Press Releases
MEDIA ADVISORY: Cárdenas to Hold Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - On Monday, April 13th, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) will hold a COVID-19 telephone town hall meeting. Cárdenas will be joined by healthcare professionals, employment attorneys, and representatives from the Small Business Administration to discuss the coronavirus response CARES Act and the COVID-19 pandemic. MONDAY, APRIL 13 WHAT: Coronavirus Telephone Town Hall WHO: Congressman Tony Cárdenas Victor Parker - District Director of the Small … Continue Reading
April 09, 2020
Cárdenas Joins Schakowsky, Cicilline, Pallone, Nadler in Introducing COVID–19 Price Gouging Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce, joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Chairman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) introduced the COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention Act. The … Continue Reading
April 06, 2020
Cárdenas, Lofgren Urge Trump Administration to Allow Foreign-Born Physicians to Practice in the U.S. During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) sent a letter to Secretary Pompeo and Acting Secretary Chad. F. Wolf urging the Departments of State and Homeland Security to allow foreign-born physicians and healthcare workers to practice in the United States during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Due to the surge of patients seeking treatments as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, hospitals are in desperate need of personnel support. The letter was … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Cárdenas, Mucarsel-Powell Introduce Legislation to Address the Physician Shortage in America
WASHINGTON, DC - Today Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) introduced H.R. 6432, legislation to address the physician shortage in the United States by taking the first step in removing unnecessary barriers for doctors trained abroad who now reside in the U.S. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a task force to examine the shortage situation, determine common obstacles for internationally-trained doctors to … Continue Reading
April 03, 2020
Cárdenas Introduces Resolution Honoring the Life of César Chávez
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) introduced a resolution honoring the legacy of the renowned civil rights and labor leader, César Chávez. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a companion resolution in the Senate. “As our nation responds to the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, thousands of healthcare workers, emergency responders, and service employees are on the frontlines treating patients, keeping essential services running, and working … Continue Reading
March 27, 2020
House Passes Urgently Needed Two Trillion Dollar Coronavirus Response Package
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - a $2 trillion coronavirus response package. The bill, which passed the Senate earlier this week with bipartisan support, includes cash assistance for American workers; funding for hospitals, healthcare and emergency workers who are on the frontlines; relief for small businesses; and a massive increase in Unemployment Insurance benefits. “Working families are hurting, American … Continue Reading
March 25, 2020
Cárdenas Calls for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) joined Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in sending a letter to House leadership calling for measures to ensure the protection of refugees, asylees, and other immigrants in emergency legislation responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Members requested that funding for refugee admissions be included in future coronavirus emergency legislation, that refugee admissions are resumed expeditiously, and that the Administration extend validity … Continue Reading
March 13, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on LAUSD Announcing School Closures
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement following the announcement that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest in the country, will close: “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our children, LAUSD will close schools to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Our highest priority should be the safety of our children and containing the virus. While I understand that this will be disruptive for Valley … Continue Reading
March 13, 2020
Declaración de Cárdenas sobre la anulación de cierres escolares de LAUSD
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) publica la siguiente declaración después del anuncio de que el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Angeles (LAUSD), el segundo más grande del país, cerrará: "Por abundancia de precaución para la seguridad de nuestros hijos, LAUSD cerrará las escuelas para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del coronavirus. Nuestra máxima prioridad debe ser la seguridad de nuestros hijos y la contención del virus. Si bien entiendo que esto será perjudicial … Continue Reading
March 12, 2020
Cárdenas, Sánchez, Castro Introduce Legislation to Provide Free Coronavirus Tests to Uninsured Americans
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced legislation to provide free coronavirus (COVID-19) testing to uninsured Americans. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide certain laboratory reimbursement for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. “During this public health emergency, we need to do everything we can to make sure that Americans are … Continue Reading
March 11, 2020
Cárdenas, Hudson, Craig, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2020. This 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 … Continue Reading
March 11, 2020
42 Lawmakers Demand End to Public Charge Policy
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) joined Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) in sending a letter to Vice President Pence, the designated lead for the federal government’s coronavirus response, urging the Administration to reconsider its “public charge” rule in light of the coronavirus outbreak. The “public charge” rule allows immigration officers to assess whether immigrants seeking lawful permanent residency are a “public charge” based on whether they have used … Continue Reading
March 05, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on California State of Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus: “I fully support Governor Newsom declaring a state of emergency in California. It was the right thing to do. We need to make sure that state and local governments have all the resources they need to mitigate and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. I urge the public to remain calm and to continue going about their lives. I am … Continue Reading
March 05, 2020
Cárdenas, Schrier Introduce the Magnet Injury Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier M.D. (WA-08) introduced the Magnet Injury Prevention Act to ban small, high-powered magnets following reports of severe intestinal trauma due to accidental ingestion in the United States. These high-powered magnets pose life-threating risks to adolescent children with one reported death. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a companion bill in the Senate last year. Congressman Cárdenas is a member … Continue Reading
March 03, 2020
Reps. Jeffries, Cárdenas, King and Herrera Beutler Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Coronavirus Vaccine
Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), Rep. Peter King (R-NY-02) and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA-03) introduced H.R. 6019, the bipartisan “Cure the Coronavirus Act,” legislation to encourage the rapid innovation and approval of a treatment to prevent or cure the Coronavirus Disease 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International … Continue Reading
February 26, 2020
Cárdenas, Stivers Introduce Bipartisan Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Congressman Steve Stivers (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Case Backlog and Transparency Act of 2020 to address the severe case backlog at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agency. This bill establishes new reporting requirements for USCIS and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to determine the reason[s] for the processing delays and find potential solutions to reduce the immigration case … Continue Reading
February 06, 2020
Cárdenas, Guthrie, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Mike Kelly (PA-16) this week wrote to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to urge continued support for the Medicare Advantage program, which provides care to more than 22 million people. “Millions of seniors depend on Medicare Advantage plans to provide comprehensive, affordable health care as they age,” wrote Cárdenas, Guthrie, Blumenauer, and Kelly. “Medicare … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on SOTU After Walking Out of Trump’s Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement after walking off the House floor during President Trump’s State of the Union address last night: “The President of the United States demonstrated once again that he is unfit to be the commander-in-chief. That is why I walked out of the House chambers during State of the Union address. I knew once he refused to shake the extended hand of Speaker Pelosi that he was set to deliver a divisive speech. His entire … Continue Reading
January 22, 2020
Cárdenas Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement today commemorating the Roe v. Wade decision: "Today marks the 47th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the historic decision that affirmed a woman's right to choose. This landmark SCOTUS ruling ensured that a woman's reproductive health decision is her own. While many Republicans work to undermine Roe v. Wade, I will always fight to protect women's reproductive freedom and make sure Roe v. Wade remains the law of … Continue Reading
January 15, 2020
Cárdenas Applauds LA Collab Initiative
“I applaud the City of Los Angeles for this new initiative to connect more American-Latino artists with executives and decisionmakers in Hollywood. While the efforts to increase diversity have resulted in several new shows and films, there is much more that can be done to sustain and increase these achievements. Hollywood executives must do better when it comes to casting and film crew hiring across the entertainment industry to ensure that there is real representation, not only of Latinos, … Continue Reading