• July 2023
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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Reflect Marriage Equality in Federal Code

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act, legislation that would strike gendered terms like “husband” and “wife” from federal laws and replace them with the term “spouse.”

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  • June 2023
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    Brownley Applauds Biden Executive Order to Expand Access to Contraception

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s Executive Order expanding access to  contraception and family planning services.

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    Brownley Bills Advance in FAA Reauthorization Bill

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation safety and infrastructure programs for the next five years.

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    Brownley Announces Winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced Christopher Laranang, a 10th grader from Oaks Christian School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 26th Congressional District. 

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    Brownley Introduces Bills to Make Homeownership More Affordable

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act and the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act in order to make homeownership a more affordable reality for America’s working families.

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  • May 2023
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    Brownley Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement upon House passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Budget Agreement, H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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    Brownley Statement on Memorial Day

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley delivered the following remarks at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home and Memorial Park’s 55th Annual “Lest We Forget” Memorial Day Observance in Camarillo, California.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Establish National Database to Better Serve Veteran Population 

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Every Veteran Counts Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and regularly update a database containing veterans’ demographic information to ensure VA programs and policies are designed to serve the changing population of veterans. 

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    Brownley, Miller Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veteran Entrepreneurs

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV)  introduced the Veteran Entrepreneurs Act, which reduces barriers to entrepreneurship by lowering upfront costs for veterans operating small businesses.

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    Transcript of Brownley Remarks at the John R. Hatcher III Post Office Designation Ceremony

    On Tuesday, May 2, Congresswoman Julia Brownley delivered the following remarks at the designation ceremony for the newly renamed “John R. Hatcher III Post Office Building,” located at 1961 North C Street in Oxnard, California.

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  • April 2023
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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Women in Aviation Advisory Board

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act, legislation which would reauthorize the Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) and allow for the continuation of the WIAAB’s work in developing recommendations and strategies to encourage women to pursue a career in aviation. 

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    Brownley Introduces Bill to Expand Public Access to House Proceedings

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of a resolution to expand public access to House proceedings.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Expand Dental Care for Veterans

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Dental Care for Veterans Act, which would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide dental care to all veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Make the Federal Government a Zero-Emission Leader and Improve Sustainability of Federal Infrastructure

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act and the Green Federal Fleet Act to direct federal resources towards renewable energy initiatives at federal facilities and on federal lands and when procuring vehicles.

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    Brownley, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Aviation

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Brad Schneider introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, legislation to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and support the aviation industry in reducing carbon emissions.

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  • March 2023
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    Brownley, Brown Introduce Legislation to Expand Equitable Access to Veterans’ Children

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the CHAMPVA Children’s Care Protection Act, legislation which would 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. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

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    Brownley Applauds VA Mission Statement Change to Recognize All Veterans

    Today, Congresswoman Brownley released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ announcement that its motto will be changed to the following: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to care for those who have served in our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.” 

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    Brownley Introduces Bill to Improve Oversight of Offshore Oil and Gas Pipelines

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Offshore Pipeline Safety Act, which would address the lack of proper oversight of active and decommissioned offshore oil and gas pipelines.

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