Members of the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Outstanding Congressional Advocacy Acknowledgement Award for her ongoing support of Hispanic publishers in this country. The group noted the congresswoman's work regarding federal-agency advertisements in Latino-owned publications - in particular, a federal study she commissioned looking into possible disparities in government advertising in minority-owned publications... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with representatives of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) who were in Washington, D.C. as part of a team of eight participating in the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Democratic Summit held this month in honor of APIA Heritage Month. The Chinese American Citizens Alliance is dedicated to the economic and political empowerment of Chinese Americans and to the improvement and general welfare of Chinese communities throughout the c... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomes L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and members of the L.A. Area Chamber at a press conference to kick-off the chamber's annual "Access D.C." visit this week to Capitol Hill. This year's Access D.C. trip includes more than 70 business leaders from across the L.A. region, grouped into six policy teams, to meet with over 50 elected officials and policymakers. During the four-day event, business leaders will lobby on policy issues including: transpor... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulated representatives of CARE Ambulance Service on the company's recent selection as the new 911 Emergency Ambulance Service for families in Los Angeles County. The congresswoman also congratulated two of the Emergency Medical Technicians with CARE who were honored recently by their peers for exemplary service during Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Tyson Conger (second left) and Shawn Dugan (second right) received the association's Star of Life Awa... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard meets with Los Angeles-area beer distributors to discuss issues of concern to the beer industry such as threats to the three tiered system of alcohol distribution and regulation, and also the congresswoman's legislative efforts to curb underage drinking. -- ### -- Read more

"I am proud to stand with my colleagues as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. I thank Congressman Honda and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus for organizing tonight's special order. Our theme for this year's festivities, Dreams and Challenges of Asian Pacific Americans, speaks to the many generations of Asian Pacific Americans who worked hard to overcome economic hardship, racism and other barriers in their pursuit of the American dream. The theme reminds us of the... Read more

One of our government's foremost responsibilities is to provide safe communities for America's families. Unfortunately, the Republican budget before the House fails to do so on many counts. For that reason, I have joined congressional colleagues in support of a homeland security agenda that proactively and responsibly prepares us for the ever-changing security challenges facing our country. The Real Security Agenda is a tough and smart Democratic alternative to a Republican Congressional budget ... Read more

This week's Cinco de Mayo celebrations will take many forms, including educational programs in our schools, community events, and parties. Many of the parties are wonderful celebrations of our Mexican culture that highlight the many contributions we of Mexican descent have made to this great nation. As a mother, a grandmother, and a Member of Congress, I am proud of my family's Mexican heritage. However, I am deeply disturbed by the way Cinco de Mayo is often transformed by the alcohol industry ... Read more

Esta semana, las celebraciones del Cinco de Mayo tomaran muchas formas, incluyendo programas educativos en nuestras escuelas, eventos comunitarios y fiestas. Muchas de las fiestas son maravillosas celebraciones de nuestra cultura mexicana que destacan las contribuciones que nosotros, los descendientes de mexicanos, hemos hecho por esta gran nación. Como madre, abuela y congresista, estoy orgullosa de la herencia mexicana de mi familia. Sin embargo, estoy profundamente preocupada por la manera en... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard discusses Los Angeles' Autry National Center with Jackie Autry, widow of the famous cowboy entertainer, Gene Autry, who founded the center. The center is the administrative body of three museums: the Southwest Museum of the American Indian; the Museum of the American West; and the Women of the West Museum. The center also oversees the Institute for the Study of the American West, which provides learning opportunities to scholars, educators, students and the ge... Read more