Press Releases
Cárdenas, Harris Introduce Bicameral Resolution Designating October “Youth Justice Action Month”
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced a bicameral resolution designating October 2019 as “National Youth Justice Action Month”. This resolution aims to shine a light on the broken juvenile justice model that prioritizes incarceration over rehabilitation and support. “For too long, we have relied on an antiquated juvenile justice model that prioritizes wasteful incarceration over efficient, effective rehabilitation,” said … Continue Reading
October 16, 2019
House Passes Cárdenas Bills to Name Post Offices in Honor of Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed two bills sponsored by Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) to rename two post offices after the legendary musicians Marilyn Monroe and Ritchie Valens. The two trailblazers of pop and rock have roots in Congressman Cárdenas’ district - Monroe grew up in Van Nuys and Valens was born and raised in Pacoima. A native of Pacoima, Ritchie Valens was a rock and roll pioneer, one of mainstream America’s first popular Mexican-American artists … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
Cárdenas Introduces Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2019 which directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to develop an oral health literacy strategy to reach underserved communities. This bipartisan bill aims to curb the rise in oral disease and related illnesses by providing oral disease prevention education through a 5-year oral health literacy campaign. “Millions of Americans … Continue Reading
October 12, 2019
Cárdenas, Hill, Sherman Urge Trump to Support California Efforts to Contain Saddleridge Fire
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Katie Hill (CA-25), and Brad Sherman (CA-30) sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Peter Gaynor, urging the administration to make the necessary preparations to declare a disaster declaration should California Governor Gavin Newsom request it. The Saddleridge fire, which broke out in Sylmar Thursday evening, has engulfed 7500 acres and is only 13 percent contained. … Continue Reading
September 25, 2019
Cárdenas Introduces Farm to Table Safety Act
WASHINGTON, DC -Yesterday, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) introduced the Farm to Table Safety Act which expands food-safety education initiatives to include training farmworkers on how to identify sources of food contamination and how to decrease bacterial contamination of food. “Millions of Americans get sick and thousands die from contaminated foods each year,” said Congressman Cárdenas. “My bill would help prevent foodborne illness and save lives by providing necessary training for … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Cárdenas: Trump has Reached a Whole New Level of Corruption
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House would begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Trump: “This most recent saga of presidential misconduct between President Trump and the Ukrainian President Zelensky only reaffirms my position of opening a formal impeachment inquiry of Trump. Attempting to conspire with a foreign government and withholding congressionally approved military aid to … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
Cárdenas Statement on Trump Decision to Revoke California’s Power to Enforce Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, the Trump administration will revoke California's power to implement more stringent limits on vehicle carbon pollution than the federal government. This comes as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to roll back President Obama’s Clean Power Plan and dozens of environmental regulations. Congressman Tony Cárdenas’ (CA-29) releases the following statement: “President Trump is doing all that he can to stop any responsible action to combat … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
Cárdenas to Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) will be joined by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) in introducing a commemorative resolution in the U.S. House and Senate recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. Cárdenas’ resolution, H. Res. 561 is supported by over 120 members of Congress who signed on as original cosponsors. “At a time when immigrants and Hispanic-Americans are being demonized by the President of the United States, it is more important than ever to … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Cárdenas Probes DHS About Alarming Rise in Painful Animal Tests
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concern about increases in the agency’s painful animal testing and seeking more information about the controversial practice. “While there’s no doubt that research involving animals have at times led to revolutionary scientific discoveries, compelling arguments for reducing and replacing animal testing with alternative, sound scientific methods are growing,” said … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Cárdenas, Congressional Hispanic Caucus on USC Annenberg’s Report on Latinos in Hollywood
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) responded to a groundbreaking study on diversity in Hollywood, focusing specifically on Hispanic talent and representation. The study, entitled “Latinos in Film: Erasure on Screen & Behind the Camera Across 1,200 Popular Movies,” was published by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), and Wise Entertainment, and … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Cárdenas Statement on Women's Equality Day
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement today in recognition of Women's Equality Day: "Today, we celebrate the 99th anniversary since women won the right to vote. On this Women’s Equality Day, I reflect on the strides we’ve made as a nation in the fight for equality and justice, but I am reminded that there is still so much more that we need to do. "Let us honor the brave women who gave their lives in the struggle for equality and the … Continue Reading
August 23, 2019
Cárdenas: Trump is Killing the American Dream
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China: "Trump’s reckless trade war with China is hurting American businesses, farmers, and workers. I have spent the last few weeks talking to American manufacturers and business owners in the San Fernando Valley and, one thing is clear: we are all paying the price for Trump’s irresponsible trade policies. "Trump’s tariffs are preventing Valley … Continue Reading
August 14, 2019
Cárdenas Statement on Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement on the Trump Administration’s imposed rule that would deny admission to lawful immigrants into the United States and make it more difficult for current, legal immigrants to remain in the United States: “There goes Trump with another lose-lose proposal. This is an attack on legal immigrants and ultimately, an attack on tax-paying families, small businesses, states and local communities, and American citizens. … Continue Reading
August 14, 2019
Cárdenas Statement on Steve King’s Comments Regarding Rape and Incest
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steve King said that “rape and incest” were essential to the survival of the human population. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement: “Representative Steve King’s comments are disgusting and unbecoming of a United States Congressman. King has a history of making misogynistic, racist, and hateful statements that have no place in our society or the House of Representatives. We need leaders who are looking to unify our country, … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
Cárdenas Speech on the Rise of Hate and Bigotry in America
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) spoke on the House floor about the rise of hate and discrimination in America. His full speech can be watched here and his remarks as prepared for delivery are below: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me set the record straight. The way President Trump talks about women, minorities, immigrants, and pretty much every American who does not look like him, is fueling hate in our great country. Last week, in a series of … Continue Reading
July 24, 2019
Cárdenas Statement on Trump Administration New Expedited Removal Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, the Trump administration began using a new expedited removal rule as a fast-track deportation method that bypasses the judicial review process to quickly target and deport undocumented immigrants in the United States who are unable to provide immediate documentation that they have been in the country for two years or more. The new strategy will apply to immigrants anywhere in the country, a change from the administration’s policy for “expedited removal” that had … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Cárdenas Praises Committee Passage of Safe Sleep for Babies Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed Congressman Tony Cárdenas’s (CA-29) Safe Sleep for Babies Act, legislation that would prohibit the sale of dangerous inclined sleepers that have been linked to infant deaths. The bill would ban sleepers with an inclined surface of greater than 10 degrees that is intended, marketed, or designed to provide sleeping accommodations for infants up to one year old. “I’m proud that my colleagues supported my bill that would … Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
Cárdenas Secures Hearing Protection Measures in House-Passed NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, the United States House of Representative passed the $733 billion National Defense Authorization Act. Included in the defense spending bill is a hearing protection measure that directs the Department of Defense to submit a report to the House Committee on Armed Services on current hearing protection measures in use during combat training and the effectiveness of these devices. “The United States has the greatest military in the world, both in terms of our … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
Cárdenas: Trump Continues to Screw Over the American People with Latest ACA Repeal Attempt
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit will hear oral arguments on the Texas v. United States case in which President Trump and Republicans are attempting to completely unravel the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the provisions that protect people with pre-existing conditions. That includes the 130 million Americans who have a history of a wide variety of conditions such as asthma, diabetes, acne, or even pregnancy. Yet the Trump administration has … Continue Reading
July 08, 2019
Cárdenas: Gender Pay Disparity is Not Only Morally Wrong, it is Bad Economics
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) releases the following statement following the United States Women’s national soccer team World Cup win yesterday: “Yesterday, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) won the World Cup championship title and, in the moments following the celebration, I could not help but wonder how unfair the system is that allows for the players of the team to be paid less than their male counterparts purely based on sex. The USWNT generates … Continue Reading