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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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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.
Last year, Republicans cut over $1.5 trillion from Medicaid and Medicare to give billionaires a tax cut. Healthcare costs skyrocketed, 5 million Americans were forced to drop their coverage, and up to 10 million more are expected to lose Medicaid coverage by 2028.
Everyday costs are ...rising, and Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are only making the crisis worse. They are willing to throw $70 billion at Trump’s war in Iran, but refuse to do a single thing to address the healthcare affordability crisis they created. Their reckless policies are putting healthcare further out of reach for millions of hardworking Americans.
In one of the wealthiest countries in the world, no one should have to choose between getting the healthcare they need and keeping a roof over their head or putting food on the table. That is why House Democrats will keep fighting to lower costs and expand access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Attention Ventura County residents!
As this extreme heat pattern continues, the risk of fire remains an elevated and active threat to the region. I am monitoring the #HolserFire in Lake Piru, which is presently at 167 acres. Several communities in the area are currently under evacuation ...orders and warnings.
Please remain alert, exercise caution, and follow all instructions from local officials.
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