119th Congress

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement following House passage of H.R. 1968, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. This government funding bill, commonly referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is being used by House Republicans to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire allies by ceding Congress’ constitutional authority over government funding and paving the way for drastic cuts to essential services and programs.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s address at the Joint Session of Congress.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced that Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner will be her guest at this year’s Joint Address, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM Eastern/6:00 PM Pacific. Chief Gardner leads the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD), an all-hazards department of 658 personnel dedicated to protecting Ventura County. Chief Gardner has served with VCFD since 1998.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley was proud to join Planned Parenthood California Central Coast at its annual Power of Love Brunch to celebrate the organization’s work in Ventura County. Below are Congresswoman Brownley’s remarks as prepared.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act, a bill that establishes a federal grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley introduced the Disaster Displacement Assistance Improvement Act, legislation to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Displacement Assistance program. The bill ensures that disaster survivors can access critical housing support without delays caused by insurance determinations.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley issued the following statement on her vote against the House Republicans budget resolution (H.Con.Res.14). 

Congresswoman Julia Brownley hosted the annual Valentines for Vets event throughout Ventura County and the Conejo Valley, encouraging students in California’s 26th Congressional District to create valentines for local veterans.

Today, Congresswoman Brownley reintroduced the Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity (DRIVE) Act, which would increase the beneficiary travel mileage reimbursement rate for eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities. Senator Peter Welch introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley reintroduced the Fix FEDVIP Age Act, legislation aimed at addressing an existing gap in federal benefits by allowing children of federal workers and retirees to remain eligible for health care coverage under the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) until the age of 26. 

Congresswoman Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, a bill that would extend the same benefits offered to law enforcement officers under the U.S. Department of Justice Public Safety Officer Benefits Program (PSOB) to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers killed in the line of duty.

Leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus hosted a press conference to address the constant attacks on women and families by President Trump, Republicans, and Elon Musk since January 20. DWC Vice Chair Hillary Scholten, Communications Task Force Co-Chair Shontel Brown, Whip Nikema Williams, Policy Task Force Co-Chair Deborah Ross, Reproductive Health Care Task Force Co-Chair & Liaison Judy Chu, Member April McClain Delaney, Chair Emerita Lois Frankel, and DWC Member Julia Brownley also affirmed that the Caucus will always stand and fight for women and families.

As local communities evaluate the impacts of the Trump Administration’s recent flurry of executive orders and memorandum pausing the delivery of all federal financial assistance, U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley, Zoe Lofgren, Jimmy Panetta, and Salud Carbajal are calling on the Administration to clarify its actions and disclose a full list of programs and initiatives facing continued obstruction by federal agencies.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley and Congressman Sean Casten announced the reintroduction of the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, groundbreaking legislation aimed at empowering consumers to better understand the climate impact of their food purchases.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Women Involuntary Separated Earnings Remittance (WISER) Act, legislation aimed at rectifying a wrong perpetuated against women servicemembers from 1951 to 1976.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Methane Border Adjustment Mechanism Act, which would impose a tax on methane emissions from foreign oil and natural gas producers.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of a resolution supporting the naming of new or undedicated U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities after women veterans and minority veterans.

Congresswoman Julia Brownley announced the reintroduction of the Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act,which would restore the tax deduction for uninsured property and casualty losses eliminated by the Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul.