Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security budget request for fiscal year 2017. The hearing’s witness was Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson. “Good morning, Mr. Secretary, and welcome. “Let me begin by first noting your leadership in helping the department mature as an institution. “It is clea... Read more

Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, along with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Conference, joined together to call on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to speed up its decision on allowing voluntary addition of folic acid to corn masa flour – a step proven to reduce often-deadly birth defects. The letter was led by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), and... Read more

Today, a press conference is being held in Boyle Heights to honor the community activism that contributed to Governor Jerry Brown’s recent proposal to fund expedited and expanded testing and cleanup of residential properties, schools, daycare centers, and parks around the former Exide Technologies facility in Vernon. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), who represents Vernon and many of the surrounding communities, is issuing the following statement on the event: “As a mother and a grand... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), who represents many of the communities around the former Exide Technologies facility in Vernon, as well as the site of the facility itself, issued the following statement today about Governor Jerry Brown's proposal of a $176.6 million spending plan to fund expedited and expanded testing and cleanup of residential properties, schools, daycare centers, and parks around the former Exide facility: “I am very pleased to hear that Governor Brown is proposin... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) released the following video statement in honor of Black History Month: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPr329F3tyA Below is a copy of Congresswoman Roybal-Allard’s statement. “Hello, I’m Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, and I am proud to join our country in celebrating Black History Month. “Each February, we take time to celebrate and pay tribute to countless members of the African American community who, throughout our history, have helped... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Chair of the Congressional Women’s Working Group on Immigration Reform, hosted a meeting today in her Capitol Hill office to kick off the group’s 2016 efforts. The meeting was attended by numerous members of the Women’s Working Group, including congresswomen and representatives of immigration groups. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also attended, and spoke with attendees about DHS immigration policies. The Women’s Working Gro... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announces the deadline for the 23rd Annual Lucille Roybal-Allard Student Art Competition is Friday, February 5, 2016, at 5:00 PM PST. The competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 who reside in the 40th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Maywood, Paramount, Vernon, and parts of Bellflower, East Los Angeles, Florence-Graham, South Los Angeles, and Walnut Park. “Thi... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04) issued the following statement regarding refugee screening and resettlement for El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala: “The Administration’s recently announced recognition that many Central Americans qualify as refugees under international law is an important and constructive step towards a comprehensive regional refugee solution to address violence in the Central Americ... Read more

Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04) led the release of a letter to President Obama demanding an end to immigration home raids that have targeted Central American families with children. The letter, which can be read here, has been signed by 146 Members of Congress. Reps. Roybal-Allard, Lofgren, and Gutiérrez spoke about the letter at a press conference this afternoon, where they were joined by House Demo... Read more

Tonight, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama made a bold and inspiring call for action to confront the many challenges our nation faces at home and around the world. “Over the past seven years, it has been my privilege to work with the Obama Administration to build a more perfect union, and I stand ready to do whatever I can in the coming year to keep America moving forwa... Read more