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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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Jul 28, 2021

The Investing in Main Street Act would make a simple commonsense change to small business investing laws...

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Jul 28, 2021

I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back.

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Jul 28, 2021

I am proud to co-lead with Congressman Schneider the 'Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2021,' which codifies the Boots to Business program for 5 years.

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Jul 28, 2021

By raising the investment cap from 5 percent to 15 percent, we could potentially triple those numbers in the years to come.

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Jul 20, 2021

As the clean economy rebounds from COVID and resumes its enormous growth across the country, it will be especially important to ensure that we have a trained workforce that can quickly step into skilled high-paying union jobs in the green…

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Jul 20, 2021

That is why I introduced H.R. 4220, the National Climate Service Corps and Careers Network Act of 2021 which would create a new program under AmeriCorps to complete climate-related projects.

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Jul 13, 2021

That is why 2 weeks ago I reintroduced H.R. 4256, the Investment in Main Street Act with my colleague, Representative Garbarino.

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Jun 24, 2021

As the chair of the Pro-Choice Caucus' Contraception and Family Planning Task Force, I rise in strong support of Congresswoman Brownley's Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act. Every day, servicemembers are willing to sacrifice…

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Jun 23, 2021

I am concerned that in the 150-page overview of the defense budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the word hazing does not appear anywhere.

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Jun 23, 2021

There hasn't been urgency or accountability when it comes to addressing racism and hazing.

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Jun 23, 2021

But I also want to ensure that the rights and liberties of Chinese Americans are protected.

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Jun 23, 2021

Hazing has been a persistent problem in the ranks, which I know first-hand.

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Jun 23, 2021

It is clear that other branches have not followed suit.

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Jun 22, 2021

Thank you for putting forth a budget that reflects the tremendous housing needs facing our country.

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Jun 22, 2021

I am interested in finding new revenue streams to support affordable housing construction because we need to invest in a housing supply.

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Jun 22, 2021

I am glad to see that the Administration is requesting $3.5 billion for homeless assistance in Fiscal Year 2022.

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Jun 22, 2021

It is no accident that both Congressmember Barbara Lee and I are asking about homelessness because in California, it is a huge issue.

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Jun 14, 2021

I strongly support Chairman Neal's Building an Economy for Families Act discussion draft which would provide 12 weeks of universal paid leave for all workers.

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Jun 14, 2021

In April, I introduced my legislation, H.R. 2680, the Providing Real Opportunities for Growth to Rising Entrepreneurs for Sustained Success, or PROGRESS Act.

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Jun 8, 2021

But I want you to know it is certainly our goal and it should be every administration's goal to make sure we are using licensed beds for children.

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Jun 8, 2021

I would like to start by thanking the Administration for including 12 weeks of paid family leave in the budget.

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May 26, 2021

I am so concerned about the SVOG delays, especially as theaters like the ArcLight in Pasadena, which is in my district, have recently closed for good.

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May 25, 2021

I have been extremely concerned about the Trump administration's failure to collect demographic data on PPP recipients.

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May 25, 2021

So clearly there needs to be more help for underserved businesses.

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May 25, 2021

I have long championed the Community Advantage Program which leverages nonprofit, mission-oriented lenders.

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