Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard meets with members of the National League of California Cities-Latino Caucus who were in our nation’s capital to attend the organization’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) conference. The group’s members discussed the organization’s 2007 policy priorities and goals which include increased funding for: public schools, more open space; health care for families; first-time homeownership incentives; public safety personnel; and revitalization efforts in low... Read more

Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following statement celebrating National Women’s History Month. In 1981, the U.S. Congress established National Women's History Week. Later, in 1987, Congress expanded National Women’s History Week to National Women’s History Month. Each year, the President issues a special Women’s History Month Proclamation during the month of March. This proclamation marks the beginning of National Women’s History Month. “As we celebrate and honor the achieve... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) discussed the importance of expanding access to adult education centers in the 34th Congressional District and providing technical and vocational instruction to public school students in grades K-12 with representatives from the Los Angeles United School District. -- ### -- Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Education and Labor Chairman George Miller (CA-7) introduced legislation today that will direct the Department of Labor to release a standard requiring employers to pay for personal protective equipment such as respirators, chemical resistant clothing, metal mesh gloves, lifelines and lanyards, safety glasses, and face shields needed by their workers to stay safe on the job. The measure, called the ‘‘Protective Equipment for America’s Workers Act,’... Read more

As the author of our nation’s first comprehensive national law to curb underage drinking, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard commended Acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu today on the launch of the first “Call to Action” against underage drinking. “The Surgeon General’s Call to Action places a heightened national focus on the public health crisis of underage drinking in our country,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “I commend this initiative as a way to bring more attention and e... Read more

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with a proclamation honoring her for her “common bond and strong commitment to the growth of Latina entrepreneurship and the continued advancement of the Latina business community in this country” and for her “active participation in minority initiatives that encourage increased opportunities for women and Hispanics in the area of business.” In addition to serving as USHCC’s Board Chairman, Mr. Li... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday by reading Green Eggs and Ham to Ms. Elizabeth Fujishima’s first and second-grade students at the Utah Street School in Boyle Heights. The visit was part of the National Education Association's annual Read Across America event organized to get children of all ages excited about reading. The Association contributed 30 books in the congresswoman's name to the school's library. -- ### -- Read more

U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) are pleased to announce the creation of the bipartisan Congressional Study Group on Public Health. The new member organization will hold regular educational briefings on Capitol Hill to inform members of Congress and their staffs about the diverse and important work of public health experts and the health protection efforts they undertake. The study group will also invite key scientists an... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34, D) and Congressman Howard Berman (CA-28, D) announced today (March 1, 2007) the introduction of the “American Dream Act" (HR 1275) which will provide a path to legal immigration status for college-bound children who have lived most of their lives in this country, but do not have legal immigration status. Their Republican colleague, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL-21, R) joined the Los Angeles representatives in this bipartisan effort. Under the Ame... Read more

Roybal-Allard voted today in favor of a bill that repeals the earnings test for Social Security beneficiaries between the ages of 65 and 69. Under current law, seniors who claim Social Security benefits before they reach 69 are subject to a reduction in benefits if they continue to work. The earnings limit originated in the 1930's. It remains despite the vast changes in the economy and the lives of senior citizens that have taken place over the last 60 years. For seniors 65 to 69, benefits are r... Read more