Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) announced today the signing into law of legislation she authored to eliminate preventable newborn deaths and severe disabilities through the increased use of comprehensive and standardized newborn screening tests. “I thank my colleagues for supporting this critical legislation,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard following the bill’s final passage in Congress on April 8. “With the passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, this Congress ha... Read more

As part of Small Business Week in the Congress, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown in pink blazer) welcomed members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business community – including two organizations based in her district – to our nation’s capital to speak with members of Congress about the business issues that matter most to their members. The participants included Mr. Kerry Doi (shown in center photo on right), who is the President and CEO of the Pacific As... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with Los Angeles County School Superintendent Darline Robles and members of the Board to discuss the county's federal legislative priorities. Working out of its main office on Imperial Highway in Downey, the Los Angeles County Office of Education is the largest regional education agency in the nation, serving nearly 1.7 million students in 80 kindergarten through 12 school districts. During the meeting, the educators thanked the congresswoman for... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition. “This art competition showcases the extraordinary creative talents of the students of the 34th Congressional District,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “I am so proud to represent a district filled with so many artistic students, caring parents, inspirational teachers, and devoted community and business leaders who lend their support each year to make ... Read more

Are you prepared for the digital television transition? If you are among the estimated 19.6 million households that rely on free, over-the-air broadcasts made available through a rooftop antenna or “rabbit ears,” your television set may go dark on February 17, 2009, when broadcasters begin airing exclusively digital signals. By taking a few simple steps, however, you and your family can continue using your television sets and watching your favorite shows uninterrupted. To do this, you will need ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) (shown in light purple pant suit in front) welcomes Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and members of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce to our nation’s capital to kick-off the chamber’s annual “Access Washington, D.C.” visit. The delegation includes nearly 200 business and civic leaders from across the Los Angeles region who met with more than 75 elected officials, including members of Congress and administration officials, to advocate for f... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) meets with members of the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council who were in our nation’s capital for the national organization’s 100th Anniversary legislative conference. The members discussed a wide-range of issues affecting construction workers in a variety of fields, including worker safety, protection of union workers against intimidation by non-union workers, and making sure construction workers who are misclassified... Read more

Click here to read the full text of Congresswoman Roybal-Allard’s floor statement about the bill Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) announced today (April 8, 2008)) congressional passage of legislation she authored to eliminate preventable newborn deaths and severe disabilities through the increased use of comprehensive and standardized newborn screening tests. The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act now heads to the President who is expected to sign the legislation into law. “I thank my ... Read more

*** Pictures of the Press Conference available at this link *** Several Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) were joined by other Members of Congress and organizational leaders this week as they recognized the life and work of César Chávez, a labor organizer and civil rights activist. This week’s floor statements and press conference coincided with a week that shares both the anniversaries of his birth and death. Across the country, the week is being marked with celebrations in 65... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Boyle Heights resident Lizet Gallardo on her appointment into the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Lizet earned the prestigious West Point appointment after successfully completing a rigorous 10-month course of instruction at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Lizet graduated last year from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School in Boyle Heights. “I am very gl... Read more