Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates 21-year-old University of Chicago senior Barbra Kim – who is from Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles in the 34th District – on being awarded a prestigious $20,000 scholarship to study for a year in South Korea. A double major in Political Science and East Asian Studies, Barbra plans to hone her Korean-language skills and cultural knowledge of the country as a student at Seoul National University in Korea next year and while living with ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) hosted a free Grants Workshop to provide local non-profit organizations with the opportunity to meet and discuss upcoming funding opportunities and best practices with federal agencies. Held at the Energy Resource Center in the City of Downey in the 34th District, state and foundation grantors were also on hand to provide their insights with the 116 participants. Workshop presenters included: U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) praises the Breed Street Shul Project in the 34th Congressional District as an important effort to preserve Jewish American history in Los Angeles. The ongoing multi-million preservation effort is dedicated to saving and restoring the historic synagogue built in Boyle Heights in 1915 and expanded in 1923. Once completed, the Shul will serve as a showcase for preserving Jewish history in the community while housing critical social service organizations ... Read more

Helping to recognize the latest success story in Downtown’s ongoing revitalization, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined Los Angeles City Councilmember Jan Perry and the proud owners of Arashi Sushi for the restaurant’s ribbon cutting and grand opening. Located in the area of L.A. LIVE and the Staples Center in the South Park neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles on 11th and Hope streets in the 34th Congressional District, Arashi Sushi offers a wide range of freshly prepared sushi, ... Read more

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus transmitted a letter authored by Congresswoman Roybal-Allard calling on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to suspend her Department’s agreements with Arizona police following the enactment of the state’s appalling new anti-immigration law—SB 1070. The letter also recommends that DHS deploy officials from its Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to monitor the situation in Arizona and investigate abuses. A committed advocate for the fair treatmen... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates Westlake resident and Van Nuys High School senior Hee Yeon Kim on her appointment to the U. S. Military Academy. Hee Yeon expects to begin the elite 4-year West Point program next month. Pictured from left to right: Hee Yeon’s mother, Pil Sang Seo; Hee Yeon Kim; and Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard. Every year, Congresswoman Roybal-Allard nominates qualified students from her district to the service academies including the U.S. Naval A... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) congratulates former Downey student William Cortez on his appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy during a visit to her Downtown district office. William expects to begin the elite 4-year Annapolis program this summer. Pictured from left to right: William’s mother, Dorra Barrios; William Cortez; Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; and William’s father, Salvador Cortez. William is a graduate of Downey High School and recently completed one year at the N... Read more

On Memorial Day, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined more than 250 area veterans, local elected officials and members of the community at the intersection commonly known as Cinco Puntos near the Mexican-American All Wars Memorial to pay tribute to service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Organized by the Eugene A. Obregon American Legion Post 804 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4696, the 63rd Annual Memorial Day Vigil and Program at Cinco Puntos foll... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) thanks 20-year-old Vanessa Chavez, a graduate of Downey High School in the 34th Congressional District in Los Angeles, for her helpful assistance as an intern in her Washington, D.C. office this spring. An upcoming junior at the University of California, Irvine, Vanessa is one of approximately 20 students participating from UC Irvine in the competitive University of California Washington D.C. Spring Internship Program. "Internships in congressional off... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) joined other Members of Congress and national advocates at a roundtable discussion about the impact of the economic downturn on seniors in our country. “I was pleased to be able to participate in this roundtable on issues impacting seniors and hear from all of the experienced national advocates fighting for seniors’ rights. During the roundtable, the advocates shared with Members of Congress their valuable insights gleaned from years of working with se... Read more