Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) voted to pass H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to restore critical protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and keep the promise of democracy for all Americans. In response to the most coordinated state-level efforts to restrict the right to vote in generations, H.R. 4 would prevent states and localities with a recent history of voter discrimination from these practices by requiring these juri... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, on the eve of his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time. Following President Biden’s address, Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Biden showed our nation and the world what true leadership looks like. His joint address to Congress laid out the progress his administration has made and his broader agenda to make America healthier, safer, more prospero... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, after President Joe Biden unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding budget, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement: “The budget request for the Department of Homeland Security makes clear that investments by the Biden Administration will be better targeted toward actual threats to the American people and consistent with the nation’s... Read more

“I am thrilled with Governor Newsom’s decision to appoint California’s Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, to serve as United States Senator from California. Secretary Padilla will serve for the remainder of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ term in the United States Senate. “Secretary Padilla is an Angeleno through and through, and I am proud to have watched his career as he has devoted himself in service to the people of California. From his role on the Los Angeles City Council as a member and... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) voted for H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which passed the House of Representatives. This legislation is a bold and comprehensive effort to hold police accountable, end racial profiling, change the culture of law enforcement, and empower our communities. It will also build trust between law enforcement and our communities by addressing systemic racism and bias to help save lives. “Americans across the country, of all... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement about the news that the 2020 Census will not include a citizenship question: “In a massive victory for our Census, our democracy, our country, and For The People, the Trump Administration has finally agreed to print the 2020 Census without the administration’s unconstitutional citizenship question. The Supreme Court was right to turn back President Trump’s attempt to add this chilling question to the Census – and while th... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census: “The Supreme Court has turned back President Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. This ruling is a victory for an accurate, comprehensive, and complete Census count. “Trump is eager to silence the voices of vulnerable populations in our communities; that’s why he wanted a Ce... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the first Mexican-American congresswoman and a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following video in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgtqGHbZejY. “I am proud to take this Hispanic Heritage Month to salute the history and accomplishments of our Latino communities, both in my 40th Congressional District of California and across the country,” said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard. “While this is ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) released the following video in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv6lh-Tcw70 The text of her remarks follows: “Hello, I am Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard. I wish you a happy LGBTQ Pride Month. “During the Stonewall Riots that began on June 28, 1969, LGBTQ individuals fought for the right to be free and open about who they were and who they loved. Every June since, the LGBTQ community has come together to cel... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement responding to the Commerce Department’s announcement that a new citizenship question would be added to the 2020 Census: “The Census’s new citizenship question is another shameful Trump assault on our democracy. It will undoubtedly drive down Census participation, and cost our neighborhoods federal funds and seats in Congress. Trump is worried about losing power, so he's trying to take power away from our communitie... Read more