MALDEF (The Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) joined by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and other local leaders and organizations rolled out a 2010 Census Campaign, “¡Cuentate…Porque Tu Vales!” at the East Los Angeles Civic Center to promote Census participation in hard to count areas in the Los Angeles region. Pictured in the above photo left to right: Congresswoman Roybal-Allard (speaking); LAUSD School Board President Mónica García; Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32); and Thomas Sa... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce final House passage of a spending measure that includes millions of dollars in federal funds for major programs and projects that she championed throughout the year for her district and the community at large. A member of the Appropriations Committee, the congresswoman was appointed by House leadership to serve on the conference committee tasked with negotiating the final Omnibus spending agreement. “The Omnibus Appropriations fo... Read more

As the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health Task Force and a leader in promoting public health initiatives, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) was among a handful of leaders asked to join President Obama at the White House Wednesday to announce nearly $600 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) awards to support major construction and renovation projects at 85 community health centers nationwide and help networks of health centers adopt Electronic ... Read more

An agreement was announced today between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security which secured $150 million in federal funds for a key security project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The funding will support the completion of the inline baggage screening program in several terminals at LAX. This program entails construction of new automated in-line baggage screening systems with enhanced techn... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanks 21-year-old Roberto Novas, a graduate of Bell High School in the 34th Congressional District in Los Angeles, for his helpful assistance as an intern in her Washington, D.C. office this Fall. "Internships in congressional offices provide a unique opportunity for young people to learn first-hand about public service and how our government operates," Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. "I am very proud of Roberto. He is among the many bright ... Read more

U.S. Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., and Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., are the American Public Health Association’s 2009 Distinguished Legislators of the Year. “I extend my sincerest thanks to the American Public Health Association for honoring me with this year’s Public Health Legislator of the Year award,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34). “I commend Dr. Georges Benjamin, the organization’s executive director, and the entire APHA organization for your strong voice of advocacy for publi... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), who is chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Health Care Task Force and a senior member of the Appropriations Subcommittee responsible for funding federal health programs, released the following statement about World AIDS Day: “Today, December 1, we commemorate World AIDS Day – a day to remember those living with HIV/AIDS and those we have lost to this devastating disease. In the 21 years since that first World AIDS Day in 1988, we have made trem... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) visits with more than 200 seniors and families at the Salazar Park Senior Center at 3864 East Whittier Boulevard during the center’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon. The congresswoman passed out 2010 U.S. Capitol Historical Society calendars featuring photos of our nation’s capital. She also reminded residents who have questions or problems with federal agencies to take advantage of her caseworkers’ constituent office hours held at the center on the first... Read more

Congresswoman Roybal-Allard (CA-34 congratulated area senior citizens who are participating in the Retired Seniors and Volunteer Program (RSVP) for earning the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The volunteers from South and Southeast Los Angeles won the honor for completing a group total of 155,350 hours throughout a 12-month period. “It is my sincere honor to be here to say thank you to all the volunteers,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “By answering the call to service, your tim... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) voted to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. At a time when many towns and cities are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act (HR 3791) invests in vital firefighter assistance programs that allow local fire departments to provide training, purchase equipment and vehicles, and hire personnel. The legislation passed th... Read more