Ever since I was a junior at Warren High School in Downey and took a fascinating American History class, I’ve been interested in politics. I’m now a 23-year-old senior at California State University, Long Beach majoring in Political Science and I finally got the firsthand view into the day-to-day operations of an elected official’s office that I had been wondering about for some time. I had the privilege of working as a summer intern in Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s Downtown Los Angeles ... Read more

Pledging her commitment to job creation in our country, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) addressed an audience of more than 200 attendees gathered at the annual conference of the Council of Mexican Federations (Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norteamérica.) Following her remarks, the congresswoman signed a pledge to “support urgent legislation to create good jobs.” COFEM is a non-profit organization serving the immigrant community since 2004. Its mission embraces a community cent... Read more

At the closing ceremony of the third annual Los Angeles Hispanic Youth Institute, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) urged 125 local high school students participating in the event to overcome obstacles in their lives and, no matter what, pursue an education. “Like countless young people today, I know many of you face challenges at home, at school, and in your community,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), who served as the honorary chairperson of the event. “Financial pr... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard joined Coca-Cola Refreshments (CCR) of Southern California today at the company's Downtown Los Angeles distribution center to showcase the newest additions to its growing fleet of low- to zero-emission Alternative Fuel Vehicles. The event highlighted the company's leadership in sustainability efforts and commitment to reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The new vehicles are comprised of electric and hybrid electric and other fuel efficient ... Read more

As a prelude to the Nisei Week celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture and history, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard extended a heartfelt thank you to the many volunteers and participants who came together to make this year’s 3rd Annual Los Angeles Tanabata (Star) Festival Opening Ceremony a great success. This year’s festival featured a special tribute to Japan’s earthquake victims. The festival celebrates the once-a-year meeting of star (tanabata) lovers, the Ox Herder and the... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Chester Chong, the outgoing and incoming president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles and President of Superspeed Transportation in Inglewood, on his years of service and commitment to the Chinese American business community in Southern California. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging the development of the Chinese-American business community thro... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilwoman Jan Perry in welcoming JP Morgan Chase & Co. Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon to Los Angeles and congratulating him on the bank’s expansion in the city, county and throughout California. The trio joined Chairman Dimon on a hard hat tour of one of the new Chase branches currently under construction in Downtown Los Angeles at 888 West 6th Street. The branch is scheduled to open in September. Chase is in the pr... Read more

At a Southeast Leadership Network reception, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard presents David Figueroa Ortega with a certificate of congressional recognition in honor of his new appointment as the Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles. Mr. Ortega took office on April 25. Held at the La Huasteca Restaurant in Plaza Mexico in Lynwood, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard said during her welcoming remarks, “I am very happy to welcome our new Consul General of Mexico, David Figueroa Ortega to Los Angeles... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined local leaders and about 80 residents at the mayor’s “Meet Your Elected Official” event in the council chambers of the Downey City Hall. Downey Councilmember Mario Guerra, Assemblyman Ricardo Lara and State Senator Alan Lowenthal also participated in the panel discussion hosted by Downey Mayor Luis Marquez. The local elected officials each gave an overview of the services their offices provide to constituents. Pictured left to right in the group ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Taskforce on Health, made the following statement today in honor of National Health Center Week: “Community health centers provide affordable, high quality, cost effective health care to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. Throughout the country and its territories, America’s health centers serve more than 20 million people, including more than 800,000 patients in Los Angeles County – 100,000... Read more