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California Congresswoman Julia Brownley visited the Ventura Port District recently to celebrate the federal appropriation of $5,516,000 for the maintenance dredging of Ventura Harbor.

In a post-Roe America, Democrats are increasingly turning to the White House for solutions and urging President Biden to use executive action to protect and expand abortion access. While Biden’s power is limited, a group of veterans argues he could expand access to care with the Department of Veterans Affairs, an idea with potentially big impact.

It’s the summer season, which makes it the perfect time to travel abroad with your family and friends! To do so, it is imperative that you keep your passport up to date. As your representative in Congress, I want to make sure that obtaining or renewing a passport is made as easy as possible. For that reason, I am hosting a Passport Fair on Saturday, July 16, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, located at 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States took unprecedented, deeply disappointing, and ideologically-driven action to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting the right to safe and legal abortion. Less than 50 years after this consequential decision, women are once again faced with the uncertainty, fear, and challenges of finding safe and legal access to abortion and reproductive health care.

KCLU | Lance Orozco

Democratic Congresswoman Julia Brownley called the ruling a targeted, ideologically driven action on Americans rights to make decisions about their bodies, their lives, and the futures.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after House passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938).

KEYT | Jade Martinez-Pogue

The Supreme Court on Friday morning released its official decision on a reproductive rights case, effectively overturning the nearly 50-year precedent set by the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision.

Now that the official decision has been released, Central Coast elected officials are responding.

Some in Ventura County were devastated and vowed to fight for change after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade Friday, ending the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion in place nearly 50 years.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after today’s Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley applauded House passage of the Support the Resilience of Our Nation’s Great Veterans Act (H.R. 6411) – or STRONG Act – to support veterans’ mental health and wellbeing through increased outreach, mental health care, suicide prevention, provider training, and research at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Thousand Oaks Acorn | Dawn Megli

U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley said the House passed a package of gun control bills to the Senate, including raising the age to buy semi-automatic weapons, outlawing high-capacity magazines, enacting red flag laws and closing the loopholes on ghost guns, which are made from parts bought online and can’t be traced because they don’t have a serial number.

Los Angeles Times | Rachel Uranga

A new $1.4-billion electric people mover above the streets of Inglewood would whisk spectators past the Forum to the 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium. Across the region, miles of new bike paths, more bus lanes and new bike shares would emerge.

Ventura Breeze

On Monday, June 6th , at Harbor Cove Beach in the Ventura Harbor, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) presented a check to Chris Stephens, Chair of the Ventura Port District Board of Commissioners and to Ventura Port District and Harbormaster John Higgins.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Transportation Assistance for Olympic Cities Act (H.R. 7642), which would prioritize innovative and strategic surface transportation projects and provide planning assistance to U.S. cities hosting the Olympics, Paralympics, or Special Olympics.

Dredging Today 

Congresswoman Julia Brownley recently presented Ventura Harbor with a ceremonial check of $5.5 million to pay for the maintenance dredging of this harbor in Ventura County, California.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options (MAMMO) for Veterans Act and the Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans In Combat Environments Act (SERVICE) Act, legislation she introduced in the House to expand mammography and breast cancer screenings and life-saving care for veterans nationwide. House passage of the two Brownley bills sends them directly to President Biden’s desk for his signature.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced a $48 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Oxnard to support its Aquifer Storage Recovery Project.