Statements and posts
15 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Secured $6.6 million FEMA funding for wildfire survivor case management program.
“I'm relieved FEMA finally released this funding at the eleventh hour. This is a real win for the thousands of wildfire survivors in Southern California who depend on these case managers to navigate the red tape standing between them and rebuilding, and it is exactly what my fellow California colleagues and I have been…”
Eaton and Palisades Fires RecoveryEmergency ManagementAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Week.
“As a former community college professor, I’ve seen what happens when students get real support. They don’t just graduate, they can transform their families and their communities for generations. AANAPISIs make that possible for students who need it the most, including first generation, and low-income students of color,…”
EducationAI-read
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Led 92 Democrats demanding HHS restore funding to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.
“As the fiscal year rapidly comes to an end on September 30, we are very concerned that your Department has failed to distribute over $100 million of the $101 million in funding Congress provided for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program. Your decision to terminate the vast majority of existing TPP grants this…”
HealthAI-read
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Sent follow-up letter to FEMA demanding funding to prevent shutdown of wildfire disaster case management program.
“FEMA approved this program because survivors needed sustained case management throughout a long and difficult recovery. Yet FEMA’s own funding delays now threaten to force the program to shut down months before the end of that approved period.”
Eaton and Palisades Fires RecoveryEmergency ManagementAI-read
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Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home
Co-led introduction of bipartisan bill creating federal tax credit for film and television production in America.
“Having worked in a movie theater growing up, I saw early on how films can move and inspire generations of Americans. Films like ‘The Notebook’ bring us to tears, and films like ‘Forrest Gump’ inspire us to see the world differently. That is the power of film, and South Carolina is blessed to have served as the backdrop…”
Motion Picture Television Entertainment Revitalization ActCommerceAI-read
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Led bipartisan letter requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal following catastrophic flooding.
“These conditions have placed an extraordinary burden on Nepal as the country undertakes massive rescue, humanitarian, and reconstruction efforts. Many Nepali nationals currently living in the United States are from the communities directly affected by this disaster. Families are attempting to determine whether their…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Rep. Chu Votes Against H.R. 5334 Over Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers
And I believe we should impose tough, meaningful sanctions on Vladimir Putin and those financing his brutal war.
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Rep. Chu Celebrates Major Bipartisan Disaster Tax Relief Victory for Eaton Fire Survivors
Yesterday, the bipartisan Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act became law, delivering long-awaited tax relief for survivors of the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires.
Mentions H.R. 6842
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Today, Rep. Chu (CA-28), Rep. Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Padilla (D-CA) sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding the agency immediately release outstanding…
“Twenty months after the Eaton Fire devastated our communities, survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles Fires have already waited longer than survivors of any other disaster for long-term federal recovery funding.”
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Resolution builds on California effort led by La Cañada High School student and Pediatric Hope Project founder Mikaela Hong WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced a resolution to designate…
“Mikaela Hong has shown extraordinary courage and determination in turning her own experience with neuroblastoma into action for other children and families.”
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Rep. Chu Honors Local Leaders at 2026 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony
Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted her annual Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards Ceremony, honoring ten remarkable individuals and organizations from across California’s 28th Congressional District for their outstanding…
“This year’s honorees are our everyday leaders, the educators, volunteers, activists, and small business owners who have made a real difference in the San Gabriel Valley.”
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Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following…
“When the Eaton Fire tore through my district last January, too many families had too little time to evacuate and faced heartbreaking decisions about the pets they consider part of their family.”
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Rep. Chu's Statement on Bomb Threat at Huntington Hospital
The Pasadena Police Department responded immediately, and I am grateful they were able to quickly secure the safety of all patients and employees.
“I am aware of the bomb threat at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena this morning. The Pasadena Police Department responded immediately, and I am grateful they were able to quickly secure the safety of all patients and employees. My office is in contact with hospital leadership and authorities as they conduct an…”
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Today, Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer, enforce, or otherwise carry out the…
“Donald Trump is once again weaponizing our immigration system against families who are simply trying to build better lives in America.”
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Rep. Chu’s Statement on Confirmation of Eaton Fire Cause
Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles County Fire Department released their official investigation concluding that the January 7, 2025 Eaton Fire was caused by out-of-service equipment managed…