Jose Luis Correa: “The president of Honduras told me, Lou, the reason we have so many refugees is folks are looking for hope.”

I rise today to recognize Frank Banales who has been a longtime community leader and organizer in the interfaith partnerships and the Chicano culture. Through his career, he has worked with both Chicano and Muslim community activists who…

I rise today to wish Bishop Kevin Vann a happy 75th birthday. Since 2012, Bishop Vann has led the Catholic Church in Orange County, guiding it through becoming one of the largest and most dynamic diocese in the Nation. He has also led the…

I rise today to honor a World War II veteran, Korean war veteran, and my neighbor, Howard Koch. This year, Howard turned 100 years old. I wish a happy birthday to Howard. Howard grew up in Oakland, California, and spent his childhood…

today, I rise to honor a mother and community leader who calls California's 46th District her home. She serves as district director to Senator Tom Umberg where she advocates for 1 million constituents, making sure that their voices are…