Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard in cooperation with The Century Council hosted a teen awareness event this week (Wednesday, March 18) to bring a life-saving lesson about the dangers of underage drinking and drunk driving to students at Downey High School. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard also hosted an evening presentation on March 18 at Downey High School where parents gathered to hear the Silverias’ story. “One death is one too many. We must do more to keep Los Angeles teens – and teens through... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) reads Dr. Seuss’ inspirational classic, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! to Ms. Sandra Fuentes’ third grade students at Bell Gardens Elementary School. The congresswoman visited the school as part of national Read Across America Month, an annual motivational reading initiative to inspire children to get excited about reading in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. -- ### -- Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) receives the Groundwater Ambassador Award from the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) at its first Annual Groundwater Festival that takes place during National Groundwater Awareness Week. During the award ceremony, the water district officials thanked the congresswoman for her ongoing efforts to secure federal funding for its water projects, including funds for the construction of a groundwater monitoring well to protect groundwa... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) met with Florence-Firestone community leaders to discuss current and future initiatives to support local youth. Both Members of Congress represent portions of the area. In addition to Walnut Park, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard represents the northern portion of the Florence-Firestone area bordered by the avenues of Slauson, Central, Florence, and Wilmington. During the meeting, the neighborhood coalition members up... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) listens to the moving testimony of 13-year-old Cynthia Cervantes, a Huntington Park constituent, before the Appropriations Health Subcommittee. A student at Henry T. Gage Middle School in Huntington Park, Cynthia shared her experiences coping with scleroderma, a rare disease affecting only about 300,000 Americans that causes Cynthia’s skin and internal organs to stiffen. Cynthia explained to committee members that, in addition to taking nine pills a da... Read more

In recognition of the congresswoman's longstanding advocacy on behalf of community health care clinics and the uninsured, the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, on behalf of the National Association of Community Health Centers, presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with its 2008 Distinguished Community Health Defender Award for her "commitment to strengthen and preserve access to quality health care for America's medically underserved." The national organization ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caleb Shifflet, a Downey High School senior, to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. "I am extremely proud of Caleb. He is an exceptional young man who earned admission to one of our nation's most prestigious service academies through his hard work, commitment and leadership abilities. He successfully completed a very competitive application process that included a review of his potential for leadershi... Read more

For the second year in a row, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) honored Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) for her commitment to the Latino business community. The chamber’s proclamation recognizes the congresswoman for her “common bond and strong commitment to the growth of Hispanic entrepreneurship” and her active participation “in diversity initiatives that encourage increased opportunities for Hispanics in the area of business.” In addition to serving as USHCC’s... Read more

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Computer Using Educators (CUE, Inc.) is proud to honor Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California's 34th District as the CUE 2008 Legislator of the Year for her sustained and extraordinary efforts to promote the educational use of technology to advance student achievement. Representative Roybal-Allard is passionate about preparing students for the future. "Technology plays an absolutely critical role in preparing our children for the challenges of the 21st Century,” Congresswoman Lucille ... Read more