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April 30, 2021
Cárdenas, Craig Introduce the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act
This week, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Angie Craig (MN-2) introduced the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2021. The bill would help reduce the cost of prescription drugs by encouraging competition and increasing access to biosimilars. "We need to do everything we can to make sure Americans have access to the life-saving medicine they need," said Congressmen Cárdenas. "My bill reduces the cost of expensive prescription drug prices while also encouraging healthy com… Continue Reading
April 29, 2021Cárdenas, Bass Introduce Legislation to Protect Minors in the Justice System
The Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act is part of juvenile justice a legislative package that Congressman Cárdenas will introduce in the coming weeks WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-37) introduced the Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act, legislation that would protect minors in the event they are arrested. The Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act is part of a juvenile justice reform legislative package t… Continue Reading
April 28, 2021Congressman Cárdenas Invites San Fernando Valley CVS Pharmacy Technician as Virtual Guest to Presidential Address
Alejandra Salazar has been able to provide vaccinations thanks to President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) will virtually watch President Joe Biden's Joint Address to Congress with guest Alejandra Salazar, a CVS Pharmacy technician who has been instrumental in getting vaccines in arms throughout the San Fernando Valley. For over a decade, Alejandra has spent her career caring for pharmacy patients throughout Los Angel… Continue Reading
In The News
August 19, 2015
Lawmakers ask gov't to prevent Trump from putting name on Washington hotel
Two Democratic lawmakers have asked the U.S. government to prohibit Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from displaying his name on the facade of his new hotel in Washington after his "insulting" comments about Latinos and women. The request was made by Congressmen Ruben Gallego and Tony Cardenas in a letter dated Aug. 13 sent to the Department of the Interior and the General Services Administration and published on Wednesday by several media outlets. "Trump's recent and repeate… Continue Reading
August 12, 2015New adult wellness center opens in city of San Fernando
Hoping to serve more people with medical needs, Northeast Valley Health Corp. formally dedicated its $5 million adult wellness center Wednesday in the City of San Fernando, near the agency's first health clinic. The 10,000-square-foot facility is the third one to be built on the San Fernando Health Center campus, where an additional 2,500 adults will be seen. Fifteen exam rooms were added for adult care and women's health, which is expected to generate 7,480 visits a year. The three buildings… Continue Reading
August 10, 2015New Democrats plan ‘assertive’ new presence in House
by Lauren French In the hierarchy of the House, moderate Democrats — a minority in a party already deep in the minority — should be totally powerless. But a group of pro-business Democrats, who allied with President Barack Obama and Republicans to pass landmark trade legislation, are angling to cut more deals with the GOP and White House as a way to assert themselves — and force the Democratic Caucus to the center. Led by Rep. Ron Kind of Wisconsin, the New Democrat … Continue Reading
Op-Eds
July 28, 2020
We need a Latino museum at the Smithsonian after American history erased us for centuries
We need a Latino museum at the Smithsonian after American history erased us for centuries By Rep. Tony Cárdenas, representing California's 29th Congressional district Since the founding of our great nation, Latinos have been largely invisible and many Latinos, like the Revolutionary War era governor of Louisiana, Bernardo de Gálvez, whose assistance helped America win the conflict, to Civil War naval hero David Farragut - who is famous for the battle cry "Damn the torpe… Continue Reading
June 29, 2016LA Daily News: A Dodgers fan in Congress pitches a solution to the TV crisis
What will it take for Angelenos to be able to watch Dodgers baseball again? Last month, the Federal Communications Commission approved the merger between Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House. Unfortunately the merger does not strike at the heart of an important issue for Dodgers fans — they still are unable to watch the Dodgers on TV. Around this time last year, Dodgers fans missed the team’s opening-day, 15-0 victory over the San Diego Padres. Now with the merger approved by both … Continue Reading
June 23, 2016Univision: Lo que DACA y DAPA realmente significan para la economia de EEUU
No es un problema mexicano. Ni siquiera es un problema hispano. Es un problema estadounidense, e impacta cada aspecto de nuestras comunidades, nuestra infraestructura y nuestro tejido económico. El destino de millones de familias se afecta con la decisión del Tribunal Supremo en el caso de Estados Unidos v . Texas. El resultado de este caso tiene un gran impacto, más allá de las vidas de los inmigrantes. La corte no levanta las restricciones ordenadas por el tribunal de Texas la ampliación de… Continue Reading
Videos
April 30, 2021
Congressman Cardenas Speaks on the Consumer Protection Relief Act in Energy and Commerce
October 21, 2020Veterans History Project | Richard Reyes
September 07, 2020CA-29 Veterans History Project | Joe Sapien
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