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Judy Chu

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Judy Chu is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she is notable for being the first Chinese American woman elected to the United States Congress. Throughout her tenure, Chu has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, advocating for policies that support her constituents in California. She has been an outspoken advocate for survivors of military sexual trauma and has emphasized the importance of transparency in government operations.

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August 7, 2026

Caring for our nation’s Veterans is a fundamental responsibility.

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  1. The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits,14 sources2026newhampshirebulletin.com
  2. As chair emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I rise in strong opposition to the DETERRENT Act. For now, the American university research system is the envy of the world, but the DETERRENT Act would burden our higher education institutions and Federal agencies with massive amounts of reporting of a gift of any value from foreign countries and will cast a chilling effect disproportionately on the Asian-American academic community. From the incarceration of Japanese Americans in World War II to the racial profiling of Chinese-American scientists under Trump's failed first term China Initiative, countless Asian Americans have had their lives destroyed because our government falsely accused them of being spies. Already, 72 percent of Asian-American academic researchers report feeling unsafe. By publicizing the private, personal information of certain faculty and staff on databases, this bill would make the problem worse, making them much easier targets for xenophobic attacks. Safeguarding national security can be done through commonsense reforms Democrats have offered that don't come at the expense of U.S. scientific innovation, global collaboration, and the Asian-American community. As if we needed another reason to oppose this bill, it would create enormous new responsibilities for the Department of Education at the same time that Trump is attempting to illegally dismantle that very Department. Mr.…2 sources2025govinfo.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Donald Trump is once again weaponizing our immigration system against families who are simply trying to build better lives in America.

hirono.senate.gov
Jun 11, 2026

The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits,

newhampshirebulletin.com
Jun 11, 2026

The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits.

ncnewsline.com
Jun 10, 2026

The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits,

newhampshirebulletin.com
Jun 10, 2026

The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits.

dailymontanan.com
Jun 10, 2026

The American people deserve accurate information on how long they can expect to wait when trying to get help for their benefits.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Jun 6, 2026

As the only psychologist in Congress, I am proud to once again lead this resolution recognizing May 10th as National AANHPI Mental Health Day to reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers to care for AANHPI communities.

hirono.senate.gov
Jun 6, 2026

For far too long, our AANHPI community has suffered in silence while facing some of the lowest rates of mental health service utilization of any racial or ethnic group in the country.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

For far too long, our AANHPI community has suffered in silence while facing some of the lowest rates of mental health service utilization of any racial or ethnic group in the country.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

As the only psychologist in Congress, I am proud to once again lead this resolution recognizing May 10th as National AANHPI Mental Health Day to reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers to care for AANHPI communities.

hirono.senate.gov
Apr 15, 2026

on this tax day, working families are not feeling the relief they were promised. They are struggling to pay rent, to get the healthcare they need, and to fill up the car with gas. Here is why. Last year, Republicans passed their big, ugly…

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Feb 12, 2026

for the past year, Republicans have done nothing to address rising grocery prices, rising energy prices, and rising healthcare prices. What is the one thing they are willing to do? Making tasers more accessible to dangerous people. It is…

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Jan 21, 2026

well, it is not hogwash to this woman in Georgia. She sought care from an unregulated clinic that offered free ultrasounds and medical advice. She thought that was so great. The ultrasound technician incorrectly informed her that her…

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Jan 21, 2026

Mr. Speaker, as families across the country are being crushed by rising costs and stripped of their healthcare, it is shameful that Republicans have chosen to bring a bill to the floor that does nothing to address these crises for pregnant…

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Jan 21, 2026

Mr. Speaker, I wish the previous speaker could have met this Massachusetts woman who sought care at a crisis pregnancy center after a Google advertisement led her to believe it was a legitimate medical facility where she could confirm her…

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Jan 21, 2026

let me say, there is a comprehensive study by the Alliance for Women's Rights and Gender Equality that studied 607 crisis pregnancy centers across nine States, and they documented a consistent pattern of deception, misinformation, and…

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Jan 21, 2026

I would like to talk about Kentucky, where a postpartum nurse with 20 years of experience was motivated to volunteer at a crisis pregnancy center. During her training, she learned that the clinic was using expired disinfectants to sanitize…

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Jan 21, 2026

I wish we could think of the woman in Pennsylvania who was pregnant who sought care at what she thought was a medically certified clinic, but during her appointment, the staff told her she had already miscarried and was sent home. As time…

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Jan 8, 2026

1 week ago, Republicans skyrocketed healthcare costs for 22 million Americans. They chose to let the ACA tax credits expire, even though there was bipartisan support to extend them. Now, families are seeing premiums jump by hundreds, even…

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Jan 7, 2026

1 year ago today, the communities of Altadena and Pasadena that I represent in California were struck by tragedy. In just a matter of hours, the Eaton fire, driven by hurricane-force winds reaching 90 miles an hour, forever changed the…

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Dec 27, 2025

the freedom to make their own health care decisions—especially survivors of military sexual trauma—is cruel, dangerous, and an insult to all who have served.

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Dec 17, 2025

in 2 weeks, 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, not by accident, but because Republicans refuse to extend ACA tax credits that keep care affordable. After 15 years, this is the Republican healthcare…

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Jul 14, 2025

The agency's removal of comprehensive customer service data calls into question whether this administration seeks to hide from the public the negative customer service impacts of its staffing cuts.

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