More than 110 chronically homeless men and women are getting keys to their own, new apartments in the Abbey Apartments in LA’s Skid Row. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), who represents Skid Row in Downtown, joined the Skid Row Housing Trust, developers, managers and residents of the Abbey at the grand opening event held at the complex at 625 South San Pedro Street. The Abbey is the 21st developed and managed by the Skid Row Housing Trust and the first affordable housing in Los Angele... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard joins USC officials, students and veterans at the kick-off celebration of the University of Southern California's new military social work and veteran services program. The new educational offering will train social workers to address the unique needs of military personnel and their families. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard secured $3.2 million in Department of Defense federal funding for innovative computer technologies that will allow USC to train an even greate... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) met with Junichi Ihara, the Consul General of Japan and Consul Hiroshi Furusawa. They discussed a variety of topics including keeping alive the Japanese cultural heritage and character of Little Tokyo. They also discussed ways to possibly encourage the investment of Japanese corporations in Southern California. Pictured left to right: Consul Hiroshi Furusawa, Rep. Roybal-Allard, and Consul General Junichi Ihara. -- ### -- Read more

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) hosted a teen awareness event today at Huntington Park High School in cooperation with The Century Council that featured a life-saving lesson about the dangers of underage drinking and drunk driving. The Century Council and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard recognize Alcohol Awareness Month as an opportunity to do more to educate Americans about making responsible decisions regarding beverage alcoho... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Downey resident Ryan Montgomery on his appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Following his graduation from Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, Ryan expects to begin the elite four-year Naval Academy program this summer. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; Ryan Montgomery; and Diane Ruhlen, Ryan’s mother. “I am extremely proud of Ryan,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-A... Read more

IMPORTANT NOTE: The evening presentation is open to all parents in the community regardless of where their child attends school. Brandon’s appearance is open to accredited members of the media. WHEN Tuesday, April 14th – 9:45 a.m. Student Presentation (not open to public) Huntington Park High School 6020 Miles Ave. Huntington Park, CA 90255 Student Presentation(not open to public)Huntington Park High School6020 Miles Ave.Huntington Park, CA 90255 Tuesday, April 14th – 7 p.m. Parent Presentation ... Read more

In recognition of Roger Snoble’s dedicated service to addressing the transportation needs of the Los Angeles community, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-29) submitted a tribute into the congressional record highlighting his distinguished career and marking his retirement. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard worked closely with Roger Snoble in recent years on a variety of Los Angeles transportation projects, most notably the construction of the Edward R. Roybal ... Read more

For the fifth time, the National Association of Community Health Centers presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment to strengthen and preserve access to quality health care for America's medically underserved." From her seat on the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee of Appropriations, the congresswoman advocates on behalf of the federal funding needs of the community clinics and health ... Read more

U.S. Reps. Howard Berman (CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) joined by a bipartisan group of original cosponsors, announced today the introduction of the “American Dream Act" (HR 1751), which will provide a path to permanent residency for thousands of young people who have been raised here, worked hard in school, and would like to pursue higher education or serve their country in the military. These students face tremendous obstacles in reaching their potential because,... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) recruited 26 other Members of Congress to sign and send a letter to the chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce requesting that the digital converter box coupon program be changed to allow more residents to participate. “I am concerned that residents of single room occupancy buildings and other types of group homes have been deemed ineligible for the converter box coupon program,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “My letter asks... Read more