Press Releases

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.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, legislation to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and help the aviation sector reduce carbon emissions.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Coast Guard Safety and Accountability Act (H.R. 509), which would require the U.S. Coast Guard to promptly respond to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced that Andres Nedilskyj, Nicolas Alvarado, Marco Palacios, and Christopher De Guzman, students at Pacifica High School in Oxnard, won the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 26th Congressional District.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced a package of transportation bills that would ensure federally allocated funds are used for local transportation projects, address transportation safety, and set goals for new public transportation to reach a zero-emission standard.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced $6.3 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects for the Port of Hueneme and Ventura Harbor.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Chair of the Women Veterans Task Force, announced the introduction of several legislative initiatives to recognize the contributions of women veterans, support women veterans and their families, and improve equitable access to resources, benefits, and care.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Maranda Jordahl, a sophomore at Oaks Christian High School, as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 26th Congressional District.

Today, Congresswoman Brownley released the following statement calling for the President to be removed from office.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced her first bill of the 117th Congress: the Same Day Registration Act, legislation that would require all states to allow same-day voter registration for all federal elections.

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 as part of H.R. 133, the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Bill. The bill included key provisions authored by Congresswoman Julia Brownley to improve dam safety, to provide equity in resources for our ports, and to ensure proper maintenance and dredging of Ventura Harbor and Channel Islands Harbor.