Press Releases
CÁRDENAS PASSES BIPARTISAN AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS
CÁRDENAS PASSES BIPARTISAN AMENDMENTS TO PROTECT BUSINESSES, CONSUMERS (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, which is a part of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today passed two bipartisan changes to legislation on data security. The amendments, co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to better educate consumers and small … Continue Reading
March 23, 2015
CÁRDENAS RECOGNIZES 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
CÁRDENAS RECOGNIZES 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), welcomed the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law. "Today, because of the hard work of President Obama and Democrats in Congress, more than 16 million Americans have access to high quality, affordable health insurance," said Cárdenas. … Continue Reading
February 26, 2015
CÁRDENAS: PROTECT AMERICA AND 26,000 CALIFORNIAN JOBS
CÁRDENAS: PROTECT AMERICA AND 26,000 CALIFORNIAN JOBS (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) called on House Republican leadership to allow more than 26,000 Californians, including thousands of Coast Guard personnel, to continue to protect our nation from outside threats by fully funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before a shutdown that would begin Friday. “We must make sure that the men and women who protect our nation’s borders, … Continue Reading
February 18, 2015
CÁRDENAS: I OPPOSE THE COMCAST-TIME WARNER MERGER.
MEDIA ADVISORY Office of Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Representing California's 29th Congressional District CONTACT: Paul Kincaid, Communications Director paul.kincaid@mail.house.gov / 202-225-6131 Wednesday, February 18, 2015 CÁRDENAS: I OPPOSE THE COMCAST-TIME WARNER MERGER. (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Today, during remarks at a presentation organized by the Writers Guild of America, West, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) became one of the … Continue Reading
February 18, 2015
CÁRDENAS CALLS FOR ACADEMY TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY
CÁRDENAS CALLS FOR ACADEMY TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-North Hollywood) today sent a letter to President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cheryl Boone Isaacs to express his disappointment at the lack of diversity in this year's Oscars nominees and to request a meeting between the Academy and the Congressman. In the letter, Cárdenas calls attention to the deep diversity problem in the entertainment industry, … Continue Reading
February 17, 2015
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON TEXAS IMMIGRATION CASE
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON TEXAS IMMIGRATION CASE (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Following the initial ruling by a Texas district court, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) issued a statement regarding the temporary hold placed on executive orders, issued by President Obama, to protect millions of undocumented workers in this country. "I am disappointed, but not shocked, that an activist judge, who has made statements related to immigration that are out of the … Continue Reading
February 04, 2015
CÁRDENAS CONGRATULATES UCSB ON HONOR
CÁRDENAS CONGRATULATES UCSB ON HONOR (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (USCB '86) today congratulated his alma mater, the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), which, last week, was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. "When I was in high school, being Hispanic meant that I was often underestimated," said Cárdenas. "UCSB was where I started proving those doubters wrong. I am proud of … Continue Reading
January 27, 2015
CÁRDENAS ENCOURAGES COLLEAGUES TO GO MEATLESS
CÁRDENAS ENCOURAGES COLLEAGUES TO GO MEATLESS (Washington, DC) - Today, continuing his efforts to promote the environmental and health benefits of consuming less meat, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) sent a “Dear Colleague” message to his fellow Representatives, urging them to join the global “Meatless Monday” movement. Cárdenas’ congressional staff chose, last year, to observe Meatless Mondays as well. “Raising livestock for food causes the destruction of open … Continue Reading
January 14, 2015
CÁRDENAS: “I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THIS HOUSE”
CÁRDENAS: “I AM DISAPPOINTED IN THIS HOUSE” (Washington, D.C.) - Wednesday, the House passed a polarizing funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the bill, Republican House members attached multiple “poison-pill” amendments. These amendments would devastate fixes President Obama recently made to the broken American immigration system. Following the vote, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the prestigious House Committee on Energy and … Continue Reading
January 12, 2015
*LOOK* -- TIMES AND DATES FOR HEALTHCARE WORKSHOPS
As the 2014 open enrollment period for health insurance continues, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) will host three more Health Care Workshops in the San Fernando Valley. Last year, during open enrollment for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, Cárdenas' staff enrolled more than 1,000 Valley families in health insurance policies, giving many their first access to affordable, quality healthcare. Certified enrollers will be present, to help families sign up for health … Continue Reading
January 08, 2015
CÁRDENAS TO REPRESENT LOS ANGELES ON CRITICAL HOUSE SUBCOMMITEES
CÁRDENAS TO REPRESENT LOS ANGELES ON CRITICAL HOUSE SUBCOMMITEES (Washington, DC) -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the prestigious House Committee on Energy and Commerce, chose the subcommittees he will serve on, as part of that committee, during the 114th Congress. "Health care, manufacturing, trade and the environment are major industries within the San Fernando Valley and the entire Los Angeles Region," said Cárdenas. "As the former owner of … Continue Reading
December 23, 2014
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON IRAN NEGOTIATIONS
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON IRAN NEGOTIATIONS I am disappointed that the negotiations have not produced an agreement to end Iran’s nuclear program in the year since the adoption of the Joint Plan of Action in Geneva in 2013. However, I remain hopeful a diplomatic solution will ultimately be achieved with the announced extension and commitment to continue negotiating until the new deadline, June 30, 2015. Iran must recognize that negotiations cannot continue indefinitely. Congress and the American … Continue Reading
December 16, 2014
CARDENAS PASSES FIRST PIECE OF LEGISLATION
CARDENAS PASSES FIRST PIECE OF LEGISLATION Law provides the beginnings of effective cyberprotection for defense contractors in the San Fernando Valley and throughout America. (Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) successfully passed his first piece of legislation in the 113th session of Congress this week, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Cárdenas' law will help protect Valley businesses from foreign hacking and other cyber … Continue Reading
December 10, 2014
CÁRDENAS NAMED TO IMPORTANT HOUSE COMMITTEE
CÁRDENAS NAMED TO IMPORTANT HOUSE COMMITTEE (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas will now be Los Angeles' voice on the most important committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Tuesday, Cárdenas was named to the prestigious House Energy and Commerce Committee, the oldest of the "authorizing committees," where many pieces of historic legislation have been created and first debated. "This committee is the most important in our House," said Cárdenas. "I am honored to serve … Continue Reading
November 25, 2014
CÁRDENAS: EXTEND MEDI-CAL DEADLINES TO PROTECT 200,000 L.A. RESIDENTS
Monday, November 24, 2014 CÁRDENAS: EXTEND MEDI-CAL DEADLINES TO PROTECT 200,000 L.A. RESIDENTS (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Following reports in the media indicating that hundreds of thousands of L.A. County residents could lose Medi-Cal benefits due to a government error, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) called on the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) to extend Medi-Cal renewal deadlines for those affected. "With less time to process the renewal … Continue Reading
November 21, 2014
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE IMMIGRATION ACTION
Thursday, November 20, 2014 CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON EXECUTIVE IMMIGRATION ACTION (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released the following statement after President Obama’s speech Thursday night, detailing the executive actions being taken by the Administration to protect undocumented workers. “The President committed to protecting the men and women who work hard and contribute to our country, but who live in the shadows,” said … Continue Reading
November 19, 2014
CÁRDENAS: NO TUITION HIKES AT UC UNIVERSITIES!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 CÁRDENAS: NO TUITION HIKES AT UC UNIVERSITIES! (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Today, in response to a vote being taken Thursday by the University of California (UC) Board of Regents, to raise tuition on UC system students, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) wrote the Board, calling on them to vote "no" on such an increase. "I ask that you reject the proposed tuition increase and call together leaders from the public sector, private … Continue Reading
October 07, 2014
CÁRDENAS ON COMCAST/TIME WARNER COMMENT EXTENSION: “THE FCC REALIZES THERE ARE STILL VOICES THAT HAVE LEGITIMATE CONCERNS”
CÁRDENAS ON COMCAST/TIME WARNER COMMENT EXTENSION: "THE FCC REALIZES THERE ARE STILL VOICES THAT HAVE LEGITIMATE CONCERNS" (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) was pleased to learn that more voices will be heard, regarding a potential merger between Comcast and Time Warner, following a decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to extend the public comment period on the proposed deal. A similar action was taken by the FCC prior to a … Continue Reading
October 06, 2014
CÁRDENAS PLEASED WITH “POWER 5” ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHANGE PROPOSALS
CÁRDENAS PLEASED WITH “POWER 5” ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHANGE PROPOSALS (Washington, DC) -- U. S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D - San Fernando Valley) today applauded recommendations made by the so-called “Power 5” athletic conferences, to alter NCAA policy to better protect student-athletes. Cárdenas, who co-founded the Congressional Collegiate Student-Athlete Protection Caucus, wrote a letter last month to leaders of the Power 5 conferences and the Presidents of colleges and universities in … Continue Reading
September 29, 2014
CÁRDENAS CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF STUDENT-ATHLETES BY “POWER FIVE”
CÁRDENAS CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF STUDENT-ATHLETES BY “POWER FIVE” (Washington, DC) -- Continuing his commitment to improving the academic careers of American collegiate student-athletes, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), founding co-chair of the Congressional Student Athlete Protection Caucus, today authored a letter to the heads of the so-called “Power Five” athletic conferences, calling on them to enact stronger protections for the academic, financial and physical … Continue Reading