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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 visited the Goebel Adult Community Center in Thousand Oaks, a place where seniors come together to enrich their daily lives through a wide range of programs and services. From social activities to health support, Goebel plays a vital role in keeping our seniors active, engaged, and ...connected to their community.
But right now, these essential programs are under attack. Republicans are pushing reckless budget cuts to Medicaid and Social Security — two lifelines millions of seniors rely on for their health, well-being, and security. And as if that wasn’t enough, the Trump administration is working to dismantle the Administration for Community Living, which helps protect seniors from abuse, ensures they can access the benefits they’ve earned, and supports crucial services like adult day care centers and programs for seniors facing food insecurity.
During my visit, I spoke with seniors whose lives would be directly impacted by these cuts. The center’s adult day health services are a lifeline for many, and their stories made one thing clear: these programs are absolutely essential to the quality of life for our seniors.
I will continue to fight back against Republicans’ efforts to gut these programs and dismantle the safety net millions of Americans rely on. I will stand with our seniors and their families, because they deserve better. I will protect Medicaid, Social Security, and the services that allow our seniors to live with dignity.
As the Trump administration continues to target critical healthcare programs, including Medicaid and Medicare, I have been meeting with local healthcare providers and stakeholders across the district to hear their concerns.
I recently met with Gold Coast Health Plan’s new Acting CEO, Dr.... Feliz L. Nuñez, who provided an overview of the many vital services the organization provides to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and culturally competent care to our community. As a County Organized Health System, Gold Coast Health Plan programs are uniquely tailored to meet the needs of over 240,000 #VenturaCounty residents, making their work especially critical to our community’s health and well-being.
With food costs skyrocketing, lower-income families are struggling more than ever to put meals on the table and are being forced to make impossible choices. When the cost of living is out of control, organizations like Food Share step up.
For over 45 years, Food Share has been a lifeline ...for #VenturaCounty, helping feed more than 250,000 people each year. Last week, I met with their team to hear firsthand how recent cuts by the Trump administration are making their job even harder.
The Trump administration recently suspended tens of thousands of shipments of eggs, dairy, and meat to food banks, including Food Share, with no explanation.
Trump is playing politics with people’s livelihoods, and I will not stand for this. No child should ever go to bed hungry. That is why I will never stop fighting to make everyday essentials like food more affordable and to secure the federal funding and resources needed to ensure that no one in #VenturaCounty is left behind.
Social Security is a promise to the American people — a promise that after a lifetime of hard work, you can retire with dignity. It’s a promise that our veterans will be cared for, that people with disabilities won’t be left behind, and that working families will have some stability in an ...unstable world.
More than 70 million Americans – including over 136,000 in Ventura County and the Conejo Valley – rely on Social Security every single day. It’s how they pay rent, how they buy groceries and prescriptions, and how they stay afloat.
Without Social Security, one in three Americans would be pushed into poverty. This program is not a handout. It’s a lifeline. That is why I will never stop fighting to protect Social Security and uphold the promise we’ve made to everyone who depends on it.
The climate crisis is not a distant threat – it’s already here.
At the very moment when bold action is needed, the Trump administration is doing the opposite. They have laid off thousands of climate scientists at NOAA, proposed a 65% cut to the EPA’s workforce, and frozen billions in... funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.
This is not leadership – it is climate denialism weaponized into policy, and it is leaving Americans more vulnerable by the day. This is an all-out attack on the policies and people protecting our environment and public health.
As a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, I am working with my Democratic colleagues in Congress to fight back. Together, we are fighting to advance legislation to protect our public lands and waters, strengthen wildfire resilience, defend environmental safeguards, and invest in a clean energy future. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our planet and to holding accountable those who seek to destroy what generations of Americans have worked to preserve.
Our children and grandchildren are watching, and history will judge whether we met this moment or let it pass us by.
I recently visited Child Development Resources (CDR) and Head Start Center in Oxnard to discuss the urgent need to protect funding for their essential work. Programs like Head Start provide high-quality, affordable early education and care, which are not just services but life-changing ...opportunities for children and families throughout #VenturaCounty and the Conejo Valley. For many children, Head Start is their first experience in a nurturing environment that lays the foundation for a lifetime of success.
While Republicans allow Trump to dismantle our nation’s child care and Head Start infrastructure, House Democrats are fighting to ensure that every child – regardless of their background – has access to the early education and the high-quality child care they deserve. As the callous attacks on essential children’s programs continue, I remain unwavering in my commitment to Head Start and to child care programs that are working to provide a brighter future for America’s children and families.
I join the world in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, a moral and spiritual leader to millions, guided by compassion, devoted to peace, and a tireless advocate for justice. His legacy of mercy, care for the poor, and profound love for all people will endure... for generations. May he rest in eternal peace.
Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) are essential for veterans, seniors, and low-income individuals. Unfortunately – but not surprisingly – the proposed Republican budget threatens to gut Medicaid, leading to devastating cuts that could drastically reduce services or even close CBAS centers ...across the country, including Oxnard Family Circle.
During my recent visit to Oxnard Family Circle, I saw the faces of those who would be directly impacted by these cuts. The center plays a critical role in empowering seniors through care management, adult day health services, and veteran-specific care. I spoke with Oxnard Family Circle’s dedicated staff and met many of their program participants. This visit underscored just how vital these services are to the lives of our seniors.
I will keep fighting to protect Medicaid and safeguard these essential programs. Our seniors, veterans, and families deserve better than reckless cuts that threaten their health and well-being.
Today, we celebrate my friend and hero, Dolores Huerta – a trailblazer, civil rights icon, labor leader, and fierce advocate for social justice. As co-founder of the United Farm Workers, Dolores was the driving force behind the national grape boycotts and the historic struggle that secured ...farmworkers’ first contract.
Her unwavering dedication to the rights and dignity of workers, especially farmworkers, has inspired generations of activists. Dolores’ courage and resilience have empowered millions to fight for justice and equality.
I proudly stand with Rep. Sylvia Garcia in leading the charge to establish a national Dolores Huerta Day – honoring the woman who showed us that justice takes courage. Dolores’ legacy continues to inspire us all. #VivaDolores #SiSePuede