Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) along with 11 other Members of Congress traveled to Haiti to learn more about the humanitarian crisis and the threat to national security resulting from mounting food prices. The CODEL was briefed by U.S. Ambassador Janet A. Sanderson and USAID principals on their plight for food and security assistance. Ambassador Sanderson pointed to the political fragility of Haiti, following food riots and the Haitian Parliament’s recent rejection of President Prev... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (shown second left) meets with Los Angeles representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association, including a Boyle Heights constituent, who traveled to our nation’s capital to garner support for federal Alzheimer's disease research. The advocates work in the Los Angeles to inform and educate people about Alzheimer’s disease, research opportunities, diagnosis, treatment plans and care. “The increased prevalence of Alzheimer’s also exists in the Latino community. Cult... Read more

The City of Maywood and The Trust for Public Land (TPL) proudly announce the grand opening of the Maywood Riverfront Park. The park is located at the corner of Alamo and Slauson Avenues, on the west bank of the Los Angeles River. The 7.3-acre park doubles the amount of open space in the city of Maywood. The opening celebration will feature mariachi music, a short speaking program, food, poetry, and art. Maywood Riverfront Park is part of the LA River Master Plan. It is the first in a series of p... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard welcomed guests and community leaders to the 34th Congressional District at a recent luncheon at Las Anitas restaurant at Olvera Street. The group included the congresswoman’s House colleagues, Congresswoman Hilda Solis and Congressman Alcee L. Hastings. The luncheon was followed by a tour of Olvera Street – the birthplace of the City of Los Angeles and El Pueblo Historic Monument near Downtown Los Angeles. Pictured in the second photo from left to right: Cong... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) accepted a “Heroes Award” on behalf of her father, the late Congressman Edward Roybal, who was honored along with other community leaders at the Heroes Gala at the grand dedication of the East Los Angeles Civic Center campus. The awards were presented by County Supervisor Gloria Molina. The East Los Angeles Center is located at 4801 E. Third St., just west of Atlantic Boulevard. It includes the East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station, the East Los Angeles L... Read more

Gloria Rodriguez, President/CEO of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its Policy Hero Award at the association’s 3rd Annual Health Policy Summit and Community Health Star Awards Ceremony, which took place at the Center at Cathedral Plaza in Downtown, Los Angeles. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard accepted the award and called the community clinic leaders "the real heroes" for their work in providing health care to the most... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard congratulates 20-year-old Downey resident John Haddad on his admission into the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. John earned the prestigious appointment after successfully completing a rigorous 10-month course of instruction at the Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, Rhode Island. John is the son of Hussam and his mother, Abeer, Haddad (shown on left). He is a graduate of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower. "I am extremely proud of John. He i... Read more

New Mexico, Wisconsin and Vermont have the highest death rates from accidental falls among people over the age of 65, according to new data being released by the National Safety Council at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on this escalating crisis. "Falls among people 65 and older is now the leading cause of injury deaths," said Bill O'Connell, executive director of Government Affairs for the National Safety Council. "Furthermore, the mortality rate from falls for older Americans has inc... Read more

Today, as many people take to the streets and celebrate their freedom of speech and love of our nation, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) made the following statements in support. “As everyone marches today in call for fair treatment of immigrants in our nation, we want them to know that the Members of the CHC are working hard, on their behalf, to see a just and sensible solution to this immigration crisis,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), Chair of the CHC. “Families are bein... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked Bienestar representatives for traveling to our nation’s capital to educate Members of Congress and their staffs about HIV/AIDS. For the third year in a row, Bienestar has conducted a congressional briefing sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on the impact of HIV/AIDS on Latinos. The non-profit organization provides HIV/AIDS services to Latino families and other underserved individuals. Established in 1989, Bienestar - which means "we... Read more