Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) today introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment Act (SAFE Act – HR 3271) to ensure that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking have the financial independence they need to break free from their abusers. “Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a fitting time to address the awful consequences of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Not only do these crimes have serious ph... Read more

In observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place yearly in October, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The text is below. Click here to watch video of Congresswoman Roybal-Allard’s speech. "As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, I rise to honor our breast cancer warriors who are bravely battling this deadly disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that 2.6 mi... Read more

On behalf of the Alcohol Policy 15 conference, David Jernigan, Ph.D. and Rebecca Ramirez presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with their Alcohol Policy Champion Award for her dedication to the prevention of underage drinking. The Alcohol Policy 15 conference brings together advocates and experts from across the country to develop policy solutions to the challenges posed by alcohol abuse. Congresswoman Roybal-Allard was recognized specifically for championing underage drinking is... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) hosted her annual U.S. Service Academies Workshop at the Downey City Library on Saturday, October 22nd. The guest speaker for the event was Colonel R. Mark Toy, Los Angeles District Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Rep. Roybal-Allard is shown with two of her constituents, Cadet Hee Yeon Kim, who is attending the Military Academy at West Point, and Midshipman William Cortez, who is attending the Naval Academy. For more information on the U... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) dropped by the Stonewood Center shopping mall in Downey to talk to some of the exhibitors that participated in the Downey Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 Business Expo. After saying hello to the chamber’s Executive Director Sue Nordin, the congresswoman went around to the tables to talk about the Democrat's Congressional, "Make It In America" initiative and President Obama's American Jobs Act. She also handed out a survey to get feedback from job training c... Read more

Today Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) announced that Medicare open enrollment began October 15 and runs through December 7. This year open enrollment started earlier and will last a full seven weeks to give beneficiaries enough time to review and make changes to their coverage. Open enrollment will last longer but end earlier than in previous years. "I urge Medicare beneficiaries in my district to review their health and drug coverage during the extended open enrollment period for po... Read more

Today Congresswoman Roybal-Allard attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Terra Bella Housing development, which will provide seniors on fixed incomes with affordable, safe, and independent living in an environmentally responsible structure. There will be 65 apartments, a resident community garden and a mind-body fitness center. The project will replace a blighted and vacant lot. The project is being funded by federal Home Funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, City of Bell Gardens, CitiBan... Read more

Congresswoman Roybal-Allard toured a local small business, Gaviña & Sons Inc., which is a family owned gourmet coffee business located in Vernon, CA. During the tour, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard learned that Gaviña & Sons Inc. is working on turning their facility into a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building, by making enhancements to their building and continuously supporting their employees to be eco-conscious through recycling programs that reduces waste and t... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard attended Fashion Business Inc.’s Reception and Fashion Show held at St. Vibiana's in Downtown Los Angeles on October 20, 2011. "Fashion Business Inc. is a great example of how technical expertise and industry know how can be leveraged to help small businesses create jobs here in Los Angeles. With the Make it In America agenda, Democrats in Congress stand ready to help small businesses lead the American economy back to prosperity," said Rep. Roybal-Allard. Fash... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard tours local small business, W.S. Dodge Oil Company in Maywood, CA. "I am pleased to see a local small business creating American jobs by investing in green technology," said Rep. Roybal-Allard. "Small business growth and investment is one of the most important drivers of our economy. Democrats in Congress are focused on paving the way for small businesses across the nation to make these kind of forward looking and job creating investments." W.S. Dodge Oil Comp... Read more