César E. Chávez, a man of resilience and determination, dedicated the majority of his life to defending the rights of our nation’s farm workers and their families. On March 31, we observed César Chávez’s birthday and his great legacy of community organizing and empowerment. I am pleased to join Members of Congress in supporting legislation to create a national holiday to recognize his many contributions. A César Chávez Day would honor this national hero by encouraging all of us on this day to he... Read more

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) marked the end of Women’s History Month by acknowledging the tremendous contribution of America’s Latina community to the Democratic process. “As the Latino community flexes it muscle in this year’s Democratic process, at the heart of that muscle is the Latina vote, with women in our community not only coming out to vote in record numbers, but also take leadership roles in their parties’ local, county, state and national committees,” said Congressman Joe B... Read more

California State Superintendent Jack O'Connell presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard with the prestigious State Educational Technology Directors Association's (SETDA) Federal Policy Maker Award today during an awards ceremony at the Los Angeles School of Global Studies on the campus of the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles. Annually, SETDA recognizes a federal leader who "Champions the Cause" and demonstrates leadership in the support of educational technology. Among her a... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates 7-Eleven franchisee Matt Mattu and his family on the opening of their store – the first 7-Eleven convenience store in Downtown. The store is located at the corner of 7th and Olive streets in the Mandel Lofts and Apartments building owned by George Peykar. At the ceremony, the congresswoman said, “The opening of this store is yet another example of the economic development and the revitalization that is happening here in Downtown.” -- ### ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (C-34) thanked Downtown resident Anthony Rendon for welcoming her and more than a dozen of his friends and neighbors to an informal neighborhood gathering at his home. The casual meeting provided the congresswoman an opportunity to meet the residents and share with them updates about federal legislation pending before Congress. As a member on the House Appropriations Committee, the congresswoman also discussed the federal funding process and how she is able to... Read more

Following an extensive hour-long tour of the Los Angeles River today, tour co-host Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanked the many local leaders who participated in the tour for their interest and commitment to revitalizing the river. “As participation in today’s tour indicates, we can come together to ensure that the Los Angeles River one day becomes a city landmark that we can all take pride in and enjoy for generations to come,” said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard who has worked for... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) convened a breakfast meeting with city council members and city managers from seven Southeast cities in the congresswoman’s district. The congresswoman brought the local officials together to discuss local and regional concerns that the congresswoman could work with them to address. The representatives raised several priority issues affecting their communities. They emphasized the need for concerted outreach efforts to ensure a complete count during th... Read more

Employees of the Red Chamber Co. and Neptune Foods based in Vernon gathered to thank Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) for her successful federal intervention and assistance with a Customs and Border Protection matter that enabled the company to save up to 500 local manufacturing jobs. A thank you card presented to the congresswoman read, “Thank you for saving the hundreds of 34th District jobs. Everyone in these pictures proudly works and many reside in the 34th District. It is good t... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) speaks to Belmont High School students, ages 14 -18 years, participating in the Belmont Direction Program. The after-school leadership program is offered to Belmont High School students who have been referred by staff. The program works with students to develop: a greater interest in school; improved school attendance; personal goals; and a path to college and vocational training. During the visit, the congresswoman discussed her role and duties as the... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (C-34) thanked longtime Bellflower residents Robin (shown left) and Bob Snow for welcoming her and more than two dozen of their friends and neighbors to an informal neighborhood gathering at their home. Over hotdogs on the patio, the meeting provided the congresswoman an opportunity to meet the residents and share with them information about how she and her staff are available to assist them. The congresswoman emphasized, for example, that her constituent case... Read more