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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.
We have something in common with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. This country, Main Street, and every one of our districts have a challenge with fentanyl. We have all witnessed the deaths in our communities of good, young men…
We have a shortage of farmworkers. We have a shortage of manufacturing employees. We are trying to bring back jobs from China, and we are saying to the small businesses, to the farmers, you can't hire these people. If you do, you are a…
First of all, let me say I have a poster here outlining the benefits that undocumented workers bring to the economy with a Social Security card that they will never get benefits from. You know, I was thinking, why in God's name are we…
Let's get it together. Surge resources to the border. Make sure we stop fentanyl from crossing into our country.
Today I rise to celebrate Mater Dei High School's football team for earning their fourth California State championship. The Monarchs secured their final win of the season over an undefeated team with an impressive 35-0 victory. Their…
Let me just say to my colleagues on this floor that what is really wrong is to misstate the problem, the facts to the American public. I have been to the border numerous times in the last year as a member of the Committee on Homeland…
The solution is simple. Let's fund additional resources for our borders, for border security. Senate Democrats and Senate Republicans are joining the President in negotiating a solution. House Democrats are there. I ask my colleagues…
This is the reason why all of us here at the Federal level, Democrats, Republicans, on both houses, with the President, have to stop bickering, have to stop fighting, come together to protect middle America in this country.
When those officers tell me I am working 16-hour shifts, we need more personnel, we have to respond with more resources.
Today I rise to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the North Orange County Continuing Education Program. For half a century, North Orange County Continuing Education has offered programs that transform lives in Orange County. Established in…
Every time you turn around, a reporter is getting assassinated, imprisoned somewhere around the world.
We need immigrants. What we need is an adjustment to our immigration policy.
We need to be independent and strong in two areas: (1) Energy production, no more OPEC oil embargoes and (2) food production.
Today I rise to recognize Monica Lee Silbas and her successful career serving others. She is a Santa Ana girl, I am proud to say, who made it big in Washington, D.C. Mr. Speaker, we back home are very proud of Monica. Her passion for…
I can't help but think that sometimes we're chasing our own tail, and we're always a little bit too late to the party, so to speak.
Today I rise to honor the life of UCLA Chancellor Charles Young, who passed away at the age of 91. For 29 years, Chancellor Young led UCLA, America's premier research institution. He transformed UCLA from a regional collegiate university…
I think anybody who wants to come to this country, I agree with you, in general, gentlemen, should come here to work, not be on the dole, not be here to get some free benefit but earn it.
I couldn't agree with you more. We have got, you know, two wars going on, at least areas of conflict around the world.
We can't afford to have another Uvalde in our country. We can't afford to have another 9/11.
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