Nanette Diaz Barragán
U.S. Representative · CA-44 · Democrat
Statements and posts
234 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced resolution recognizing Latina Equal Pay Day and calling for wage gap closure.
“Latina Equal Pay Day is a reminder that equal work deserves equal pay”
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Warned that new SNAP funding cuts totaling $16 billion nationwide took effect, reducing state administrative resources.
“Donald Trump and Republicans chose to give tax breaks to billionaires while making it harder for working families to put food on the table”
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Rep. Barragán Applauds FDA Action Advancing Non-Animal Testing Methods
Applauded FDA action clarifying use of non-animal testing methods for drug safety evaluation.
“Modern science is giving us better tools to understand how medicines affect people, and our laws and regulations need to keep pace”
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Reintroduced resolution to recognize National Hispanic Nurses Day on September 22.
“Across our country, Hispanic nurses care for patients, support families, and help build healthier communities every day”
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Introduced bill to create federal grant program for free college meals.
“Students should never have to choose between putting food on the table and earning a college degree”
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Rep. Barragán Introduces Legislation to Keep Tariffs From Driving Up the Cost of New Homes
Introduced bill to exclude homebuilding materials from tariffs to lower housing costs.
“Families are already facing the high cost of buying or renting a home. We should not make it more expensive to build the homes our communities need”
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Rep. Barragán’s Statement on the Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act
Praised House passage of Ratepayer Protection Act to shield families from data center electricity costs.
“Profit should never come before American families, which is why the House just passed the Ratepayer Protection Act. This bill is a first step to ensure data center developers rightfully bear the higher electricity costs that come with the construction of these data centers — NOT families and small businesses.”
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Rep. Barragán Re-Introduces Resolution to Establish Latino Conservation Week
Re-introduced resolution to designate third week of September as Latino Conservation Week.
“Latino Conservation Week recognizes the Latino community’s longstanding connection to nature and commitment to protecting the environment”
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Secured provision in House-passed water bill to fix port funding for Los Angeles and Long Beach.
“The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are critical to our region and our entire national economy, and they should receive the federal resources Congress intended for them”
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Rep. Barragán Introduces Resolution Honoring Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Week
Introduced resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Week.
“As Co-Chair of the Youth Sports Caucus, I am proud to introduce this resolution which recognizes the dedicated athletic administrators who make school sports possible for millions of students”
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People Are Dying in ICE Detention
Cornejo told his mother that he could no longer feel his face. He was losing feeling in his arm, and he was scared. He was inside an ICE detention facility despite having a valid work permit. Edwin suffered from serious medical conditions, but ICE denied him care and the medications he needed.…
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Announced eighth annual senior briefing and health fair with free screenings and meal.
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Random Lengths News: Lawmakers Push Next-Gen Clean Shipping Infrastructure
Reintroduced bill to create $1 billion annual program for clean shipping technology and infrastructure.
“Shipping plays a vital role in our economy, and at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but it should not come at the expense of the health of our families”
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Reintroduced bipartisan resolution to recognize June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
“As the primary caretaker for my mother who has Alzheimer’s, I know how tough the disease can be for both the loved one who has it and for the families who look after them”
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Introduced bill to create $1 billion annual program for clean shipping technology development.
“Shipping plays a vital role in our economy, and at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, but it should not come at the expense of the health of our families”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to improve Medicare access to innovative treatments for seniors and disabled.
“Patients should not be denied access to promising treatments simply because of outdated or overly broad coverage decisions.”
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Random Lengths News: Lawmakers Demand Transparency on DNA Collection at Dilley Detention Facility
Demanded transparency from DHS on DNA collection practices at immigration detention facility.
“During our visit, we learned that ICE collects DNA samples from individuals detained at the facility, including parents and children.”
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Demanded transparency on DNA collection practices at Dilley Immigration Detention Facility.
“During our visit, we learned that ICE collects DNA samples from individuals detained at the facility, including parents and children.”
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Random Lengths News: Barragán Leads Push to Restore $1.1 Billion for Home Care
Led effort urging CMS to restore $1.1 billion in federal funding for California home care services.
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Reps. Barragán, Castro, and Stanton Inspect Dilley Trailer Prison, Meet with Children and Families
Inspected Dilley detention center and met with detained families, raising concerns about biometric security and conditions.
“Why are young children being locked up at the Dilley Detention Center and rules being put in place to make it harder and harder for families to speak with Members of Congress?”
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Led letter urging CMS to reverse $1.1 billion funding freeze for home care services.
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Criticized DOJ's $1.776 billion weaponization fund as corruption.
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Opposed DOD's decision to bypass union contractor for LA Fleet Week hazardous materials services.
“We strongly disagree with the Department of Defense’s decision to bypass ILWU Local 56 for hazardous materials services during LA Fleet Week in favor of a non-union contractor.”
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Questioned EPA Administrator on Jones Chemicals facility in Harbor Gateway South.
“…in my district the EPA’s risk management program inspected a chlorine transfer facility… JCI Jones Chemicals… in 2015 and in 2017 and they found serious safety problems, including corroded equipment handling hazardous chemicals.”
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Urged HHS Secretary to expand Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors for diabetics.
“Our healthcare system is failing patients by waiting until it is too late to act”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.