The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) today announced that U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) has been awarded the association’s 2010 Award for Excellence in Public Service. The award recognizes Congresswoman Roybal-Allard for her efforts to champion education technology legislation, including the Achievement Through Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) Act. “Rep. Roybal-Allard has been a leader in the effort to integrate the use of technology into the classroom. She has tirele... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves, members of Congress Judy Chu and Grace Napolitano, Los Angeles School Board Vice President Yolie Flores, and the ya es hora ¡HAGASE CONTAR! Census Coalition (It’s Time, Make Yourself Count!) at the Garza Primary Center in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles for an event to mark the national kick off of efforts by Latino organizations, the U.S. Census Bureau, school districts, early childhood education provider... Read more

At today's hearing (2/25/10) of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) called on Secretary Janet Napolitano to redouble her efforts to implement a more humane approach to the enforcement of America’s immigration laws. Citing the example of a Salvadoran man who committed suicide in an immigration jail after enduring unbearable pain in his legs for weeks—suffering his guards knowingly ignored—she urged the Department to accelerate its push to... Read more

For the sixth time, the National Association of Community Health Centers presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment to strengthen access to quality health care to medically underserved Americans." As a member of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee of Appropriations, the congresswoman advocates on behalf of the federal funding needs of the community clinics and health centers. The ind... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presents a certificate of recognition to Katherine Hikida (shown on left) who is the outgoing President of the Japanese American Bar Association at the group’s 34rd Annual Japanese American Bar Association Installation & Awards Gala at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in Downtown. The congresswoman also welcomed her successor, incoming President-Elect Diane Nishiura (not shown). Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joins Councilmember José Huizar and other local officials at a celebration at the Los Angeles City Hall honoring the two year anniversary of the Bringing Back Broadway initiative. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard works with local officials to secure federal funds to revitalize the area, including to re-establish the Red Car trolley system that operated in the Los Angeles region from 1903 to 1963. For more information about the 10-year project, please visit ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) visited with seniors from various Southeast cities who attended the Cudahy Senior Center’s annual King and Queen Crowning in Turner Hall at Clara Street Park. The congresswoman congratulated Blanca Enriquez and Harry Sherman for being named the center’s 2010 King and Queen. During the congresswoman’s remarks at the event, she highlighted the importance of the upcoming 2010 Census. Cities in Southeast Los Angeles, such as Cudahy and its neighboring comm... Read more

At the Greater Huntington Park Area Chamber of Commerce’s 104th Anniversary Installation Banquet at Steven’s Steak House in Commerce, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) swore in Don Brabant, the past and current chamber president, as well as all of the chambers 2010 incoming officers and members of its board of directors. Prior to the installation ceremony, the congresswoman spoke to the chamber members about congressional efforts to improve the economy and create jobs. Through the Amer... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) convened a meeting at the Bell Community Center of religious leaders in the community and representatives of faith-based institutions to discuss the importance of the 2010 Census and urge their support in garnering public participation in the census. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard encouraged the clergy leadership, including Father Alfonso Amezcua (pictured) of Immaculate Conception Church in Downtown Los Angeles, to partner with the Census Bureau ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) convened her fifth annual health clinics roundtable and second annual hospital roundtable discussion during which health care providers from throughout the 34th Congressional District discussed their goals and challenges providing health care to area families. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard said, “The roundtables have been a terrific opportunity for me to hear firsthand the questions, concerns and suggestions health care providers have as to how to best p... Read more