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

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) celebrated announcements of new federal funding to help our communities during the coronavirus pandemic: • The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area will receive $1.2 billion in federal funding allocations to the transit industry under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which passed the House last week and is now law. The CARES Act directs the FTA to allocate ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) applauded the House’s passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, which then went to the president’s desk for his signature. “I am proud to support the CARES Act, a historic piece of legislation, as part of House Democrats’ ongoing effort to bring urgently needed relief to families, workers, and small businesses in our 40th District and across America,” said Rep. Roybal-Allard. “While this legislation is a crucial step in the rig... Read more

Today, four key Democratic Congressmembers expressed serious concern about a provision in the Senate-approved highway bill being considered by the House Rules Committee that would divert money away from the Customs User Fee Account to help offset the cost of the highway bill. House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (MI-09), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today delivered the following opening statement at a Subcommittee hearing on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) budget request for Fiscal Year 2016. The hearing’s witness was TSA Acting Administrator Melvin Carraway. “Administrator Carraway, welcome to your first appearance before the Subcommittee, and congratulations on your appointment as Acting Administra... Read more

Members of California’s Congressional delegation today sent a letter to the Chairman of Veolia Environnement urging the company to adequately and fairly compensate the victims of the deadly train crash in Chatsworth on September 12, 2008. The catastrophic crash was caused by a Veolia employee who was text messaging before the collision that claimed the lives of 24 innocent people. At a hearing in May, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman stated that the $200 million fund est... Read more

While Downtown denizens won’t ride a $125 million streetcar for at least four years, plenty of people already have an opinion about where it should go and who should pay for it. Not surprisingly, they are ready to share their thoughts. On Tuesday, May 17, about 150 people showed up for a public meeting to discuss possible routes, the price tag and other issues of the project proposed by 14th District City Councilman José Huizar. The event, organized by Metro, took place at Broadway’s Los Angeles... Read more