Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce final passage in Congress of a continuing resolution spending measure that includes millions of dollars in federal funds for needed initiatives that she championed throughout the year for her district and the community at large. “The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act makes critical investments in America to ensure that we have the necessary resources to secure our nation, prepare and re...
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Completion of Six-Miles of Twin Tracks of the Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension Hailed as Milestone. Click here to view release (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). -- ### --
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Stephanie Figueroa of Boyle Heights, a junior at Wilson High School in El Sereno, visited with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard during her weeklong stay in Washington, D.C. as a participant in the National Young Leaders' Conference. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard, who represents the 34th District which includes Boyle Heights, said she is proud of Stephanie’s involvement in the program and success in school. "The National Young Leaders' Conference is a unique opportunity for young people to learn...
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Noting the dangers of underage drinking, Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) and Mary Bono Mack (R-CA-45) praised House passage of H. Res. 1042, Supporting the We Don’t Serve Teens Campaign by voice vote today. Bono Mack was joined by Roybal-Allard in introducing this resolution to commend the united efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and industry and community partners to raise awareness for the importance of preventing underage access to alcohol. “I commend my California c...
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-34) applauded the final passage by voice vote today of a resolution she introduced expressing support in Congress for an “increased federal commitment to prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States.” Over 160 health advocacy groups endorsed the bipartisan bill (H. Res. 1381). The resolution calls for an increased federal commitment for disease prevention, based on evidence that shows prevention efforts can help reduce ra...
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During a House Committee on Education and Labor subcommittee hearing today, Members of Congress heard from expert witnesses who testified to the need to enforce existing labor laws and strengthen protections for child laborers, particularly by passing The Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE) Act, introduced by Congresswoman Roybal-Allard (CA-34). The CARE Act (HR 2674) would end the double standard existing in child labor laws that result in inadequate protections for children workin...
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Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce the award of $625,000 over five years in federal grant funds to the Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community to reduce substance abuse among youth in the Boyle Heights community. “In awarding this five-year grant, the Drug-Free Communities Program recognizes the great potential of the Boyle Heights Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free Community to prevent and reduce substance abuse among our youth,” Congresswoman ...
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Representatives from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles thanked Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) for her steadfast support and advocacy on behalf of Children’s Hospitals in the state. The group emphasized the need for Congress to support federal funding under the Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education program to train pediatricians and pediatric specialists at independent teaching children’s hospitals. The group also emphasized the importance of Proposition 3: the Children's Hospi...
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