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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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Today marks the 45th anniversary of Channel Islands National Park – a stunning national treasure and a vital part of our community’s identity. But instead of celebrating, we’re forced to sound the alarm.
The Trump Administration’s cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest ...Service are putting places like the Channel Islands – and the people who protect them – in grave danger. Over 4,000 park and forest workers have already been fired, including more than 10% of Channel Islands’ staff. These outrageous cuts mean fewer rangers, shuttered programs, and deteriorating trails and facilities.
But it’s not just our parks under threat – these cuts cripple wildfire prevention efforts, leaving our communities more vulnerable to catastrophic fires, and they gut climate protections when we need them most.
Our national parks are more than just beautiful landscapes – they are economic engines, essential ecosystems, and a core part of who we are as Americans. We cannot and will not allow this administration to dismantle and destroy them for political gain.
I will continue fighting for the dedicated public servants who protect these irreplaceable treasures. Our parks, our environment, and future generations depend on it.
Tonight, I walked out of the chamber during President Trump’s address because I could not, in good conscience, dignify a speech so detached from reality and so disrespectful to the American people.
Rather than offering real solutions to the challenges working families face every day, the... President once again chose to spread dangerous lies, sow division, and attack the very foundations of our democracy.
The American people deserve leaders who put country over party — leaders who fight for working families, defend our democracy, and tell the truth, no matter how difficult.
Read my full statement. Link in bio. 🔗
Tonight, Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner will join me as my guest at the Joint Session of Congress. Chief Gardner has shown unwavering dedication in protecting Ventura County during some of the most devastating wildfires and emergencies we’ve faced. His leadership has been vital not only... in Ventura County, but also in coordinating firefighting efforts across California.
Protecting our communities from wildfires and natural disasters must remain a national priority. Federal support for our firefighters and emergency responders is essential — and disaster assistance should never be politicized. When disaster strikes, communities deserve timely, effective federal support, no matter what.
I’m honored to welcome Chief Gardner and to recognize the brave firefighters and first responders across the nation who risk their lives every day to protect our communities.
It is appalling and shameful that an American president would side with a Russian dictator over a democratic ally. It was wholly inappropriate and utterly unconscionable for Trump and Vance to lash out at President Zelensky, a wartime leader fighting tirelessly for his people’s sovereignty and ...security. Donald Trump is no leader of the free world, and his outburst from the Oval Office laid bare this administration’s alarming embrace of authoritarianism and blatant disregard for lasting peace and global security.
Putin illegally invaded Ukraine and is responsible for the murders of thousands of innocent people. Yet, Donald Trump is bowing to this brutal tyrant, throwing a full-blown temper tantrum in his defense.
As a democracy under siege, the people of Ukraine deserve our unwavering support in their fight for freedom. Their success is directly tied to our national security interests, and the United States must restore this critical partnership and stop rewarding Russian aggression. Donald Trump’s embarrassing behavior was deeply disrespectful not only to the people of Ukraine, but to the American people and democracies around the world.
Dreamers are our neighbors, our teachers, our doctors, our entrepreneurs, and small business owners. They are integral parts of the fabric that makes up the heart of our communities. I am proud to stand with our Dreamers and fight for their future because their success is our success.
...These young people, who came to this country as children, have grown up here, worked here, and contributed immensely to every aspect of our society. They strengthen our communities and make this nation better in so many ways. They have earned the opportunity to build a future here – one where they can live without fear and pursue their #AmericanDream.
Dreamers know no other home. Their #HomeIsHere, and we must fight to protect them. It’s time for Congress to pass the American Dream and Promise Act and ensure that these incredible young people are given the security, dignity, and rights they deserve.
Every single House Democrat voted to protect Medicaid and against the Republicans’ budget scheme. Faced with that same choice, House Republicans chose far-right extremism over the well-being of everyday Americans.
Make no mistake – House Democrats will always stand with the American ...people and fight to protect their healthcare.
Last night, our community came together to honor those whose lives have been impacted by the unjust war in Ukraine. The light from each candle served as a poignant reminder of the light that shines even in the darkest times, symbolizing hope, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of those fighting ...for democracy and freedom.
As #AgouraHills stood in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we also reaffirmed our commitment to supporting them in their struggle for peace, sovereignty, and democracy. This vigil was not only a moment to reflect, but also to remember and renew our resolve to protect the democratic values we hold dear.
Together, we stand with Ukraine.
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.