named after Major Walter Reed, an army surgeon who led the team which confirmed that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes rather than direct contact. Since its origins, the facility h... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined in the grand opening celebration of Santee Village, a collection of three historic manufacturing buildings converted into 216 loft homes located in the heart of downtown on Los Angeles Street between Seventh and Eighth streets. Developer Mark Weinstein and Marlyn Gates led the congresswoman on a tour of the lofts and condominiums in the Santee, Cornell and Eckardt buildings, which range from 700-square-foot studios to 2,000-square foot 2BR/2BA p... Read more

Janet Evans, Federal Trade Commission; Joseph Cruz, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; Craig Wolf, Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America; and Ralph Blackman of The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Brown-Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; DIAGEO; Future Brands LLC; Hood River Distillers, Inc; and Sidney Frank Importing Co. Inc., in cooperation with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, launched a public awareness campaign ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) reassured more than 150 area residents who gathered at Dolores Mission Catholic Church on South Gless Street that she and other members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are continuing to fight for just and fair immigration reform, despite recent setbacks. At the gathering, community members presented the congresswoman with two boxes filled with hundreds of letters appealing to the congresswoman to continue her advocacy for immigration legislation t... Read more

Mayfair High School graduate Jean Lee has demonstrated excellence in artistry, not just once, but three times in a row. Jean, a resident of Bellflower, placed second in the “Artistic Discovery – 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition” sponsored by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Jean recently collected her scholarships with the total prize adding up to $2,250 combined for the three wins. The scholarships will immediately be put to good use. Jean plans to ... Read more