Press Releases

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.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement regarding today’s vote on the Republican majority’s fifth continuing resolution.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

Today, legislation authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) was signed into law, bringing 28-year Marine veteran Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding her support for a Congressional Review Act resolution to reverse the FCC’s recent actions undermining net neutrality.

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

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today regarding the shutdown of the federal government.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued a statement today after a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 195.

Today, a bill authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) heads to the President’s desk for signature, bringing Sergeant Major (Ret.) John Canley of Oxnard one step closer to receiving the prestigious Medal of Honor.

On Thursday, February 1, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) will host a Veterans Claims Expo to assist Ventura County veterans with pending claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.