The United States spends significantly more on childbirth than any other industrialized country, but ranks far behind almost all developed countries in healthy child birth results for both mothers and babies. To address this national tragedy, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) introduced the Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century Act which places a national focus on evidence-based maternity care practices to help achieve the best possible maternity outcomes for mothe... Read more

Calling the measure irresponsible and a threat to our nation’s security, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) spoke against the Republican federal spending bill for homeland security programs today. A member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard charged that the spending cuts in the legislation would severely hamper our nation’s ability to respond quickly to emergencies and prevent terrorist attacks. The bill cuts $1.1 billion from current homel... Read more

On Memorial Day, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined more than 250 area veterans, local elected officials and members of the community at the intersection commonly known as Cinco Puntos near the Mexican-American All Wars Memorial to pay tribute to service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Organized by the Eugene A. Obregon American Legion Post 804 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4696, the 64th Annual Memorial Day Program at Cinco Puntos followed a 24-... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomed participants to the 2011 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit. The two-day event featured speakers who addressed key issues impacting the AAPI community. Topics discussed at the summit included economic development, housing, civil rights and comprehensive immigration reform. “It is a pleasure to join you for CAPAC’s AAPI Summit as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. I have the privilege of representing the... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomed 165 participants to her 16th Annual Grants Workshop held at the Energy Resources Center. The congresswoman hosts the free event each year to provide local non-profit organizations with the opportunity to meet and discuss upcoming funding opportunities and best practices with 28 different federal, state, and local government agencies and foundations. During the congresswoman’s welcoming remarks, she told the audience, “As a former executive dir... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined participants of the Council of Mexican Federations’ Parents in Education Program for a tour of the Coca-Cola plant on Cleta Street. The Downey facility currently employs approximately 1,000 people. The facility was originally purchased in 1949 and was expanded to a production/sales facility in 1951. The largest distribution center in North America, the facility supplies a geographic area that includes all of Southern California, Southern Nevada ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) convenes a meeting with area leaders in the 34th District to solicit their feedback on major issues facing families in their communities. The roundtable breakfast discussion at Tamayo Restaurant on East Olympic Boulevard in East Los Angeles included mayors, councilmembers and city managers from Vernon, Maywood, Commerce, Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park and Downey. Topics discussed at the meeting included job creation, comprehensive immigrat... Read more

While Downtown denizens won’t ride a $125 million streetcar for at least four years, plenty of people already have an opinion about where it should go and who should pay for it. Not surprisingly, they are ready to share their thoughts. On Tuesday, May 17, about 150 people showed up for a public meeting to discuss possible routes, the price tag and other issues of the project proposed by 14th District City Councilman José Huizar. The event, organized by Metro, took place at Broadway’s Los Angeles... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined 31 other members of the California Congressional Delegation today in signing a letter to President Obama urging him to reject Republican efforts in Congress to drastically cut federal funding to states for the Medicaid program. “Under the Republican 2012 budget plan passed April 15 in the U.S. House of Representatives, Medicaid would be cut by nearly $800 billion and converted into a block grant program. According to the nonpartisan Congressiona... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined Congressman Howard L. Berman (CA-28) in reintroducing the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act - HR 1842). The legislation, which was approved by the US House of Representatives last year but failed to pass the U.S. Senate, provides a pathway for eligible young immigrants raised in the United States to become lawful permanent residents and realize their potential as professionals and taxpayers. An original co-... Read more