Press Releases
Cárdenas Leads Bipartisan Hispanic Heritage Resolution and Calls for Unity in a Time of Discord
WASHINGTON, DC - Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Citizenship Day, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today led the introduction of the commemorative resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cárdenas' resolution is bipartisan, with 62 House Members signed on as original co-sponsors. "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when we celebrate the incredible contributions that the Hispanic community has made over hundreds of years of collaboration and integration with the … Continue Reading
September 22, 2016
Cárdenas Leads 63 Democrats in Letter Offering Solution to FCC on Set-Top Box
Washington DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler and FCC Commissioners, urging them to allow the public to view and comment on its revamped set-top box proposal using a Further Notice of Proposal Rulemaking (FNPRM). He is joined by 63 House Democrats. "The details in the fact sheet are drastically different from the original 66-page proposal that the FCC released for comment in February. All we are asking for is … Continue Reading
September 22, 2016
Cárdenas Says Vote on Juvenile Justice Act a Major Milestone
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' vote on the Supporting Youth Opportunity and Preventing Delinquency Act (H.R. 5963), to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act, which passed with a vote of 382 to 2. The act, which was originally introduced by the Education and Workforce Committee, garnered support from both Republicans and Democrats. Congressman Cárdenas is one of … Continue Reading
September 21, 2016
Cárdenas Introduces Bill to Ease Traffic Congestion
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today introduced the Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2016. This bill directs the Department of Transportation to create a Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program, which would be used to improve signals to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, reduce fuel costs, and reduce air pollution. "As constituents in my district know all too well, we spend too much time sitting at red traffic light signals. The most basic … Continue Reading
September 13, 2016
Cárdenas Urges Transparency in New FCC Set-Top Box Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today issued the following statement in response to a Fact Sheet recently released by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. The document summarizes the most recent version of the FCC's proposal to promote competition in the set top box market. "Even with the limited information available, it is clear that the most recent proposal is substantially different from the NPRM text released in February 2016. In the interest of full transparency, I strongly … Continue Reading
September 12, 2016
Representatives Cárdenas and Kinzinger Get First ‘FinTech’ Bill Passed
WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) together led the successful adoption of House Resolution 835 (H.Res.835), the first Financial Technology resolution to ever be introduced and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution, which received widespread bipartisan support, proposes a national policy that will underscore innovative changes taking place in the financial services industry with the intention of promoting … Continue Reading
September 06, 2016
Charter Takes a Swing at Cárdenas Pitch to Air Dodgers Games on TV
PLAY BALL! Charter Communications takes a swing at Congressman Tony Cárdenas' (CA-29) pitch to end Dodgers TV blackout and will air six regular-season Dodgers games, including the final series, to be broadcast by local Los Angeles over-the-air television station KTLA (Channel 5). The broadcast of the first game will include celebrations related to Vin Scully Appreciation Day. "Game on! Man have I missed Vin Scully," said Congressman Cárdenas. "He's the reason I signed up for the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Cárdenas to Celebrate Milestone with Optical Zonu, a Company Representing the San Fernando Valley’s Potential in the Tech Industry
Los Angeles, CA - Congressman Tony Cárdenas, an advocate for STEM and steam education, will join Optical Zonu in celebrating its contributions to the San Fernando Valley at the facility's ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 1, 2016. Rep. Cárdenas will give a keynote address on the Valley's ingenuity, business friendliness, and diverse, competitive workforce, all of which Optical Zonu represents following three years of double-digit growth. "Optical Zonu has accomplished so much in such a … Continue Reading
August 06, 2016
Cárdenas Calls on GOP to Restore the Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas today marked the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by calling on Republican Leadership in Congress to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation to restore the VRA. Three years ago, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of the VRA that prevented discrimination before it occurred. Since then, new restrictions have been put in place in 22 states, making it harder for millions of … Continue Reading
July 07, 2016
Cárdenas and Ros-Lehtinen Call on USCIS to Stop Increase of Immigration and Naturalization Fees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service's (USCIS) new fee schedule, Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) have issued a letter to USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez, requesting that the agency reconsider implementing the new fees. "Becoming a citizen should be available to all who are eligible, not just to those who are wealthy," said Rep. Cárdenas. "The new USCIS fee schedule will only make this process harder. It … Continue Reading
June 28, 2016
Cárdenas Partners with The Weather Channel to Make Constituents Aware of the Need for Severe Weather Preparedness
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif. - U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) stresses the importance of severe weather preparedness in a newly created Public Service Announcement (PSA). The locally targeted PSA, recorded in partnership with The Weather Channel television network, is airing on the network throughout the summer. Footage from the PSA can be found on the Congressman's Facebook and website. "Severe weather affects us all," said Rep. Cárdenas. "Our first line of defense against … Continue Reading
June 27, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas on Supreme Court’s Ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) today praised the Supreme Court's 5-3 decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt as a major victory for women's health and a woman's right to choose. "Today's momentous Supreme Court decision has given power back to women in Texas and all across the country. I applaud the Supreme Court for standing on the right side of history by rejecting the absurd premise that women can't make their own health decisions. The laws struck down … Continue Reading
June 23, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Dice que el Fallo de la Corte Suprema no es el Fin, la Lucha Continúa
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) dio a conocer hoy la siguiente declaración con respecto a la decisión de la Corte Suprema en el caso de EE.UU. v Texas: "La decisión 4-4 de la Corte Suprema es un revés doloroso para los inmigrantes de los Estados Unidos. Aunque esto no afecta al programa original de DACA que lleva en vigor desde el 2012, impide la implementación de las acciones ejecutivas ampliadas sobre inmigración del presidente Obama, dejando con miedo a … Continue Reading
June 23, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Says Supreme Court’s Ruling is not the End, Fight Continues
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's 4-4 ruling on the US v. Texas case: "The Supreme Court's 4-4 ruling is a painful setback for immigrants in America. While this does not impact the original DACA program that has been in place since 2012, it prevents President Obama's expanded executive actions on immigration to be implemented, leaving millions of families that call America home to continue living … Continue Reading
June 22, 2016
Congressmen Cárdenas and Curbelo Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Drive Economic Opportunity between United States and Latin America
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) announced the launch of the bipartisan Connecting the Americas Caucus, which will focus on strengthening relationships and business opportunities between the United States and Central and South American countries. The inaugural Connecting Americas Caucus meeting brought together members with CEOs and key figures from major Latin American corporations at a roundtable and discussed business strategies, challenges and opportunities. "I … Continue Reading
June 12, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Issues Statement on Pulse Nightclub Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today issued the following statement on the mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Fla. "This month, we celebrate PRIDE. But today we are in mourning. "This weekend was a weekend to celebrate PRIDE in Los Angeles and our nation's capital. It was a time to stand by our friends and loved ones of the LGBT community and celebrate with them all that is great about life. Now, because of the hateful discretion of a man in Orlando who was … Continue Reading
June 09, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Joins Cohen, Kinzinger, and Wagner to Introduce Bipartisan Bill in Support of Human Trafficking Victims
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), along with Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN), Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) yesterday introduced H.R. 5405, the Stop, Observe, Ask and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide health care professionals at all levels with training on how to identify and appropriately treat human trafficking victims. It is a companion bill to S. 1446, which was introduced by … Continue Reading
June 07, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Issued the Following Statement on the passing of Helen Chávez
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) today released the following statement marking the death of Helen Chávez: "I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of civil rights leader Helen Chávez, the widow of one of my personal heroes, César Chávez. My thoughts are with the family and friends she leaves behind. "Helen Chávez dedicated her life to helping her husband organize farm workers. Both she and César fought tirelessly to ensure that the American Dream was … Continue Reading
May 24, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Calls Out Inefficient Spending for Detaining Youth, Highlights Need for Investment in Evidence-Based Juvenile Justice Programs
Washington, D.C. -Representative Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) today released a statement to highlight the need for more federal funding for juvenile justice programs. Following the House Committee on Appropriations Markup of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill, Rep. Cárdenas reinforced the inefficiency of spending billions of dollars to imprison youth while more effective programs that save tax payers dollars go unfunded. "For the second year in a row, the House Appropriations … Continue Reading
May 17, 2016
Rep. Cárdenas Stands by LGBT Community in #WeAreWithYou Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) joined other House Democrats to share a message of solidarity and support to the LGBT community. A member of the LGBT Equality Caucus Rep. Cárdenas's video reinforces his commitment to defending those who are feeling isolated, unsafe, and targeted at a time when many federal, state and local leaders are advancing discriminatory policy proposals. Rep. Cárdenas's … Continue Reading