Representing California's
26th District
Constituent Services
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Brownley Statement on Trump Administration’s Actions in Venezuela
Brownley and Democratic Colleagues Condemn VA’s Decision to Reinstate Near-Total Abortion Ban
Brownley, Schiff Introduce Legislation to Help America Meet Protein Demand by Expanding Research and Domestic Manufacturing Investments in Protein Innovation
Legislative Priorities
Agriculture is the cornerstone of Ventura County’s economy, supporting thousands of jobs throughout our region. It is also a proud part of our heritage, giving our community its unique beauty. In Congress, I have worked hard to support our farmers, farmworkers, and businesses that help feed the nation.
We have a sacred responsibility to those who have served our country in uniform. As a daughter, sister, and niece of veterans, I take no responsibility more personally and seriously. When I came to Congress, the very first committee I asked to serve on was the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Both here in Ventura County and at the national level, I have made it my priority to put our nation’s veterans first. That means helping our servicemembers transition back into civilian life and caring for our veterans by ensuring they all receive the timely, high-quality healthcare and benefits they have earned and deserve. It also means tackling veterans homelessness and unemployment and addressing high suicide rates that continue to plague our nation’s heroes. Finally, as more and more women join our Armed Forces and return home after their service, I’ve made it a special focus to ensure that the VA is prepared for the changing veteran demographics. Women represent the fastest-growing veteran population and the VA needs to adapt to meet their needs. That means making sure the VA offers gender-specific healthcare, addressing the unique circumstances leading to female veteran suicide, and providing critical wrap-around services like job-training, child care, and caregiver assistance. It’s long past time to recognize the contributions that all veterans, female and male, have made to our great nation.
We must invest in our nation’s infrastructure including our airports, roads, bridges, and waterways that are vital to the movement of people and goods across our country. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have been working to address the infrastructure challenges facing Ventura County and the nation.
As Ventura County’s Representative in Congress, I view everything I do through the lens of how it will create jobs and grow our economy. From our ports, to our large and small businesses, to our naval base, to our agricultural community, I strive to advance federal policy that will support our diverse job creators.
The 26th District
The district includes most of Ventura County and a portion of Los Angeles County, including the cities of Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Calabasas. If you are interested in browsing district-specific population statistics, you can look up Census data for the 26th District. I am honored to serve the residents of the 26th Congressional District of California.
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I am saddened by the passing of Doug LaMalfa. Before serving together in Congress, Doug and I also served alongside one another in the California State Legislature. While we often disagreed ideologically, we shared a commitment to serving our constituents and taking seriously the responsibility ...entrusted to us.
Doug was a fierce advocate for his district, deeply passionate about the interests of his constituents, and a fervent voice for rural communities across California. He was a dear colleague whose dedication to the people he represented was evident throughout his public service.
I extend my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
On one of the darkest days in our democracy, Capitol Police and law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to defend the U.S. Capitol and Members of Congress. More than 140 officers were seriously injured as they courageously upheld the Constitution and protected the peaceful transfer of ...power. Their bravery is the reason our democracy endured.
In the years since the January 6 insurrection, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have worked to distort history, fabricate false narratives, and minimize the violence and terror that unfolded that day.
On day one of his second term, Trump pardoned nearly 1,600 individuals who participated in this brazen assault, many of whom have since committed additional violent and sexual crimes. This egregious action denied justice to victims, erased the trauma suffered by law enforcement, and trivialized the deadly consequences of an attack incited by the former president himself.
We must never forget the horrors of January 6. We must continue to condemn those who carried out and enabled this insurrection. And above all, we must always honor the law enforcement officers whose courage protected our democracy and upheld the rule of law.
Nicolás Maduro is an oppressive dictator who has inflicted profound suffering on the Venezuelan people. They deserve democracy, the protection of human rights, and the ability to determine their own future. However, that reality does not justify Donald Trump’s decision to initiate an ...unauthorized military action against Venezuela without Congressional approval.
Trump’s reckless action risks drawing the United States into a protracted conflict and has created dangerous uncertainty and instability for both Venezuela and the American people. The President is acting beyond his constitutional authority and has no legal basis to unilaterally assert U.S. control over another nation.
Congress must be immediately and fully briefed on this unauthorized use of military force, and the American people deserve full transparency and accountability for these actions and their consequences.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy New Year!
As we reflect on 2025 and welcome 2026, may we stay grounded in hope for a better and brighter future.
Last week’s storm may have passed, but hazardous weather conditions continue throughout the region.
Strong Santa Ana winds are expected through Tuesday, with gusts up to 65 mph in the mountains and valleys.
Use caution when driving, watch for downed trees and power lines, and be... prepared for potential power outages. Stay safe and check local alerts for updates.
A high wind watch was issued for much of Southern California, including near the Santa Ana Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains...
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Wishing you and yours a joyous and merry Christmas! May your days be filled with peace, love, and cheer.
Esta Nochebuena, les deseo a ustedes y a sus seres queridos paz, amor y momentos llenos de alegría esta Navidad. ¡Felices Fiestas!
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, love, and joy this holiday season.
⚠️ Attention Ventura County and Los Angeles County Residents!
An atmospheric river event is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds starting tonight, with additional storm systems expected from Christmas Day through Friday.
Due to an elevated flood risk, please ...remain vigilant and monitor for warnings, evacuation orders, and road closures.
🔔 Sign up for emergency alerts:
Ventura County: https://ready.venturacounty.gov/vc-alert/
Los Angeles County: https://ready.lacounty.gov/emergency-notifications/
Stay safe and exercise extreme caution when driving!
Today, the Trump administration rolled back the VA’s already limited abortion protections for women veterans — an egregious and dangerous decision that is part of its continued effort to undermine women’s health care and driven by politics, not patient care.
At a moment when women ...veterans rely on the VA for consistent, life-saving care, this move puts patients at risk, ties doctors’ hands in medical emergencies, and turns veterans’ health care into a political bargaining chip. Access to care should not change with each administration, and women veterans should never be treated as collateral damage in ideological fights.
Women veterans deserve consistent, comprehensive health care based on medical need — not political ideology. My Democratic colleagues and I will continue pushing back forcefully against efforts to undermine their care and hold this administration accountable.
https://democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-takano-and-democratic-colleagues-condemn-vas-decision-to-reinstate-near-total-abortion-ban