Press Releases
Cárdenas Protects Mental Health Of Children
Cárdenas Protects Mental Health Of Children (Washington, D.C.) - The debate over a Republican mental health bill in House Energy and Commerce Committee included a change made by U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) to ensure that if the bill becomes law, it will create a lifeline for children, suffering from mental illness, who are released from juvenile detention. Cárdenas’ amendment to H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, stops states … Continue Reading
November 04, 2015
Cárdenas Introduces Law To Inform Consumers About Veterans Hiring
Cárdenas Introduces Law To Inform Consumers About Veterans Hiring (Washington, D.C.) - As part of his commitment to find ways to employ our nation’s brave Veterans, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation that will allow American consumers to have a better understanding of which companies are most effective at hiring Veterans. The Honoring the Hiring of Heroes (HHH) Act, H.R. 3919, will instruct the Secretary of Labor to … Continue Reading
October 29, 2015
Cárdenas Statement On Speaker Paul Ryan
Cárdenas Statement On Speaker Paul Ryan (Washington, D.C.) - Today, following the swearing-in of new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), who served with Ryan on the House Budget Committee, released this statement: “Speaker Ryan takes over the gavel as a proud servant of the American people,” said Cárdenas. “As I listened to his remarks following his swearing-in, I found myself agreeing with much of what he said. I have never shied away … Continue Reading
October 23, 2015
Cárdenas Introduces Proven Strategies For Gang Intervention
Cárdenas Introduces Proven Strategies For Gang Intervention (Washington, D.C.) - As part of the President’s recognition of Youth Justice Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and long-time juvenile justice reform advocate, this week introduced legislation that would revolutionize the way American law enforcement deals with young people involved in the justice system, particularly those in … Continue Reading
October 22, 2015
Cárdenas: Stop Putting Kids In Jail For Skipping School
Cárdenas: Stop Putting Kids In Jail For Skipping School (Washington, D.C.) - As part of the President’s recognition of Youth Justice Awareness Month, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and long-time juvenile justice reform advocate, yesterday introduced legislation to stop the barbaric practice of putting kids in jail for offenses that would not be “crimes” if those children were adults. Last year, more … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Cárdenas Calls For Bipartisan Support For New Speaker
Cárdenas Calls For Bipartisan Support For New Speaker (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) released a statement regarding the pending election of Speaker of the House of Representatives. “Today’s actions by Rep. McCarthy were as much a surprise to me as any other Member of Congress. While many of my colleagues are satisfied to watch the Republican caucus implode, I am taken by a great moment of sadness for our nation. “Since I arrived in … Continue Reading
October 02, 2015
Cárdenas Applauds Quick Senate Passage Of PACE Act
Cárdenas Applauds Quick Senate Passage Of PACE Act (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, applauded the unanimous passage of H.R. 1624, the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act through the United States Senate. The legislation, which passed out of the House on Monday, will now go to President Obama to be signed into law. Once signed … Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Cárdenas Calls For Farmworker Education To Protect American Families
Cárdenas Calls For Farmworker Education To Protect American Families (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) recently reintroduced a bill to protect American families from foodborne illnesses. H.R. 3540, the Farm to Table Safety Act, would expand food safety education initiatives to train farmworkers on how to prevent bacterial contamination of food, how to identify sources of foodborne contaminants and other means of decreasing food contamination. The … Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
Cárdenas Leads Bipartisan Legislation Improving Affordable Care Act To Unanimous House Vote
Cárdenas Leads Bipartisan Legislation Improving Affordable Care Act To Unanimous House Vote (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, joined by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) unanimously passed legislation to maintain the definition of the small group market under the Affordable Care Act. H.R. 1624, the … Continue Reading
September 18, 2015
Cárdenas Announces Incredible Increase In Insured Valley Residents
Cárdenas Announces Incredible Increase In Insured Valley Residents (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was pleased to announce today that his San Fernando Valley Congressional District was one of only two districts in the United States to see a double-digit increase in insured residents, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. In 2012, more than 213,000 residents of the … Continue Reading
September 17, 2015
Bipartisan Cárdenas Resolution Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, Citizenship Day
Bipartisan Cárdenas Resolution Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, Citizenship Day (Washington, DC ) -- Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring Citizenship Day, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) today joined U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) in introducing commemorative resolutions in the U.S. House and Senate. Cárdenas’ resolution is bipartisan, with more than 50 House members signed on as original co-sponsors. “Hispanic-American citizens are … Continue Reading
September 14, 2015
Cárdenas Calls For Pope Francis To Continue Focusing On Juvenile Justice Reform
Cárdenas Calls For Pope Francis To Continue Focusing On Juvenile Justice Reform (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) sent a letter to Pope Francis, calling on him to address the importance of juvenile justice reform. Cárdenas has been a champion of justice reform for American youth since his earliest days in the California State Legislature. Cárdenas worked with now-Congressman Adam Schiff to create the Schiff-Cárdenas Crime Prevention Act, … Continue Reading
September 10, 2015
Cárdenas Statement On Iran Deal
U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today released a statement, following his vote to support the resolution against a negotiated nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran. “This has been the most in-depth, multi-faceted decision I have had to make as an elected official,” said Cárdenas. “Opportunities to take a step closer to world peace only come along once in a great while. We must take them whenever possible. With that in mind, I have studied the agreement, I have met … Continue Reading
July 31, 2015
Cárdenas Welcomes Education Assistance For Prisoners
Cárdenas Welcomes Education Assistance For Prisoners (Washington, DC) - Today U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas released the following statement, after the U.S. Department of Education announced its new Second Chance Pell Pilot program to allow prisoners to apply for and receive federal Pell Grants: “In my 18 years as a legislator, reforming our juvenile justice system has been one of my main priorities. Study after study proves to us the power of education in keeping kids out of jail, … Continue Reading
July 29, 2015
21 Southern California Congressional Reps: Make LAXXXIII Happen!
21 Southern California Congressional Reps: Make LAXXXIII Happen! (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) was joined by 20 of his Southern California colleagues in a bipartisan letter calling for the United States Olympic Committee to strongly consider the Los Angeles region as the United States' host city candidate for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Games of the XXXIIIrd Olympiad. Cárdenas was joined in the bipartisan letter by Reps. Xavier … Continue Reading
July 27, 2015
Cárdenas Resolution: Stop Locking Kids In Cages To Die
Cárdenas Resolution: Stop Locking Kids In Cages To Die (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) introduced a Congressional Resolution, calling on the United States to completely eliminate life sentences without the possibility of parole in juvenile cases. The resolution is a legislative companion to an opinion column authored by Cárdenas that will be published in this Thursday’s Roll Call and to a panel Cárdenas will moderate this evening … Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
Cal Representatives: UCLA, Anthem Cyberattacks Highlight Need For Covered California Security
Cal Representatives: UCLA, Anthem Cyberattacks Highlight Need For Covered California Security (Washington, DC) - Following his work in the San Fernando Valley that saw more than 1,000 area families enrolled in health insurance, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) today called on the State of California to ensure those families’ identities are protected. Cárdenas, a member of the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, was joined by Reps. Mark … Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Cárdenas, Reps.: “Help Low-Income Americans Send Marty Back To The Future!”
Cárdenas, Reps.: "Help Low-Income Americans Send Marty Back To The Future!" (Washington, DC) - Thanks to the high cost of fossil electricity and the low cost of solar, it's incredibly cost-effective for homeowners to install solar on their roofs. More than 20 gigawatts of solar capacity has been installed nationwide, enough to power more than 4.3 million homes. As "Back to the Future" celebrates its 30th anniversary, fans will note that it's also enough to send Marty McFly back and … Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Cárdenas Statement On Iran Deal
Cárdenas Statement On Iran Deal (Washington, DC) - Following the Obama Administrations announcement of an agreement reached with the Islamic Republic of Iran, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) released a statement. “Our role on the world stage should be one of peacemaker, however, making peace in our interconnected world has never been more complicated.” said Cárdenas. “Negotiation is always the preferred option but we must ensure that any deal does not allow … Continue Reading
July 10, 2015
Cárdenas Celebrates House Passage of 21st Century Cures
Cárdenas Celebrates House Passage of 21st Century Cures (Washington, DC) -Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing landmark medical research legislation that will provide billions of dollars for research while saving millions of lives. H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, originated in the Health Subcommittee, where Cárdenas … Continue Reading