Tony Cárdenas is a U.S. Representative for California's 29th congressional district, having served since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various issues including education, healthcare, and economic development throughout his tenure. Cárdenas has been an advocate for policies aimed at improving access to quality education and healthcare for his constituents. He has also worked on initiatives to promote economic growth and job creation in his district, which includes parts of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.