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26th District
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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 recently joined the talented second graders at Bard Elementary in #PortHueneme, and together we crafted heartfelt valentines for veterans across #VenturaCounty and the Conejo Valley.
Students throughout California’s 26th Congressional District also participated in this year’s ...#ValentinesforVets project, and they created over 2,500 cards for our local veterans. I am so appreciative of our youth’s enthusiastic commitment to uplifting all those who have served. A big thank you to these young students for spreading love and appreciation to our nation’s heroes! 💌
The Democratic Women’s Caucus is standing strong and fighting back against the relentless attacks on women and families by the Trump administration and Elon Musk. These attacks on early childhood education, personal data, nutrition assistance, and access to health care and vital information are ...deeply personal — they affect real people, real families, every single day.
I am committed to ensuring that women and their families are protected from the erosion of their rights and safety, and I will continue to fight for them.
Donald Trump has turned over the presidency to Elon Musk, handing an unelected, unvetted extremist unchecked power. While House Republicans have ignored Elon Musk’s takeover of government agencies and seizure of Americans’ personal data, House Democrats refuse to take it in stride – and we ...will continue fighting for our democracy.
Following the chaos constructed by the Trump’s administration threat to freeze federal resources, I met with Dr. Gagan Pawar, CEO of Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc., to discuss the potential impacts of Trump’s flurry of executive actions, which targeted critical social services like Medi-Cal and... local health centers. While the funding freeze has been rescinded, this administration has made it clear it will stop at nothing to reduce funding for essential programs, putting millions at risk.
Clinicas provides vital care to our most vulnerable populations, and its mission relies heavily on stable federal support. Cuts to Medicaid and other essential services could force local health providers to scale back their operations or even turn away patients, further jeopardizing access to health care for those who need it most.
In #VenturaCounty alone, over 265,000 residents depend on Medi-Cal to access necessary healthcare. In California alone, over 14 million people rely on this program. Medi-Cal is not just health insurance – it’s a lifeline for children, working families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
In Congress, I will continue to fight for strong, consistent federal support for Medi-Cal and the critical programs and services that protect Americans’ health and well-being.
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Wishing prosperity, good health, and happiness to everyone celebrating the Year of the Snake across #VenturaCounty and the Conejo Valley.
I would also like to thank the wonderful staff at Yunnan Restaurant, a local gem in #OakPark, for helping us celebrate the meaningful... traditions of the Lunar New Year. Here’s to a year of growth, joy, and new opportunities for all.
Yesterday, House Republicans voted to criminalize health care providers for offering life-saving care and to take critical medical decisions out of the hands of doctors and patients.
H.R. 21 is a blatant attack on reproductive rights and significantly restricts the care for…
Recently, I joined my colleagues to assess the devastating impact of the #PalisadesFire. My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods in the wildfires ravaging Southern California.
While the damage is heartbreaking, it has been…
Recently, I joined my colleagues to assess the devastating impact of the #PalisadesFire. My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods in the wildfires ravaging Southern California.
While the damage is heartbreaking, it has been inspiring to ...see the strength, resilience, and compassion exhibited by the impacted communities as they emerge from these disasters. My colleagues and I are fully committed to ensuring that all the affected regions receive the funding and resources necessary to recover and rebuild.
Also, I am profoundly grateful for the brave men and women fighting these fires, preventing further destruction, and working tirelessly to keep us safe.
The freedom to access an abortion clinic, safe from violence and intimidation has been protected for over 30 years. We have seen the deadly outcomes when that freedom is violated.
Read our statement on yesterdays’s Trump pardons from the RFC Co-Chairs👇.