The time between now and New Year's is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America's roadways due to an increase in impaired driving. New estimates out this week show that nationally, more than 500 people will likely be killed on our nation's roadways by a drunk driver this holiday season. That's 500 families whose lives will be forever changed by a preventable tragedy. With $3.7 million of special funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety for this holiday season, the Cal... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard presents the Union Rescue Mission's President Andy Bales with a certificate of recognition on the occasion of the mission's 115th anniversary. Located in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, Union Rescue Mission is dedicated to serving the poor and homeless and is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States. In addition to supplying food, shelter and clothing, the mission provides a comprehensive array of emergency and long-term s... Read more

On December 20, the President signed into law Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard's national legislation to curb underage drinking, "The STOP (Sober Truth on Preventing) Underage Drinking Act" (HR 864). "This historic signing into law of our nation's first comprehensive legislation on underage drinking is a significant step toward bringing this national public health crisis out of the shadows," said Congresswoman Roybal-Allard, the measure's author. "Prior to being elected to public office, I wo... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34th) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced that nearly $3.6 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants will help finance six development projects in her district that will generate 426 new affordable housing units. "The support of The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and its member institutions has been instrumental in ensuring that we combat rising housing costs with a steady supply of new ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA–34) attended the Special Angels USA International Holiday Party held at Cudahy Park. Special Angels USA is a non-profit organization that provides art classes, talent shows and other recreational activities for children with mental and physical disabilities. Based out of Bell Gardens, the organization serves children and young adults throughout the surrounding southeast communities. -- ### -- Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard greeted members of the Downey Chamber of Commerce at their annual Holiday Open House at the chamber's office on Brookshire Avenue adjacent to Downey City Hall. During lunch with the chamber members, the congresswoman provided an overview of her constituent casework services available to help residents troubleshoot problems with federal agencies. More information about the congresswoman's casework services is available by calling her district office at (213) 62... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard dropped by to visit the children of the Hope Street Family Center's Early Childhood Center during their holiday program in the Pico-Union area west of downtown Los Angeles. The Hope Street Family Center -- one component of California Hospital Medical Center's Community Programs -- is a collaborative venture between the center and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The center operates its Early Childhood Center, which is a licensed, center-based ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard passed out calendars to seniors at the Angelus Plaza senior housing complex and invited them to take advantage of her constituent casework services available for assistance with federal agencies. With approximately 1,300 residents, Angelus Plaza in Downtown is the largest senior activity and housing center in the congresswoman's district. Angelus Plaza offers a wide range of activities for seniors, including language, dancing, computer and exercise classes, sh... Read more

Fashion Business Inc.'s Founder, Frances Harder, met with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) to show her the classrooms in which the organization conducts industry-related training sessions for its members who are apparel workers and entrepreneurs. Located in the heart of the Fashion District in The New Mart in downtown Los Angeles, Fashion Business Inc. provides industry-specific business compliance education and marketing consulting services to help ensure the future vibrancy of Calif... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) updated members of the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce about her federal efforts in Congress to reduce crime, revitalize neighborhoods and support local youth at its annual holiday breakfast. More than 60 chamber members, local officials and community residents attended the event held at the Mexican restaurant El Rinconcito in Boyle Heights. Last year, in recognition of the congresswoman's overall efforts to secure funding for community initiatives i... Read more