Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) joined colleagues in voting for the Senate-revised, final version of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on a vote of 220 – 211. Unveiled in January by President Joe Biden, the American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that will help defeat the coronavirus, return children safely to the classroom, get vaccines to the American people, ... Read more

Washington, DC – Tonight, The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219 to 212 to pass H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Unveiled last month by President Joe Biden, the American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that will provide $1,400 in direct checks for Americans making under $75,000 annually, a $400 per week supplemental unemployment bonus, funding for additional vaccine distribution, funding to aid schools, state and local governments, and more. U.S. Re... 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, House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1.5 million in funding to the City of Los Angeles to support Great Plates COVID-19 meal delivery. As chairwoman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Chairwoman Roybal-Allard oversees FEMA funding. “As our communities fight the COVID-19 pandemic, we must ensure that our vulnerable populations, including seniors, ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) led 78 of her fellow House Members in introducing the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears and Teeth Act, a bill to allow seniors covered by Medicare to access basic healthcare necessities such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care. This bill removes the restrictions currently in place prohibiting Medicare from offering these important health services. Expanding Medicare to cover vision, dental and hearing services would prevent health care costs due ... Read more

Today, House Democratic Caucus Seniors Task Force Vice Chair Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) joined with Seniors Task Force Chairs Congresswomen Doris Matsui (CA-06) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Vice Chairs Congressmembers Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Charlie Crist (FL-13) to release the following statement on the announcement of a 2 percent Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for beneficiaries: “Today’s ann... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) led 123 of her fellow House Members in introducing the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears and Teeth Act, a bill to allow seniors covered by Medicare to access basic healthcare necessities such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care. This bill removes the restrictions currently in place prohibiting Medicare from offering these important health services. Expanding Medicare to cover vision, dental and hearing services would prevent health care costs due... Read more

This afternoon, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) led the planting of a tree on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in honor of her father, the late Congressman Edward R. Roybal. The tree, a red oak (Quercus rubra), was planted on the south side of the U.S. House along Southwest Drive, near the intersection of Independence Avenue SW and South Capitol Street. Congressman Roybal served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993, and was one of the era’s leading congressional voices on h... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced that her father, the late Congressman Edward R. Roybal, will have a tree planted in his honor on the U.S. Capitol Grounds during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 2:00 PM ET. The tree, a red oak (Quercus rubra), will be planted on the Capitol’s south side. Congressman Roybal served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993, and was one of the era’s leading congressional voices on health care, education, housing, ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) attended the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House, where she accepted a Medal on behalf of her late father, Former Congressman Edward R. Roybal. President Obama presented the award. “It was an honor for me to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of my late father," said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard. "My family and I are tremendously grateful for this recognition of my father, and this celebration of his accompli... Read more