The National Hispanic Council on Aging honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown on right holding the award) with its Lifetime Achievement Award for her advocacy in public service on behalf of Hispanic older adults. “I thank Dr. Yanira Cruz (pictured on left) and the National Hispanic Council on Aging for tonight’s recognition. Your award has tremendous meaning for me both professionally and personally,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard who is the chair of the Congressio... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulated “Su Casa, Ending Domestic Violence” – a non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence in Los Angeles County – on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The congresswoman also thanked the organization for honoring her at the Lakewood event attended by more than 300 supporters for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. “I sincerely thank Su Casa for tonight’s recognition and ext... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presented representatives of Clínica Msr. Oscar A. Romero with a Congressional Record Tribute in honor of the community health center’s 25th Year Anniversary. Please click here to read the full text of the congresswoman’s congressional tribute. To celebrate this milestone, Clínica Romero held its 1st Annual Health Walk (Camine, Sonria y Vive con Clínica Romero) – a three kilometer walk from their 123 South Alvarado Street clinic to the Vista Hermosa Na... Read more

At Familia Unida’s “Living with Multiple Sclerosis” 6th Annual Wheelchair Wash, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presented the organization with a congressional record tribute for its outstanding service to the community. “I want to give special recognition to the woman who is the heart and soul of Familia Unida, the founder and Executive Director Irma Resendez. In 1991, after seeing the lack of services for Latinos with disabilities, Irma had the courage to found Familia Unida, the f... Read more

At an event in recognition of Bienestar’s 20th Anniversary, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) presented Bienestar with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for providing critical HIV/AIDS services in the Latino community and thanked the organization for honoring her with its 2009 Special Recognition Award. Bienestar’s award to the congresswoman was in “recognition of her contributions to both the HIV/AIDS and Latino communities by providing advocacy and leadership to enhance the ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA- 32) were honored for their leadership to the community at the Chinatown Service Center’s 38th Anniversary “Turning the Curve to Community Economic Recovery” Dinner. Before an audience of more than 450 attendees, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard praised her fellow honorees and expressed her deep appreciation to the Chinatown Service Center for honoring her and for its work. “Throughout my 23 years of public service, it is with... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked local cancer advocates from her district for traveling to our nation's capital to garner support for a legislative agenda to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. During the meeting, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates emphasized the need for health care reform that includes universal coverage, out-of-pocket spending limits to protect families from catastrophic financial loses, an emphasis on prevent... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with representatives of the non-profit organization Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) who were in our nation’s capital to advocate for federal funding for programs to reduce teen pregnancy. Pictured in the photo: top row (left to right): Dr. Sandra Salazar, M.D., Norwalk; Pamela Burga, Downtown Los Angeles; and Karla V. Salazar, Downey. Pictured in the bottom row (left to right): Michelle Seijas, Sacramento; Congresswoman Lucille R... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) updated 130 members of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce about current proposals before Congress to reform our nation’s health insurance system. “Reforming our nation’s health care system is both a moral and a fiscal imperative,” Congresswoman Roybal-Allard said. “To do this successfully, most people agree we need to provide universal access to quality care and slow the escalating costs of our national health care system. As difficult as the tas... Read more

A longtime supporter of syringe exchange programs, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) spoke today in the U.S. House of Representatives against an attempt to ban federal funding for the initiative. Background about the issue from the national advocacy organization, AIDS Action: The amendment proposed by Rep. Mark Souder would have, if enacted, prohibited federal funding for syringe exchange programs. Annually, nearly 8,000 Americans contract HIV/AIDS and approximately 12,000 Americans co... Read more