Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard: “For many of us, this day eight years ago will be forever etched in our memories. As we observe flags at half-staff, we will be reminded of exactly where we were and what we were doing as news reports surfaced of the terrible tragedy unfolding that day in our nation’s history. While those acts of evil and terrorism took away innocent lives that can never be replaced, we, as a nation, worked through the shock and grief together and became stronger and more uni... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown left) joined her newest colleague in Congress, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) (shown on right) in congratulating the Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program at the Wells Fargo Museum. Rep. Roybal-Allard and Rep. Chu also helped kick-off the API Small Business Program’s 10th Annual Asian Small Business Expo, which will take place on Saturday, September 26 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel in downtown Los Angeles from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Entrance to the ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) updated 130 members of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce about current proposals before Congress to reform our nation’s health insurance system. “Reforming our nation’s health care system is both a moral and a fiscal imperative,” Congresswoman Roybal-Allard said. “To do this successfully, most people agree we need to provide universal access to quality care and slow the escalating costs of our national health care system. As difficult as the tas... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with labor representatives to discuss health care reform, immigration and education. The local unions represented included: the Teamsters; NECA Los Angeles & IBEW Local 11; UTLA (United Teachers Los Angeles); and LAANE (Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy). Pictured in the photo from left to right: Gregorio Daniel; Hector Rendon; Ed Rendon; Congresswoman Roybal-Allard; Richard Munoz, Hector Delgado; and Ricardo Hidalgo (all of whom are members... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) hosted a breakfast for council members and city managers of cities in the 34th Congressional District at Tamayo Restaurant in East Los Angeles. Representatives from the 2010 Census were on hand to explain the importance of forming a complete-count committee and how cities can partner with the Census Bureau. The congresswoman also led a discussion about the proposed California High Speed Rail and expressed her concerns about adequate community outreach ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked Alexandra Salgado of Huntington Park for her assistance in her Los Angeles District Office during her 4-week summer internship that ends on September 4th. Alexandra is currently attending Stanford University where she is majoring in Political Science and History. While working in the congresswoman's office, Alexandra conducted education-related research and accompanied field staff to meetings and briefings throughout the 34th Congressional Dist... Read more

“Our nation lost a great leader and passionate champion for the disenfranchised with the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy," Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. "The Senator was a true public servant who fought tirelessly throughout his career to ensure equal treatment for all people. Americans, and many people around the world, live healthier, safer, and more enriched lives as a result of Senator Kennedy’s many efforts during his long full life in service to our nation. He will be sore... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce that the first provisions of the Credit CARD Act go into effect today (Thursday, August 20), as part of a reform package that will help protect consumers from abusive tactics that continue to drive so many Americans deeper and deeper into debt. “With so many families struggling to make ends meet, the Credit CARD Act gives credit card customers a break from unfair and confusing credit card gimmicks,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-... Read more

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) today announced $21.9 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) funds for transit improvements in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. “The Recovery Act was put in place quickly to rescue the economy from the worst recession since the Great Depression and rebuild it for a stronger future,” said Secretary LaHood. “Rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure is a key part of that prescription f... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked Shantal Voorwinden of Downey for her assistance in her Los Angeles District Office during her 9-week summer internship that ends August 14th. Shantal is currently attending Cerritos Community College where she is majoring in English and Communications. She is also president of the Speech and Debate Club and was awarded the Bronze Medal in the 2009 Southern California Lincoln Douglas Debate Championships. Shantal plans on completing her bachelor... Read more