At today’s House Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill, the Committee passed an amendment introduced by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) to fund a comprehensive, non-partisan National Academy of Sciences (NAS) study of child poverty in the United States. “I am elated that the Appropriations Committee approved my amendment to fund this important, evidence-based study,” said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement tonight in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address: “The policies President Obama outlined in his State of the Union address are a victory for all Americans, and especially for middle-income families. As our economy continues to grow stronger, the President understands that America’s working families are not feeling the full impact of our economic recovery. Too many Americans are looking at their paycheck... 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

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement today in reaction to the news that President Obama will honor her late father, Former Congressman Edward R. Roybal, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Monday, November 24th: “My family and I are deeply honored that President Obama is honoring our father by posthumously awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of his life’s work. Our father was a consensus builder who labored ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard joined President Barack Obama at the White House as he announced the first five “Promise Zones”— high-poverty areas where the federal government will partner with and invest in communities to create jobs, leverage private investment, increase economic activity, expand educational opportunities, and improve public safety. “This is a tremendous opportunity for greater Los Angeles and the selected communities across the nation,” said Congresswoman Lucille ... Read more

Today 29 members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, led by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), released the following statement in response to the $25 billion multi-state housing settlement announcement: “The settlement announced today is a step forward. Attorney General Harris fought hard to ensure that Californian homeowners would receive significant relief—a minimum of $12 billion to rebuild home equity, half of all the money in the settlement will come to California. We are also ple... Read more

Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard released the following statements regarding President Obama’s State of the Union message: Jobs “I agree wholeheartedly with the President that this is a make or break moment for the middle class and those working hard to reach it. We must do more to create jobs and restore people’s confidence. Students who work hard to obtain a degree should be secure in the knowledge that there will be jobs available to them when they graduate. The President is right; Congre... Read more

Today Congresswoman Roybal-Allard attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Terra Bella Housing development, which will provide seniors on fixed incomes with affordable, safe, and independent living in an environmentally responsible structure. There will be 65 apartments, a resident community garden and a mind-body fitness center. The project will replace a blighted and vacant lot. The project is being funded by federal Home Funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, City of Bell Gardens, CitiBan... Read more

Today members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation (CDCD) sent a letter to President Obama urging him to act immediately to address our country’s troubled housing market. “Today I joined my colleagues in the California Democratic delegation in urging President Obama to take immediate action to address our nation’s troubled housing market," said Rep. Roybal-Allard (CA-34). "Too many of my constituents are struggling to keep a roof over their head during these trying economic time... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomes more than a thousand people to the Home Rescue Fair at Huntington Park High School organized by the Alliance for Stabilizing our Communities led by the Montebello Housing Development Corporation. The event was organized to provide struggling homeowners with the tools and resources to make informed decisions about their futures. Industry experts were on hand at the fair, including bank representatives, HUD-approved housing counselors and attorn... Read more