Press Releases
Cárdenas to Represent San Fernando High School During Congressional Baseball Game
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) will be wearing his San Fernando High School Tigers uniform while playing at the annual bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game. Since 1909, the Congressional Baseball Game has been an annual bipartisan event beloved by all and enjoyed by thousands. Not only is the game a chance for Members of the United States Congress from each party solidify friendships off the floor and on the field, it also raises money for Washington, … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
Cárdenas, Porter and Warren Reintroduce the Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, United States Representatives Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) and Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reintroduced the bipartisan Behavioral Health Coverage Transparency Act, legislation that would strengthen oversight and enforcement of federal mental health and substance use disorder parity laws. This bill was previously introduced by Senator Warren in 2016, 2018, and again in 2019. For the first time, the Behavioral Health Coverage … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Cárdenas Applauds Launch of 988, Calls for Funding Lifeline at All Levels of Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) applauded the July 16 launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In 2020, Congress designated 988 as the new, free, 24/7 dialing code to connect callers to the former National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As of this past Saturday, anyone anywhere will be able to reach out to 988 if they, or someone they know, is experiencing a mental health or substance-related crisis. In 2021, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
Cárdenas Votes to Defend Americans’ Reproductive Health Freedoms
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) voted for bold legislative action to defend women's health freedom in response to the Supreme Court's dangerous decision overturning Roe v. Wade - as well as Republicans' push for a nationwide abortion ban. The Women's Health Protection Act will ensure Americans' right to make their own health decisions, and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act will reaffirm the right to freely travel throughout the country … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Cárdenas Amendment to Create Report on Azerbaijan's Activities in Nagorno Karabakh Passes in Annual House Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes a bipartisan amendment introduced by Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and co-led by Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-28)and Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-30). The amendment requires a report from the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State on the use of U.S. parts in Turkish drones by Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh, … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Cárdenas Introduces Bill to Require Air Conditioning in All USPS Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) reintroduced the Peggy Frank Memorial Act, which keeps postal workers safe by requiring any delivery vehicle owned or leased by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to include a climate control unit. In July 2018, Peggy Frank of North Hills was running her usual route in the San Fernando Valley on a 117-degree day when she passed away from heat exhaustion. The Postal Service truck she was driving did not have air conditioning. … Continue Reading
June 29, 2022
Cárdenas Announces Winner of 2022 Congressional Art Competition
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY — Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) announced Danella Vigil, a graduating senior at Mission Continuation High School, as the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition. “Every year San Fernando Valley students submit works of art that are as inspiring as they are impressive,” said Congressman Cárdenas. “I’d like to congratulate our winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition, … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Cárdenas Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) released the following statement after the Supreme Court majority overturned Roe v. Wade: "Today is a dark day in American history. The Supreme Court just overturned half a century of reproductive freedom. While I can't say I'm surprised, I am outraged. "But we did not get here by accident. Today is the product of a decades-long effort to overturn Roe and strip women of the freedom that all Americans have the right to - … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Cárdenas, Schrier, Blumenthal Introduce Bill to Prevent Child Death and Injury From Magnet Ingestion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Congresswoman Kim Schrier M.D. (WA-08) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT-D) introduced the bicameral Magnet Injury Prevention Act to ban small, high-powered magnets following reports of severe intestinal trauma due to accidental ingestion in the United States. These high-powered magnets pose life-threatening risks to adolescent children with two reported deaths, numerous serious injuries and over 4,500 hospital visits. … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Cárdenas Secures 988 Implementation Act Wins in House-passed Mental Health Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022, which includes several provisions of Congressman Tony Cárdenas' (CA-29) 988 Implementation Act and Parity Implementation Assistance Act. The legislative package reauthorizes key Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) programs to address the national mental health … Continue Reading
June 16, 2022
Cárdenas Requests Nearly $27 Million in Federal Funds for San Fernando Valley Community Projects
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) has announced he is requesting $26,745,246 in federal Community Project Funding for initiatives and programs in the San Fernando Valley. The funding would support job creation, youth programs, mental health care, community empowerment, improvements to healthcare and more. Congressman Cárdenas recently delivered over $12.5 million in federal Community Project Funding to the Northeast San Fernando Valley. "I'm in Congress to … Continue Reading
June 15, 2022
Cárdenas Commemorates 10th Anniversary of DACA on House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, established by President Obama on June 15, 2012. Below are his remarks on the House floor: "Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of DACA - the program that has protected nearly one million inspiring young people and given them the opportunity to write their own destinies. "Dreamers are our … Continue Reading
June 10, 2022
Readout of Cárdenas Roundtable on the Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health with HHS Secretary Becerra
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) joined Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra in two roundtables on the impact of social media on youth mental health. The panel amplified the voices of students and parents at Montebello High School, discussing immigration, the upcoming transition to the 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline and the importance of language access in mental health resources. Congressman … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
Cárdenas Joins Speaker Pelosi’s Congressional Delegation to Summit of the Americas
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) has joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Congressional delegation for the Ninth Summit of the Americas. As the only hemispheric meeting of leaders from the countries of the Americas, the Summit serves as the most important forum to address the region's shared challenges and opportunities. The Ninth Summit marks the first time the United States has hosted the event since the inaugural meeting in Miami in 1994. As Chair and Host, the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
Cárdenas, Casey Introduce Legislation to Limit Youth Incarceration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act to keep more children out of detention facilities. Every year, thousands of kids are incarcerated for "status offenses"-acts that would not be considered crimes if they were committed by an adult-like truancy, breaking curfew or running away from home. This incarceration is allowed through the use of the "valid court … Continue Reading
June 06, 2022
ICYMI: Cárdenas Delivers $12.5 Million in Federal Community Project Funding for San Fernando Valley Community in Check Presentation Tour
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) has delivered $12.5 million in federal Community Project Funding to the Northeast San Fernando Valley to support community improvement, housing for the homeless, job training, youth programs, mental health services and more. Over the last several weeks, Congressman Cárdenas has held check presentations for each community project. "When I came to Congress, I made a promise to take care of and fight for my community and … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Cárdenas Announces $400,000 in Community Project Funding to LA Valley, Mission Colleges to Expand Workforce Development and Biotech Programs
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY-Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) announced $400,000 in Community Project Funding to expand workforce development and biotech programs at Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) and Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC). The Workforce Training Program offers short-term, vocational training to non-traditional students, who are unemployed, underemployed or displaced due to the pandemic. The program will train students to enter the workforce with a living wage. "Valley … Continue Reading
May 24, 2022
Cárdenas Announces $1.4 Million in Community Project Funding to Penny Lane Centers and Abbey Road for Improvements to Housing for Homeless and Supportive Services
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) announced $1.4 million in Community Project Funding for improvements to housing for homeless and supportive services to Penny Lane Centers and Abbey Road. $1 million will go to Penny Lane Centers to fully restore housing for homeless youth. $400,000 will go to Penny Lane Centers to provide 60 homeless individuals with severe mental health conditions with job training, placements and supportive services. Abbey Road is an … Continue Reading
May 23, 2022
Cárdenas Announces $300,000 in Community Project Funding to El Proyecto Del Barrio for Community Job Training
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY - Today, Congressman Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) announced $300,000 in Community Project Funding for job training programs at El Proyecto del Barrio. The funding will create an intensive training program that will serve under-skilled job seekers. The individuals will develop hands-on work experience in community clean-up, debris removal and related projects that are tied to community involvement. "Every single person in our community should have the security of a … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
Cárdenas, Padilla, Salazar, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support Increasing the Number of Latinos in STEM Careers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tony Cárdenas (Calif.-29-D) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (Fla.-27-R) introduced a bipartisan resolution to express support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in STEM. The resolution was also introduced by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (Calif.-D) and John Cornyn (Texas-R) and passed in the Senate yesterday. "STEM education has the power to change lives - it did for me and Alex," said Congressman … Continue Reading