Press Releases
THURSDAY: CÁRDENAS TO MEET WITH COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVOCATES
THURSDAY: CÁRDENAS TO MEET WITH COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVOCATES Former Northwestern QB Colter to visit author of Collegiate Student-Athlete Protection Act Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas confirmed that he will be one of the Representatives meeting Thursday with Kain Colter, former Northwestern University quarterback, and Ramogi Huma, president of the College Athletes Players Association, to discuss critical issues surrounding intercollegiate athletics and the protection of … Continue Reading
April 01, 2014
CÁRDENAS TO FORCE VOTE ON COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM TOMORROW
CÁRDENAS TO FORCE VOTE ON COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM TOMORROW (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, released a statement regarding the Republican Budget plan released yesterday by Committee Chairman Paul Ryan. "My goal as a Congressman is to protect the America I love, one that guarantees an equal opportunity to succeed, protects those who have fallen by the wayside and encourages growth for our … Continue Reading
February 28, 2014
CÁRDENAS LEGISLATION: STOP PUTTING KIDS IN SOLITARY, PUTTING THEM IN JAIL FOR SKIPPING SCHOOL
Friday, February 28, 2014 CÁRDENAS LEGISLATION: STOP PUTTING KIDS IN SOLITARY, PUTTING THEM IN JAIL FOR SKIPPING SCHOOL (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), co-author of the landmark Schiff-Cárdenas Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act of 2000 in California, today introduced two bills to reform the incarceration and confinement of juveniles in the United States. The Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act addresses a critical … Continue Reading
February 26, 2014
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON TAX REFORM PROPOSAL
(Washington, DC) -- Today, following the release of tax code reform details by House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement: “I agree with my colleagues who praise the tenacity shown by Chairman Camp in writing a complete overhaul of our tax code. Like my colleague, I believe your tax rate should be determined by what's fair, and not by who you know in Washington. “Too … Continue Reading
February 11, 2014
TEA PARTY REPUBLICAN MULVANEY, CÁRDENAS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ASSIST LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS
*** Learn more about the American Worker Mobility Act here. TEA PARTY REPUBLICAN MULVANEY, CÁRDENAS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ASSIST LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS (Washington, DC) -- Seeking to lower the number of long-term unemployed Americans, a Tea Party Republican joined with a Los Angeles Democrat today, introducing legislation that would provide long-term unemployed Americans with assistance in moving to search for work. U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, … Continue Reading
February 10, 2014
CÁRDENAS CONTINUES HOSTING HEALTH CARE WORKSHOPS
FEBRUARY: CÁRDENAS HOSTS HEALTH CARE WORKSHOPS (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) will continue hosting a series of health care workshops in the Valley during the month of February. The new slate of workshops were announced following a successful set of January dates that helped dozens of Valley residents sign up for health insurance. Each workshop will allow area families to learn about the options available to them under the Affordable Care … Continue Reading
February 03, 2014
CÁRDENAS WELCOMES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CÁRDENAS WELCOMES BLACK HISTORY MONTH (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) joined millions of Americans marking the beginning of Black History Month. Since 1976, February has been a time to recognize invaluable contributions that African-Americans have made to our nation’s history and identity. “As we celebrate Black History Month, let us celebrate the African-Americans who made extraordinary sacrifices in the name of justice and equality … Continue Reading
January 30, 2014
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON FARM BILL
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON FARM BILL (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) voted “no” on H.R. 2642, the conference-negotiated Farm Bill. Cárdenas cast his vote following discussions with constituents in the San Fernando Valley who consistently cited cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of more than $8 billion. “I did not come to Congress to take food out of the mouths of American families who are most in need,” said Cárdenas. “Voting no … Continue Reading
January 30, 2014
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today issued a statement, following reports of the House Republican “Standards for Immigration Reform.” “Thankfully, my Republican colleagues have heard millions of Americans who agree we must reform our broken immigration system,” said Cárdenas. “Whether it is the business owner who wants certainty in his labor force, the sheriff who wants to prioritize … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
CÁRDENAS APPLAUDS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CÁRDENAS APPLAUDS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (Washington, DC) -- Prior to Tuesday's Presidential State of the Union Address, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas released a statement regarding the decision by President Obama to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers. The White House discussed the change Monday and President Obama is expected to announce the executive action, Tuesday night, in his speech to a joint session of the Congress. "I applaud the President for … Continue Reading
January 21, 2014
CÁRDENAS MEETS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS
CÁRDENAS MEETS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) participated in the National Association of Manufacturers Congressional Dialogue series Monday, speaking at a local manufacturer, the Bobrick Corporation, a washroom equipment company. "I am always happy with the opportunity to talk to business leaders in the Valley who are creating jobs and putting Americans back to work," said Cárdenas. "American … Continue Reading
January 17, 2014
CÁRDENAS DEMANDS THAT RYAN COMMIT TO 2015 BUDGET
Friday, January 17, 2014 CÁRDENAS DEMANDS THAT RYAN COMMIT TO 2015 BUDGET (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, and former Chair of the California State Assembly Budget Committee, today called on Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Chair of the Committee on the Budget, to disavow printed reports indicating that Republican House Leadership have chosen to forego writing an FY 2015 budget, due to fears of tough choices in … Continue Reading
January 14, 2014
CÁRDENAS CALLS ON SENATE TO RENEW UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE EXTENSION
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 CÁRDENAS CALLS ON SENATE TO RENEW UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE EXTENSION (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, today called on U.S. Senate Republicans to stop obstructing the renewal of emergency unemployment insurance extensions. Tuesday afternoon, the Senate minority blocked a procedural vote to move ahead with passage of a short-term extension. "Americans who have lost their jobs, … Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
CÁRDENAS: “416d65726963612043616e20436f646520!”
Thursday, December 12, 2013 CÁRDENAS: "416d65726963612043616e20436f646520!" (Washington, DC) -- Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced the 416d65726963612043616e20436f646520 Act of 2013, also known as the America Can Code Act. This legislation would designate computer programming languages as "critical foreign languages" and provide incentives for state and local schools to teach more computer science beginning as early as Kindergarten. The official … Continue Reading
November 20, 2013
CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES LAW TO PROTECT COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES LAW TO PROTECT COLLEGIATE STUDENT-ATHLETE ACADEMIC PROGRESS (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today introduced legislation to protect collegiate student-athletes as they achieve academic goals, while also protecting the student-athletes’ health. The Collegiate Student-Athlete Protection Act (CSAP) requires universities and colleges who … Continue Reading
November 15, 2013
CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION
Thursday, November 14, 2013 CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION Law would protect American families from food-borne illness outbreaks, including e.coli, salmonella (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today introduced a bill to help protect more American families from foodborne illnesses. Cárdenas’ legislation would expand food safety education initiatives to train farmworkers on how to prevent bacterial contamination of food, how to identify … Continue Reading
November 01, 2013
CÁRDENAS, FIFTY REPS CALL FOR HALT IN DOUBLING OF FILMING FEES
Friday, November 1, 2013 CÁRDENAS, FIFTY REPS CALL FOR HALT IN DOUBLING OF FILMING FEES (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas joined more than 50 representatives from both sides of the aisle this week, sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Interior and Department of Agriculture, requesting that filming fees for public lands not be increased. Currently, fees are expected to nearly double, potentially damaging the American entertainment industry. Cárdenas and the … Continue Reading
October 11, 2013
CÁRDENAS APPLAUDS CALIFORNIA LAW TO PREVENT LEAD POLLUTION
Friday, October 11, 2013 CÁRDENAS APPLAUDS CALIFORNIA LAW TO PREVENT LEAD POLLUTION (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, today applauded leadership shown by Governor Jerry Brown and the California Legislature, who took an important step toward reducing lead pollution in California. Brown signed Assembly Bill 711, authored by Assemblymembers Anthony Rendon of Lakewood and Dr. Richard Pan of … Continue Reading
October 02, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON HOUSE IMMIGRATION BILL
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON HOUSE IMMIGRATION BILL (Washington, DC) -- Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today released a statement following the introduction and his co-sponsorship of H.R. 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act in the United States House of Representatives: “American businesses and American workers will benefit from this law,” said Cárdenas. “Comprehensive Immigration Reform will create … Continue Reading
October 01, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SHUTDOWN
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SHUTDOWN (Washington, DC) -- Hours after Republican inaction caused a partial government shutdown, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, and former Chair of the California State Assembly Budget Committee, released the following statement: "It absolutely sickens me that the Republican Government Shutdown has happened. Now, we will waste nearly 100 million taxpayer dollars every day. American workers and … Continue Reading