• February 2021
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    Brownley Statement on Gender Disparities of Military Uniform Costs (GAO Report)

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the release of a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found that women servicemembers’ out-of-pocket costs for uniforms are at least twice as much as their male counterparts.

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    Brownley Introduces Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Legislative Package

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of several sustainability bills that will leverage the resources of the federal government to support a renewable energy economy and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the federal transportation and infrastructure sectors.

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    Brownley Introduces Bill to Improve Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings of Home Appliances

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Energy Efficient Appliances Act, which will improve federal energy efficiency standards for a wide range of appliances, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and save consumers and businesses money.

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    Brownley, Davis, Inhofe, Moran, and Murray Introduce Bill to Support Air Traffic Control Workers

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Rodney Davis introduced the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers (CONTRACT) Act of 2021. This legislation would eliminate financial disincentives that make it hard for federal contract towers to recruit and hire trained, well-qualified, retired FAA controllers.

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    Brownley Recognizes Ventura County Recipients of the Congressional Award

    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.

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    Brownley Introduces Bill to Assess Climate Resiliency of Transportation Infrastructure

    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.

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    Brownley Joins House Committee on Natural Resources

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on her appointment to the House Committee on Natural Resources, which held its organizational meeting today.

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    Brownley Convenes Advisory Panel to Propose Naming Local VA Facility After Woman Veteran

    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.

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    Brownley Statement on the Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump

    Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement after the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Support Veterans Healthcare and Improve VA Healthcare System

    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.

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    Brownley Re-elected as Chair of House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health

    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.

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    Brownley Statement on Confirmation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough

    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.

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    Brownley Introduces ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act’ to Reduce Carbon Emissions

    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.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislation to Improve Maritime Safety

    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).

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  • January 2021
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    Brownley Announces Winners of the Congressional App Challenge

    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.

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    Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Support Transportation and Infrastructure

    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.

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    Brownley Announces $6.3 Million in Federal Funding for U.S. Army Corps Projects in Ventura County

    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.

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  • Women Veterans Task Force 2
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    Brownley Introduces Legislative Package to Recognize and Support Women Veterans

    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.

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