Newsletter Archive

Attending a U.S. Service Academy is a great honor and an excellent way for young Americans to serve their country. Every year, I have the honor of nominating students from Ventura County and the Conejo Valley to represent our district at one of the five prestigious service academies in the nation.

Over the past year, I have worked with local leaders and stakeholders to secure over $13 million in much needed investments for 15 community projects throughout Ventura County and the Conejo Valley. From a state-of-the-art telecommunications system for local law enforcement agencies to municipal water and sewer pipeline replacements to building a new public library to improvements to our transportation systems, these community projects will not only meet the unique needs of our region but they will also bolster our local economic growth and create good-paying jobs.

I am excited to invite all high school students in grades 9-12 throughout California’s 26th Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition! This is a wonderful opportunity for our region’s youth to showcase their creativity and talent. The winning artwork will be publicly displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building for a year, along with winners from across the nation.

In recent weeks, Ventura County has been struck with flooding, rains, and mudslides which have upended the lives of many members of our community. The impacts have been felt throughout the region, including the Santa Paula and Upper Ojai areas. 

Recently, the Counties of Ventura and Los Angeles have experienced devastating flooding and rains impacting the lives of many members of our community and throughout Southern California. During these extreme weather events, my team and I are keeping a close watch on the conditions and coordinating with local, state, and federal officials to ensure that all the necessary resources are available to support our community.

I am writing to remind you that, due to federal election laws, my ability to stay in touch with you will be somewhat limited beginning Friday, January 5, through the primary election on Tuesday, March 5.

This Veterans Day, as our nation comes together to recognize the men and women who have served our nation in uniform, I want to take this opportunity to thank our servicemembers, veterans, and their families for their service.

We are just a few days away from a potential government shutdown that has been engineered by the extreme right-wing. This comes after President Biden negotiated a bipartisan budget deal with Speaker McCarthy back in May to fund the government, making sure the United States did not default on its financial obligations and protecting our economy from disaster. Both the Senate and the House passed this bipartisan deal.

This week marked one year since President Biden signed the PACT Act, the largest and most comprehensive expansion of care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans and their families in more than three decades. This historic law created presumptions for many respiratory illnesses and cancers, making care and benefits easier and more accessible.

I am writing to remind you that, due to federal election laws, my ability to stay in touch with you will be somewhat limited beginning Friday, September 9, through Election Day on Tuesday, November 8. To continue to stay up-to-date on my work for you in Congress, community news, and events I am hosting, I invite you to sign up for my e-newsletter. You can also connect with me online through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

On Labor Day, we celebrate America’s workers – the men and women who play a critical role in building a strong economy and propelling it forward. This Labor Day, I extend a special thanks to Ventura County’s workforce for their dedication and commitment to helping our regional economy thrive. From the agricultural workers who supply food for our community and country, to the healthcare workers who have kept us safe and healthy amid an unprecedented public health emergency, to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, and first responders who are protecting communities across our state: you are true heroes.

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.

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.

I am excited to once again invite all high school students (9th through 12th grades) in California’s 26th Congressional District to participate in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide visual arts competition started in 1982 to recognize artistic talent across the United States.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley invites you to participate in a Virtual Town Hall for Veterans on Wednesday, March 23rd. This conversation will be an opportunity to to receive updates from the Congresswoman on her work for our nation’s veterans and an opportunity to provide feedback to senior VA staff. 

Last year, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that lays the foundation for strong economic growth by creating millions of good paying American jobs and making long-overdue investments to our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Since its enactment in November, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been delivering on its promise to the State of California.

Today marks 49 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade, one of the court’s most consequential decisions of the 20th Century. This landmark decision ensures the right to legal and safe abortion and safeguards everyone’s right to bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.

Last week, Congress convened for the first votes of 2022. Early in the week, the House passed bipartisan legislation to bring equitable access to the GI Bill benefits for servicemembers of the National Guard and Reserve. The Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 ensures that every day spent in uniform – including required training – counts towards the educational assistance benefits of these servicemembers.