• April 2018
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    Brownley Votes to Support Local Airports, Improve Aviation Safety; Bill Also Includes Her Provisions to Better Serve Veterans, Curb Human Trafficking

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), which authorizes critical funding for our nation’s aviation system and supports improved safety in our skies. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) successfully fought for the legislation to also include provisions to better serve our nation’s veterans and curb human trafficking.

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    Brownley Statement on VA Secretary Nomination

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley, Ranking Member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee, issued a statement today regarding the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs nomination.

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    Brownley Fights Airplane Noise in Ventura County

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) today announced two amendments that she has offered to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill (H.R. 4) that would help address airplane noise in Thousand Oaks. The bill is being debated in the House of Representatives this week.

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    Brownley Fights for More Resources to Support Navy Test Program, Which Includes Naval Base Ventura County

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) last week urged her colleagues to increase funding for the Navy’s Test and Evaluation Support program, which provides institutional maintenance and operations support for research, development, test, and evaluation at the Navy’s major range and test facilities, which includes Naval Base Ventura County.

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    Brownley to Host Service Academy Information Night on May 24 in Ventura

    Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) announced her office is hosting a Service Academy Information Night on Thursday, May 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ventura High School Cafeteria (2 N. Catalina Street, Ventura, CA 93001) to help students and their families learn more about attending a service academy and the Congressional nomination process.

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    Ranking Member Brownley Opening Statement at House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health Hearing

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

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    Brownley Bills to Help Women Veterans Are Gaining Momentum With VSO Support

    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).

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    Brownley Statement on U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

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

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    Brownley Announces $329,000 in Federal Funds to Help Veterans Who Are Homeless In Ventura County

    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.

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    Brownley Bill to Reauthorize Southwest Border Regional Commission Passes House Committee

    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.

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    Brownley Introduces Bill to Help Older Veterans With Disabilities Succeed in the Job Market

    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.

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    Brownley to Host Student Town Hall on Gun Safety on April 21 in Camarillo

    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.

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    Brownley Named HillVets Legislator of the Year

    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.

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  • March 2018
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    Brownley Statement on VA Leadership

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

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  • Brownley, Lee Letter to HHS
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    Brownley, Lee Lead More than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule

    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.

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    Brownley Welcomes Investment in Ventura County’s Priorities

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

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    Congresswoman Brownley Spearheads Effort By 90 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Call for Adequate Funding for Veterans Treatment Courts

    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.

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    Brownley to Host Passport Fair on April 14 in Oxnard

    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.

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