WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) - A senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jefferies, House Transportation & Infrastructure Chair Sam Graves, and Ranking Member Rick Larsen to request that Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dave Calhoun testi  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials issued the following written testimony by Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle involving a hearing on April 17, 2024, entitled "Getting to Work: Examining Challenges and Solutions in the Commuter Rail Industry": * * * Thank you, Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne and members of the subcommittee for the invitation to testify today on the many opportunities and challenges fac  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, CA - An infusion of nearly $2 million in federal funding is headed to the City of Sacramento thanks to two grants secured by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07). She announced the funding this morning at a press conference with leaders from the City, Sacramento City Unified School District, and the Sacramento Tree Foundation. The City also unveiled their draft Sacramento Urban Forest Plan,   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released the following statement with fellow SEEC co-chairs Reps. Mike Quigley and Paul Tonko and SEEC Members Reps. Kathy Castor and Mike Levin after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized strong limits on pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Congresswoman Matsui led a l  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: WATCH: Padilla and officials encourage students to apply for financial aid ahead of California's priority deadline on May 2 CALIFORNIA -- Today, a week before the upcoming California priority deadline, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) hosted a webinar alongside representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) officials to encourage all eligible stude  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) is highlighting $850,000 he secured in the 2024 federal budget to build a 1.2 mile bike and pedestrian path adjacent to State Route 227 in San Luis Obispo. The funding is set aside to help complete segments 6 and 7 of the Edna Valley Trail, a project overseen by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). The new trail will connect neighborhoods along the cor  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release: Representative Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to reestablish net neutrality protections nationwide and issued the following statement: "In 2018, the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality rules, eviscerating the protections of consumers that advanced competition and innovation, and helped small businesses and entrepreneurs across the country. Since then, co  more

SALINAS, California, April 27 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Today, U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) presented checks appropriated by Congress for two community projects totaling $1,919,504 that will improve wastewater treatment in Salinas and Watsonville. "Proper water infrastructure - that prevents contamination and allows for clean drinking water - is a basic need in communities. It's essential to have effective, efficient, and  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release: Oceanside, CA - Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and local community leaders announced over $17.7 million in new federal funding for 15 new community projects and priorities throughout California's 49th District. The funds were allocated as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding bill signed by President Biden in March to fund the federal government through September 30, 2024. Each U.S. Representativ  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to immediately address rampant sexual assault that took place at the recently closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California. "FCI Dublin has garnered a reputation as a facility where staff commit widespread sexua  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Representatives Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) sent a letterto U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to immediately address rampant sexual assault that took place at the recently closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California. "FCI Dublin has garnered a reputation as a facility where staff commit widespread sexual assaul  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Today, Senator Butler (D-CA), joined her colleagues in the Senate in a letter to Michael K. Powell, the President and Chief Executive Officer of NCTA - The Internet & Television Association, and Meredith Attwell Baker, the President and Chief Executive Officer of CTIA, urging their member companies to ensure that their Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) subscribers receive the $30  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: Oxford, United Kingdom - Yesterday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered the distinguished Benazir Bhutto Memorial Lecture at the Oxford Union and participated in an Oxford Union debate, taking the proposition side of the topic: "This house believes that populism is a threat to democracy." Speaker Emerita Pelosi also participated in moderated conversations at the Oxford Guild and at the Blavatnik Schoo  more