I always pray that day never come when the bad guys bust through and score on us again.
Jose Luis Correa
The Public Record
Lou Correa is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 46th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Correa has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to support local communities in California. Prior to his congressional role, Correa served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly, where he gained experience in legislative processes and public policy.
The importance of the work of the various DHS canine programs cannot be overstated.
Consequently, it is easy to understand why canines are considered the most mobile and effective explosives detection tool available.
Despite the tremendous work of these canines I understand there is a shortage at ports of entry.
I look forward to discussing with each and every one of you the Department of Homeland Security's canine programs, a tool used every day to assist DHS in keeping our Nation safe.
Today I rise in honor of the men and women who protect our families, our streets, and our communities. Fifty-five years ago, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 National Police Week. Each year, Americans come together to honor our law…
On Sunday we commemorated the 42nd anniversary of Black April and the fall of Saigon. On this day, we are reminded of the pain of losing your homeland and of the sacrifices made in search for freedom. When Saigon fell in 1975, thousands of…
I thank Chairman Roe and our ranking member, Mr. Walz, for all the good work for all of our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I rise also in support of the Choice Act and urge my colleagues to also protect our veterans' access to health care. Our…
If you looked at the border area, 100 miles plus 100 miles plus-minus north-south, if you look at it economically probably would be one of the world's largest economies.
the Coast Guard was unable to interdict, his words, '580 known smuggling events due to capacity challenges.'
On Thursday we will vote on the future of health care for America. We need to do what is right for our district and for our constituents. We need to protect the Affordable Care Act. The ACA works, but like America's other great healthcare…
I was surprised and disappointed by the announcement earlier this month by the Trump administration that it was suspending premium processing of H-1B visas.
President Trump is engaged in an active campaign to flip the paradigm for our Nation's immigration system from family reunification, admitting skilled workers, protecting refugees, and promoting diversity to a merit-based approach where…
President Trump is engaged in an active campaign at the present to change the paradigm of our Nation's immigration system from family unification, admitting skilled workers, protecting refugees, and promoting diversity to a merit-based…
I hope I have your commitment today that USCIS is willing to work constructively with GAO, the OIG, and the Congress to correct long-standing deficiencies.
The 'Muslim Ban,' which was slated to begin today, was blocked by two Federal judges hours before its commencement.
I just want to make sure that language is not a barrier to them receiving the proper benefits, veteran services that they are, you know, entitled to.
These men and women have defended our country with honor, yet their lives continue to be disproportionately affected.
Tonight at the President's address, I will be joined by a young man, Eliel Aguillon, a new American, in the great tradition of this great country. Eliel grew up surrounded by poverty, yet he found his path to the American Dream through…
Vice Admiral Ray, you said something that really bothered me, and that is that you had intelligence on 500 events--500 events--and you did not have the assets to stop them from possibly reaching our shores.
I want to encourage you to continue to cooperate with the Mexican authorities because you notice when Mexican marines go in with U.S. leadership they do make a difference.
I have always advocated for smart borders, meaning you can check folks, you can check merchandise before it gets to the border.
At the same time, let me take the opportunity to thank all of the men and women in uniform who do protect our borders, who do protect our citizens, because you do a darn good job.
Independent, investigatory bodies, such as the OIG and GAO, are critical to keeping the Federal Government accountable to the American people.





