- December 2023
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Brownley Statement on Passage of the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several key legislative priorities she authored that support Naval Base Ventura County, ensure continued funding for critical firefighting response aircraft, and support our service members, while also investing in future capabilities that make the United States safer and stronger.
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Brownley Statement on House Passage of the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of the Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act (H.R. 542), a comprehensive bill authored by Brownley that will be the single largest expansion of long-term care services at VA in decades. This legislation would significantly improve and expand home- and community-based services for disabled or aging veterans.
- November 2023
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Brownley Remarks at Veterans Day Observance Ceremony, Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District
Congresswoman Julia Brownley was proud to join the Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District in honoring America’s veterans. Below are Congresswoman Brownley’s remarks at the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony in Simi Valley.
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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Promote Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging in the U.S.
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Act, legislation that would promote bidirectional capabilities for electric vehicles and buses.
- October 2023
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Brownley, Houchin Introduce Resolution Recognizing October as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congresswoman Erin Houchin announced the introduction of a resolution recognizing October as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Brownley Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on the terrorist attacks in Israel.
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Brownley Statement on Motion to Vacate the Speaker’s Chair
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on the motion to vacate the Speaker’s Chair and remove Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House.
- September 2023
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Brownley Statement on Vote to Avert Government Shutdown
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on the vote to avert a government shutdown.
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Brownley Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Create Climate Food Label
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act to establish an advisory panel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the development of a climate-friendly certification for food products.
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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Address Alarming Rate of Suicide
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the introduction of the Gun Suicide Prevention Act, legislation that would require firearm manufacturers and retailers to include warning labels that provide the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
- July 2023
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Brownley Statement on FY2024 MilCon-VA Funding Bill
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement of disapproval after House passage of H.R. 4366, the FY2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
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Brownley Statement on Committee Passage of the Elizabeth Dole Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed the Elizabeth Dole Home- and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act, a comprehensive bill to improve VA programs for aging veterans authored by Brownley.
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Brownley Statement on House Passage of the 2023 FAA Reauthorization Bill
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House 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. The House-passed bill includes two provisions authored by Brownley, the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act and the Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act.
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Brownley Statement on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act
Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement in response to House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
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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.”
- 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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Lawmakers Call for National Crackdown on Drivers Who Pass Stopped School Buses
The data collection would also cover when and where the violations are most likely to occur and information about the drivers who pass stopped buses, according to the text of the bill, introduced by Reps. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif.