Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard is pleased to announce the winners of the 17th Annual 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition. “I urge everyone to see for themselves the more than 200 pieces of inspiring student artwork on display at the Pico House Gallery in Downtown through May 17,” said Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, who is the competition’s honorary chair. “While the mediums and topics vary dramatically, each entry offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of gifted st... Read more

Citing statistics that show 53 percent of Latina and 51 percent of African American teenage girls will become pregnant at least once before they turn 20, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) introduced H.R. 5033 Communities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention Act of 2010 to provide needed resources and educational programs to reduce teen pregnancies in minority communities. “Teenage mothers are less likely to finish high school, face higher rates of unemployment, and have a greater depende... Read more

At the invitation of Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-12), Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee spent a day in downtown Los Angeles, meeting with members of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and touring the small business community of the 34th District. The April 9th visit also included a session with local southeast cities’ Chambers of Commerce represented by Congresswoman Roybal-Allard. “Small businesses have always been the back... Read more

In appreciation for her advocacy in our nation’s capital on behalf of the rendering industry, Vernon-based Baker Commodities Inc. presented Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) with the company’s 2010 Excellence in Government Award for her “outstanding representation of Industry and Labor.” Before an audience of more than 250 people made up of company employees, local business leaders and elected officials, Jim A. Andreoli, the company’s Senior Executive Vice President, recognized the con... Read more

Local members of SEIU’s United Long-Term Care Workers present Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard with a plaque to thank her for her support of health care reform. Long-term care workers provide care to senior citizens and people with disabilities. Read more

After leading a congressional effort to urge the President to act, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) made the following statement today about the recess appointments of Mark Pearce and Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): “I applaud the President for his decision to appoint Mark Pearce and Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board,” Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard said. “For nearly a year, the five-member NLRB has had just two members, creating a back... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard welcomed Astronaut Jose Hernandez to Downey’s Columbia Memorial Space Center and thanked him for accepting her invitation to speaks to students throughout her congressional district. After the congresswoman introduced Astronaut Hernandez to the crowd, he talked about his background and what he experienced in space. He also answered questions from students in the audience. Earlier in the day, he also shared his experiences with students at Nimitz Middle School ... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (C-34) (shown sitting center in orange blazer) thanked Bell resident Idonia Ramos (shown far end on right in floral blouse) for welcoming her and more than two dozen of her friends and neighbors to an informal neighborhood gathering at her home. The meeting provided the congresswoman an opportunity to meet the residents and share with them recent federal updates. The congresswoman spoke about the importance of participating in the Census. She explained that th... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomed Astronaut Jose Hernandez to Bellflower Middle School and thanked him for accepting her invitation to speak to students in Bellflower and elsewhere throughout her congressional district. After the congresswoman introduced Astronaut Hernandez to the assembly of more than a thousand students, he talked about his background and what he experienced in space. He also answered questions from students in the audience. During the congresswoman’s introd... Read more

Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) welcomed Astronaut Jose Hernandez to Nimitz Middle School and thanked him for accepting her invitation to speak to students in Huntington Park and elsewhere throughout her congressional district. After the congresswoman introduced Astronaut Hernandez to the assembly of more than 375 students, he talked about his background and what he experienced in space. He also answered questions from students in the audience. During the congresswoman’s introduction... Read more