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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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Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping away a constitutional right that generations of women had relied upon. Since then, the devastating consequences of the Dobbs decision have only worsened, and Republican attacks on reproductive freedom continue relentlessly. ...Millions of Americans now live without access to essential reproductive health care, forced to travel long distances and across state lines for care or wait until their condition becomes life-threatening before receiving the medical treatment they need.
In California, we are fortunate to have protections for patients and providers, and our state has become a refuge for those fleeing dangerous abortion bans that are causing catastrophic harm across the country. But today, I am also remembering the lives of the 12 women who died because they were denied access to abortion care. Twelve mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends who should still be here today. And these are only the cases we know about. When politicians criminalize essential reproductive health care, lives are put at risk.
While the extreme anti-abortion movement continues its relentless effort to control people's lives, health care decisions, and bodily autonomy, Democrats are fighting every day to protect reproductive freedom. House Democrats will not stand by while Republicans advance policies that endanger lives, undermine women's rights, and strip Americans of their freedoms. Health care decisions belong between patients and their doctors, not politicians and judges.
I am proud to stand with women and families across this country in the fight to protect reproductive freedom, safeguard public health, and ensure access to comprehensive, affordable, high-quality care. Four years after Dobbs, our work is far from over. I will continue fighting to restore and defend the fundamental right of every person to make their own health care decisions without political interference.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures whose love, guidance, and support help shape our families.
Whether through life’s biggest milestones or the small everyday moments, fathers and father figures help us grow, learn, and become our best selves.... Today, we celebrate all who have embraced the role of a father and the countless ways they have encourage us, challenged us, and inspired us. We also remember those who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts.
Wishing a joyful Father’s Day to all who are celebrating.
Freedom is worth celebrating. Freedom is worth protecting. Freedom is worth fighting for.
Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder. It is a time to reflect on our nation's history, recognize the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, and recommit ourselves to the ...ongoing pursuit of equality, justice, and opportunity for all.
As we honor this important day, we must continue working to build a future that lives up to our nation's highest ideals. Our work is not finished, and our commitment to progress must never waver.
Today marks 14 years since DACA first opened doors and opportunities for hundreds of thousands of young people who know America as their home.
For 14 years, DACA recipients have strengthened our communities, contributed to our economy, powered our workforce, started businesses, and raised ...families. They have enriched our nation in countless ways while living with uncertainty about their future.
DACA recipients have done everything asked of them and more. They came forward, passed background checks, and placed their trust in a promise that they could build their lives in the country they love. Fourteen years later, they are still waiting for Congress to act.
Their futures should not be defined by uncertainty or political gridlock. They deserve the stability, security, and opportunity that come with permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship.
Today, we celebrate the contributions of DACA recipients and recommit ourselves to building an immigration system that reflects our values, respects the dignity of immigrants, and recognizes that America is stronger because of them.
Congratulations to Wenqing Lu, a sophomore at Oak Park High School and winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for California's 26th Congressional District!
Wenqing's winning piece reflects the remarkable creativity, talent, and artistic vision of students across our ...region. Art is a powerful form of expression that allows young people to share their perspectives, experiences, and ideas, and I am proud of every student who participated and shared something meaningful through their work. Competitions like this are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our community's up-and-coming artists and the unique voices they bring to the world.
Wenqing's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year alongside winning entries from congressional districts across the country. I am proud that visitors to the Capitol will have the opportunity to experience her creativity and talent as they walk its historic halls.