Press Releases
Cárdenas Statement on Justice for George Floyd
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the death of George Floyd. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement: "As a nation, we must constantly work to right every wrong, every day," said Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29). "We need a system that delivers justice for people who have been denied justice for far too long. While true justice for George Floyd would mean that he is here … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on the Police Killing of Adam Toledo
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement on the police killing of Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old boy from Chicago: "My heart grieves for the loss of Adam Toledo, a 13-year-old child who was shot and killed by a police officer earlier this month," said Congressman Cárdenas. "This tragedy should have never happened. We as a country have lost our soul by accepting the killing of more people on our streets than any other country. We must act … Continue Reading
April 16, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on the Mass Shooting in Indianapolis
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement on the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana: "On the 14th anniversary of the Virginia Tech mass shooting, we woke up to the news of another senseless tragedy at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. As we await more details, one thing is clear: Americans are tired of seeing more loss of life due to our country's gun violence epidemic. "Our constituents have been asking, pleading … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Cárdenas, Bucshon Reintroduce the RECOVER Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, United States Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Values of Expanding Recycling (RECOVER) Act. This bill would allocate $500 million in matching federal grants to eligible states, local municipalities, and tribal governments to invest in improving their recycling infrastructure, programs, and education efforts. "This bipartisan, commonsense bill is a step forward smart … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2021)-Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform's Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statements announcing the introduction of the "Baby Food Safety Act of 2021," to dramatically reduce … Continue Reading
March 23, 2021
Cardenas, Sewell Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Services for Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Ron Kind (WI-03), Jason Smith (MO-08), and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced the Ensuring Parity in MA and PACE for Audio-Only Telehealth Act, bipartisan legislation to help ensure Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees who cannot access the video component during telehealth visits are able to access care through audio visits during … Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
Cárdenas, Trahan Introduce Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-3) introduced the Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act, legislation to support positive mental health promotion and suicide prevention programs in high schools. The bill would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program that provides funding to school districts to strengthen behavioral health awareness through planning and prevention efforts, … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Cárdenas Works to Get Critical Relief to Valley Families, Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) voted to pass the American Rescue Plan to help crush the COVID-19 virus and get the economy moving again with shots in arms, money in pockets, children in schools and people in jobs. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package includes three Cárdenas-led provisions - funding for vaccine awareness campaigns, mental health support, and expanded coverage for COVID-19 treatment and vaccinations for uninsured Americans. The Senate … Continue Reading
March 09, 2021
Cárdenas Appointed Vice Chair of Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) was appointed Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce for the 117th Congress. "I am honored to continue serving as Vice Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee. These next two years, as we rebuild and lift our nation out of this hole dug by the previous administration, the leadership and work of this committee will be critical to ensuring that Americans get a fair … Continue Reading
March 08, 2021
Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol
Twenty-three Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today demanding answers for Facebook's advertising practices, which reports show promoted violence and disinformation both leading up to and after the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol. The letter was signed by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Diana DeGette … Continue Reading
March 04, 2021
Cárdenas, Tonko, Blunt Rochester, Trone Introduce Crisis Counseling Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-At Large), and David Trone (MD-06) reintroduced the Crisis Counseling Act, which would automatically approve requests by any state, territory, and tribe for a Crisis Counseling and Training Program (CCP) after it had been granted a Stafford Act declaration. The legislation would remove bureaucratic hurdles that delayed critical support for communities as the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue Reading
March 04, 2021
Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reached out to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to request guidance on what regulations and limits should be made public on toxic heavy metals in baby food. The Members of Congress have drafted a bill, in consultation with leading environmental health organizations, and are requesting the FDA respond with technical … Continue Reading
March 04, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on Passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, the United States House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 - a bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, empower our communities, and build trust between law enforcement and our communities by addressing systemic racism and bias to help save lives. The bill was introduced by Representative Karen Bass (CA-37) and Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) is an original … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Cárdenas, Tonko Reintroduce Virtual Community Support Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced the Virtual Community Support Act to strengthen community-based and peer support services virtually both during and after the pandemic. Specifically, it would create a new program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide training and development to increase the workforce, enable providers and peers to move their services virtually, and help identify … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Cárdenas, Ruiz, Takano, Aguilar, Vargas Urge National Park Service to Upgrade Joshua Tree National Park
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA - Today, Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29), Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41), Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31), and Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) sent a letter to National Park Service Deputy Director Shawn Benge urging the Administration to green light upgrades to the Joshua Tree National Park Cottonwood Visitor Center. The facility, which is located at the southern entrance to Joshua Tree, is outdated and ill-equipped to accommodate the over three million … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Reps. Cárdenas, Chu and McMorris Rodgers and Sens. Casey, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand ABLE Savings Program for People with Disabilities
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Judy Chu (D-CA-27) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (D-WA-05) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would expand access to a program that allows people with disabilities to save money. The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Age Adjustment Act would increase program eligibility and allow people who have acquired a disability before age 46 to open ABLE accounts. ABLE accounts, which are managed by states, … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Rep Cárdenas, Rep Watson Coleman, Sen Menendez Reintroduce Legislation to Address COVID-19 Racial Disparities
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color. This legislation would require targeted testing, contract tracing, public awareness campaigns, and outreach efforts specifically directed at racial and ethnic minority communities and other populations that have been made vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Cardenas, Trone Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Better Coordinate Federal Response to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Crises
Washington, D.C. - Today, as millions of American struggle with mental health and substance use disorder challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), David Trone (MD-06), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021, legislation to address the need for coordinated, evidence-based behavioral health care programs at the federal level. Over 40% of adults … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Cárdenas, Bernice Johnson, Soto Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Support for Communities of Color
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), and Daren Soto (FL-09) introduced the Strengthening Mental Health Supports for BIPOC Communities Act, legislation that aims to remove systemic barriers to mental health and emotional support services that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities have historically faced. This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to make critical advancements in health equity for BIPOC … Continue Reading
February 25, 2021
Cárdenas, Hayes Reintroduce Clean School Bus Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressmembers Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced the Clean School Bus Act, which would create a new program providing $1 billion dollars over 5 years to replace diesel school buses with electric ones. A Senate companion bill was introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) and Patty Murray (WA). Every day, more than 25 million children, and thousands of bus drivers, breathe polluted air during their commute to school, which has … Continue Reading