Press Releases
Congressman Cárdenas to honor Ritchie Valens and Marilyn Monroe
During this awards season, I am proud to introduce two bills renaming post offices on Van Nuys Boulevard after two of the San Fernando Valley’s most famous and celebrated artists, Richie Valens and Marilyn Monroe. Forty-six of my colleagues from California joined me in honoring these amazing talents from our great state. Born in Pacoima, Ritchie Valens was a rock and roll pioneer, one of mainstream America’s first popular Mexican-American artists and a forefather of the Chicano rock … Continue Reading
February 26, 2019
Congressman Cárdenas: We must honor Peggy Frank's memory and save lives by putting AC in USPS trucks
Peggy Frank of North Hills was a loving person and a public servant just two years away from retirement. Last July, she was running her route in the San Fernando Valley during a 117-degree day, when she passed away from heat exhaustion. The Postal Service truck she was driving did not have air conditioning. After I learned that Peggy lost her life working, I said I would do whatever I could to make sure this tragedy never happens again. And that is why I am introducing the Peggy Frank … Continue Reading
February 15, 2019
Statement from Congressman Cárdenas on Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
“Mr. President, we will see you in … Continue Reading
February 14, 2019
Congressman Cárdenas on today's memorial service for John Dingell
John Dingell, the longest-serving Congressman ever, was THE senior Congressman when I was a freshman. He would sit in the same seat, in the same row, right there on the aisle. Now, that man built the committee I currently serve on, the Energy & Commerce Committee, and very often I would sit with him and ask his advice as he sat in that chair. He was sincere and thoughtful in his advice, and I took it to heart. I was honored that a man of great wisdom - who served his country in Congress … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
?Rep. Cárdenas: We must step up for separated children
Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Gfq7ke YouTube: https://youtu.be/4AfQuN6CWeY Last year, the humanitarian crisis of family separation shocked Americans across the country. Today, Republicans want to focus on how inconvenient it is to reunite these families. But we cannot talk about children in the same way we talk about returning sweaters to a lost and found - these are human beings who will live with this trauma for the rest of their lives. They may not all be American children, but they are … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Rep. Cárdenas: We must step up for separated children
Last year, the humanitarian crisis of family separation shocked Americans across the country. Today, Republicans want to focus on how inconvenient it is to reunite these families. But we cannot talk about children in the same way we talk about returning sweaters to a lost and found - these are human beings who will live with this trauma for the rest of their lives. They may not all be American children, but they are children all the same. I appreciate the efforts of certain people at the … Continue Reading
February 07, 2019
Cárdenas, Lowenthal introduce NET METER ACT in support of green energy sources
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) introduced the National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Effective and Resilient (NET METER) Act to create a national study on net metering to guide states interested in developing effective net metering programs. Net metering allows consumers and businesses who generate some or all of their own electricity, particularly through wind and solar energy technology, … Continue Reading
February 06, 2019
Congressman Cárdenas on Texas v. United States and Republican attacks on Americans' healthcare
Congressman Cárdenas on Texas v. United States and Republican attacks on Americans' healthcare Today, members of the People’s House are examining the disastrous consequences posed by the attacks on Americans’ healthcare by Republicans, most recently in the form of Texas v. United States, a lawsuit seeking to terminate healthcare access and protections for millions of American families. Throughout today’s hearing, the House Energy & Commerce Committee will learn how American children, … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Congressman Cárdenas: Transparency needed after Facebook privacy news
I have learned today that Facebook has been paying Americans to download a research app to let the company obtain the user’s phone and web activity since 2016. They have taken the app off iOS platforms since this news broke, but it still remains on Android platforms. What’s the big deal? We know they collect data. But it is different here because they are paying 13-YEAR-OLDS to collect their information. Facebook paid Americans ages 13 to 35 up to $20 per month plus referral fees … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Congressman Cárdenas on the 10th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Today, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Lilly Ledbetter fought for fair wages after she learned she was paid much less than the men at her workplace for doing the same job. Her fight, and similar bravery shown in women across this country, paved the way for a law that makes it easier for women to be compensated for lost wages due to gender discrimination. Though the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was a great stride in the fight for … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Statement from Congressman Cárdenas on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the Women’s March
Forty-six years ago this week, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution defends a woman’s right to choose. We recognize this date across the Valley and across America because it’s important to show the world that every woman has the right to make her own health decisions in consultation with her doctor, and without the interference of politicians or employers. Yet in the decades since the case, it has become increasingly hard for women to access health care, because of the relentless … Continue Reading
January 23, 2019
Rep. Cárdenas on the Smithsonian appointment of Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Congratulations to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard on her historic appointment to the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents. She has been a lifelong public servant and one of the most effective legislators in Congress today. I know she will do a great job representing all the interests that the Smithsonian is responsible for representing. As the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress, she understands deeply the need and the benefits of a Latino History Museum for all to appreciate … Continue Reading
January 18, 2019
Statement from Congressman Cárdenas on new Energy & Commerce Committee assignments
I am proud to announce that for the next two years I will serve the American people through the Subcommittees on Health, Communications & Technology, and Consumer Protection & Commerce on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 116th Congress. I congratulate and look forward to working with the Chairmen and Chairwomen to hold the Trump Administration accountable and pass legislation that will supercharge our economy, protect consumers and improve the health of our people … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Congressmen Cárdenas on the passage of the historic First Step Act
I am proud to announce the passage of The First Step Act, one of my top priorities this Congress and the most meaningful overhaul of the criminal justice system in decades. This law will change lives immediately upon its passage. It will make our communities safer and it will drastically reduce tax-payer dollars being wasted on inappropriate sentencing. It pulls back severe sentencing laws that up until now have sent many Americans to jail for the rest of their life for minor drug offenses. … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Representatives Cárdenas, Kinzinger, Cohen and Wagner Praise Final Passage of SOAR Act
Representatives Cárdenas, Kinzinger, Cohen and Wagner Praise Final Passage of SOAR Act Grants would provide training for health professionals to spot signs of human trafficking WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), , and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) praised final passage of the Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program (H.R. 767) today on a 386 to 6 vote, a measure to … Continue Reading
December 21, 2018
Statement from Congressman Cárdenas on a Possible Government Shutdown:
This week, I reported to the floor of the House of Representatives and voted to respect the U.S. economy and keep the U.S. government open. Our president is willing to hurt working families for his own vanity. He promised a wall and he promised the American people that they will not have to pay for it, and now he is trying to shut down the U.S. government if he doesn’t get to spend five billion American tax-payer dollars to build it. We deserve better from the President than to hold … Continue Reading
December 18, 2018
Congressman Cárdenas on Van Nuys Airport's 90th Anniversary
Congratulations to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as they celebrate 90 Years of Flight. Van Nuys Airport is the largest economic engine in the San Fernando Valley. It’s also a cornerstone of the community — VNY served as a staging area for firefighters during one of the deadliest wildfire seasons in the history of this country, and pilots and firefighters based there worked long hours keeping Californians safe. A world leader in environmental responsibility as well as community safety, Van Nuys … Continue Reading
December 14, 2018
Statement on the passage of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
This week, Congress finally passed the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. This law reauthorizes crucial funding for juvenile justice programs, and takes important steps towards ending the practice of jailing children for missing school and other non-criminal acts. Needless jail time can put at-risk youth on a path towards endless involvement in the criminal justice system. This disproportionately hurts children of color and low-income kids, creating yet another barrier to success … Continue Reading
November 02, 2018
Congressman Cárdenas on mourning those lost at the Tree of Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan Doyle (202) 225-6131 bryan.doyle@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. - This evening marks the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath, and across this country Jewish Americans will spend tonight mourning the loss of 11 people who were gunned down in an act of terrorism in Pittsburgh. Those killed at the Tree of Life synagogue were active in their community, and worked to make certain that all people were treated with dignity and respect. The shooting is … Continue Reading
October 24, 2018
Congressman Cárdenas on the passage of the At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan Doyle (202) 225-6131 bryan.doyle@mail.house.gov Below is a statement from Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) on the signing of the bipartisan At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act, an effort led by Cárdenas and Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA): “The opioid epidemic has harmed children and American families for too long. Families suffering from addiction need access to good, affordable healthcare to ensure they can recover and be made whole again. Drug … Continue Reading