Press Releases
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Saturday, September 28, 2013 CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON POTENTIAL REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), a member of the House Committee on the Budget, today released a statement in advance of the looming Republican government shutdown caused by obstruction in funding the federal government: "I helped write the budget for California, as chair of our budget committee, providing a framework for the second biggest economy in our nation. … Continue Reading
September 18, 2013
OP/ED: Why citizenship is important
Originally published in The Hill, Sept. 18, 2013 https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/civil-rights/322825-why-citizenship-is-important Why citizenship is important By Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) - 09/18/13 01:00 PM ET It is not hard to see that citizenship is the cornerstone of the American dream. We are a nation of immigrants and immigration remains one of the great strengths of this country. To recognize the importance of citizenship to who … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON 50th ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ON WASHINGTON
Wednesday August 28, 2013CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON 50th ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ON WASHINGTON(San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today released a statement regarding the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, conducted in 1963 and highlighted by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Dream" speech."Fifty years ago, Americans of different backgrounds, of different races, with the same hopes and dreams for our great nation, stood on the … Continue Reading
August 06, 2013
CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE COMPUTER EDUCATION
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 CÁRDENAS INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ENCOURAGE COMPUTER EDUCATION (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) recently introduced legislation that would help prepare children in the Valley, and throughout the United States, for a future working with computers and networks. Cárdenas' bill, the Computer Science in STEM Act, will prepare children for the computing jobs of today and tomorrow by adding Computer Science as one of the core … Continue Reading
July 26, 2013
NBC Latino Opinion: Pass a pathway to citizenship, not KIDs Act
Opinion: Pass a pathway to citizenship, not KIDs Actby Lorella Praeli and Rep. Tony Cardenas 3:06 pm on 07/23/2013Responding to the overwhelming responsibility we have to address the pressing issues of the nation, House Republicans are offering a new example of the same problem. They offer a piecemeal approach to the huge systemic problem our nation faces with our immigration policy. We are forced to question whether they are serious about making the critical changes we need. Rather than … Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING
Monday, July 22, 2013 CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) was pleased to note awards of more than $1 million in grants to community health centers throughout the Northeast San Fernando Valley, to help enroll uninsured Californians in health coverage options made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). "The people of the San Fernando Valley will immediately see the impact of these … Continue Reading
July 22, 2013
CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING
Monday, July 22, 2013 CÁRDENAS WELCOMES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER FUNDING (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) was pleased to note awards of more than $1 million in grants to community health centers throughout the Northeast San Fernando Valley, to help enroll uninsured Californians in health coverage options made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). "The people of the San Fernando Valley will immediately see the impact of these … Continue Reading
July 19, 2013
CÁRDENAS PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF SECRETARY PEREZ
Thursday, July 18, 2013 CÁRDENAS PRAISES CONFIRMATION OF SECRETARY PEREZ (Washington, DC) - U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas today released a statement following the successful confirmation of new Labor Secretary Tom Perez by the United States Senate."Tom Perez is a good man and an even better public servant," said Cárdenas. "He will be a wonderful advocate for the economic growth of the United States through effective support of the rights of the working men and women of this great nation. As the son … Continue Reading
July 12, 2013
CÁRDENAS FILES JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION LEGISLATION
Friday, July 12, 2013 CÁRDENAS FILES JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION LEGISLATION (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced the first bill in a package of legislation designed to help save taxpayers money, while keeping more of America's youth out of the criminal justice system.Currently, the United States imprisons a markedly greater share of its youth population than any other developed nation. Cárdenas' "Community-Based Gang Intervention Act'' (H.R. 2669) … Continue Reading
July 09, 2013
HUFFINGTON POST: What I Will Tell the President Tomorrow
Originally published at: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-tony-cardenas/what-i-will-tell-the-pres_b_3568975.htmlTomorrow, members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus will meet with President Barack Obama, to discuss the importance of immigration reform. Meanwhile, only a couple miles away, the Republican Caucus of the House of Representatives will be deciding what their next step in this critical reform effort will be.When I get to the White House with my colleagues, I'm going to have a … Continue Reading
July 04, 2013
CÁRDENAS ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES FOR VETS
Thursday, July 4, 2013 CÁRDENAS ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES FOR VETS (San Fernando Valley, Calif.) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) announced a pair of new resources available to Veterans in the San Fernando Valley."I am committed to doing everything possible to help ease the transition from military life to the civilian world for our Veterans, and to protect the promises of care that we have made to them," said Cardenas. "On the anniversary of our freedom as a nation, it … Continue Reading
July 02, 2013
CÁRDENAS: 90 DAYS UNTIL INSURANCE EXCHANGES ARE OPEN
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 CÁRDENAS: 90 DAYS UNTIL INSURANCE EXCHANGES ARE OPEN (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) announced the relaunch of Healthcare.gov, a new consumer-focused website to help Americans learn more about the Affordable Care Act and the new Health Insurance Marketplaces. The Marketplaces, which will be a one-stop shop for finding the right private insurance plan, will open in just 90 days. A 24-hours-a-day toll-free call … Continue Reading
June 27, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SENATE IMMIGRATION BILL
Thursday, June 27, 2013 CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SENATE IMMIGRATION BILL(Washington, DC) -- Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) released a statement following the passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform through the United State Senate:"Comprehensive Immigration Reform will be the biggest shot in the arm we can possibly give our economy. More than 310 million people in this nation -- our entire population - will see an economic benefit from this legislation, including the … Continue Reading
June 26, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Wednesday, June 26, 2013CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY (Washington, DC) -- Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today issued a statement following the decisions by the United States Supreme Court to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act and to dismiss attempts to overturn the lower court ruling that California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional."Today is a momentous and joyful day for those of us who believe that our government … Continue Reading
June 25, 2013
CÁRDENAS LEADS BIPARTISAN CA GROUP SEEKING DREAMER PROTECTIONS
Tuesday, June 25, 2013CÁRDENAS LEADS BIPARTISAN CA GROUP SEEKING DREAMER PROTECTIONS (Washington, DC) -- Today, a bipartisan group of 17 California Representatives fought to protect young people, brought to this country through no fault of their own, who are working to make America a better place.U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) led the effort to protect "DREAMers" from a piece of extreme anti-immigrant legislation embedded in a recent Homeland Security funding bill.U.S. … Continue Reading
June 20, 2013
CÁRDENAS AMENDS “FATALLY FLAWED” FAILED FARM BILL
Thursday, June 20, 2013 CÁRDENAS AMENDS "FATALLY FLAWED" FAILED FARM BILL (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) successfully added an amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill on the floor of the U.S. House on Wednesday evening. However, Cárdenas was forced to join a majority of the House, voting no on the Farm Bill, because of devastating cuts to nutrition assistance programs, which threatened to leave millions of Americans hungry, including small children."I am pleased my … Continue Reading
June 18, 2013
CÁRDENAS, TIPTON INTRODUCE RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 CÁRDENAS, TIPTON INTRODUCE RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF SMALL BUSINESS WEEK WASHINGTON-Stressing the importance of small businesses in strengthening communities and creating local economic opportunities, Congressmen Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley)) and Scott Tipton (R-CO) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives today to recognize the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. The President has proclaimed National Small Business Week … Continue Reading
June 14, 2013
CÁRDENAS PASSES CYBERSECURITY PROTECTIONS
Friday, June 14, 2013 CÁRDENAS PASSES CYBERSECURITY PROTECTIONS (Washington, DC) - Thursday evening, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced critical legislation to improve cybersecurity in the United States, which passed the U.S. House unanimously. The three pieces of legislation were amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Cárdenas amendments will ensure the United States is prepared to face the electronic security challenges … Continue Reading
June 05, 2013
CÁRDENAS, POLIS, CHU FIGHT AGAINST IMMIGRATION ABUSES
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 CÁRDENAS, POLIS, CHU FIGHT AGAINST IMMIGRATION ABUSES(Washington, DC) - Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) joined fellow Representatives Jared Polis of Colorado and Judy Chu of California, in offering an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill.The Polis-Chu-Cárdenas amendment would defund operations conducted under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This widely-criticized program allows the … Continue Reading
May 28, 2013
CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 27, 2013CÁRDENAS STATEMENT ON MEMORIAL DAY(San Fernando Valley, Calif.) -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today released a statement on the observation of Memorial Day throughout the United States:"Today, we stop our everyday lives to reflect on the extraordinary men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms," said Cárdenas. "As legislators, one of our most solemn responsibilities is keeping them in mind while we maintain the … Continue Reading