In a move to protect millions of Americans each year, Congresswomen Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) have introduced legislation to provide job protected leave for workers who suffer from domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. H.R. 2515, the Domestic Violence Leave Act would strengthen the Family and Medical Leave Act by providing protected leave for workers to seek medical attention, obtain legal assistance, attend support groups, and parti... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) today voted for The Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act to assist small businesses put more people to work and prosper. “Realizing that small businesses are the economic engine of our communities, the Job Creation Through Entrepreneurship Act provides an important investment to help small businesses succeed. The legislation expands some of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) most successful programs which last year alone helped to create 73... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Dr. Eric Broderick, the Acting Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Assistant Surgeon General, and other agency representatives to discuss the current status of mental health and substance abuse services in California. During the meeting, Dr. Broderick emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate treatment for people with mental health and substance abuse problems despite the curren... Read more

Click here to read the full text of the congresswoman’s floor statement about the GUIDE Act Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined by Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX) introduced legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide counseling services to assist cognitively impaired individuals facing obstacles to obtaining medications they are eligible for under Medicare. The legislation, called The Guidance, Understanding and Information for Dual Eligibles (GUIDE) Act (H... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) issued the following statement today after attending a White House ceremony in the Rose Garden at which President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder honored 15 Los Angeles Police Department officers for their dedication and gallantry in the line of duty. “I congratulate these fine officers for their bravery and dedication to protecting our communities,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “As this tragic stand... Read more

Citing Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s consistent and unwavering support for legislation to assist our nation’s families, the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy gave the congresswoman a 100 percent rating, or an A+, for her voting record in 2008. Only 41 percent of members of the U.S. House of Representatives received an A+ or A rating on the congressional scorecard. “Middle class means more than middle income, so we analyze legislation that directly impacts education, health care, eco... Read more

Social Security recipients can expect to receive a $250 economic recovery payment provided by Congress as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The one-time $250 payment is being sent to Social Security recipients separately, and not with their monthly Social Security check. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will deliver the $250 payment by check to those recipients who receive their Social Security benefit by check and by direct deposit for those recipients who receive thei... Read more

(May 8, 2009) Downey, CA - Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) spoke to Girl Scouts from troops 2485, 3245 and 2675 at a joint meeting hosted by Troop 2485 at the Downey Memorial Christian Church Reception Hall. During the visit, the congresswoman discussed her role and duties as their representative in Congress and how federal legislation directly impacts their daily lives. The congresswoman urged the students to make their voices heard by exercising their right to vote and participatin... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s Statement on the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009. The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 7 by a vote of 300 to 114. The legislation awaits passage in the U.S. Senate. “The Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009 curbs abusive and predatory lending, a major factor that led to our nation’s highest home foreclosure rate in 25 years. The bill outlaws practices that enabled borrowers to purchase homes the... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca to discuss federal policy initiatives that are critical to Los Angeles County. As part of their visit to our nation’s capital, the supervisors and the sheriff met with Members of Congress and the Obama Administration about the importance of health care reform, climate change initiatives and improving interoperable communications equipment for publi... Read more