Press Releases
Congressman Cárdenas on the passage of the At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act
Below is a statement from Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) on today’s passage of the At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Cárdenas and Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) included in the Opioid Package on the House floor today: “The opioid epidemic has been affecting 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 addiction treatment is … Continue Reading
September 27, 2018
Congressman Cárdenas: Aviation industry should hire more veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2018 Contact: Bryan Doyle (202) 225-6131 bryan.doyle@mail.house.gov STATEMENT ON THE PASSAGE OF FAA AUTHORIZATION Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas released the following statement on the inclusion of his amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act calling for U.S. airlines to hire more veterans: “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices to defend the freedoms of all Americans and serve as the face … Continue Reading
September 24, 2018
Statement on the Trump Administration's Change to the Public Charge Rule
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s proposed federal rule that would make it more difficult for current, legal immigrants to remain in the United States: “This policy is equal parts cruel and senseless. Not only will this hurt tax-paying families, it will also have a hugely negative impact on the U.S. economy and on American citizens. In 2014, immigrants in this country earned $1.3 … Continue Reading
September 14, 2018
Rep. Cárdenas leads Hispanic Heritage Resolution, vows to continue fighting inhumane treatment of immigrant families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bryan Doyle (202) 225-6131 bryan.doyle@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. - In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) has introduced a resolution to celebrate the immense cultural and economic contributions of Latinos. He is joined by 116 Congressional cosponsors. “We live in a time where people in power try to divide our country with hateful rhetoric,” said Rep. Tony Cárdenas. “Beauty can be found … Continue Reading
September 05, 2018
Rep. Cárdenas: We must do more to prevent cyberbullying online
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Tony Cárdenas has released the following statement in connection to today’s House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. “An appalling number of teens report being bullied. Physical playground bullying is bad enough, but increasingly this cruelty is moving online, where one click of a button sends hateful words and images that can be seen by hundreds or thousands of people. People - kids - are being targeted for being who they … Continue Reading
September 04, 2018
Rep. Cárdenas on #WhatsAtStake with Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
Washington, D.C. - Trump’s pick for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, is a danger to healthcare access in America. For years, our country’s health care system has included critical protections for patients and working families, but now Trump and Republicans are attacking our country’s health laws through the courts, and Kavanaugh could be the deciding vote. This would mean: Insurance companies can deny coverage for diabetes, cancer, asthma and other pre-existing conditions. American … Continue Reading
August 09, 2018
Cárdenas Legislation to Increase High School Computer Coding Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, key priorities in the High School CODES Act were signed into law. The effort, led by Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Pete Olson (R-TX) and Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), will help high schools throughout the country encourage computer coding education, establishing a pipeline between students and jobs that will strengthen America’s economy. The new law will expand the use of federal funds to support coding programs, and supports statewide … Continue Reading
August 09, 2018
Rep. Cárdenas’ statement on the end of the Sinclair-Tribune Merger
The merger should have been a spike in the end zone for Sinclair, but the refs stopped them at the 1st yard line for unfair play. It must have been a real upset for Sinclair. But not for the American public. The end of the Sinclair-Tribune merger is a victory for our American Democracy and our local news. The collapse of the merger shows that the American people make a difference. I applaud all the advocates and organizations who spoke up, as well as FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel, who has … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018
Rep. Cárdenas: Trump's Putin Summit Puts All Americans At Risk
Trump’s summit with ruthless dictator Vladimir Putin put our national security and the safety of all Americans at risk. This was an opportunity to show American leadership against a thug who murders his critics. Instead, Trump cowered beside him. Russia, now emboldened, will continue to undermine our American democracy while Donald Trump acts like Putin’s puppet. The Russians interfered in our American elections, and an ongoing investigation has led to dozens of indictments and guilty … Continue Reading
July 16, 2018
Cárdenas: Latest Sinclair roadblock a major victory for consumers
Chairman Pai’s decision to put the brakes on this merger is a victory for local news and all Americans. Strong competition and different points of view on our local news are crucial. The Sinclair-Tribune merger would give Sinclair the power to reach 3 out of 4 Americans’ homes, more than what current law allows. It would also give them the ability to squash all competition and turn Americans’ local news into one-size-fits-all national reports. I have questioned this merger from the … Continue Reading
July 12, 2018
?Reps. Tony Cárdenas and Pete Olson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost the Economy by Investing in High School Coding Programs
Reps. Tony Cárdenas and Pete Olson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost the Economy by Investing in High School Coding Programs. High School CODES Act establishes a grant program to help schools create and expand computer science programs. (Washington D.C.) - In an effort to keep America as the world leader in innovation and technology, establish a crucial pipeline between students and jobs, and strengthen America’s national security, Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Pete Olson (R-TX) … Continue Reading
June 18, 2018
Tony Cárdenas: Statement on Family Separation
SAN DIEGO - President Trump, Jeff Sessions, and the rest of this administration are tearing families apart, ripping babies and children away from their families. It's disgusting and the complete opposite of what our country stands for. Trump’s actions are the opposite of law and order. No one is forcing him to separate families. He pretends there is some secret rule that compels him to place children in cages - but that is a complete and total lie. The president was sworn into office on … Continue Reading
April 19, 2018
Rep. Tony Cárdenas statement on DACA and Queen of the Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Paul Ryan promised to protect Dreamers, and to bring a solution on immigration to the floor. He has not kept that promise. Democrats and Republicans have now asked him to give us an opportunity to debate and vote on a Dream bill. He is choosing to ignore his commitment to the American people. Paul Ryan has broken his vow to protect Dreamers time and time again. He lied to the American people. Nine out of ten Americans want Dreamers in this country. Yet Ryan isn’t … Continue Reading
April 10, 2018
Congressman Tony Cárdenas to Question Zuckerberg on Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, Rep. Tony Cárdenas will question Mark Zuckerberg around the growing discussion of online privacy and the responsibility of big tech firms in managing users’ data. The Congressman released the following statement: “Amidst the developing Cambridge Analytica scandal, I have joined my colleagues in sending a letter to the FTC urging them to fully investigate how Facebook, the largest social media company in the world, failed to adequately protect the privacy of … Continue Reading
April 04, 2018
Congressman Tony Cárdenas to Question Zuckerberg on Privacy
LOS ANGELES, CA - Amidst the still-developing Cambridge Analytica scandal, I have joined my colleagues in sending a letter to the FTC urging them to fully investigate how Facebook, the largest social media company in the world, failed to adequately protect the privacy of more than 50 million people. I hope to use the FTC’s inquiry into this matter to inform my questioning of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg when he appears before the Energy and Commerce Committee on April 11. The ease with … Continue Reading
March 22, 2018
Congressman Tony Cárdenas Statement on the Omnibus Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Here we go again. Once again, Republicans, who control everything in Washington, D.C., have brought the country to the brink of a shutdown. They’ve recklessly rushed a two-thousand, two-hundred and thirty-two page, $1.37 trillion spending bill, endangering Americans because we don’t know exactly how our tax dollars will be spent. I voted NO because: There is nothing in this bill that will fix healthcare for the American people. Right now President Trump and … Continue Reading
February 27, 2018
Congressman Tony Cárdenas and Co-Sponsors Praise Passage of SOAR Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), bill sponsor Steve Cohen and co-sponsors Ann Wagner and Adam Kinzinger praised passage of the Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program (H.R. 767), a measure aimed at detecting ongoing human trafficking activity. Congressman Cárdenas is a co-lead of the bill. The Representatives made the following statements: “As a Los Angeles City Councilman I saw first-hand the danger and heartbreak of human … Continue Reading
December 19, 2017
Cárdenas Votes No on GOP Tax Scam, Refuses to Steal from Americans' Christmas Stockings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released the following statement after the House adoption of the conference report to accompany H.R. 1, the GOP Tax Bill: “Today, House Republicans voted on a Tax Scam that increases taxes on 86 million middle class families. This is a disaster for working American families. It's a giveaway to large corporations. This sham drives up the deficit on the American people. Republicans have given their big donors … Continue Reading
December 07, 2017
Congressman Tony Cárdenas Speaks with FEMA Administrator Brock Long on Southern California Fires
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) met with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) William B. “Brock” Long. During the meeting, Congressman Cárdenas requested an update regarding federal resources for the Southern California fires, including the Creek Fire, and followed up on his letter to Administrator Long and President Trump. After the meeting, he released the following statement: “I appreciate Administrator Long coming … Continue Reading
December 05, 2017
Congressman Tony Cárdenas Sends Letter to President and FEMA Administrator to Request Federal Assistance for Creek Fire
WASHINGTON, DC - In response to the Creek Fire currently burning in the 29th Congressional District, Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) sent a letter (available here) to President Donald Trump and FEMA Administrator Brock Long and released the following statement: “To my constituents affected by the Creek Fire, please remain safe and vigilant. These winds are dangerous. Please listen to first responders: if you have been ordered to evacuate, DO NOT WAIT. Evacuation centers have been set … Continue Reading