Press Releases
Cardenas, Porter, Pressley, Gay Scanlon Reintroduces Bill to Reduce Violence Against Individuals with Mental Illness and Disabilities
WASHINGTON-Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), today reintroduced legislation to reduce violence against individuals with mental illness and disabilities. The Mental Health Justice Act would make it easier for state and local governments to send trained mental health professionals instead of police when 911 is called because an individual is experiencing a mental health … Continue Reading
February 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Carbajal Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Emergency Meals
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) introduced the Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act. This bill ensures that all low-income families have access to emergency meals funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance during future emergencies and disasters. "The pandemic has thrown our economy into a tailspin," said Congressman Cárdenas. "Millions of Americans are out of work, can't afford rent, … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on Congress’s Bicameral Immigration Bill
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congress unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 - a massive overhaul to the American immigration system that restores fairness, humanity to the system, strengthens families, boosts our economy, bolsters national security, and opens a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. This bold, inclusive immigration bill was introduced by Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38) and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ). Congressman Tony Cárdenas … Continue Reading
February 13, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on Senate Vote to Acquit Trump
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) releases the following statement on the United States Senate vote to acquit former President Donald Trump: "Today's vote by Senate Republicans not to convict Donald Trump for orchestrating the attack on the Capitol was a dereliction of the Senate's duty to uphold the rule of law and put country ahead of politics. Even with all the damning evidence that was presented before the Senate, Republicans refused to listen because they were … Continue Reading
February 11, 2021
Cárdenas, Klobuchar, Davis Introduce COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) introduced the COVID-19 Home Safety Act. Recent reports indicate that pediatricians and emergency room doctors have seen an increase in patients seeking treatment for home injuries. This bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries and deaths associated with consumer … Continue Reading
February 08, 2021
Cárdenas, Sánchez, Bennet Introduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment, Vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) introduced the Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act. This legislation would allow Medicaid programs to pay for prevention and treatment, hospitalization, vaccinations, and other related services for individuals with COVID-19 who are uninsured. The bill builds on previous legislation led by Reps. Cárdenas and Sánchez to provide COVID-19 testing for uninsured … Continue Reading
February 05, 2021
Cárdenas Applauds House Passage of National Apprenticeship Act, Includes Cárdenas Pre-Apprenticeships Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 which expands registered apprenticeships and invests in America's workforce. Registered apprenticeships are America's most successful federally authorized workforce development program. 94 percent of individuals who complete these apprenticeships are employed upon completion with an average starting wage of more than $70,000 annually. The bill includes the Expanding Opportunity … Continue Reading
February 02, 2021
Cárdenas, Doggett Introduce Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Lloyd Doggett (TX-35) introduced the Expanding Opportunity through Pre-Apprenticeships Act. The bill authorizes grants to eligible entities and directs the Department of Labor to create a plan to expand participation in pre-apprenticeship programs for underrepresented populations and individuals with barriers to employment. "The strength of our economy depends on our commitment to developing a 21st-century workforce and … Continue Reading
February 01, 2021
Cárdenas Releases $1 Billion HEART Package
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released his "Cárdenas HEART (Health Equity Access, Resources, and Treatment) Package" - a comprehensive COVID-focused legislative package that includes bills the Congressman has introduced and will introduce in the 117th Congress, to close the widening racial and ethnic health disparity gap. This $1 billion package focuses on a broad range of issues to address the racial health inequities exacerbated by the pandemic and … Continue Reading
January 22, 2021
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Votes to Appoint Cárdenas to Latino Museum Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) voted to appoint Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) to the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of the American Latino. Congressman Cárdenas helped shepherd the bill through the House which was included in the spending package last year. "I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to represent the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of the American Latino," said … Continue Reading
January 15, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on Committee Assignments for the 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held its biennial organizational meeting during which Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) was assigned to the Subcommittees on Health, Communications and Technology, and Consumer Protection. Cárdenas releases the following statement: "I am honored to continue serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee to work on issues that are most important to families in the San Fernando Valley and across the … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Cárdenas Statement on Second Impeachment of Trump
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the United States House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump for the second time in his presidency following the Trump-led insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement: "President Trump is the most dangerous person in the country. He has proven, by his actions, to be a threat to our nation and our democracy. Trump betrayed the American people by attempting to undermine the will of … Continue Reading
January 12, 2021
Cárdenas, Schweikert Introduce Bipartisan Crowdsourcing of Environmental Data Act of 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and David Schweikert (R-AZ) re-introduced the Crowdsourcing of Environmental Data Act, legislation to incorporate mobile air quality monitoring devices to increase the size, scope, and density of data collected for a cleaner environment. "I am pleased to re-introduce this bipartisan legislation, aimed to advance technology solutions to monitor the air we breathe," said Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ). By advancing this … Continue Reading
January 06, 2021
Cárdenas Calls on the Impeachment and Removal of Donald Trump from Office
What happened today was truly the most heartbreaking and anti-American moment I have witnessed in my 25 years of public service. Never would I have imagined that citizens of this great nation would attempt a coup because they were unwilling to accept the results of a fair election. Make no mistake: this was an attempted coup orchestrated and encouraged by Donald Trump and his allies in Congress. What happened today was disgraceful and it should never happen again. Those who incited … Continue Reading
December 23, 2020
Cárdenas Announces 2020 Congressional App Competition Winners
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA - Last week, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) virtually met with the winners of the 2020 Congressional App Competition for California's 29th Congressional District. This year's winning team consisted of Josh Bowden, Achintya Gupta, Aniket Gupta, and Sejin Choi, all juniors at Granada Hills Charter High School. The group created the "Math4Fun" app, which allows people to practice math concepts in a fun way. "As an engineer, I am excited to see thousands of … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on Padilla Appointment to U.S. Senate
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to appoint California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to succeed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the United States Senate: "I am so incredibly proud of one of my closest and dearest friends, Alex Padilla, on being named the next U.S. Senator for the state of California. I've known Alex for over 25 years. A dedicated public servant of more than 20 years … Continue Reading
December 22, 2020
House Passes COVID-Relief and Spending Package, Includes Several Cárdenas Priorities
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congress passed a $1.4 trillion spending bill and a $908 billion COVID-relief bill. The bipartisan omnibus spending package included several funding priorities spearheaded by Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) to help Valley families, Californians, and vulnerable Americans. The bill also included authorization for the development of the Nation Museum of the American Latino, an effort that was led by House Representatives Cárdenas, Serrano, and … Continue Reading
December 21, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on Inclusion of Latino Museum in Omnibus Package
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congress voted on a bipartisan omnibus package that included authorization for the development of the Nation Museum of the American Latino. Introduced as a standalone bill in 2019, H.R. 2420, the National Museum of the American Latino Act would establish a Smithsonian National Museum on the National Mall dedicated to honoring the contributions of American Latinos throughout U.S. history. Representatives José E. Serrano (D-NY-15), Will Hurd (R-TX-23), and Tony … Continue Reading
December 10, 2020
Cárdenas, Eshoo, Burgess, Kinzinger Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Clean Aviation Technology
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Anna Eshoo (D-CA-18), Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX-26), and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16) introduced the ATVM Modernization Act. This legislation would incentivize clean, environmentally friendly aviation technology development by expanding eligibility under the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program to include American-made, energy-efficient aircraft. "Climate change is a very … Continue Reading
December 03, 2020
Cárdenas Congratulates Sean Patrick Maloney on DCCC Election Win
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Democratic Caucus elected Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, to be the next Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Congressman Tony Cárdenas releases the following statement: "I congratulate Sean Patrick Maloney on being elected Chair of the DCCC. I sincerely wish Sean success this cycle, and I look forward to helping him and the Democratic Caucus in any way I can to ensure Democrats retain and grow the majority in 2022." … Continue Reading