Derek Tran
U.S. Representative · CA-45 · Democrat
Statements and posts
261 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Representative Tran Secures State Department Response on Vietnam's Human Rights Abuses
Secured State Department response on Vietnam's human rights abuses.
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Led letter demanding answers on detention and deportation of Amerasians born to U.S. servicemembers.
“It has been extremely difficult for Amerasians to verify their ancestry. Most of their fathers returned to the U.S. after their tours of duty. Many of their mothers destroyed documents to protect their children in fear of political retaliation and persecution”
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Praised a $125 million settlement between Orange County and GKN Aerospace over toxic chemical contamination.
“Me tranquiliza ver que el Condado de Orange y GKN han llegado a un acuerdo que da prioridad a las necesidades de los residentes y los propietarios de pequeñas empresas que se vieron afectados por la evacuación forzosa de mayo”
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Dân Biểu Derek Trần lên tiếng về thỏa thuận bồi thường $125 triệu của GKN
Praised a $125 million settlement between Orange County and GKN Aerospace over toxic chemical contamination.
“Tôi cảm thấy nhẹ nhõm khi Orange County và GKN đạt được thỏa thuận đặt quyền lợi của người dân và các chủ doanh nghiệp nhỏ bị ảnh hưởng do lệnh di tản bắt buộc hồi Tháng Năm lên hàng đầu”
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Introduced bill providing tax credits to help tenants afford rising housing costs.
“Los costos de la vivienda en todo el país, especialmente en el sur de California, han llegado a un punto crítico. Las familias apenas pueden pagar la renta, y mucho menos ahorrar para el futuro”
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Conducted unannounced oversight visit to ICE facility to investigate unsafe detention conditions.
“Adelanto has a troubling history of denying detainees proper medical care, allowing unsafe conditions, and refusing to take responsibility for the harrowing deaths that have occurred in its facilities”
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Representative Tran Issues Statement on GKN’s $125 Million Settlement
Praised GKN's $125 million settlement for residents affected by toxic chemical emergency.
“I’m relieved to see that Orange County and GKN have reached an agreement that prioritizes the needs of the residents and small business owners who were affected by the forced evacuation in May”
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Dân Biểu Derek Trần giới thiệu dự luật giảm chi phí nhà ở cho các gia đình Nam California
Introduced bill establishing tax credits for renters facing rising housing costs.
“Chi phí nhà ở trên cả nước, đặc biệt tại Nam California, đã tăng đến mức báo động. Nhiều gia đình phải chật vật mới đủ tiền trả tiền thuê nhà, chưa nói đến việc tiết kiệm cho tương lai”
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Co-sponsored bill to allow service industry workers to deduct tips from taxable income.
“Trong lúc giá cả tăng vọt do cuộc chiến thiếu thận trọng của Tổng Thống Trump tại Iran và các chính sách thuế quan thiếu trách nhiệm, các gia đình lao động đang phải chịu áp lực rất lớn khi chật vật trang trải cuộc sống.”
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Urged California governor to accept $10 million in federal funding for Orange County veterans cemetery.
“After more than a decade of work, we are closer than ever to fulfilling our promise to Orange County’s veterans and their families”
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Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Southern California Families
Introduced bill to create tax credits for renters to lower housing costs in Southern California.
“Housing costs across the country, especially in Southern California have reached a breaking point. Families are barely scraping by to pay rent, let alone save for the future”
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Co-sponsored bill to increase tax deductions for service workers' tips.
“While prices skyrocket due to President Trump’s reckless war in Iran and irresponsible tariff policies, working families are under an immense amount of stress as they struggle to make ends meet.”
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Representative Tran Votes to Protect Families from Rising Utility Costs Associated with Data Centers
Voted for bill requiring data centers to pay for grid upgrades instead of ratepayers.
“We have a responsibility to be mindful and fully aware of the risks associated with A.I., including rising utility costs for consumers and small business owners. As a former consumer protection attorney, I am deeply concerned that our communities are currently the ones who pay the price for new data centers.”
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Advanced bipartisan bill to help small businesses defend against foreign threats including cyberattacks and IP theft.
“Small businesses are extremely vulnerable to being targeted by foreign adversaries. It’s no secret that the foreign adversaries, like North Korea and the Chinese Communist Party, are waging an organized global campaign to undercut American influence and steal American intellectual property.”
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Criticized Army deactivation of medical evacuation helicopter units in California.
“It is incredibly disappointing that the Army has gone through with the deactivation of ECAB units across the country. The medical evacuation unit at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos was a critical asset for emergency and disaster relief missions that served communities across Southern California.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand mental health support for emergency responders.
“As we mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, supporting our first responders' mental health has never been more urgent. They're on the front lines every day protecting our communities — often at a cost to their own well-being.”
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Co-sponsored resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
“Twenty-five years ago, our country faced the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, claiming the lives of 2,977 victims, injuring thousands more, and changing the United States forever.”
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Dân Biểu Derek Trần lên tiếng sau khi Hạ Viện từ chối lên án chế độ Cộng Sản Việt Nam
Voted against House resolution on socialism, criticizing omission of Vietnamese communist regime crimes.
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Voted against resolution condemning socialism for omitting Vietnam communist atrocities.
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Representative Tran Issues Statement on CR Vote to Fund the Government through December 11
Voted for continuing resolution funding government through December 11, 2026.
“Today, I voted in favor of a continuing resolution to keep the government open through December 11.”
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Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Restricting Mail-In Ballots
Criticized Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting before midterm elections.
“The Supreme Court’s decision to allow restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections betrays the American people and threatens our democracy. Voting by mail is safe, secure, and gives more Americans the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.”
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Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Restricting Mail-In Ballots
Criticized Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump administration to restrict mail-in voting before midterm elections.
“The Supreme Court’s decision to allow restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections betrays the American people and threatens our democracy. Voting by mail is safe, secure, and gives more Americans the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.”
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Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on the Cost of the Iran War for American Families
Led letter demanding full accounting of Iran war's economic costs as prices rise for families.
“What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost at least $37 billion, and claimed the lives of 18 servicemembers. At the same time, prices across the country have gone up significantly, placing the burden of this conflict on American families.”
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Praised GKN Aerospace's $100 million fund for families impacted by hazmat incident evacuation.
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Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold GKN Accountable
Introduced legislation requiring hazardous materials facilities to improve transparency and community safety measures.
“The safety of our families and first responders must always come first. The chemical crisis at the GKN facility was a wake-up call that our current oversight of companies handling hazardous materials is simply not enough”
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