Representing California's
26th District
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Brownley Statement on Final Passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Conference Agreement
Brownley, Dingell Demand Answers About Removal of Black WWII Soldiers from Memorial at Netherlands American Cemetery
Brownley Condemns Trump Administration’s Plan to Allow Oil and Gas Drilling Off California Coast
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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With only 20 days before they are set to expire, Senate Republicans blocked consideration of legislation to extend enhanced premium tax credits that help millions of hardworking Americans afford health care coverage.
House and Senate Republicans continue to choose inaction and chaos, and ...they have offered no plan to help Americans with the affordability of health care or to address the health care crisis they created. It is outrageous that the same party responsible for the largest transfer of wealth in American history, through trillions in tax breaks for billionaire donors, will not do one thing to prevent 20 million Americans from seeing their health care premiums skyrocket.
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress pledged to lower costs on day one. Instead, they are calling affordability a “hoax” while Americans lose access to the healthcare coverage they rely on. That is not leadership. It is a complete abdication of their responsibility to the American people.
House Democrats are fighting to lower costs and protect Americans’ access to health care because we believe everyone deserves affordable, high-quality care and a fair shot at the American Dream.
The chamber also blocked a Republican bill to give Americans up to $1,500 to spend on health care instead of extending the subsidies.
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Eighty-four years ago today, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. Let us pause to remember the 2,403 lives lost and honor the servicemembers and civilians whose sacrifice in defense of our nation endures in our collective memory. May their courage strengthen our country and ...continue to inspire our commitment to peace and security. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay
Eight years ago, the Thomas Fire left an indelible mark on #VenturaCounty. The loss was profound, but so was the way our community came together, checking on neighbors, offering support, and helping through an incredibly challenging time.
I remain truly grateful for the firefighters and ...first responders who stepped into danger to protect our community and for the many individuals who showed such strength and compassion in those difficult days. Their courage and humanity continue to inspire me.
As wildfire threats persist across our state, my office is here to support anyone who needs help navigating recovery, preparedness, or federal resources.
I am holding the two National Guard members, their loved ones, and their unit in my prayers after the horrific shooting in D.C. This act of violence is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who serve and the sacrifices they make each and every day.
May they find strength and ...healing during this incredibly difficult time.
Wishing everyone across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, we celebrate the spirit of community, generosity, and togetherness that makes our region so special. May this day of gratitude bring joy to your home and fill your hearts with the love and warmth... of the season.
Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, but families know that’s not what’s happening. His chaos-driven agenda is making it harder for people to get by, and the impact shows up in places that matter like the grocery aisle.
This year, Thanksgiving dinner is costing nearly 10% ...more. For many families already stretched thin, that’s not just a statistic – it’s the difference between traditions kept or traditions postponed. These higher prices are the direct result of policies that put political games ahead of the needs of the American people.
Families deserve leaders who make life easier, not more expensive. That’s why I’m fighting in Congress to bring down everyday costs and put working families first, because no one should have to struggle to afford a holiday meal.
Andrea is one of nearly 200 U.S. citizens unlawfully detained by ICE under the Trump administration.
No U.S. citizen should ever live in fear of being stripped of their rights by their own government. Yet the Trump administration has empowered ICE to operate with no accountability, no ...transparency, and no regard for civil rights or due process.
Every American who believes in our democracy and in the basic protections guaranteed by the Constitution should be outraged by what is happening. These injustices are a profound failure of leadership and a moral breach that demands not only our condemnation but our determination to build a system grounded in humanity and the rule of law.
These cruel, chaotic policies are not making us safer. They are tearing families apart, spreading fear across the country, and grossly misusing the public trust in ways that betray the values that define us as Americans.
The raids carried out by ICE and CBP across the country have unleashed fear, chaos, and trauma in communities that are simply trying to live their lives. Families in my district and beyond have endured an emotional gauntlet as federal agents carry out cruel and lawless operations with little regard... for due process or basic humanity.
Yesterday, I joined my Oversight Dems colleagues in Los Angeles for a field hearing on the human impact of these raids. We heard directly from workers, parents, advocates, and community leaders whose loved ones remain detained or deported, whose legal rights were ignored, and whose lives have been upended overnight. In Ventura County alone, hundreds of farmworkers — many with no criminal record — have been swept up in these operations, including indigenous community members facing language barriers and virtually no access to due process.
No federal agency is above the law. Armored vehicles rolling through quiet neighborhoods, flash-bangs deployed at dawn, and tactics meant to intimidate and silence people are not public safety, they are state-sanctioned terror.
We are demanding answers. We are working to hold this administration accountable. And we will continue fighting to ensure that our immigration system reflects our values, our Constitution, and our moral commitment to justice.
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Trump administration’s ongoing attempts to dismantle the Department of Education aren’t just reckless — they’re illegal, and they’re a direct threat to our children, our workforce, and our future.
A great ...nation is only as strong as the education of its people. I refuse to let Trump — who has never once stood up for America’s public schools — undermine the very institutions that give every child a fair shot at the American Dream.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March seeking to close the department, but only Congress has the power to do that.
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