Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement after sending a joint letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, imploring the Department of Homeland Security to adapt more equitable legal practices and standards when processing DACA applications. Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – “Tonight, I was proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF), which makes historic investments in our nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, and other key elements of our infrastructure. As America continues to face the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, this landmark legislation will allow us to rebuild a strong, resilient and fair economy that will enhance our competitiveness on the world stage and create good-paying jobs for hardworking f... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021on a vote of 365 to 51. The bill allows federal highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, and transportation financing programs to continue operations through October 31, 2021. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement: “Tonight, I voted to pass legislation to extend surface transportation programs for 30 days. While I had hoped to see the ... Read more

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