Press Releases

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health Ranking Member Julia Brownley gave an opening statement at the Subcommittee’s legislative hearing.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced that two pieces of legislation that she introduced to better serve the growing population of women veterans are gaining momentum with new support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). IAVA has announced its endorsement of the Women Veterans Equal Access to Quality Care Act (H.R. 93) and the Building Supportive Networks for Women Veterans Act (H.R. 91).

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding U.S. airstrikes in Syria.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced nearly $329,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program to help veterans who are homeless in Ventura County find permanent housing solutions.

Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed H.R. 3288, which included legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) to reauthorize the Southwest Border Regional Commission.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) today introduced the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act, legislation to ensure that veterans with service-connected disabilities – regardless of age – can prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful careers. Brownley is co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus’s Reinvesting in Our Returning Heroes Task Force, and this bill is the first plank of the Task Force’s veterans jobs agenda.

On Saturday, April 21, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Student Town Hall on Gun Safety for Ventura County’s high school students to share their perspectives on gun violence.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) was named the Legislator of the Year by HillVets, a bipartisan veterans advocacy group, last week in recognition of her strong leadership as Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health and her efforts on behalf of veterans in Ventura County and nationwide.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs leadership.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) spearheaded an effort by 104 House Members to call for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw its proposed Refusal of Care rule. This rule would dramatically expand the ways in which the personal beliefs of healthcare providers can dictate access to care for patients — a discriminatory policy that would be especially harmful to women and LGBTQ individuals. The letter urges HHS to withdraw this proposal and instead focus on expanding and improving health care access and coverage for all Americans.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1625).

Last week, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) spearheaded an effort by more than 90 Members of Congress to call for continued support for Veterans Treatment Courts – locally driven programs that integrate community and VA resources and services to help veterans caught in the justice system who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. In FY 2018, the House provided $10 million for Veterans Treatment Courts, and the letter urges the Appropriations Committee to provide the highest possible level of funding for FY 2019.

On Saturday, April 14, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Passport Fair for Ventura County residents to make sure their passports are up to date for the summer travel season.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today ahead of Monday’s 90th anniversary of the St. Francis Dam disaster.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the Trump administration’s challenge to a lower court ruling that is temporarily blocking the administration from ending the DACA program.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) toured ZPower, a company based in Camarillo that produces rechargeable silver-zinc microbatteries. She met with ZPower employees and saw firsthand the critical role local manufacturers play in our region’s economy as part of her “Julia at Your Job” series.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding President Trump’s infrastructure policy outline.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on a continuing resolution.