Washington, D.C. – Today, the Biden Administration approved $3.46 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to increase resilience to the impacts of climate change nationwide. This significant investment will be available for natural hazard mitigation measures across the 59 major disaster declarations issued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcomm... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC. – U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) today announced a total of $18.9 million in federal funding for six transportation infrastructure projects in California’s 40th Congressional District. The funding for the projects is part of the INVEST in America Act, a five-year, $547-billion surface transportation reauthorization bill introduced last week in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The INVEST in America Act provides the core legislative text ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced new efforts to support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening officer workforce, including expanding collective bargaining at the national level and ensuring that TSA’s standards and processes adhere to the principles applied by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Secretary Mayorkas also expressed the Department’s commitment to improving pay for the TSA workforce. After the S... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “Transportation Security Administration: Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Implications for Budget and Operations.” Witnesses include TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of Administrator Darby LaJoye. “I welcome Darby LaJoye, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator at the Transportation Security Administration, who is here to discuss TSA operations, both during the pan... 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

“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 to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a sweeping bill by House Democrats to invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure. The bill will also create millions of good-paying jobs, combat the climate crisis, and address disparities in communities throughout California and the country. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard issued the following statement in support of the Moving Forward Act: “I’m proud to support H.R. 2, the Mov... Read more

Today, House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced the awarding of more than $39 million in competitively awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants to Los Angeles area communities or to the State of California. As chairwoman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Chairwoman Roybal-Allard oversees FEMA funding. “From protecting our schools and houses of worship, to securing our transit systems a... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) highlighted a new congressional report detailing the dire costs of a Census undercount in California’s 40th Congressional District. Census data is used for determining how much funding the 40th District receives for critical services like education, medical care, foster care, roads, public transit, and job programs. Census data also helps local governments enhance public safety and prepare for emergencies. The new report, which can be read here,... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) supported the House’s passage of the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800), a crucial new response to the massive health and economic crises created by the coronavirus. She issued the following statement: “I strongly support the House Majority’s Heroes Act which is a critical and urgent response in our fight to defeat the COVID-19 catastrophe. As the unimaginable toll of this virus continues to mount, an economic disaster is also unfolding in ... Read more