Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with the University of Southern California Provost C.L. Max Nikias and members of the USC Board of Trustees to discuss the importance of federal efforts to improve the accessibility, affordability and quality of higher education in our country. Provost Nikias also discussed the university's achievements in conducting cutting-edge research that contributes to maintaining our country's role as a leader in science and technology. -- ### -- Read more

In recognition of the congresswoman's longstanding advocacy on behalf of community health care clinics and the uninsured, the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, on behalf of the National Association of Community Health Centers, presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its 2007 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment during the Second Session of the 109th Congress to strengthen and preserve access to quality health care for America's me... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Admiral Thad Allen, 23rd Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, to discuss a variety of important security-related issues, including the Central California Area Maritime Security Committee charged with improving area security measures and the Coast Guard's Integrated Deepwater System program to modernize its entire offshore fleet as needed over the next 25 years. The congresswoman, who sits on the Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, ... Read more

In response to Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s questions asked in today’s Labor Subcommittee Appropriations Hearing, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed that the U.S. Department of Labor would meet its November deadline for issuing a final rule requiring employers to pay for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers. Shown testifying, OSHA Assistant Secretary Edwin Foulke, Jr. said: “My goal is to have it done by Novembe... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34, D) and Congressman George Miller (CA-7, D), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, applauded a decision by the Department of Labor to issue a final rule by November that will require employers to pay for personal protective equipment for workers. The decision was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the AFL-CIO and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. “In the coming months, I will continue to work closely with Cha... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) receives a congratulatory visit from Los Angeles Councilman Ed Reyes (pictured on right) on March 14 as they celebrate the historic congressional authorization for revitalization efforts along the Los Angeles River, which was included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA –HR 1495) approved by the full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 15. The WRDA provision for the LA River marks the first time that the River has received fed... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters to discuss federal highway infrastructure improvements and the continued federal funding for the Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension. The meeting in the congresswoman’s Washington office took place following an Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee hearing at which the congresswoman, who is a member, thanked the Secretary, who was testifying before the subcommittee, for in... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) was honored by the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local 1014 for her support of federal efforts to help firefighters and their families, including her support of the Employee Free Choice Act (HR 800). The landmark legislation, which would help to protect and preserve the right of every American to freely organize and participate in the collective bargaining process, passed the House of Representatives on March 1 with the congresswoman’s support in a ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) met with American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) activists from the Los Angeles region who were visiting the nation's capital to attend AIPAC's annual policy conference. As part of the conference, AIPAC members met with Members of Congress to discuss AIPAC's federal legislative priorities in an effort to further strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. -- ### -- Read more

City of Bellflower officials met with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) during a trip to our nation’s capital to attend the National League of Cities conference. The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. During their meeting in the congresswoman’s Washington, D.C. office, they discussed important municipal issues including Bellflower’s compliance with clean water regulations and the need for inc... Read more