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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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For generations, the labor movement has fought to strengthen the middle class, build a fairer economy, ensure access to healthcare and a secure retirement, and expand opportunities for working families across our country.
Today, workers face growing challenges as the Trump administration ...puts billionaires and wealthy corporations ahead of working families while the cost of living continues to rise. Good-paying jobs are under threat. The fundamental right to organize and collectively bargain continues to come under attack.
But America’s strength has always come from its workers, and I will continue fighting for policies that reward hard work, protect workers’ rights, ensure access to affordable healthcare for all Americans, and give every family a fair shot at getting ahead.
This Labor Day, we celebrate the workers who keep our communities and our country moving forward, recognize the power of solidarity, and recommit ourselves to building a future where every worker can thrive.
Each year, I have the privilege of nominating outstanding students from our community to represent our district at one of our nation’s five service academies.
If you’re interested in attending a service academy or want to learn more about the process, I invite you and your family to ...join my office for one of our upcoming Service Academy Information Nights.
💻 Wednesday, September 9: Virtual Information Night
📍 Wednesday, September 30: In-person at the Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo
These forums are a great opportunity to hear directly from admissions representatives, learn more about the service academies and the Congressional nomination process, and get your questions answered.
I encourage all interested students and families to participate and learn more about this unique opportunity to serve our country.
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Gloria Steinem was an American icon.
When I was a congressional intern in college, the women’s rights movement was transforming our country, and Gloria was one of its most powerful and influential voices. At a time when women were demanding a greater voice in our government, our ...workplaces, and our society, Gloria inspired generations of women to show up, speak up, and take an active role in shaping our country.
Gloria was a fighter and an activist throughout her life. Through her groundbreaking journalism, fearless advocacy, and unwavering commitment to equality, she challenged the status quo, broke down barriers, and helped forge a better future for generations of women. She fought for reproductive freedom, equality in the workplace, and a movement that recognized and elevated the voices and experiences of women from all backgrounds.
Her true impact cannot be measured simply by the progress she helped achieve. It lives in the generations of women who found their voices, claimed their place at the table, stepped forward to lead, and continued the fight for equality.
I am deeply grateful for the example Gloria set and the path she helped pave for so many. She changed our country for the better, and while we have lost a fearless fighter for women and equality, the movement she helped build and the generations she inspired will carry her work forward.
Gloria Steinem leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, and her courage, conviction, and determination will continue to inspire generations to come.
Donald Trump promised to lower prices on Day One. He lied.
More than a year into his second term, families are paying more for the essentials they need every day. Trump’s tariffs, his war in Iran, and the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” are putting even more pressure on household ...budgets while handing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations.
While Trump dismisses the housing crisis as “a big yawn” and says he wants to keep housing prices high, Democrats are fighting to build more housing, lower mortgage and rental costs, rein in corporate landlords, and make homeownership more attainable. While Republicans cut food assistance and health care to pay for tax breaks for the wealthy, Democrats are fighting to lower grocery and health care costs, protect coverage, and make caregiving more affordable for working families.
Families across Ventura County and the Conejo Valley are feeling the squeeze. Trump’s tariffs and Republicans’ economic agenda will only make it harder to pay the bills, save for the future, and get ahead.
The choice is clear: keep rewarding the wealthy while costs rise for everyone else or take action to lower prices, protect health care, and put working families first.
The American people deserve better, and House Democrats are fighting for real relief for families across the country.
Our community mourns the loss of a remarkable patriot and true American hero. Len Zerlin, one of Ventura County’s last surviving World War II veterans, recently passed away at the age of 102.
Len survived all 36 missions of his combat tour, including two flights on D-Day, serving ...alongside American and Allied forces during the Battle of Normandy. For his extraordinary heroism and service, Len was awarded the Silver Star, among other distinctions.
After the war, Len made Thousand Oaks his home, where he lived with extraordinary humility, compassion, and dedication to others. From organizing local D-Day commemorations to opening his doors so others could learn about this important chapter in our history, Len’s service to his country continued long after his time in uniform.
I am deeply grateful to have known Len personally and to have heard firsthand about his life experiences. He was a wonderful neighbor, a gifted storyteller, and an inspiration to us all. His extraordinary life and legacy of service will remain forever in our hearts.