Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell announced the introduction of the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Future Act to modernize and expand a program used to build and retool auto factories in the United States.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Helping Homeless Veterans Act, which would reauthorize and make permanent vital programs to help keep our veterans off the streets.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Veteran Infertility Treatment Act, which would make infertility care, including in-vitro fertilization, a part of VA healthcare for enrolled veterans struggling with infertility, regardless of marital status, service-connection, or need for donated genetic material.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act (BEST) Act.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Chairwoman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee, and Senator Sherrod Brown, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, reintroduced bicameral legislation to allow children of disabled veterans to remain eligible for VA health care until they are 26 years old – the same coverage required under the Affordable Care Act for private-sector insurance plans, as well as the military’s TRICARE program.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the American Rescue Plan into law.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the release of a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found that women servicemembers’ out-of-pocket costs for uniforms are at least twice as much as their male counterparts.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of several sustainability bills that will leverage the resources of the federal government to support a renewable energy economy and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the federal transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Energy Efficient Appliances Act, which will improve federal energy efficiency standards for a wide range of appliances, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and save consumers and businesses money.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Rodney Davis introduced the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2021. This legislation would eliminate financial disincentives that make it hard for federal contract towers to recruit and hire trained, well-qualified, retired FAA controllers.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley recently recognized Megan Wang from Thousand Oaks and Nicholas Kvale from Ventura on their receipt of the prestigious Congressional Award, the highest honor a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate may bestow upon a youth civilian.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the recent introduction of the Climate Resilient Transportation Infrastructure Act, a bill which will require the U.S. Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the climate resiliency of federally-funded transportation infrastructure.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on her appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources, which held its organizational meeting today.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the formation of a panel of veterans, servicemembers, and other community leaders who will work together on recommendations to name the new VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic to be located in Ventura, CA after a woman veteran.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.

Today, Congresswoman Brownley announced the introduction of several veterans healthcare bills to ensure all veterans have access to a breadth of care, including culturally competent mental health services and dental care, at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement following her election as Chair of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health. Brownley will also continue to spearhead the Women Veterans Task Force, which she founded in the 116th Congress.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Chair of the Women Veterans Task Force during the 116th Congress, released the following statement on the confirmation of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough.