A longtime supporter of syringe exchange programs, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) spoke today in the U.S. House of Representatives against an attempt to ban federal funding for the initiative. Background about the issue from the national advocacy organization, AIDS Action: The amendment proposed by Rep. Mark Souder would have, if enacted, prohibited federal funding for syringe exchange programs. Annually, nearly 8,000 Americans contract HIV/AIDS and approximately 12,000 Americans co... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard applauded today’s House passage of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill, which makes critical health, education, and workforce investments. Included in the legislation is $ 2.9 million in federal funding for important local initiatives to benefit the citizens of the 34th District and the greater Los Angeles community. “This spending bill provides short term help to families struggling to make ends meet during the recession, an... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) was among 413 members of the U.S. House of Representatives today in voting for House Resolution 566 to congratulate the Los Angeles Lakers on winning their 15th NBA World Championship title. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard submitted the following tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers into the congressional record: “Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Los Angeles Lakers, on winning the 2009 National Basketball Association Championship. This is ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) applauded today’s approval in the U.S. House of Representatives of a spending measure that includes several critical transportation policy initiatives that she championed as well as federal funding for key transportation, infrastructure and economic development projects in the 34th Congressional District. The Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (HR 3288) passed the House today by a vote of 256 to 168. The measu... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked Stephen Abanise, of the Westlake neighborhood in Los Angeles, for his assistance in her Los Angeles District Office during his 9-week summer internship that ends August 14. Stephen received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the California State University, Long Beach. He is currently working toward a master’s in Social Work and a Pupil Personnel Services credential at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) met with Los Angeles high school students visiting our nation’s capital for the World Vision Youth Empowerment Summit July 19-23. They were among more than 100 youth delegates from around the United States, ages 15 to 18, participating in the summit, the purpose of which was to highlight the voice of young people in the community development process and as advocates on behalf of local issues related to youth and poverty in our country. During the meeti... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Ernesto Ortega of Maywood in the 34th District, a student at Griffith Middle School in East Los Angeles, on winning a trip to our nation’s capital because of a thought-provoking essay he wrote about the civil war in El Salvador and the impact the violence in that country had on his family. His teacher, Lisa Monie-Peralta, (shown on right) and his uncle (not shown) also accompanied him on the trip. Ernesto’s teacher submitted his essay to ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with the Director of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to discuss the NIA-supported Roybal Centers for Translational Research and Social Sciences of Aging. The Centers were authorized by Congress in 1992 based on legislation authored by the congresswoman’s late father, Congressman Edward Roybal, who was the then Chair of the House Select Committee on Aging. Later, the centers were named in his honor. The establishment of these Centers on appl... Read more

CONGRESSWOMAN LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD (CA-34) INVITES THE PUBLIC TO HER FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FAIR WHAT: U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard invites you to attend her free foreclosure prevention fair. Learn more about foreclosure prevention and homeownership preservation. Credit counselors and lenders will be available for on-site assistance, one-on-one counseling, and information on viable options for your mortgage. Presentations will also be conducted on topics including: Understanding You... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) applauded today’s passage (July 17, 2009) in the U.S. House of Representatives of federal funding to provide long-term solutions to our nation’s energy and water needs and create jobs with investments in new technologies, scientific research and conservation efforts. The Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations measure (HR 3183) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 320 to 97. The legislation provides an $86 million increase in ... Read more